Graduation prep thoughts

Graduation is almost upon me.

On one hand I am excited.
But..
On the other, this is the world that I have immersed myself in for the last 2 years.
I have changed so much in that time, I don't know exactly how to function in the outside world anymore. Class, homework, practicum, eat, sleep, shower- repeat. My divorce changed my life. I have set goals and am about to accomplish them, and it feels good.

 But.. What do I do Now? Change is coming. That's okay. I need to figure it out. I know I need to find a job, and apartment ,all that grown up stuff. Thankfully, I am not in debt. Where to live, what to do, its up to me! My parents are supportive, I know whatever I chose they will accept.

Graduation.. is in the evening. Graduation Party?? I am so torn. I kind of want one, and yet I really dislike parties. I would like to just curl up and read a book the next day.  But, I want to be recognized for getting this program done. At the same time, I don't like being the center of attention and all the stress that comes with the parties. What to do?  Any recommendations? Also, my parents are moving so doing anything at the house is not a good option. And remember, I'm not working yet so , my finances are tight.

I know some of my extended family would like the opportunity to celebrate my accomplishments with me. They know I worked hard to get this degree done. (sigh) Its not all about me, even though this post kind of sounds like it. :(

Finals&1year anniversary

I have no time to post about finals .

1 have 1 more to go. I can do this!


On a Different note.

It has been a year since my Mom lost her hearing. I am so proud of her. She continues to learn and  just keeps moving forward. Yes, I am an adult, but she is still my Mommy.
I have continued to learn ASL, she has withdrawn from the program because of the nerve damage that occurred at the same time as her hearing loss. I keep practicing my homework  with her at home so she learns more ASL.


I don't feel as stressed about leaving now. When she 1st lost her hearing, I thought I would never feel comfortable enough to leave home again. I was wrong. I feel like she has enough independence now for the most part that I can leave home when I graduate. My Dad is getting better at understanding all the nuances of deafness in my mom. (yes I did leave deafness lowercase, he isn't in the Deaf community, but mom is...) I feel like now they can cope, last year I wasn't so sure.

Life has been a rollercoaster this year, and while there were ups and downs, I am learning to be thankful in all of it. (its not easy). Soon I will add one more update to make it clear why this was not the easiest year for me. Soon.

To my family who might be reading this: Thank you for your support and understanding through these transitions.

 

Saturday

So I have been looking at Pinterest.
There are a bunch of 30 day challenges out there.
I am considering picking two to do in December. They would start on the 1st.

The body piece is walking for 30 min a day (it doesn't have to happen all at the same time)

The mind piece is still up for grabs. I am thinking art or music based. Or maybe you decided.


Anybody feel like joining me?

No pressure or stress, just something to make us feel better. 

Updates

Today is just an update on some stuff:

I have finally been almost diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome,(Thanks for the straight answers Doc.)

This has been an ongoing issues for nearly 2 years. I have the final testing scheduled for the 11^th of March.I don't get the results until the 14th. Now I probably know why my hand is going numb and losing feeling. If the test comes back positive for carpal tunnel there are a few options. J  Until then I get to wear a brace most of the time.

I am going to work on getting healthy by:

• ·         Walking at least  10 min daily
• ·         pushing water
• ·         work on not stressing ( for me that is a big issue) .

Mom continues to recover. Today, it will have been 2 weeks since her surgery, which was actually 4 procedures all done at once. She has managed to do quite a bit by herself. She has gone to town and she has even done some grocery shopping with me. Still no driving for at least 6 weeks. L I will be so glad when mom can start helping in the kitchen again. She did chop a few veggies today but when she can do more it will be wonderful.