There's something really exciting about the beginning of a new semester--new students, new books, all the possibilities. I do love this time of year (exception to this being the very first day of classes, when Cal goes from being a nice quiet place where it's easy to get lunch/coffee to bursting with 30k+ people overnight...), but the first few weeks require some negotiating. My main issue is time. I got into a nice routine in the fall: I had writing times worked into my schedule, as well as times to rest, or do more research, or spend time with Savannah and Jason. Now it's time to figure all that out again....my work schedule (at the teaching center) has changed, I'm teaching this semester (which is awesome, but this does take up time!), I need to finish this dissertation, I need to apply for jobs, and I'd like to spend meaningful time with friends and family. I've not figured out the magical equation that will make this semester work just yet, but I'm optimistic it'll get sorted out here shortly.
The past few weeks have not all been about work, though. We've also had some fun adventures.
We went to the SF Zoo for the first time with some friends from school. It was awesome...and ridiculously warm for January
We baked the purpliest of cupcakes
I took Sav to get her nails painted. This was the look I got when I suggested a different nail color....she knows what she wants, thankyouverymuch.
Blowing bubbles on a lovely afternoon.
Savannah has been working on letters at school, so we've been supplementing that at home. Her energy and enthusiasm about learning is infectious. I need to remember that learning is fun :)
We've got some exciting things coming up in the next few weeks: job interviews for me, Jason's birthday (on Sunday!), Savannah's birthday (we're going to Disneyland!), and, hopefully, the successful construction of a schedule that works for all of us.
Lots of love,
Ashley
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