The past few nights I have had trouble falling asleep. My diagnosis...to many things on my mind. I had a professor in school, whom I believe still reads this blog, who used to talk about how therapeutic writing was for him, so I thought I would give it a try...
Grad School: At the beginning of July I discovered that UNT never received my application, so they allowed me to resubmit everything via email. I got confirmation that everything was received the second time, and now I am in the waiting game. I took the GRE...didn't do as well as I hoped, but did as well as I deserved. I didn't make the suggested scores, but I am hoping my good academics and killer activities during school will show just how good at this stuff I really am. I hate waiting, though. There is nothing worse then pondering just what I will do next fall if for some reason I am not accepted. I can certainty work more, but I am not allowed to put in more then 40 hours a week. So what happens at that point..do I take up a hobby? Try to take the GRE again and get in next year? I am really uncomfortable with the idea of my perfect plan not working out, and while I have prayed for the Lord's Will to be done in all of this....I really am going to be disappointed if I am not accepted. But, I have to remind myself that I have done the best I can do, and I just have to be willing to accept the outcome.
Job: I am so excited about diving into this job. Official training is Aug 14, but I have a few things on my own before then. This next week I will be doing some independent study to prepare for training, and the first week of August I will actually be leading an inservice all by myself! I think this a job that I will truly enjoy. I have always been interested in the education game, and now being married to an educator, it has become a part of my life. Hopefully I can excel in this new adventure.
Books: I have finished all six Harry Potter series, and I absolutely loved them. My theory...Dumbledore isn't dead, and Snape is really a Death Eater. I will be so sad if that latter part is true, as I really want him to be good. Harry is going to kick some booty in the seventh book, and Dave said I could read it first when it comes out. Now, I have moved on to Sense and Sensibility, and next on my list is the Narnia series. I am really excited to read some of these classics.
Weight Watchers: After four months of relaxed eating, my sweet husband and I have suffered slightly in our waistline area. We officially started Weight Watchers last week, and we are off to an amazing start. I have picked out some great recipes to cook this week, and we are having fun being creative together.
Pilates: This is my new obsession. During our very long road trip, I read an amazing article about the benefit of core muscle strength, and have decided to make this my new fitness goal. I checked out a great DVD workout at the library, and so far I am loving how strong I feel afterwards. Maybe by the next time all you see me I'll have a brand new shape!
So that's about all that is new with me...maybe now I can sleep better tonight.
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Je recommande apprenant une nouvelle langue ou essayant d'élever des cochons dans votre appartement sans étant expulsé.
Bon chance.
Of course, that same certain someone to whom you refer has found himself watching info-mercials at 2 a.m. as of late. That might have more to do with his sweet wife taking a full 75% of the bed with pillows and kicking than actual insomnia.
As a more practical matter, I recommend either a cup of yogurt or a couple of Tums ™ right before bed (but before the required Brushing Of The Teeth -- important for any marriage) to put some calcium in your system. It kicks in the Super Sleep Boosters (and helps with core weight loss, as you mentioned as a goal) that get depleated when you're stressed and recovering from a workout.
As a matter of fact... it's nearing bed time.
I'm so impressed with the French, Jim...is this for real? Karen...fun post to read! Thanks for keeping it up...I think everyone in the family is having a slow streak this summer...not too much new to read of late.
Much love...Hey Jim...is there a baby yet?
Je parle le Francais, mais seulement un peu. Mon pronounciation est bon, mais mes besoins de vocabulaire et grammaire travaillent !
L'Espagnol aurait été plus utile...
I haven't read/written/spoken French in awhile! How fun!
Jim, I'll keep reading if you want to keep sticking your neck out there with French! :)
I don't know what Jim said because I took Spanish. The only French I know involves food or a really scuzzy song.
No, no baby yet. I'm sure it's going to have 8 legs though.
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