To say I'm looking forward to the class would be a bit of an understatement. It's International Political Economy, a topic I found myself incredibly interested and passionate about in undergrad. I mean with professors like Weisband and Yanni teaching parts one and two, it's hard not to find yourself passionate on any given topic of world debate or thought. Anyways, there are nine or ten of us in class, so it will really be a seminar rather than a class. Which I'll love. Sitting around discussing what we think, believe, questions we have, insights from the reading. Right up my alley. As expected, the reading assignments are somewhat intimidating. So much material to cover in a week between class. And it's important that I cover it not only to be able to have intelligible conversation with my classmates (several of which are PhD students, might I add), but also because each student is responsible for leading the class discussion on a particular assigned reading about 5 times over the semester. Dr. Datz is going to let us volunteer the class before, so that we're able to choose based on our time constraints and particular interests. I, of course, will be leading discussions next week. On a chapter in a book called Rethinking World Politics. I not so much volunteered, but was asked to, as Dr. Datz knew that my background and interest was more the political science and international relational school of thought, rather than a pure economical one. She thought I would be particularly interested and wanted to know if I would take a chapter. Well, of course, Dr. Datz. Love to.
Today I'm home from work with a migraine. Still in pain, but just sitting around. With no textbooks yet. Tried calling multiple stores in the area, none of which carry the book. So I had to do the unfortunate, and order online with next day delivery, aka massive delivery charges. The one thing my dear finacee was most excited about what that all my required books were just that, books. Not textbooks (the case with most of my degree specific courses). In turn, that means they're so much cheaper. I think the additional 4-5 books I can get for about 50 dollars, so long as I can get free shipping and don't need them right away. Perhaps I'll beg for his help when he gets home so we can get the process rolling.
Our plan this weekend, and next, is to turn that tiny cluster of a spare bedroom into an office for me. I'm so excited to open that room up and create a space for me to work. Either selling that furniture, or moving it to the lake next weekend. Really looking forward to getting a larger desk, sweet arm chair and lamp where I can spend hours reading, and hopefully a cute accent rug. I've been dying to find a place for one in our house, and I think that would be the perfect place.
My sweet, wonderful fiancee couldn't be more supportive of me taking on this current goal and responsibility. He's proud of the initiative, and looking forward to how the next few months pan out. I keep reminding him to have some patience, as I know I'll be stressing at some point along the way.
Alison wrote on my wall this morning:
1. LOVE the wedding page, the stories, the pictures, the wedding plans. Just LOVE. 2. Grad school rules, because hey, you're only planning a wedding to your best friend and love of your life, why not through some more schooling in there as well. 3. I ♥ my seester.
What great words from an amazing sister. Who knows if this is the right time to start school? Yes, it seems as though I have a lot of planning to do for the wedding, and full time job on top of that. But really, when is it ever a perfect time to take on something like this? I'm probably not going to find it. So I'm going to dedicate myself, be excited about the journey, and jump right in.
and make sure to take the time to spend with my family and those I love. They're the ones that will always keep me going :)
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