Friday, 08 May 2009

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  I've thought about more interesting things to think about, believe me-- it's not like I don't have anything to say; I'm just too damn lazy to type it all out lately.
  
  Anyway, yesterday was my last final.  I'll be honest in saying I truly did not really study for any of my finals this semester but still managed to get on the Dean's List which was my goal.
  
  Also yesterday I interviewed for the graduate assistantship in the office in which I work.  It was awkward but I tried really hard to sell myself.  Two years ago when I applied for the job it was for the sole purpose of one day having a leg up on the competition for this assistantship.  Today my supervisor handed me a letter saying that I got the assistantship which provides a full tuition waiver (in other words, almost-free school, fees not included) and a semi-monthly stipend in exchange for 10 hours of work weekly.  I knew the stipend would be small which is fine; Julia, the current GA, said she received about $430 semi-monthly which is still pretty sweet.  Because of departmental cutbacks, though, I'll be receiving nearly half: $262.  It has the potential of growing if the department is granted more money but who knows.  I'm disappointed but still super grateful for even having gotten the GA and any stipend at all.  I'm lucky I have that opportunity.  A problem is that, as graduate clinicians, outside of gradute assistantships we aren't allowed to have a second job (unless you go behind their backs and keep it a secret).  I'll just have to figure out how to get some loans, I guess because there's no way that's covering the bills.
  
  Another good thing is that I scored an interview at a nice Italian restaurant (all thanks to my friend Chris, obviously to whom I may possibly owe my firstborn?) Monday afternoon.  Hopefully I can secure that seasonal job and save up some money for next year-- not to mention I need to expand upon my barely-clinic-professional wardrobe.  Smelly, falling-apart $10 flats from Charlotte Russe won't cut it anymore.  It sounds superficial but it's actually not when they are bacteria-ridden and disgusting.  Sorry.
  
  So tomorrow is my commencement ceremony.  I technically don't graduate until August (and probably won't get my diploma until September or October) because I have one more class (finite mathematics, unfortunately) to squeeze in-- this starts May 18th.  About a month later my first graduate research class begins (it's online, fortunately).  There's a rule that says an undergraduate in his or her last semester is allowed to take up to 6 graduate credits with consent-- that's how I got around that one because I still have a deficiency (Aural Rehab-- easy) to finish up in the fall.  This probably makes no sense.
  
  So this is my life lately.  I feel like things will be a little more smooth sailing once I can secure some income again.  Isn't that the story for just about everybody, though?  I feel really fortunate and thank God everyday for it.  Sure, I'm a little worried about the money situation but I truly believe that things will work out somehow.  Does this mean I'm no longer a pessimist?
  
  In shitty news, one of my best friends moved to California.  Good for her but sad for those of us who will be missing her.  Ashley and Kevin should plan on being bugged this summer.  Also, we need to find better bars in the area.
  
  
  

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