THIS IS IT. The end of this adventure. My last final exam ever in grad school. Can I just say my will to study has left me. I'm all set up: I've got the flashcards and books in front of me. The flashcards are empty. The books are closed.
I need to study, but my mind and body are rebelling. School's out, and the internship is over. Why should I have to study for a dang test?
So, I'll post on my blog instead.
Someone asked what was the hardest part of graduate school. I should have told them to read my posts. It's all right here: the triumphs, the tough times, the days I wanted to give up, and the events that made it all worthwhile.
So, send me your best study energy, or give me a hard time about being slack at the very end. Let me know you are out there--doing this deal, or thinking about it. That way I can read your comments and NOT study some more!
~Ms. T. J. (who is going to start right now!)
Hi T.J.,
ReplyDeleteI have followed your journey (via your blog) for so long... I can't help feeling joy over your accomplishments!
I have felt those exact same feelings at the end of a semester... and I'm only working on my BSW right now!! LOL! Gives me more to look forward to when I go for the MSW!?!
The only way I get going again is to give myself a good dose of cognitive behavioral self-talk... look at the goal... then go for it. You can still enjoy the journey - even though you're almost home! :o)
And thank you for sharing your journey with us. It is inspiring and reassuring for those of us just getting started!
i completly agree as I sit here trying to write my last paper! It is weird to think it is almost over - but you have worked so hard so far...so keep pushing thorugh!
ReplyDeleteGo TJ, go TJ! I would stick a fork into you, but I know you are done :-D
ReplyDeleteGive yourself a tea break (or maybe a bit of a walk) and then get back to it. You can't quit now! (Though I do understand your desire!)
Now quit reading comments and get back to work! :-P