Friday Ramblings

This morning I went to the "Bureau of Study Counsel" - which is a Harvard resource - am trying to suck up all I can from this pricey place. I basically met with a psychologist who helped me sort out some of the issues around academics that I'm struggling with. He helped me separate applying for a PhD this fall or next as one question and trying to figure out my course schedule as another. He had me literally step into each decision and see how I felt in my heart. At the same time, he offered a lot of concrete advice on what to do to get good recommendations and build professorial relationships. It was actually exactly what I needed.

I then rushed to our quant review session. It was helpful, but now that I have my laptop working, I tried to do my quant homework at the same time - that's how I justified doing it - but then I drifted into checking e-mail, too - I can see how it sucks you in and why profs don't like it.

I thought I had left myself enough time to get to Liam's school, but I had to rush over - literally I ran and made it just in time for his school's assembly where each class sings two songs - and parents are invited. It was very sweet, Liam was loving and I loved it.

This morning when I dropped Liam off, there was a printed - fancy - invitation in the mailbox for this CE event - what's up with that? Why are we spending money we don't have on fancy invites! I miss heart of a child.

Chris brought Kalian over and we all went to Darwin's for lunch -- Liam got up at 5 am this morning and was exhausted, as was Kalian, so as per usual, it was slightly stressful, but still nice to have family time in the middle of a week-day.