It is hard to believe that the Ides of March is here again. It seems like time went by so fast since last year, when I was thinking and writing about it. This year, the weather is cold and rainy and I expect it will continue into tomorrow. In a way, I do not mind the damp days because they keep the pollen down. On drier, sunnier days, I have itchy allergy eyes again. I think I sneezed about 50 times while I was walking to class the other day. I might try Allegra or just tough it out with an occasional Benadryl at night. It's the same deal every spring. At least, I found some pretty good over-the-counter eye drops at the local pharmacy.
I think I am finally adjusting to grad school and all the work it entails. Even though this last quarter was just as stressful as all the others, I took on a "one day at a time" attitude. I finished one last paper and a speech last night and then slugged back a drink with some of my cohorts. During a chat at the bar, I realized we are all feeling the ongoing pressures of school and giving up treasured hobbies. The thing I must remember is that, eventually, free time does emerge. In my case, I always want to return to yoga, dance class, friends, movies, dog walking, and reading and writing for myself.
I'm not going to let the Ides get me down too much this year. I plan to chill out, finish the Stephen King book I started over Christmas, see "Watchmen" with Hubby and friends, and just be. Also my friend and I are talking about hiking again as some of the snow melts. I can't wait. I may need to invest in some shoes this year. I know I trashed a pair last year, but it was worth it.
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