Things have been rather busy since I last wrote. I am a bad blogger. I have started the Law and Policy Doctoral degree and I love the new challenge! Changing the way you see the world, then making a change to have a positive effect on the world. My dissertation is going to focus on strategies to increase organ procurement. Donation and altruism are great, but people are not giving. Right now, no other options are offered or are being considered. I plan to change that. I am pleased that I received financial aid, but contributions are always welcome! Just kidding...

The people are great! I have made some great friends and connections. The intensity of the program is like none I've experienced, but it is like a retreat,a transformation all of us our experiencing together.

I have also been pleased to be working for the family business. I am the official collections bitch, and it is good to be in a position where I can see progress, or the money coming in. I know that my grandfather would be proud. I am also spending more time with my deaf aunt, getting out of the house, taking care of the cat for her, and then going to movies twice a month. I know my grandmother would be happy about that. So all being said, I am coming into my own being recognized as an adult, managing responsibilities personally and professionally. Although I cna't operate a machine or do any heavy lifting, my position in the family business is just as important.
Off to read...