A Day in the Life

Librarians are nothing if not civic minded. Here's what I did at work on Constitution Day:

Aren't You Fortunate?

“One of the things I learned in library school is that when people have an information need, they’ll always ask people they know before they ask a librarian. The trick is making sure that librarians are some of the people they know.”

- Jessamyn West

In Mourning; or, Good, Better, Best

I'm grieving over the loss of my seemingly last bit of free time. I gave up most TV watching, even my beloved British period dramas and police shows from Netflix, a few months ago. That means I also gave up knitting, though I still have hopes of finishing Baby J's stocking before Christmas (it's doable, maybe with a Closer/Major Crimes/Downton Abbey marathon after finals?). So now it's down to the last comfort. Yes, recreational reading. It's basically gone.

I marvel at the many busy women (and men) who manage to read despite all the other things they accomplish, but I apparently need more sleep than they do. I'm sadly about to return the latest Laurie R. King to the library unread, and I've borrowed the latest Mma Ramotswe book three times without finishing it.

On the other hand, I've been more consistent in my scripture reading lately, and for several weeks I've been walking two to three miles a few times a week. I'd also like to say my house is a bit cleaner these days, but that may be my imagination. And, if I stick with the school thing, I'll have another degree one of these days and perhaps be in a position to better my employment.

So, I'm trying to be positive and think about the blessings that come when we choose better things over good things. Still, please be kind if you see me shed a tear or two.

Easy and Hard, the Public Health Edition

Hard: Understanding biostatistical principles. It sort of makes sense when I read about it, but I can't repeat or reproduce anything I read. I may have to hire a tutor to make it through an actual biostatistics class.

Easy: Homework about locating public health statistics on the Internet (I got 100%) and identifying electronic journals that focus on some aspect of public health (I'd better get 100%). It's nice when two areas of your life converge.

Better Late than Never

I really thought that for once in my life, I would submit an evaluation-related document by the deadline. I apparently don't know myself very well.

Mantra

Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue. Patience is a virtue.



I'll let you know when it's sunk in.

Sinking to a New Low

Enough said?