Class of February 2016 Part 23
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Class of February 2016 Part 23
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Good morning. Unexpectedly having to go to Texas. Mom having another depression event. I will be trading mulberry pollen for cedar. Weekend was good although not a lot of sleep. I got to race my car and see some live music.
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(((((Badger))))). Sorry to hear that about your Mom. I'm sure you will be a comfort to her. Depression makes one so lonely.
Weird few days here. No drinking but self sabotage in effect.
Have a good Sunday guys
Weird few days here. No drinking but self sabotage in effect.
Have a good Sunday guys
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Hope all is well Badger and Penny, keep us updated. We're here to listen/vent at. 
Haven't seen much of the outside world the past couple of days, weather has been terrible. Lots of revision done though, trying to fool my brain into thinking developmental psychology is interesting.
Haven't seen much of the outside world the past couple of days, weather has been terrible. Lots of revision done though, trying to fool my brain into thinking developmental psychology is interesting.
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Hello everyone,
It has been a while since I checked in. On Spring Break, so I have some time.
Did not get into my school of choice, but I am so proud of myself for my effort. If you would have told me a year ago that I would have had the courage to apply to Ivy League schools, I would have laughed. With that said, I think my Achilles Heel was my test scores on the GRE. I had not taken it in many, many years, and I simply did not have time to prepare. My interview and everything went great, but I think the test scores were a sore point, and a weakness for sure.
So....I will be teaching for at least another year, if not for the rest of my career. I am happy and content with this decision. I do believe I will take the test again after actually preparing and maybe be up for another round of applications next year, but for now I am enjoying my Spring Break and life, and have no need to focus on disappointments.
This has been such a great year, everyone. I have completely changed my life, have lost 20 pounds, and feel like I have a life to live for. That is so grand, and I am so pleased.
Hope everyone is great, and Badger I will be thinking of you. It is tough with aging parents, but depression is such a wily beast. It can get the best of us if we are not careful, and is very common in the elderly, but not discussed enough, in my opinion.
Be well, and I will be checking in more now that I have time. 13 months of sobriety on the 29th!
Be good to yourselves,
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It has been a while since I checked in. On Spring Break, so I have some time.
Did not get into my school of choice, but I am so proud of myself for my effort. If you would have told me a year ago that I would have had the courage to apply to Ivy League schools, I would have laughed. With that said, I think my Achilles Heel was my test scores on the GRE. I had not taken it in many, many years, and I simply did not have time to prepare. My interview and everything went great, but I think the test scores were a sore point, and a weakness for sure.
So....I will be teaching for at least another year, if not for the rest of my career. I am happy and content with this decision. I do believe I will take the test again after actually preparing and maybe be up for another round of applications next year, but for now I am enjoying my Spring Break and life, and have no need to focus on disappointments.
This has been such a great year, everyone. I have completely changed my life, have lost 20 pounds, and feel like I have a life to live for. That is so grand, and I am so pleased.
Hope everyone is great, and Badger I will be thinking of you. It is tough with aging parents, but depression is such a wily beast. It can get the best of us if we are not careful, and is very common in the elderly, but not discussed enough, in my opinion.
Be well, and I will be checking in more now that I have time. 13 months of sobriety on the 29th!
Be good to yourselves,
Lee
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Hello all. Lee is to modest to say but he is overqualified too.
Well mom has pneumonia. We got it somewhat early. Her body is strong and I am confident she will recover. I am continually reminded though that she will need more and more oversight as the dementia progresses. At this point I can only keep her as comfortable as possible. She has seen the best doctors in the country - Cleveland Clinic.
Well mom has pneumonia. We got it somewhat early. Her body is strong and I am confident she will recover. I am continually reminded though that she will need more and more oversight as the dementia progresses. At this point I can only keep her as comfortable as possible. She has seen the best doctors in the country - Cleveland Clinic.
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Oh, Badger- much love to you and your mom. Yes, thankfully you are getting help from one of the very best places. Thinking of you.
Penny- I have been in a weird space too....I'm ok....but I am .... weird. I don't know if it is the cumulative effect of, oh, all the personal stuff...plus long (and one absolutely soul sucking) shifts, working on step 6....meds disruption/dosage last week....definitely find myself isolating and alternately fighting it and not, wanting closeness and running from it. Ugh. Make it all stop, already.
Lee- thinking of you- crazy- I just wrote 13 months on my tomorrow in the planner! What a long way we have come and so much to have ahead.
Going to try for sleep- night, all from the East Coast of the US (oh yeah, first day of spring here was actually....springy!)
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Penny- I have been in a weird space too....I'm ok....but I am .... weird. I don't know if it is the cumulative effect of, oh, all the personal stuff...plus long (and one absolutely soul sucking) shifts, working on step 6....meds disruption/dosage last week....definitely find myself isolating and alternately fighting it and not, wanting closeness and running from it. Ugh. Make it all stop, already.
Lee- thinking of you- crazy- I just wrote 13 months on my tomorrow in the planner! What a long way we have come and so much to have ahead.
Going to try for sleep- night, all from the East Coast of the US (oh yeah, first day of spring here was actually....springy!)
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Morning all-
Lee, I meant to say that your students will be lucky to have you for another year- or more!
Feel better this morning- I went to the early meeting. It had been a few days since one, and what do you know, have proved myself right again that I need 4-6 a week and probably not too many days in between....got some huge props from my boss- who is going to work with me about the ridiculous schedule I got for the coming week- which felt great.
Have a good sober day all-
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Lee, I meant to say that your students will be lucky to have you for another year- or more!
Feel better this morning- I went to the early meeting. It had been a few days since one, and what do you know, have proved myself right again that I need 4-6 a week and probably not too many days in between....got some huge props from my boss- who is going to work with me about the ridiculous schedule I got for the coming week- which felt great.
Have a good sober day all-
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Hi Penny, August, Lee and others. Thank your for the hugs and kind words. Nice to know folk are thinking about you.
OT Whats up with your crush? Has your school disruption settled down?
Aug - Glad you are feeling better.
OT Whats up with your crush? Has your school disruption settled down?
Aug - Glad you are feeling better.
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