In case you were wondering...

I am alive.  School is is full swing and has been for a month, which is why I've been gone.  This post might seem a little whiny, but the truth is I'm frustrated.  I'm pooped. I am really enjoying my classes and teaching my chemistry labs, but I think I might have just signed on for too much this semester.  See, our day starts out at 0400.  B has PT, and I just get up with him rather than making him sneak around and me trying to stay asleep. Also, I am a morning person.  After about 8pm, my brain is gone. So I HAVE to do all my work in the morning, otherwise it ends up being of poor quality, takes forever, or just doesn't get done. Oh yeah, and the morning classes at the gym are the only ones I can make now, so if I don't make one of those, I'm SOL for the day.

This all sounds great, except for the fact that I have class until 7:45pm Mon-Thurs....meaning I don't actually get home until 8:30-45. Good bye 8 hours of sleep. Oh, side note, I'm one of those people that think a good nights rest can fix just about anything. I treasure my sleep, and I do think it's important to get at least 7 hours a night. Unfortunately, that's not happening - I'm getting somewhere between 5 - 6 hours.  Getting home at 8:30/45, trying to scrounge something to eat because I've been in class straight for the last 6 hours and preparing for the next day/finishing some last minute work puts me in bed about 10:30-11. 

I've heard of many people who say almost proudly that they can get by on 5 hours of sleep a night. Not me. I need more. But it's just starting to seem impossible at this point. But I guess its good that I enjoy my classes, right?

Positive note: it's feeling a bit like Fall outside! I am still super pumped about pumpkins and leaves and apple spiced candles! Another thing that comes with Fall is the ability to take Klaus-man out for play time any time we want without him dying almost instantly! Hooray! 

Anyways, sorry for whining. I think I'm going to go take a nap (like I said - sleep fixes EVERYTHING). Happy Friday!

Updates galore!

My apologies for blog-failing! It's been quite a busy week! I'm putting in my two week notice tomorrow at my job so that I can go back to school full time! I got a scholarship and was notified on Thursday that I am being offered a "GRA" (Graduate Research Assistant) position, although I won't be doing research...I'll be teaching General Chemistry labs!! I'm pumped! I really hope I'm a good TA. I had some TA's that I respected so much because they were so helpful. I can only hope to be half as helpful as they were! If I can make one student understand and appreciate chemistry, I'll be a happy camper! 

Speaking of camping, we did some this weekend! Just a quick one-night backpacking trip, but it was fun! Also, I got bit by the "camping bug" so I've talked my mom into planning a family campout over Labor Day weekend! Sooo excited!

 Other things we've been up to include....going to the Brave's game last weekend! That was my first Brave's game I've gone to since I was 7....I guess I'm not a very good native Atlantan...

 

 I think we've decided to run another half-marathon (my fourth, B's first). So, to try to improve my running form and to help out with my CrossFit workouts, I invested in some New Balance Minimums! They're basically like running barefoot, just with a little protection from the elements/trail/road/etc.  I am not sure if I will be using these for the half marathon, though, because I have a lot of training to do to get my muscles up to speed with the way these make you run. Normal running shoes allow you to land on your heel, these make you land on the ball of your foot....so it's basically like doing calf raises with every step!

 And as usual, it's nearing the change of season, so I'm freakishly excited and readying myself for Fall! Football, pumpkins, Oktoberfest beers, brats, and beautiful fall sunshine....bring it on!!!  (in case you can't read those candle labels, they say "Pumpkin Buttercream" and "Cranberry Chutney" mmmmmm!)

 and yes, Buzz is missing his antennae...Klaus decided he didn't need them anymore.

Hope y'all are doing well!