Moving forward....

Hey, Barb.

Oh, my.  All I did was process the thought in my head: 'I'd love to go back to school'.  The next thing you know, I'm sitting here writing an admissions essay and requesting transcripts.  Yikes!!

Over the weekend I decided I really, really want to do this.  I told J all about it, and while he wasn't exactly over the moon, he was supportive, for the most part.  It didn't matter, though, I had already made up my mind.  Funny how that works.  So today I've been on fire, on the phone with my colleges, playing around with my essay content, getting the online app completed. I mean, this is nothing like applying right out of high school, but it's still labor/time intensive. And it's not like I'm sitting in English class with a teacher at my disposal, coaching me :)  Still, it's kind of fun. Exciting. I'm not obligated to do it if I'm accepted, so I guess I've got nothing to lose by applying.

Day Six tonight of my boot camp -which I love-hate.  It's torture, actually. But I feel soooo good when I get out of there, even if I hurt all over.  I didn't realize how seriously out of shape I am :(   This week, I'm committed to not drinking.  Hard enough on a regular day, but last night K and S invited me over for wine and steamed clams that S brought home from the beach yesterday.  It was pretty tough to pass up, but I did it!  What with the exercise and the whole school/career thing, I'm feeling empowered and positive  ~~  can't beat it.

As far as our vacation goes, I think we should just go ahead and start making solid plans if we want to because I'm coming no matter what - time off or not!!

I hope San Diego is everything you've been waiting for, and then some.  Looking forward to hearing all about it when you return!

Love you,
Amanda