I Suppose It's Time I Write Again...

...but I don't really want to.

Remember last month when I was posting every day? Yeah, that was the calm before the storm.

I have been doing 12 hour days these past two weeks, people. No lie. Up at the crack of dawn, out the door to catch the bus, at school/work/research all day with no reprieve, and home by the time it's dark. And on top of that, I have homework every night -- most of which I have been neglecting because of my exhaustion. It's at its peak. Plus, I have assistantships, internships, fellowships, and scholarships to apply for which are all due in February -- let's hope my 'ship comes in! :)

We've had an especially tough week with our first counseling session on Monday (we seriously have no idea what we're doing) and two 3.5 hour testing sessions with two different kids on Tuesday and Thursday. I've been in bed by 10:30pm (at least!) every night this week -- and no more fun for me on the weekends, oh no. It's time to do some reading, confirm hypotheses, evaluate video tapes, consult with supervisors, and then buckle down to write reports. It's really ridiculous that I'm even in this program considering that I don't want to be a school psychologist, I'm not really feeling my cohort, and I am not getting paid to be here. All I keep thinking is: "I'm getting a Master's in 4 months! Hang in there! Keep going! You can't stop now! Never say die!" But I might die either from the mere exhaustion or because I accidentally drown during my reward showers every night when I get home. I swear, I'm in there for, like, an hour!

Unfortunately, because of all the hustle and bustle of things, I have not posted pictures from my two favorite nights out -- in the middle of January. I know, it's a shame. One was a party at Aaron's and one was a night out at Earl's. I'll have to get some pics up this weekend.

Contrary to my previous comment that I would never be doing something fun for the rest of my life, I am going to Solstice (a coffee shop) tomorrow night to hear a band (the Senate again). It should be a good time. Then, Kelly is having Christine and I over for tea and sandwiches on Saturday afternoon. After that, I'm going SHOPPING. As guilty as I feel for buying clothes, dressing up every day in the last few weeks, I have realized how desperately I need new professional clothes. It's really kind of gross what I end up throwing together. One day, I realized that everything I had on was from a thrift store except my shoes (Target) and my watch (Walmart). I need at least a few "upscale" things...by the way, "upscale" to me is no Karl Lagerfield or Dolce and Gabana, it's J.Crew and Express and *possibly* Banana Republic, but that might be pushing it unless there's a sale.

Anyhow, I have to go tend to my noodles for mac and cheese. A comfort dinner is what I need right now. And then some Betty and Grey's! :)

PS -- Susanne, I am proud of you for trying the USA game!!! Congrats!