this is what grad school is like?

It's been a few weeks since school started... and I guess I can deal with this. I like my classes for the most part and I like the people. It's not that bad.

I'm a little overwhelmed at times. I had a big assignment due this past week where I was freaking out about citations -do you know how long it's been since I've cited anything?? There's tons of reading, and sometimes I don't think I'm getting it at all. Other times, I'm bored out of my mind just looking for something to do. No one really mentioned that part when I signed up.

In the past few weeks, I've landed a job at the local (well, sort of local) REI. Finally, after years of wanting to work there (hello, discount and pro-deals!), I finally get it. :) Hopefully, I won't be too stressed out trying to balance school and the job. The people at REI seem pretty flexible, so that's good. As long as they realize I came to Mass to go to school and not to primarily sell gear. Speaking of gear, I wonder how many pairs of Chacos I'll need to pro-deal...

Being back at school reminds me of how everything always boils down to high school. Whether your in undergrad, grad school, or hell, even the Peace Corps, it always seems like there's drama that is just unnecessary. There's always rumors (which some are true, some aren't), there's always secrets, and there's always an in group. I try to stay away from that whole in group/out group thing, but it is interesting to watch it all play out.

So far school is going well. Gordon is coming up this week, so that'll be exciting! :)