I am just a little shy of two weeks left until I start my PhD program. I am excited, and terrified. Research, studying, writing like a mad woman...ooh, it all starts again.
Today I am going out to the country to dog sit and do a few things out at the ranch while Dad goes to Lake Charles. I was supposed to go out on Wednesday as Dad was going to New York, but because of hurricane Irene, the trip was postponed. It'll be nice and quiet. Just an overnight trip this time. Next week Dad needs me from Thursday thru Sunday. Not sure that will work with my job, though. We will see.
I am enjoying my free time. It's nice to have no responsibilities or pressing engagements for a little bit. My house is spotless, I have read a book, surfed the web, and lazed around for several days. It's been nice, real nice.
Well, I will write more when I have some interesting things to say (not that this was all that interesting). Love to all!!!
Friday, August 26, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
What to do with self????
Wow, it's been quite a while since I have posted anything so I thought I would take a few moments to catch up.
Today is my first real day of nothing...absolutely nothing...to do. I have a free day to watch television, read a book, go for a walk, or whatever it is I WANT to do. My master's coursework is over and I passed with a 3.78 GPA. I am really excited to have that part of my journey behind me. I learned so much and feel like a 'smart person', now.
My hours at work have been reduced to part time again, and I am really glad about that. I work Thu, Fri, and Sat and every third Sun. It's nice and it's a decent little monthly income to help out.
I have been helping Dad with the caretaker responsibilities out at the ranch lately. I went out to Chappell Hill on Friday and stayed until yesterday afternoon. I missed my home and my dogs and cats, but it was nice to stay out in the country and spend time with Barkley and Bentley.
Eve and I are considering propositioning Dad about purchasing the caretaker's house and a couple of acres in exchange for caretaker duties. It would be the perfect opportunity to have a place of our own, solve Dad's problem in finding competent, reliable, and trustworthy people. Don't know if Dad will agree...he has hopes that I will become rich and famous and working for him will limit my ability to pick up and move. What he doesn't understand, and I hope to sway him, is that I am ready to settle down...I don't foresee getting my PhD and then uprooting my life to go live in Boston or somewhere for a prestigious hospital...I want to put down roots and make my degree work for me, wherever I am. At 47 (almost 48), I own nothing and it will be at least 6-8 years before I am able to afford anything...taking on a new mortgage, and trying to get a life going at 54 isn't my idea of using my time on earth wisely. We'll see what we see...huh?
Chris got a job working where Eve works. He is responsible for servicing their hydraulic pumps. He likes the job and it pays well. Finally, he's not working in the fast food or restaurant industry with kids. He'll be able to support his family and continue his education. I am so happy for him!!
Eve loves her job! I am so happy about that. I find it interesting that Eve will always be a "company man". She enjoys working for someone else and doesn't want the responsibility of running her own business. I don't get that, but it works for her, which means it works for us.
Joe is getting so big!!!! He is such a vocal dog. He barks at just about everything. It's annoying, but it's also pretty darn cute. Frodo plays with him sometimes, but mostly just stays wherever Joe ISN'T.
Okay, gonna stop and decide what NOT to do today. Love to all!!!
Today is my first real day of nothing...absolutely nothing...to do. I have a free day to watch television, read a book, go for a walk, or whatever it is I WANT to do. My master's coursework is over and I passed with a 3.78 GPA. I am really excited to have that part of my journey behind me. I learned so much and feel like a 'smart person', now.
My hours at work have been reduced to part time again, and I am really glad about that. I work Thu, Fri, and Sat and every third Sun. It's nice and it's a decent little monthly income to help out.
I have been helping Dad with the caretaker responsibilities out at the ranch lately. I went out to Chappell Hill on Friday and stayed until yesterday afternoon. I missed my home and my dogs and cats, but it was nice to stay out in the country and spend time with Barkley and Bentley.
Eve and I are considering propositioning Dad about purchasing the caretaker's house and a couple of acres in exchange for caretaker duties. It would be the perfect opportunity to have a place of our own, solve Dad's problem in finding competent, reliable, and trustworthy people. Don't know if Dad will agree...he has hopes that I will become rich and famous and working for him will limit my ability to pick up and move. What he doesn't understand, and I hope to sway him, is that I am ready to settle down...I don't foresee getting my PhD and then uprooting my life to go live in Boston or somewhere for a prestigious hospital...I want to put down roots and make my degree work for me, wherever I am. At 47 (almost 48), I own nothing and it will be at least 6-8 years before I am able to afford anything...taking on a new mortgage, and trying to get a life going at 54 isn't my idea of using my time on earth wisely. We'll see what we see...huh?
Chris got a job working where Eve works. He is responsible for servicing their hydraulic pumps. He likes the job and it pays well. Finally, he's not working in the fast food or restaurant industry with kids. He'll be able to support his family and continue his education. I am so happy for him!!
Eve loves her job! I am so happy about that. I find it interesting that Eve will always be a "company man". She enjoys working for someone else and doesn't want the responsibility of running her own business. I don't get that, but it works for her, which means it works for us.
Joe is getting so big!!!! He is such a vocal dog. He barks at just about everything. It's annoying, but it's also pretty darn cute. Frodo plays with him sometimes, but mostly just stays wherever Joe ISN'T.
Okay, gonna stop and decide what NOT to do today. Love to all!!!
