Finally

Well, I feel like writing again, after a lengthy drought of inspiration. Things have been in motion.

I quit my research job, and BOY do I feel relieved. It's a huge weight off my shoulders; there was a lot of responsibility attached to that job. Not that responsibility is a bad thing, it's just that maybe I want that work to contribute more towards my future goals which, as of the past 4 months, have not included research. I'm going to pharmacy school. The ball is rolling. Done deal. Stick a fork...um, yea.

I am super happy with my decision. The fact had become increasingly clear that I didn't want to do research anymore. I didn't want to feel lonely at my desk, in the lab, in my car on the way. I didn't want to statistically analyze my data, I didn't want to clean tanks, I didn't want to smell funny when I left. I didn't want to do it anymore, and I didn't want to do a different variation of it anywhere else, either.

So, I decided. Then, I talked about it. And then, It was done.

My only regret is that I will not be around a wonderful group of people as much anymore. I truly have enjoyed being a fellow scholar with them, but for now 'friend' will suffice. Though Julie reiterates 'Once a scholar, always a scholar' I know it will be different. I think for months it was the only thing holding me back. I was staying for the wrong reasons, however fabulous those 'reasons' may be.

I will be trying to get a pharmacy job in the next few weeks. When I get one, it will be my only job. Well, perhaps on Saturdays I can fold t-shirts...if they're lucky. haHA!

In other news, I'm moving to an apartment soon. I'm excited, and apprehensive. The act of moving itself is always so, so exhausting. And then unpacking...don't think about it, don't think about it...

YO Em--I'm excited! ;-) eee!