I started this blog with grand intentions for writing a post every week or so. I realized I haven't posted since April 4th. Oops! I have been ridiculously busy, and this slipped to the back of my mind where it has stayed till tonight when I remembered " Oh crap.....I have a blog." Since April I have finished a semester of Grad school (with a 4.0) and started a new semester of classes. I have found an internship for the fall (at Ingham health department, communicable disease division) and a new place to live over towards the west side of Lansing. In fact, I start moving in less than a week. I started a new job in May, working at a residential children's home. It is interesting to say the least and I want to make a difference in these kid's lives, it's just stressful and I come home emotionally drained...and covered in bruises. If a new job was offered to me that had an equally flexible schedule I might accept it. However, I am thankful to have a part time job in this economy right now. I am also thankful to be on track to receive my masters in December. Emily Carr, B.S, MPH sounds pretty good to me! I've been think a lot lately about what to do with my life post Masters. Med school? Additional Masters? Further Certifications? Job? Where would this job be? These are all things in the back of my mind at the moment. Right now, I think I want to look for employment. I will have a very marketable degree with a fairly high starting salary range...if I can find a state/ federal program with money to hire people. I'd like to stay in MI but am seriously considering western states such as Colorado, Montana, Wyoming etc. (I'm a sucker for a pretty view.) Despite a few disappointments here and there, I have had a few great months filled with lots of time with great friends. Weekend trips to the beach, Founder's Brewery, and just many random adventures have helped relieve the Grad school stress. I am so blessed to be part of an amazing church community, these people have helped me maintain my sanity through all the stressful times. I have a plethora of hilarious stories that I will try and find time to write and post on here. Goodbye for now!
