can I go back to college?

Wait. I am still technically in college according to my brand new shiny Easter University college ID, (which I got to pick out the picture myself). I feel like the real world (aka a nine to five job) isn't all that it seemed to be. I am really enjoying my job (adult ESL) but it is really weird to have such a huge part of my week dedicated to one thing. It will take some adjustment.

College. Is currently eating my lunch. I went to Philly last week for ten days for my Urban Studies Graduate Program Residency (it looks more important capitalized). I spent my days in a class room for the entire day. It was good. I met lots of awesome people. Hung out with old awesome friends. I decided that I really love this program. What don't I love do you ask?

Oh maybe the 15 books I checked out at the library today to help me write my thesis proposal. I am excited about the paper and my topic (systemic racism in America). But really Dr. Corbitt do I have to have this many sources? So maybe grad school is a little harder than undergrad. OK it is. Feel sorry for me. Or hang out with me so I don't go crazy.

On a lighter note Catlin and I visited the North Texas Volunteer Center Warehouse last week. The place I work (http://www.arlingtonreads.org/) is a member of the organization which means we get shopping access to the giant warehouse with brand new donated goods. What did I buy? Oh approximately 8 decorative pillows for $2 each. Yes read it and weep. Working for practically no money rarely pays off, but in this circumstance it did.

Rebekah