Counting My Blessings
I've been just awful about updating this blog, but I have an excuse: I've been busier than I've ever been before in my life. It probably was not wise to start my return to college (16 years after earning my undergrad degree) by enrolling in five graduate-level courses, working as a graduate administrative assistant, and interviewing with recruiters for internships (I do have one offer so far!). In the last seven weeks, I've spent large chunks of every day (including weekends) studying, writing, and going to class-- along with my other duties. It's just been cray-cray. I am SO relieved to be down to three classes starting next week.
BUT one of my mother's many sayings that she ingrained into my mind as a child is, "Count your blessings." And I am. Since beginning my time at THE Ohio State University, I've met so many kind-hearted, smart, open-minded people; fellow students, staff, and faculty who are good people happy to be here-- and intent on bettering the world in some way. It's an intangible spirit that you can feel on campus and it's very inspiring. The sky is truly the limit.
I also am really enjoying the relationships that are developing in my MHRM cohort. It's a small group of 48 (I believe), so we already kind of feel like brothers and sisters! For me, getting to know them has rejuvenated my outlook; most of them radiate with the same energy I had in my early 20s.
And they've been very kind to me-- making sure I don't feel completely out of place! (although I admit that I sometimes do) Most recently, we went to a ... corn maze/haunted house thing (I don't know what to call it!) and I took part in the fun!
Next up: the continuation of our Business Excellence class, Talent Management (this is taught by a very well-respected professor and is obviously a critical course) and Organizational Development & Change (also critical and very topical, given the importance of change management today). And registration for spring semester starts on October 28th! I can't wait!