I'm not dead, but this blog is

It's been 5 months since I last said anyting, so I just wanted to say for the record that I have been incredibly busy ("who hasn't?" you ask). Therefore, I will save you the excuses why I haven't been here and simply share with you some of the enlightening things I have been doing:

Librarianship. Let me just say one word: wow! Programming for teenagers is difficult. They are a finicky bunch, and though I should already know this and be ready for it since I have my own fickle teens, sadly, I am not. I have enjoyed it though. I look forward to going to work each evening and helping customers find information, schedule a presenter, fill out the requisite paperwork, etc. It reminds me why I got into the profession and why I stress so much in Grad school.

College. Grad school is a job in itself. I can't imagine working a full-time job and trying to get through school with good grades. I get burned out and procrastinate halfway through the semester, so much so that I usually shoot myself in the foot by not doing things to the best of my capability. Whatcha gonna do?

Keeping up with personal relationships. It's hard enough juggling kids, work, and school, but then there is all the drama that has come with having a medium-sized circle of friends. How does it work? How do we get all of our favorite people together in teh same room when they don't all get along? How do you tell one set of friends you are seeing the other set that evening without someone getting their feelings hurt? *sigh*

So, in an attempt to keep all of the balls in the air, something always falls to the ground is damaged. Hopefully, whatever it is can be superglued back together and is no worse for the wear.

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