Hello, hello, America!
In just a few days I'll be able to start telling people I've been living in Cape Town for three months. Wow! It does feel longer sometimes. Christmas back in the States seems very far away.
Just a brief update here. The last week has been nice. Schoolwork has really let up since the last paper (did fairly well on it!), but I'm trying to keep myself motivated so I don't procrastinate on projects. I've met with two professors about potential thesis topics. They were both very interesting and fitting to me. I've always had a difficult time making decisions, largely because I'm interested in so many things! Right now I am pursuing one of the options further, but I would like to know more before I share the details. The fantastic news: that opportunity might lead to paid work. Fingers crossed!
Which brings me to my next update, which is that I'm looking for new jobs. I've found the environment there to be very frustrating as of late. It's been slow, I don't get much support from management, and the complete lack of teamwork is really disheartening. I know I'm not perfect either, but I see ways that it would be so easy to start getting us to work as a team and simply no effort is being made. Bah! Thankfully, there is a server and a bar tender that really seem to "get" it, and they definitely make life more tolerable there. One of the managers is also quite good, but unfortunately I don't work with her most of the time. I have no idea if/when another opportunity will work out (that will actually be better) but I'm looking.
Tomorrow morning I'm meeting with the Health Systems department head to officially change my MPH track. I've given it thought, and I think it's the best route for me. So barring her talking me out of it for some reason, I should be a on the health systems track as of tomorrow! I'll explain more later what that means.
Also, the gym is going well! Feeling healthier each day. :)
I'm feeling sleepy and have an early morning tomorrow, so that's all for now. It should be a fun, full day at school tomorrow and then Thomas will be getting home tomorrow night! Very excited to show him our beautiful new couch:
Goodnight, all!
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