Non Stop

I underestimated the cost of writing a 20 qualitative research proposal, a 17 page take home exam, a 12 page literature review (still undone - half way there), a 5 page Extra credit essay, and a 3 page written analysis. On top of all that I still had to attend classes (4 total), and see about 8 clients and sit in at a 2 hour AOD group.

I would be lying if I said my educational resolve was unshaken. I had serious doubts and concerns. Yes! I thought about quitting. It is amazing to see how hard it is just to write these words. I am the kind of person who makes a decision and give it all towards that goal. I will go without eating (I just forget about it) if I have a assignment due. I am that driven, but I have to admit I'm human, I get tired.

This is exactly how I feel after a whole year in the Ph.D. = TIRED. This weekend I had to take it easy. If I didn't I know I would break. I have slowed down a bit and feel really renewed. I still worry that I might be miscalculating the amount of time it will take to finish my paper, but I have no choice I need new strength.