Happy!

I am definitely getting into the holiday spirit already. My big brother is coming home soon, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years! I have been so anxious for JL to come home. I miss him terribly! He is going to have a family to come home to, and it will mean the world to all of us. My family will go from 4 to 5, and that is just fine. I will still be the only girl besides Bayla our Gassy doberman. And that's just fine too.

I am not having my annual Christmas party this year, partly because it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. But, this year I am having Thanksgiving at my house and I CAN'T WAIT! Yay! I have so much to do to prepare, but that's the best part. I am going to cook a huge incredible meal for everyone and hang out with the family. The one difference will be the absence of my father. That is close to being the best part. No nagging or criticism about my house or food or company. Thank goodness.

Not everyone I want to be there will, but if at least a few people show up for Thanksgiving I will be happy. Next year will hopefully be the year I get to see most of my family at my graduation. That will be one of the best days of my life. Since David changed his degree plan back, I will be the only one graduating next year, then it is off to work. But it works out because he will be in the audience cheering me on with the rest of my family. :D

I love this time of year!

Subfields

It took me a long time to figure out that my passion in life, besides my three boys, is psychology. The only thing to figure out now is a subfield. When I first became a psychology major, I said I didn't want to work with patients or consult workplaces. I started to research what I would need to do to become a neuropsychologist. Basically, I would need to go to a major university, which throws out the option of Pheonix online for my Bachelors and Masters. So that went out the window. I am beginning to warm up to the idea of working with patients, but I have realized I can't fully make up my mind until I start working as a psychiatric technician next year. If I can get some experience in the field, then work at my degree online, I can get a better understanding of what I should choose as my subfield. Between clinical psychology, teaching psychology, being a high school counselor (not going to happen), and many more, there is a lot to choose from. I find it intriguing that I am starting to soften up towards the idea of clinical psychology, when I was so against it just a year ago. Who knew, lol. I know in the end I won't settle for something in front of me, I will strive for a career that I dream about. :)

Labor day was great!

Winding down from a long day with our friend John and my hubby and my baby boys. We went on the lake in John's boat. Got some fishing, swimming, and lounging in. We are all sunburned and exhausted. It was so much fun to let lose and have a good time. We spent all day out on the lake and then went out to dinner. I am the only one who didn't wear sunscreen, lol. Not the smartest, ha ha.

We also spotted some cars for sale that were reasonably priced. I hope they are still there in 2 weeks. they should be. It will be very nice to have a second vehicle. The guys are working on the van some more this week. All I have to do is cook for them, lol. Something I am used to and don't mind doing.

School starts back up tomorrow. I am definitely not looking forward to getting up so early after sleeping in all weekend. At least I only have one night class this week. :)