In the past few months, I've taken on a lot, but I've also taken a few steps back, just as I promised myself that I would. And with those steps back, I've been trying to enjoy every possible moment.
I told the cross country team that I was bowing out for graduate school. And I'm oh so close to finishing! I had a major English course over the summer that had me in DEEP, and I have two English grad courses right now: Ethnic Literature and Poetry Writing. And I am STRUGGLING. Poetry is far from my strong suit. I've been out of ethnic literature for some time. But either way, it has felt good to focus on school. Both schools.
And we got a dog. Her name is Daisy, and she's the sweetest pup. And yes, she gets along with the cats, in the only way that two cats and a dog can get along. Did we need a dog? No. Is it easy to have a dog? No. But we are happy? A million times, yes. So we have added little Daisy to our family, and we are quite snuggly in bed now.
I've spent less weekends attending meets and more weekends on my neighbor's boat. And I think it has been the very best thing. I've seen my husband for more than hours at a time, and I think that's the very best thing too.
This blog took a seat on the back burner in order to allow me some clarity and refocus. And while I've been charging my batteries, to get into the full swing of things has taken more time and way more coffee. But there's a larger focus and a better quality to my end game. And I'm extremely grateful for those brief pauses and all that they allowed.
