Work/ School Balance

I have now started a list of tasks I need to accomplish every weekend, school included. This weekend has been full of stuff. Yesterday Scarlett had a nail appointment and we had to turn around and leave a half hour after getting home to go to the vet. She had an okay visit. She was good for everyone, but with her arthritis things get difficult. She had a different issue (easy fix) that we are hoping will make her more comfortable. If that doesn’t fix it, then she has to go back for hip xrays. Let’s hope the issue is resolved.

So here are my assignments for this week:

For tomorrow, I have to read and take notes on a 200-page book, an article, a short story, and a write-up of it.

For Thursday: I have to workshop 4 short stories to read and critique, a 5-minute presentation with handouts, and 3 short stories to read.

For Friday: I have to submit a researched short story/essay.

I also work every day except today.

So, the rest of my day (until Sunday Movie Night) is going to be with my head in a book/computer. All of this doesn’t include the laundry I have to do, the dishwasher I have to run, and anything else I need to do. Now, I have started some of this. I have printed everything, read almost half of the book, and have part of my short story written. It’s also a stormy day so I’m trapped in the house anyway.

Wish me luck! I’m off to read.