Annual Reflection
Aug. 27th, 2008 03:55 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kiridethThis year started out well. I went back to Mankato after my short internship in Winona, and not too long after George moved to the region. After more than a year apart, this was quite a nice change. And aside from some hooligans (who still deserve a horrorshow tolchock to the gulliver and a few skorry kicks in the yarbles) causing inconvenient parking situations, it worked out well.
This year was also my second as a graduate student, though my first without any undergraduate courses. That worked about as well as school usually does, with much (arguably unnecessary) worrying, some complete losses of confidence, and an overall good outcome despite it all. It may also be my last year as a full time graduate student.
Halfway through this year was my first time not living alone since Freshman year. And with three roommates (and 2-4 more honorary roommates at any given time) no less! And despite Mother's constant warnings against actually *gasp* sharing living space with other people, ("But how will you find time for yourself and/or space to isolate yourself when you need it?!!11eleventy!" "I... er... close my bedroom door? Or go for a long walk?") that has been awesome for me. Seriously. I love my roommates. I miss them, too. They should come visit me or something.
But perhaps the most life-changing experience this year has been my new job. Taking this coop position here has been one of the most difficult things I've ever done. Not because it's inherently hard, or anything. But, rather, because change can be uncomfortable. I had to move away from George for (at least) 6 months (and possibly up to about... 30... depending). I had to take at least a semester off of school (and may not be returning full-time). But, on the other hand, I love what I'm doing, and this experience alone has been a wonderful opportunity. And on top of that, possibly has opened some doors for me.
And finally, this year has held me as a witness to changes in many of my friends' lives. Some have gotten married. Some are starting grad school. Others are starting businesses. And so much more. I think that I've at least kept in touch with everyone this year. I hope that I haven't let anyone fade away. Indeed, I even have hope that some of my friendships are strengthening.
Here's to another year. I can only hope that it's as good as this one was, if not better.
This year was also my second as a graduate student, though my first without any undergraduate courses. That worked about as well as school usually does, with much (arguably unnecessary) worrying, some complete losses of confidence, and an overall good outcome despite it all. It may also be my last year as a full time graduate student.
Halfway through this year was my first time not living alone since Freshman year. And with three roommates (and 2-4 more honorary roommates at any given time) no less! And despite Mother's constant warnings against actually *gasp* sharing living space with other people, ("But how will you find time for yourself and/or space to isolate yourself when you need it?!!11eleventy!" "I... er... close my bedroom door? Or go for a long walk?") that has been awesome for me. Seriously. I love my roommates. I miss them, too. They should come visit me or something.
But perhaps the most life-changing experience this year has been my new job. Taking this coop position here has been one of the most difficult things I've ever done. Not because it's inherently hard, or anything. But, rather, because change can be uncomfortable. I had to move away from George for (at least) 6 months (and possibly up to about... 30... depending). I had to take at least a semester off of school (and may not be returning full-time). But, on the other hand, I love what I'm doing, and this experience alone has been a wonderful opportunity. And on top of that, possibly has opened some doors for me.
And finally, this year has held me as a witness to changes in many of my friends' lives. Some have gotten married. Some are starting grad school. Others are starting businesses. And so much more. I think that I've at least kept in touch with everyone this year. I hope that I haven't let anyone fade away. Indeed, I even have hope that some of my friendships are strengthening.
Here's to another year. I can only hope that it's as good as this one was, if not better.
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