Returned Home

I'm back home. I'm so happy that I didn't have a major crash the whole trip...I've been back a couple days and also haven't crashed from the travel. I'm tired and I had a little fever last night, but overall my body's managing fabulously. I'd like to take credit for it - but the reality is, I just never know if I'm going to be busy then crash, or be busy and function fine.

Colorado was beautiful. I enjoyed seeing my good friend Jodi - hanging out - as well as meeting some of her friends and getting to know her husband Bill.

Now I'm back to work....the course I'm taking ends this week and I still have some marking to do from the course I taught. Once my final marks are handed in next week, I will truly be done for the semester.

I started the PhD program last June figuring I would "attempt" it without a lot of high hopes or expectations. I've actually been quite surprised at how well I've managed so far. I have received some accommodations (an extension this fall and a flexible schedule during the intensive summer course) but I've already made it through 2 semesters!!!!....To be completely honest, I'm surprised.

Part of me wants to push even harder to see where my limits lie. Perhaps this is unwise, though, as a major crash or relapse is something I DON'T want to trigger.