I’ll be finished with my MLIS classes by next Thursday. This semester has been one of those weird times where time doesn’t seem to flow at a consistent rate. Or maybe, more accurately, it feels as if time is traveling excruciatingly slow, and wicked fast, simultaneously. Three weeks ago I made a little chart so I could satisfyingly tick off the last days. And now there’s only one week left.

I’ve found myself thinking, “This is the last time I’ll walk these steps regularly,” etc. Sentimental crap, really. I wanted to document this experience so much better. But I didn’t bring my camera regularly. And every time I’d see a good photo opportunity, I’d either be running late, or think, “Oh, I’ll get that next time.” And now I have so few photos from my time here. Ah, well. It’s not really a huge deal, but it would have been cool. I never got any good autumn photos, which is a shame. Though, really, what’s to look at? Half the place is in a state of constant construction at any given time. And others are already documenting that.

Anyway, I still haven’t uploaded the photos from the Birthiversary party last month. And I don’t know if I’ll get to those before next weekend. I may just wait until after the semester’s over to catch up on my photos. I’ve also not added appropriate description of the photos from the Clue Party and the fun afternoon in Shelburne Falls.

I’d also like to do a sort of “what I learned in Library School ™” kind of post, for my own edification. I want to do that sooner rather than later, before I lose my motivation for such a project.

I keep saying, “during the break…” when really I mean, “when I get my life back…” It’s going to be awesome, but kind of weird, too. I mean, I’ve spent the better part of the last 25 years in school or planning for school. I’m glad to be done with it. Though, really, who am I kidding? I’ll still be interested in continuing education, workshops, online courses, etc, etc., but the bulk of it is finally over.

I can be crafty again, Yay! I’ve missed that. I’ve put so much of my life on hold these last 2.5 years, and I’m ready to have it back again. Granted, I have done a pretty good job at keeping an active social calendar so I don’t become completely isolated from my friends, but I feel like there’s so much I’ve missed out on. Parties, events, all sorts of good stuff.

December is going to be chock full of fun things. Seriously. There’s going to be at least two or three things going on each weekend all month. And we’re going to have a party in January, so keep an eye out for that.

Ok, enough rambling. Off to finish up the last of the reading for one of my classes. Woot!