Another semester has begun and I’m now 9 months closer to being done with my education forever. In many ways it is bittersweet. I love learning and definitely feel like taking classes keeps my brain sharp. I know I can still take a class here and there, but never on a full-time or even part-time basis again.
On the flip side, this semester is going to be a trying one. I continue to TA for the same professor, but now I’m commuting between two campuses, as the TA classes are still on the Tempe campus but my graduate courses have moved downtown. The shuttle ride sucks up 30 minutes each way of my day, causing me to frantically rush from place to place and overall wear me out quickly. Though I know this is nowhere near the fun of Sheesh’s commute (god bless you for having the patience), it’s no fun.
I quickly realized that I was going to wear myself thin within a few weeks, so I dropped the fourth class I didn’t need. No overachieving this semester 
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So that’s school.
As for life, I’m not quite sure how to put into words what’s been going on. I can’t tell if it’s me that’s making things more difficult or outside factors. This past weekend I was in Texas and things were awkward, strained. Makes me sad to think it may have never really had a chance and that I can’t seem to find a way to fix it. Chicago next month should be interesting. I’m glad I’ll get to see plenty of friendly faces to take my mind off whatever “this” is.
Something always has to be a little off right? When school and my professional life all fall into place, one block always has to topple. Can’t have it all.
It’s amazing how tiring commuting can be. I don’t actually do anything except read on the train, but somehow, I’m always more tired when I step off the train than I was when I stepped on. Ugh. Good thing I’m liking my job!
When will you be in Chi and for how long?
never say never my dear friend ms. charland. you and i will never be fully done with our education. i think another program may await you.
and you are right, we can never have it all. i guess that’s what makes life interesting. we never become complacent because we still have areas to improve.