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Just over two weeks ago, I received the key to my house. That means every day I would bring boxes to the house and unpack them while managing work and school. It was not easy. I was killing myself. I’d start at 7am and load boxes into my car, go to work, unload boxes and…
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I know my posts have been taken over by my house, and soon, that will probably be over. It’s not very interesting unless you’re, well, me. It has officially been scheduled. My walk-through is tomorrow morning, and I’ll have my key. I am planning on taking over multiple boxes every day and unpacking. Saturday I’m…
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I have some very exciting news to share with everyone. I got the news that my house should be done in about 2 weeks! Wednesday, I drove past my house and saw I now have an AC unit. I also found a mailbox and house number on the house that I didn’t know I was…
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It’s been a few weeks since I posted. There are a few reasons for that. First, there wasn’t much going on, so I didn’t want to bore you with the limited details. Second, I ran out of time. Last week I went to a writer’s conference and that was an entire day of school lost…
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Tuesday was my last of classes for the summer. I was up until 10pm working on my final project for my drawing class. I had finished my paper and submitted it around 7pm. It was tough. It was a self-portrait, and I am not very good at any of that. Drawing a nose was impossible.…
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Update on my house because I’m sure everyone is on the edge of their seat wanting to know if MY house is move in ready or whatever. I think I’m the only one who actually cares about my house right now because it’s mine. So it was delivered on Tuesday and I spent Tuesday, Wednesday,…
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So my life for the past week has been one thing. My portfolio. Okay, it’s been longer than that. I’ve also been trying to manage work, my house coming, my needy dog, and my other class. Needless to say, I’ve had no life. Well, it’s not like I had much of one before. Today, about…
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I live in a beach area and I have to tell you, I hate it. I also work in a retail pharmacy. Due to this, I’m going to give everyone a piece of very important advice that will save you both money and stress. Pack your meds. Double and triple-check to make sure you’ve packed…
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I started my capstone class about a week and a half ago and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I’ve been dreading it, imagining the worst, and picturing never having a life again. I’m happy to say I was wrong. Is it a lot of work? Yes, but there are no…
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My life has consisted of school and work with a smattering of writing in there. The past two weekends have brought with them a temporary shift. Last weekend I was at Delaware Pride Fest selling books. Going to these events brings with them a life I used to have. It was a life filled with…
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As everyone can tell, I’m busy. I have school, work, and I’m in the process of getting a house. All three individually are hard, but you put them all together and I’m at the point where I don’t have much to give anymore. I’ve had some people wonder how I’m still standing and holding on.…
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I’ve had a busy few weeks. Those busy few weeks have resulted in stress and no time. I guess this is the life of a 40-year-old college student with a full-time job. I don’t regret anything that is going on in my life. I am working toward something important to me, well, two things. A…
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Yesterday was considered a big birthday. I’m 40. How am I 40? My life is nowhere near what I wanted it to be. I was supposed to be married with a few kids and a writing career. Yet here I am in my mom’s house and in school with a full-time job and no kids,…
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I have been on vacation from work this week, which has been very nice. I’ve been able to sleep in, relax, watch TV, and do homework. I know, that last one isn’t that much fun, but just because I get a break from work doesn’t mean I don’t have school also. I’ll admit, it has…
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My days have been filled with working in a pharmacy while my nights and weekends have been filled with budgeting, phone calls, and homework. Every once in a while things change and something is thrown in such as a meeting or shopping trip. Yesterday was one of those days. I had an interesting trip to…
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I have been in college since the fall of 2020 and never in that time have I ever contacted a teacher and told them my assignment would be late. I’ve been through near pneumonia, Covid, my grandmother’s death, sleepless nights, and many other things in the past few years. But I’ve never had to contact…
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As an online college student, there are a few crucial things: a working computer, a functional printer, good snacks, caffeine, and the internet. When one of those is missing it’s almost earth-shattering. A lot of those items on the list can be remedied with a trip to the store. I’ve made a quick trip to…
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On Tuesday I took my sister to a doctor’s appointment that required testing ahead of time. It also required a drive of over two hours. To say I was bored is an understatement. I listened to 90’s country music on the drive, chatted with my sister, and tried to stay awake while drinking multiple coffees.…
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I decided to take a drawing class, as I’m sure everyone has seen. Well, here’s the product of six weeks of drawing classes. I’m sure no one can guess what it is because I have pretty much zero drawing talent. Have I improved in six weeks? Yes. Are you able to figure out some things…
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This week has been tough. I have been trying to train a newish employee, work on school, and the dreaded budgeting. The joys of looking for a house. So school has not exactly been the top priority, which isn’t right, I know. I’m trying my best and I’m human. Wednesday was hard, I had to…
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Well, currently I am sitting in my home while a blizzard rages on outside. Just looking at the window is making me cold. I’ve been having trouble concentrating on schoolwork today, and that’s most likely because I’m not exactly enjoying what I have to read. I’m sure some people would absolutely love this book, and…
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This week has been a bit of a challenge. I went to class on Monday, and my check engine light came on while driving home. Class was fine, at least, other than being a little tired because I was still getting ready for bed, and it was Monday at work. I was scrambling on Tuesday…
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Yesterday was the big day, my bed was delivered. I hate to say this, but that has been the highlight of my week. I don’t know what that says about my life, but I’m happy with it. The delivery drivers were great and warned me that the high of the 20s was going to make…
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Last week was my first week of the Spring semester for my master’s. It was interesting. I’ve never done Zoom before for school. I have used it in the past, but not much. I use Microsoft Teams for work, so I’m very familiar with that, but there’s no video. Through the classes, I kept thinking…
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All week I’ve been keeping an eye on the weather. It started with the potential of 2 feet of snow, then slowly decreased, then increased, and back and forth. Ice has been a big factor in the forecast, also. Salisbury University did a very nice thing and announced a few days ago that we’re doing…
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In one week, I start school. I am back to reading tons of stuff and writing while killing myself trying to keep up and work full-time. I’m trying to enjoy my last week of freedom, but not sure how much relaxing I’ll accomplish. Next Saturday, I decided I’m going to get my hair done, which…
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This year has started interesting. I went to a walk-in for a sinus infection on New Year’s Eve and walked out with antibiotics because I have a sinus infection and a positive Flu A test. I feel fine, just a cough, and the antibiotics are wiping out the infection. I never really felt that bad,…
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So I have officially finished my first semester of my master’s program. Grades are in for one class, 97.9%. I think I’ll take it. Can’t beat an A in a master’s class. My exam was uneventful. I read a portion of my story and got feedback on my short story. I think it’s the hardest…
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This week is exam week at school. Most students would be hitting the books and working their behinds off, getting ready. For me, it’s a really nice week. I have a short story and a query letter due, but no exam for one class. For the other, I have to show up, receive feedback from…
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This week is my last week of classes before exams, which I don’t need to worry about. I have two assignments to turn in for them, which are revisions. One revision is almost done because I don’t need to do too much with it. The other, well, if I can completely rewrite it by tomorrow,…
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