Yes, I know, I missed the last two weeks. But it's been hectic and life sometimes gets in the way...Also, sometimes I'd just rather be reading. I'm going to try and keep this week's blog short, because you may also hear from me again before next Sunday/Monday. Although I make no promises ;).
The majority of you who read my blog regularly know that I'm going to be moving soon, and already completed a move in August. In August, I moved from the DC Metro area to Colorado to spend 6 weeks with my family before the next big move: Scotland. I'm going to Scotland to pursue a doctorate in library and information science (though the actual degree I earn will be called a PhD in Computing). This degree, this journey, is something I've been working towards for about 4 years now. And now that it's finally here, it's hard to deal with. I'm excited, and nervous, and sad. Terrified is pretty high up there too. And the hope is that I can come back and visit often if I get a part-time job while I'm there, but those little doubts are still niggling the back of my mind that I won't get a part-time job, or at least not a "good" one where I can take a week or more off outside of term time and come visit family. So, yeah. It's amazing and scary all wrapped into one. And while I know sometimes people see religion/spirituality as a crutch, why does it matter if it's a crutch that keeps me alive? Because one of the things that's keeping me going is the thought that things happen for a reason and if G-d really didn't want me to go, then I wouldn't be going. I wouldn't have gotten in in the first place, or my Visa wouldn't have been approved, or my tickets wouldn't be bought, or I'd be sick or dying or something (yes, I exaggerate but I've come to the conclusion that in this type of situation it's a family trait). The point is, in a few short hours (okay, 5 hours), I'll be boarding a plane to Paris, which will lead to me boarding a plan to Edinburgh, which will lead to me getting to accommodations and spending the first night of my next three years at a doctorate degree. Here I go! Happy Reading!
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AuthorThe author is a librarian who reads "too much" (is there such a thing?) and talks just as much. As an aspiring author she gets bogged down by grammar rules when she just wants to forget them to make a sentence flow, but never seems to be able to. She appreciates thoughtful comments and constructive criticism, but internet trolls beware, she's read enough fantasy novels to know how to defeat the monsters. Archives
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