Everyone has been asking me...

...did you get a job for the fall?

No. And honestly, I haven't been looking. Because I want so desperately to be a speech-language pathologist. Should I be looking for jobs just in case? Probably.

I am talented. I am able. I am valuable. These are things I have to remind myself when I get to that place in my head that says, You aren't doing anything. You haven't started a career yet. But here's the thing: I'm happy. I'm excited that I found my true calling. I have great friends and family, many of whom have great things happening to them right now, too. What else can I really ask for?

August

The day camp is over. We had a great run. I'll miss the campers and being able to swim in a nice pool every day. But I'm ready for the school year to start, and to get back to work as a sub.

I was asked to babysit one of the campers for the next three weeks. It's a good gig; four days a week hanging out with a fun, intelligent 5-year-old. She has been at camp all summer, so I've gotten to know her pretty well. Also, mom and grandma said we could take trips to the waterpark and what not, so that should be fun.

This weekend was the deadline for graduate applications for Eastern Michigan's Speech-Language Pathology program. I had all of my paperwork in by last Tuesday. Go me! I'm hoping that the admissions committee in the department can see my potential and give me a shot. I desperately want this.

I've also been doing some spiritual work on myself. I've been seeking ways that I can improve my outlook on life and my relationships to people. It never hurts to put an effort towards self-improvement, and I have been in kind of a rut this last year. I'm ready to get myself back out there again, into the community, doing productive and creative things with my time.