It was difficult last semester to get my head into studying and I totally forgot, that taking graduate courses meant writing papers. Long papers that have to be to perfection and in a style that most of us are clueless to. My first paper is due in a little over a week and I have yet to start writing and reading. I guess not that much has changed in my approach since my days in college 35 somewhat odd years ago.
However, I am thrilled that we’re situated in a classroom that is acoustically better for me. The powerpoints are awesome as the Professors follow them pretty much to the letter, so hearing, is not a big issue. I so wish we had powerpoints when I was in college. I doubt very much I would have been a Social Worker had there been an easier way to grasp the material with hearing loss back then. I can just feel all the emotional anxiety creeping up on me as I think back to the days of College. It certainly was not easy.
Well, it also looks like I’ve hit the half way mark to this sabbatical and I am very aware that one day, I have to return to the work force. In the meantime, I plan to enjoy it, embrace it, and get the most out of it and who knows, maybe now I’ll feel good about retiring one day.
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