Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes....

    

 So I have this nifty degree...  And it has done nothing for me.  I mean, I know I live in a college town area and all, but, but... *sigh* I have had only one interview in these two months, and that was a telephone interview that I *thought* went well, but it's been a few days and they are still sending the position out in their newsletter.
     And now my number 2 is safely ensconced in his dorm room 24 tiny miles away from home, but may as well be light years.  I have been a hands on mom for nearly 22 years.  #1 turning 21 was bad enough, but this is my baby.  He's always been more independent, while #1 was always more responsible, almost biddable!  I was a wreck on move-in day.  I made it all the way up until it was time to leave him there...  (DAMMIT!! Who's cutting onions in here?!?!?!)  No, no, I'm fine. Really...  I know he'll be home nearly every weekend, but, now he'll be visiting.  I don't know how to let go.  I've never been precisely good at it.  And there is this stupid commercial with dad pulling "memories" out of the car as he cleans it for his daughter to drive off to college... I'm so glad I get this buffer period before that happens to me!  See, he's getting an associates in Business here at our local community college, and then he's moving away to college where it's too far for him to come home on weekends.  (oh! I think something at dinner might have been a little off...)  No really... I'm fine! IpromiseIthinkprobably.... Did I mention I'm not a real big fan of changes?

     Anyway, the really complicated shawl, has become a less complicated, not as pretty, but still acceptable shawl.  I have overreached again.  The socks, are complicated.  I have a few ideas to try on them. I have discovered that I really don't like making cuff down socks.  I really, really, really dislike the look of the heel on them.  I'm glad I discovered this when making ankle length socks instead of knee highs! I have very nearly finished a baby set for a preggers friend... Sweater, pants, small and larger booties, small and larger bib, burpy blanket, and lined bonnet.  I still have 2 sweaters, and a pile of hats, mittens, and scarves to go!

     Well! That was a wall of text!!!  Thanks for sticking with me!  And as usual...

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It's official!

     I am the proud earner of an Associate's Degree with the title, "Applied Science in Business Administration"  Or something like that.

I don't have any of the paperwork proving it yet, and I should be getting one more Dean's List certificate.  College is weird.  I'm not sure it works the same at a physical campus, but...

In high school kids get honor roll, and/or are inducted into the honor society, and I'd never heard of them being charged for the honor, I have repeatedly been "invited" to pay $90 to become a member of some honor society or another.  That's just not right.  

     It has been a whirlwind week.  Two graduation dinners for my #2.  Trying to make sure he does the work so that those dinners weren't a waste of time.  A one year anniversary with the sweetest guy... (most of the time).  Being a contractor-sitter,and taking a two month leave of absence from my job to focus on finding a job with a future.  I took my leave 6 days ago, and haven't stopped since.  I'm *hoping* for a day tomorrow to do nothing.  No homework, no housework, no help work!  Just me, my computer, my yarn, and Amazon Prime video of The Musketeers BBC tv show. (:

So we're driving home from our anniversary dinner and he pulls over to the side of the road, jumps out and starts yanking wildflowers...  This is the result...  How sweet is that?!?!?!  "I had to get flowders for my girlfriend on our anniversary!"  Just so sweet.  I can't even.

So, as usual...  Thanks for Noticing me!

     Yeah, so.  Only six months this time!  I suck.  In my defense, I spend _so_ much time on the computer doing class work, that typing much more makes me a little cross-eyed! But the good news... It's almost over now!  In three weeks, I will have completed my two year degree that I now need to get any job I could have gotten right out of High School had I not been a naive ninny!  I have received either the Deans list or Presidents list honors in every quarter but 2. Both of those quarters were math courses.  Like, straight up math, with formulas and junk.  Urk.

     So let's see.  Ichi didn't make it.  My wonderful, amazing man did.  In three weeks, we will be celebrating a year of being together.  I have made some amazing things... A Skyrim Viking Helmet and detachable beard,  2 more throw blankets, Right now I'm working on my very first pair of socks, and a complicated shawl, so you know.  I think I like to make myself nuts.  Between school, work, family, crafts, and trying to mesh schedules with the Man so we get to spend *some* time together... whew.
   
     Oooh, speaking of... Next weekend I get date night!  One weekend a month he is Not Allowed to work, and we get to do something fun.  Even if it's just one night with pizza and wine and netflix and No Phones, where he doesn't fall asleep in an hour or less..

     Okay, enough is enough.  Hi guys!  There aren't many of you, but you're loyal, and I appreciate it!
As usual,

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