As tough as writing is...

I guess I am not that bad at it. So, for some reason this week has been a bit tougher than usual. It should be the opposite since I am going on vacation tomorrow, but I guess I am just feeling overwhelmed with getting ready for school in the Fall for Michael and I and finishing up this semester and starting summer school while also trying to plan 2 vacations. Anyway, all that to say, it has been a tough week, but all that is about to change since we are going to Vegas tomorrow. All i have left to do is pack. YEAH!!

Anyway, about the title of my post, when I turned in my final paper for my policy class, I gave my professor a self addressed stamped manila envelope to mail it back to me when she graded it. Well, I got the paper in the mail today (perfect timing since i wasn't feeling so great) and I got an A +, which means I got an A in the course. But, the best part is that my professor wrote at the end of my paper "this is a great paper - one of the best I have ever had for this class! Could I have a copy to keep as an example?" How great is that? It is always so nice to get positive feedback, but that is some really good praise. There are few times during these past 2 semesters where I have felt very overwhelmed and thought it may be too much for me to get my Phd while working full time, but then I get feedback like this and it reminds me that I can really do this. Every one has talents and I am slowly realizing that I am a very good writer. I enjoy doing it, especially in relation to topics that interest me. Anyway, enough self praise for one post. I just wanted to let you all in on my good news.

Anyway, I am really looking forward to getting out of town and having a great time in sin city with my family. Good times ahead.