Man...I've been so busy that I haven't posted any updates in quite awhile. I've been going crazy at work with the beginning of the school year. Thankfully, it's starting to slow down and next week is what the call "Long Weekend." There are no classes from Thursday, Oct. 4 until Monday, Oct. 8. Offices are open, but lots of people take Thursday and Friday off.
Since I last posted on August 13, I've run a peer leadership camp (1 1/2 days) for about 75 student leaders prior to the beginning of classes; trained our office student staff (1 day); did a couple of training sessions for our First Year Experience (FYE) mentors; worked with Week of Welcome events; worked with our Emerging Leaders program; went to and presented at the Emerging Leaders retreat (24 hours); did two presentations for Emerging Leaders workshops; participated in our Student Government Association retreat; participated in SGA meetings (I'm the advisor); and, I don't even know what else! And, that's just work. Although, I feel most of my home responsibilities involve schlepping Maranda around town and not much in terms of quantifiable activities. :)
I have a new supervisor at work and I feel like I've been late with things (much more than usual) and not up to my usual capability, at least with administrative tasks. So, I'm a little afraid that I'm making a bad impression. I know that's not usually one of my concerns, but I'd like my new supervisor to not think I'm a complete idiot! :) Maybe, I'll be able to be more on top of my administrative types of tasks now that so many of the "big" stuff is out of the way. Plus, I'm hoping that it's still acceptable to not have to be at work 60+ hours per week.
I also really need to get my butt in gear on dissertation stuff. That's one of my goals for the weekend. Maybe, I should start reporting back progress on my blog, although that might not be quite enough of an impetus to keep me moving. Sorry. :)
It's a beautiful fall here, so far. I love the weather. It's been a little warmer than usual, but the leaves are starting to turn colors and everything is so pretty. And, there are so many trees! ...at least compared to Nebraska. :)
I'll try to update more often, now. Happy Fall!
