Okay, so things seem to be going really smoothly in all areas of life. I must be missing something...
I keep second guessing myself and questioning what I am doing wrong if everything seems like it's going right. I am keeping up on my homework and actually able to do all of the readings. I effortlessly have personal time. I have picked up more hours at work and do not feel stressed out in any way.
Even though summer session almost did me in, I am still pumped up on this program. While often good things take a lot of hard work, there were moments that were truly unmanageable. I definitely learned some personal lessons having gone through that though. For example, I learned that I when I feel like saying "no", that's what should come out of my mouth. I also learned a lot more about people in my cohort: about their journey into this profession, their personal lives, their work ethic and their patience.
Just like everyone else, I was able to have my check-in with Jamie. It is components of the program like this which make me feel like I am really a part of something. I was stoked to talk about goals and opportunities in the future with internships and job prospects. I felt heard about what I have struggled with in the program so far. I am excited for these webinars with guest lecturers because I have had moments where I feel like I am in a self-teach program.
This weekend I was able to take the long weekend to come up to Humboldt and spend time with some of my dearest friends. Some of these friends are people who I started work with in Alaska. Reminiscing on the work we have done,talking about our Masters programs in Social Work and Speech Pathology, exploring our personal and professional goals, eating good food, hiking and just being together again is such a sweet thing to be able to do. I am so thankful that the flow of this semester allows me the time and mental space to be able to have this time! It is so rejuvenating and much needed after an intense summer.
I really hope everyone else in the program is having a similar experience....And if you're not...I must be missing something!!!
Amy-I'm glad you are finding balance in your life. Anything seems possible after surviving summer session. It's only week two, but I also am worried that I'm "missing something"-primarily the requirements for completing my research project....which I believe I am missing in fact. I guess ignorance is bliss momentarily, at least. Congrats on your engagement!
ReplyDeleteWow. Your page looks amazing. And congratulations on your engagement :)I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU.
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and rub it in. Seriously Amy you are such a talented, energetic, positive and intelligent person this program and your life should run smoothly and with peace. If it doesn’t then there is no hope for me! I am so happy for you and your current situation. It is profound to see an individual who gets caught up in a negative environment (your previous job sounded like a horror show) and breaks free. It takes nerve, bravery and guts to get out of something that is not working and find what does. YOU FOUND IT. Cheers to you and to the countless people in this lifetime that you will help to find their way.
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