So much has happened since I last wrote...

Last time I wrote I spoke about starting my masters and my dating life. To me both have changed since then and something else happened as well. To quote myself, which I do not believe I do often, 

• In December of 2011 I stated my master's degree. A year and 1 month completed and I am nearing completion...Yay!
• It has been challenging becoming a student again. Still true but a great learning experience. 
• The online format is great and definitely meets my needs for schooling. So glad I chose the online format because after the year I've been through I could not have made it through  those crazy all day sessions and 4-5 evening sessions. No way!
• I am on a routine and schedule with my schoolwork. The routine changes a bit with each class but the routine and schedule is still there.
• My never stop learning motto is put into practice weekly. I am learning academically as well as emotionally. Amen!!!
• I have completed 1/4 of the program. 55% completed
• I am proud of my 3.9 GPA and intend on keeping that until graduation. Still going strong and very proud of myself.
• University of Phoenix is a great school and the people helping me out with my program are awesome. This statement is still true.
• I am very good at writing papers now! I am very good at writing papers now. Haha

The learning experiences take place every week and sometimes everyday. I would not say that my teaching has suffered, but I will say I am a different teacher. Course each year I change my teaching because my students are different each year. I will be happy when I complete the program although I have enjoyed it. I will be glad to get back to teaching without having homework to do each day and week. 

My dating life has increased but in a different way. The guy of three months I spoke about last time came and went. It last 6 months but I finally realized that is was going nowhere. We saw each other twice during those 6 months and when starting a relationship in-person contact is important. I am not gonna continue to talk to someone on the phone for months and expect a meaningful relationship. Maybe he did, but that was not working for me. I have a new man in my life and we are good with each other. 10 months and counting...we are taking it slow, getting to know each other, and I am happy.

Until next time...