janewhite1

So the past 8 months have been insane. Without going into potentially personally identifying detail, I spent Sept-Dec attending grad school full time, working part time and dilligently job hunting in an unfavorable market. I then spent Jan-Apr finishing grad school while working full time at a mentally demanding new job with a truly awful commute.

Not a week went by when I didn't wonder if I would wind up crashing and burning instead of accomplishing it all. There were hiccups, but I managed.

[Did I mention FINISHING grad school? Yes, I am officially done, all i's dotted and t's crossed, just waiting for the pretty diploma to get printed.]

So now, no studies, work responsibilites have decreased, and I've moved about 80% closer to work.

My brain managed to juggle six balls for months on end. Now, given two, it resembles that of a butterfly. "Nothing I need to be doing right now, nothing at all... Oh, wait..."

In the space of a week, I locked my keys in my office twice and simply came to work without them once. I had to run home this afternoon to pick up something important I forgot.

Need more stress! I suppose I could go back on Adderall, but it wouldn't go well with my current work schedule, unless I wanted to start sleeping say 4am-noon and give up out-of-work interaction with the rest of the human race.

I'm not sure if this is a rant, a cheer, or a humor post. Take it as you will.