Questions and Answers

I haven't really written anything in a while. I've been having trouble grasping time and planning out my path but things are starting to become much clearer. Despite the fact that my three day orientation into Case was exhausting and at times a little stressful, I got through it and a lot of questions were answered. I feel fairly prepared for what I am about to embark on and that is helping me stay calm. Although it is still very strange to me to be starting this program instead of going back to Miami this week. In a strange way I feel as if I am cheating on Miami...

On another note I did meet a lot of really great people this week and I can see myself forming some great friendships with a few of them. I think it will be very helpful to my career and myself to have social work friends that I can stay in contact with and that I can discuss matters that only they can really understand.

As for my living situation it has been going surprisingly well. I do know that once I really get knee deep in my master's program, like by the end of next week, I really need to start spending more time at the Caribou Coffee down the street. My family does not and cannot understand what I will be going through I need to remain focused. I also know that I cannot spend too much more time with my mom or we will start to have issues. A part of me does wish a little bit everyday I could get a place on my own but I know this is what I have to do for now. Once I start getting my stipend I will really be able to get a head and then by graduation time next year I will be in a good enough position to be on my own or with a roommate, if need be.

Things are really looking up and I feel quite elated!