What did you do this summer?

I keep hearing that question a lot...and I wish I could say I worked on my proposal for dissertation. That was the plan. The plan did not materialize. So, here's the answer I've been giving people: "Well, I slept a lot, went to the gym more than I have in a long time, decided I hate my body, and read the new Harry Potter book twice." I then usually add this: "I did have a client on Tuesday mornings and had to supervise a practicum on Tuesday afternoons. I really should have worked on my dissertation, but I didn't. I am such a slacker." Thankfully, most of my friends are encouraging and try to make me feel better.

So, now that summer is almost over - I officially have to be back at work next Tuesday although I plan to start going in tomorrow - things in my world are snowballing. My qualifying exams are in less than a month. Two days of exams covering counseling theories, research, supervision, ethics, and my specialty which is adolescent and adult counseling - ahhh!!! I am also in charge of the new doctoral student orientation which is on the 25th of this month. I have to study and plan the orientation while getting back into the routine of work - that is going to seriously affect my sleeping in late.

Summer was good, but I'm missing it already. Pray for my sanity. I just need to make it to September 7th. Quals on are the 5th and 6th.

Thanks for reading.