Where the action happens......you have computer, headphones (kids are yelling and playing loud and I have to listen to lectures) remote (the tv is beside the computer, so often Dora and Power Rangers are blaring as I study Library 2.0. And when it is too much I can TURN IT OFF!) phone, stapler, lamps, notes and SOCK.I am sure that this is not the learning environment that my professors expect, but this is the best I can do. The computer is in the middle of the main action room, which makes it easy to monitor little people from this spot. Problem is, they are also a constant interruption.
This is a sock for my 8 year old niece, the one who hates the seam in her socks and has worn the one pair I made her nearly DAILY since her birthday in September. I should be
finished with the mate to this by the end of the weekend. Footies for kids are FAST. Knitting while I listen and take notes seems to help my concentration....I am not an auditory learner, so having the knitting helps me to stay in the moment and listen. Otherwise I do tend to drift mentally.......
I had a lovely pep talk from a professor at John Tyler this week; I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with school and work and kids...she said that she felt like that in school too, but that it was totally worth it. I certainly hope so. At the preschool I am sure that I am the only one that works AND goes to school, and I may be one of two that even works. I do not see many people in my shoes and it can be pretty isolating--especially when I get down and tired and have too much schoolwork to do, and no time or energy to complete it!!!!!
Anyone else want to give me a pep talk? I could really use another!
(To be fair, the last two days I have really knocked out some assignments and I feel much more positive about completing the semester. I had even briefly considered dropping a class I was so overwhelmed! But I came to my senses. I would lose the money--and the financial aid!)
On the knitting front, I have joined the sleeves to AVAST and am knitting up the raglan yoke. The new IK looks GREAT and I may already have the yarn for some of the projects! After Josie's other sock is finished I'll start on more socks for myself; I have both Tofutti and some YarnAhoy to dig into. Good times!
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With my eldest (25years now), I was in school full time and working full time. It was hard and I was lways tired too. We did homework time together. I also remember sitting at many a soccer practice studying. Eventually it's done, although in the moment you never feel you'll get through it. Hey don't worry about the other parents, you have your blogland support.
I have great admiration for you! I know it's tough some days ( most days !) and how you find some knitting time is amazing! Do you go to JTCC in Chester or the one closer to Richmond? If it is Chester let me know and maybe we can get a coffee at the Target Starbucks next door and knit a few!
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I know where you are coming from with the feeling of isolation. Sometimes the best choices for ourselves and our families leave us feeling so removed from "real" life. I feel that way a lot with homeschooling. I have a job and my kids are in school, but I have neither the income or the childcare associated with both of these when they are found outside the home. It makes for long days, sometimes, but I also draw stregth from knowing that I am doing the right thing and I draw relaxation from knitting. Stay the course and get those heels turned!
I think what you're doing is great, Suzanne, and I admire you for it! Kids, working, school, knitting -- amazing! You are wonder woman! 10-15 years from now, when your kids are out on their own, you'll be wondering, "how in the world did I DO it??", but you'll be working at your dream job and so thankful that you really DID do it. Keep it up! More power to ya, super-gal!
This isn't the same thing, but when I was in Med Tech school, I was going to school full time and working three jobs, so I know how it feels to be overwhelmed. I'd come home from one job and take a 20-minute power nap before leaving for the next job. Youth! Couldn't do that these days!
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