Hi folks, I'm back...
Yes, after a long hiatus (roughly grad-school length) I've resurfaced in the blogosphere. Now that I'm not a student anymore I've been trying to figure out how I used to spend my time and my poor neglected blog came to mind, thanks in large part to a comment to one of my older posts that showed up in my e-mail yesterday evening. So I thought I'd do a quick check-in just to see if I remembered how to do this thing.
Wish I had something relevant to say - this is sort of a milestone post, number 100, it should be something substantial. Unfortunately the most substantial thing on my mind right now is getting another cup of coffee and getting ready for work. I'm still at the same nonprofit, but my duties have expanded with my education and skill-set. I've traded the role of student for that of teacher and am working to spread the gospel of Sociology to a new group of eager open minds each semester. Funny, as an uber-introvert I'm surprised by how much I enjoy teaching, especially in person in the classroom as opposed to teaching online. It's insanely fun watching students experience the "aha" moments that come from developing an understanding of sociology.
The ongoing economic woes have not left us untouched: Hubby was laid off 15 months ago and is still struggling to find work. He's gone back to school (I'm so proud of him!) and is pursuing his passion of working in the automotive field, ideally restoring old cars. In the meantime he's working part-time, getting only a few hours a week at a really crappy job, and is searching for something better. I know it's all beginning to turn around, just wish it would hurry a bit.
The cats are still great, they brighten our days and make us laugh while ruling the roost.
So what can I say of consequence to close this rambling update? Only that despite the cumulative exhaustion that comes from completing three degrees in five years while holding down multiple jobs, I'm still committed to the goals that I set forth in my earliest posts. As I re-engage with the world I hope to post observations, begin conversations, rabblerouse and generally get people to think about the tough issues we face as a society. Maybe reaffirming that commitment itself is consequential enough for a milestone post.
In the meantime,
Peace (and more coffee please),
Auntie M
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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