3.18.2009

AAAAAH! what was i thinking?!?!?!

how the next month-and-a-half looks for brianne....
  • complete a research project: collect the data, analyze the data, write chapters 4-6; prepare a presentation - in this class, we really only have one grade which is our final product of our research paper. PRAY FOR ME! :) i know i have LOADS of research experience from marian, but still, i could potentially get a non-A grade in this class b/c of silly mistakes...blah.
  • complete diversity critical project: study "refugees in schools" (through media, society and counseling related issues) and find at least 5 sources to back up a lit review section of the paper; prepare a presentation
  • complete my butler portfolio: create lesson plans, do guidance work (individual, classroom and group), collect data, analyze data, reflect on the outcome/relevance of each piece (i have 4 left to do); organize into a binder to submit
  • study for the comprehensive exam that i'm now taking in april instead of in july (YIKES!): 8 sections spanning from human growth to research and appraisal (YUCK!)
  • complete about 150 more internship hours (this is actually the fun part :))
  • organize a college visit trip for high school juniors; collect data; reflect
  • finish a "mean girls" group at the middle school; collect data; reflect
  • do a mini-group on culture shock at the high school; collect data; reflect
  • do two (only need ONE) more videos for my internship class
  • not make lee want to divorce me for being oober stressed and kind of mean/bossy/pissy all the time (love you honey!)
  • find time to eat/sleep/shower
  • figure out how i can enjoy the amazing spring weather when i'm in buildings all day --> not to worry, the weather has SUCKED!
  • try not to freak myself out about not making ANY money for this entire semester
  • ...who knows what else will come up...

as you can see, my stress level may be higher than it ever has before. i got myself into this situation, so i'll live through it...but i'm scared a little about how this will all get done in less than two months. eek. lee has been amazing through all of this. he's really just been taking care of everything b/c all i can take care of is my school work and my sanity! :)

3.16.2009

an update....

this one's for gennie. if it wasn't for her disappointed, "so you don't have time to update your blog..." comment - i would have forgotten i had one! i've been ridiculously busy the past month and a half. butler OWNS me. i'm coming to a point in the semester where it's sort of like i'm on cruise control. i can't say i hate it....but it makes me nervous since there's only a month and a half left in the semester. anyhoo, things are good. busy, but good. i'll look through some recent pictures and see if there's anything worth posting. otherwise, glad if you're still reading. i'll try to update more often! :)