I knew my time would come. A time when I would look around and have accomplished some of my major goals. A time when I would look around and not want for anything. A time when I would be completely happy, content and satisfied with the direction my life was taking. That time has come. :)
It's interviewing season...
So, I have officially begun interviewing for jobs in the local area. I had one interview a few days ago and am waiting to hear back on my verdict (do they want to hire me or not?). I also have a BIG interview on Monday. I say "BIG" because this is the important one to me. I have faith that God will lead me to where He wants me to go, so I'm not too worried about any of my interviews. All I can do is my best and wait to see what happens.
Grad school is going by so quickly...
I have been evaluating where my master's degree is taking me. I have been talking with my graduate advisor A LOT about what the next few years will hold for me. She is absolutely brilliant and I am so lucky to have her as a mentor. She knows my intentions of getting a PhD and is going above and beyond to help me accomplish this goal. I will be taking 12 hours of master's classes this summer plus beginning a research project and tutoring a few students in reading and writing. Sounds like a good summer, right? Then, in the fall, I will continue working on my research for credit as an independent study. These are the kinds of opportunities I have been wanting and they are finally happening. These opportunities will help give me the skills I need to help students in the future as I continue my PhD (which I will be starting in Fall 2011!).
The house is amazing...
Jack and I are loving the new house! We have been having many friends over for dinners, movies and studying, and so far, everyone else loves the house as well. I have begun to hang pictures and decorations on the walls and it is really beginning to feel more like me and more like home. I was able to quickly sell the old furniture in my living room and bought some great new couches and tables (that will be here next week!). Little by little the house is coming together. It will take a little more time to make it completely the way I want it, but that's ok with me.
Jack is growing so fast...
He is up to 4 pounds now (he weighed only 2 pounds when I got him one month ago). He is about to be 3 months old and is learning so quickly. Potty training is going ok...but he still has a lot to learn, sadly. He has mastered "sit" and we are working on "here", "stay" and leash training now. He is also getting very good at fetch! He is so sweet and I've found the best reward for him is to go crazy when he does something good. I tell him how good he is being and hug him and pet him and he LOVES it! Hopefully, he will be potty trained soon. :)
Everything else in life is going great as well. I am almost done with my first official semester of grad school and feel like I've done well. A job is in my near future (I can feel it). Jack is great company and such a joy to have around. Marathon training is going well and I'm planning to run my first 5K in about a week. Wish me luck. There should be many changes in my life in the next few months...can't wait to see what God has in store for me.
-Tracey
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