As my IO family knows, I promised myself I would not blog until I made progress on my major area paper (MAP). So it's been a while. Basically an MAP is as stressful as a thesis, but not as rewarding because a degree isn't waiting for me after I defend my MAP. Who am I kidding. It IS as rewarding because it's a huge milestone. I can't wait to finish.
That aside, I think a blog break is needed. I didn't leave the house for the past 72 hours except to walk through the snow to get a much needed diet coke today. It helped but I'm still stressed. I have not missed one opportunity to snap at Derrick, roll my eyes, or get upset, mostly with myself, over the most unimportant things. If I get beyond myself and look at the situation, it's almost funny. No, it is funny. For example...
Hubby: Ready to walk and get a diet coke?
Me: No, I don't think you want to go.
Hubby: So you don't?
Me: Well don't you want to? I need to get out of the house.
Hubby: Well if you want to go...
Me: I DON'T KNOW what I want. I have to write an email.
Hubby: We can wait
Me: Let's go now. We have to go. Let's go! Why didn't you just tell me we were going?
Hubby: What?
Me: *grumble grumble grumble*
I'm very lucky to have a supportive husband that brings me food and water when I sit in the office for hours, goes to the grocery while I read, and walks through the snow to get his wife a diet coke when she's about as fun as stepping in a cold puddle. He doesn't take my (future) Dr. Jekyl side too seriously. And thankfully that side doesn't stick around too long...
Speaking of support, I don't know what I'd do without it. Derrick keeps me together. My family cheers my every move. Friends at school keep me sane. And friends outside of school even humor me when I feel like a self-absorbed character from my favorite show, Big Bang Theory:
So, thanks.
I'm lucky. And hope I can return the favor.
2 comments:
Oh dear. Your commentary was great. I felt like a fly on the wall. I admire you so much for being such a great independent worker, even tho you don't feel that way, YOU ARE! Hang in there. You will find time for everything as it needs to be.
I love the BBT clip! I actually have got my whole family hooked on it. Such a great Monday treat for those days that are in fact Munday...
You are gonna make it!! You have to make it. You are my inspiration!!
Thank goodness we have husbands, friends and family members that are supportive and deal with our crazy mood swings. Otherwise, we couldn't get through it.
And about the video clip. Is that supposed to be funny? Because I absolutely agree about the transporting thing :)
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