I'm sure I don't have time for this, but here I am anyway...

Oh wow. I love being back at school, but I just have so many committments that it's impossible to try to find "free time." As last week was recruitment week for the sororities, I am already behind on my readings for classes as well as sleep. Gah. Luckily my plans for this weekend involve catching up on both of those wonderful things.

I was informed by UW-Madison that I was selected as an "alternate candidate" for their program. So...I'm on the waitlist. But that's ok. I liked Madison, but not nearly as much as I liked ISU. And ISU informed me last week that I got accepted into their doctoral program...FULLY FUNDED! That is, I have a full tuition waiver and I'll be working in an assistantship and making about $550 a month. It's not the BEST and I'm pretty sure I'll still have to take out a loan to live off of. Ok but seriously...FULL FUNDING? AHHH!

Then, just a few days ago, Penn State e-mailed me to ask me if I could interview on February 4th. Wow. I certainly did not expect that. But they didn't give me any details, and although I'd love to go, I'm not sure that it's feasible.I mean, really. It's 13-14 hours away. That's a hike. And although I would LOVE to go check it out, maybe a phone interview would be a better option? That's no fun, but I'm trying to be logical. I'd miss probably two days of classes and work, and it would be expensive to drive down there. I wish it was easier.

Also, I was invited to attend a reception on campus on that same date. It's a pretty exciting reception, where I'd be learning about some major national scholarships like Rhodes, Fulbright, etc. I'd love to attend that as well.

Finally, next week Wednesday I am going to a concert at home. Ahhh! I'll have to miss probably one class and work to drive home. Then I'll drive back in the morning, pack, and leave for Pennsylvania? I guess it's possible, though I am going to be freaking exhausted.

There's just so much to think about, and this lack of sleep gives me no motivation. I have a meeting at 10, so I can't sleep yet :( Perhaps I should try to catch up on my readings for classes...I have 14 or 15 books for this semester....yikes.