Going through Grad School

This week is the last week of class number two.  The classes are ten weeks and followed by one week off, then repeat.  So technically I don’t have class next week but the next class always opens up early for you to see what you’re up against and to get a head start.  I was expecting this next one to be a breeze.  I looked through it last night and not so much.  I now understand that the first couple were the easy ones and now I will be getting into the real work of a master’s degree.  I’m expecting some really late nights, but to be honest, I’m not as young as I used to be.  I can’t stay up all night like I used to.  I think the only way to effectively do this is to really guard my time and make sure every minute counts, have a routine and stick with it.  Will I have time to get book one written while also getting all of the class work done?  I have to.  That’s the whole point of doing this.  I will be a writer.  

I’ve also been thinking a lot lately about this website.  Why am I doing it?  What’s the point of it?  Who’s it for?  I suppose it’s mostly for me.  To hold myself accountable – publicly.  Did I sit down and write today?  Yes, and here’s some word vomit, a shitty first draft, or even in today’s case, a short diary-like entry to prove it.  What else?  I suppose to chronicle this journey I’m on through grad school and as an aspiring author who hopes to one day be traditionally published — for me, for anyone that’s interested in reading about it, and for anyone also going through it or considering it.  You’re not alone.  This is my struggle, and I’ll let you watch me go through it.  If no one reads anything on this site, that’s ok.  But if just one person gets something out of it, whether that’s enjoyment, entertainment, comfort, information, or whatever else, even better.

6 Comments

  1. I get all I can out of it. I love it and cannot wait to read the book. I love where it is going.

  2. I’m so proud of you Tess!!❤🤗

  3. Keep up the good work. I’ll be checking back periodically to check you out. Good Job and good luck. Hope all works out for you two!!

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