I was lost...

and sort of still am, but here I am ready to post. So, I am not even sure what was going on last time I posted. The holidays were great. We had some great times with Michael's family in Amarillo and then were also able to spend some time with my family back in Dallas.

We had a very relaxing, yet short break during the holidays. I took time off from school work from Christmas till January 1. It was a nice break. I had to hit the ground running again at the beginning of January since I have a research project and a CEU presentation I had to be working on. My CEU presentation is this weekend, so I am glad that will be over. I am looking forward to it, so hopefully it goes well. Also, my research project is in the final stages, so hopefully I can get that sent off soon in the hopes of getting it published.

Classes are back in full swing. I thought last semester was challenging, but it seems that I am even crazier this semester. I guess somewhere in my subconscious, I feel that if I am able to handle it, why not just keep piling more on myself. :) so, this semester, I am finishing up my research project and teaching a class all on my own. I am teaching a bachelor's level social work practice course. It is tons of work to prep for, but I am getting paid and getting some good experience. I am also taking 2 courses of my own and one is the second PhD statistics course. good times. So, I am at work Mon-Fri 8:30 - 5 and then on Mon, Tues, and Wed, I head to school to teach or sit in class from 6-9, then I spend any other time I have available studying or preparing for class. I see good times ahead.

I do want to send a shout out to Michael. Even though he is also crazy busy with school, he is really helping me so much since I just don't have any extra time. Thanks.

Well, all this to say, I am still really enjoying getting my PhD. I haven't really looked at the program of courses in a while as not to overwhelm myself, but I am thinking that i only have a few more semesters of actual coursework. We will see.

Other than work and school, there is not much going on in our lives. this weekend will actually prove to be quite enjoyable. i have my CEU presentation from 9-12 on Saturday, then we have a party for a good friend of mine's birthday that evening. then, Sunday will be full of studying until the superbowl, when we will have my parents and a few friends over.

Good news, I had my annual review at work and got a raise. YEAH!! anyway, sorry for the long delay in posting, but I can't promise it is going to change soon. I will post as often as I can. Thanks to everyone for their constant support. It really helps.