one class down!

So I know you have all been on the edge of your seats waiting...I officially finished my summer class!  One class down, only 3 years and a few classes to go ;)   It is nice to have one class at SIUe done.  I am pretty happy I had a pre-req that I had to take.  Definitely good practice before the real deal...which is starting soon!  We have registration Aug 15th and 17th, and classes start the next week!  Classes will include Cognitive Assessment, Developmental, and Stats.  Plus, I will have my practicum and graduate assistantship to keep me busy ;)  My plate will definitely be full, but I am really excited to be a student again.  I am a nerd at heart, and being in grad school learning about all these things that really interest me is hopefully going to feel very rewarding!


So along the same lines, I am done with CHS (full-time) Aug 1!  That means 3 weeks (with one day already down this week)!  There is a lot changing at CHS, and I am ready to move on to other options!  I don't plan to pick up too many shifts in Aug (if any) but I am planning on picking up as many as possible once school starts.  I will definitely need the money.  Plus, part of me will miss being there.  Some days those boys really make me laugh...and having a real conversation (which can be few and far between) can be rewarding.  I can't lie...having a kid be honest and opening up about where they are and what is going on with them can feel awesome because you know if they are coming to you, odds are, they are listening a little better than they did in group!


Other things are going on, too!  In Aug, I am going home for Lauren's bridal shower!  I am really excited to celebrate my soon to be sister!  Also, I am going to try and take a quick trip up to MN to see one of the best friends I have had in my life.  It's been awhile because life keeps taking us in different directions, so I think it's time to take some control and just fly up there!  I am hoping it works out!  This weekend, Dan and I may start registering, which I am pretty excited about!  I'll be sure to tell you all about it!