The good news is I ended up with a 3.77 for the classes I took at my home school. Better than expected. Got a C in that Biology class from the other school, which I'll have to get transferred over -- but must say I am pretty darned proud of that grade...considering.
Broad brush reflections:
- Still loving wearing casual clothes everywhere. Not having to dress up in the mornings is a great relief. Conversely, since I look like a slouch most of the time, when I do go out, I really enjoy getting gussied up!
- I still feel strange going shopping in the middle of the day when the world is at work. However, those public holidays I didn't get to observe in the private sector are a sweet bonus!
- The reports I hear through the grapevine about how things are going at my former work place have a less stressful impact on me. I no longer feel like a traitor (much) or that I need to swoop in to make sure everyone is okay. Turns out, the world without me motors on just fine! (Lest I were in danger of developing a big head...)
- I'm especially proud of the grades considering: it was my first time back at school in years, the sciences do not come naturally, I had a month's worth of house guests, and I was sick with pneumonia for nearly a third of the quarter. Truthfully, I thought I would bomb.
- Being purposeful about getting together with good friends has to continue to be a top priority. They have kept me afloat and helped me fight this strange isolation of being in school at this age, and having to study when the whole world is at work or at play. I am ever so grateful I didn't abruptly move out of town to another school. Leaving my support system of friends and church would have been fool-hardy. I am really hoping I'll get into a local nursing school so I can stick around.
- I have even managed to go on a date and have several more pending. Never thought that would happen during such a crazy time. Still, made me feel good to get out. I need to really consider if it would be wise to actually launch into a relationship during this time. Likely wouldn't be fair to any poor fella. Hmmmm...
- Money is definitely on my mind. Savings won't last forever and I made too much last year to qualify for a whole lotta financial aid. My mantra? God. Will. Provide. (Amen.)
- And finally, though I'm heading into a tough couple of quarters...I'm considering whether I could carve out some time to volunteer at the hospital as I had originally planned. I'm really ready to connect what I am learning in the classroom with the industry I have chosen. I'd at least like to get some exposure to the healthcare setting in some small way. We shall see.
Those are a few highlights. Oh look! The sun came out and I discovered my new favorite wine...Whidbey Island White. Today I'm getting to that winery and stocking up. Even students need sustenance, right?
It tastes JUST LIKE SUMMER!
