You'd think, with all the bullshit going on inside the NHL (and don't even get me started on that) that I'd actually have something approaching free time, since there's no season going on, wouldn't you? The strange thing is, I feel like I've been busy for a few months now, even though I know that's not true. Weird.
It's about to get even busier, however--winter quarter starts today, and I officially start classes tomorrow. I still want to pursue something from University of Phoenix (for the time being), but I need to finish up some elective work before I can do that, so back to DeAnza I go. This quarter, I have:
History of the United States to the Early National Era. United States civilization to early National Era. A survey of the social, cultural, political, economic and intellectual development of the Colonial Era with emphasis on the era of the American Revolution, the development of the Constitution, and the role of the major ethnic, social and gender groups in the American experience.
American Government and Politics. Critical examination of the contemporary and historical struggle for the development of democratic political institutions in the United States at the state, local, and national levels. Particular emphasis given to the conflict between traditional elite's versus historically disenfranchised social groups (women, people of color, and workers) in the conduct of U.S. political life. (You know, I think my concerns about this class may be valid, and I haven't even attended yet.)
Not only that, but I'm hoping to get my business up and running--gone live, so to speak, within the next few days. I kept telling people that it'd be after the first of the year, and well, this is after the first of the year, to be sure. I just need a few more pictures, then I think I may be set. I'm sure there are a ton of things I've forgotten, but I'm sure those will be taken care of in due time. The question will be whether I can handle all that without freaking out.
But wait! There's more!
I've waffled about getting back into dealing with horses--riding, driving, whatever--for quite awhile. Being back in contact with Ann again has fueled that desire even further, so I've finally gone and done something about it. There's a farm on the way to Casa de Renfaire that I admire horses from every time we pass by--well, they're Morgans, I found out, the same breed I used to spend my summers with. I sent them an email just to see what's involved, so I may end up with that on my plate, too.
I also have a trade show in Tucson that I'm headed to in the first week of February, and we are fiiiiiinally taking our honeymoon--Kona Village the first week in May.
All while trying to work a full time job, not to mention spending time with my wonderful husband and my equally awesome friends.
I think I may just be loading my plate a bit too heavily. We'll see how it turns out. School and work need to take first priority, of course--I really do need to get my ass in gear, as far as school is concerned. I've made so many attempts to go back that it's just laughable now.
In spite of all of that, I have no resolution for the new year, really, except the desire to make sure that this year is better than last, but that's well within my realm of control. I just have to be sure to take it.
Posted by Liz at January 3, 2005 11:52 AM