Ph.....D??

I've been thinking about it for a long time. I thought I could just settle and apply for my Ph.D. at OSU for Educational Psychology...and while the program is AWESOME and I really think I would fit in with the faculty that I have met, I really just feel it's still time to get out of here and explore a few options. Leave Oklahoma. See how I could expand my experiences though other areas of study.

After traveling to Orlando, it definitely confirmed my thoughts. I really just have to go for it! SO....I told Jennifer that I was thinking about this and we decided to end our relationship. This was totally understandable with me. I mean, I completely understand that she is ready to settle down and be with someone to stick around the area. That is actually totally respectable and a very normal thing - I think in most ways, I'm the weird one, but in more ways than one I am cool with that.

So, my research begins...yet again!

Here are some top programs I would like to look at through the next few months to start narrowing down my decision:

University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Texas at Austin
Bowling Green University
Oklahoma State University (still a great program - why not!?)
Vanderbilt University (I LOVE NASHVILLE!)
And I'm sure a few others....everyday I feel like I learn something new about the programs in the country!

I am going to continue studying the GRE and my first goal to take it is by the end of June. I will take it until I feel I am comfortable with my score and can improve for admission!!

DALLAS
This weekend I will be going to Dallas for Stephen Taylor's wedding. I'm pretty pumped to be a groomsman in the wedding and was pretty honored when I was asked a few months ago - so I'm very excited about this weekend!

LAST WEEK OF MAY
The last week of May is going to be a crazy time at work! We have training for the state of Oklahoma Boys and Girls Clubs, staff training for our summer staff and officially START summer daycamp...we will have a fun ride a head!

INSANITY
I have been trying this new workout program - started last week. It's called INSANITY and it has been truly INSANE. I have to stop a lot, of course, but it's been worth it. I feel great! Tired, but great. Overall, I can tell I'm gaining strength and am getting a little more fit than of course just sitting on my butt at night.

Right now, things are going great at work and in my personal life. I should be teaching speech this summer, too! I'll be working Saturday's and will be very busy!