Up front I recognize my serious slacking at the blog. Much as happened...I will quickly fill you in. Big decision...I decided to take a year off. Not everyone is happy about the decision, but I am so...I guess that is what is important. Why? I want to regain my sanity and I need mental rest. I have been depressed over the past 8 months...and something has got to give..it's looking like school is that something at the moment. I truly want to finish this degree and I know at this rate it isn't going to happen. The plan: take a year off..work (still in limbo as to where that will be...I am covered with current position through the summer at least) and maybe try to fit in some traveling..focus on photography stuff more. I just need to be able to read for pleasure...and that my mind can rest at night. That's the plan..for now.

It is finals week here, so I am trying to get everything completed. Not so fun, but it could be worse. My problem these days is my body wanting too much sleep. If there was a sleeping contest, I would for sure win it. It is late because I just got in from work and how annoyed am I at the big ass truck sitting taking up two spots....meaning I would have to park a mile away. I squeezed in..and while he may be annoyed in the morning..dude you don't pay for two parking spots...so learn how to park..or get a smaller vehicle! Who needs a huge monster truck in the city, really!

On a much happier note: I am going to be the happy pet owner of an adorable male maltese puppy in about a month. See the picture above.:-)