Sorry for the "long time no write"

The new year has begun, and with it comes the new semester at school. I'm only in my first week of classes, and already I feel exhausted. Of course, this could be due to the sinus crap I've been feeling lately or the ever-mounting stress I feel. I don't know, but I do know that school is draining me.

Part of the reason I came back to Tahlequah was to avoid unnecessary stress, yet I always seem to find it. I think that part of this is due to the fact that I like to stay busy, but at the same time always want to have free time. For example, this semester I am taking 12 hours, even though it will really be like 15 or 18 due to work load. So, I think to myself, "I'm not going to add any extra responsibilities that I can't handle." Then I audition for a play, sign up for more work at work, and take on extra stuff in OIL. I'm a glutton for punishment!!!

I'm straining to keep my eyes open at the moment, and all I keep thinking about is how I could go home, take a nap and a shower, and then come back to work for the evening, when we have to edit stories. Actually, that sounds like a great idea. I'm going to go do that I think. Happy Beginning of Semester to All!