I spent most of the day on the road today after working a few hours. As noted in earlier posts, I was off to Madison for an interview for Edgewood's EdD program. It was a long drive, but worth most of the time. I enjoyed meeting with their staff and some prospective classmates. I even survived the one hour writing exam to prove we can write academically. It brought up every nightmare I had from writing my Master's capstone... I think I actually write ok, but it's painful to get it in APA format etc.
They'll let me know by next week if they want to offer me a spot in the next cohort. As I've mentioned, I have mixed feelings. Today I felt better about the program, but the rising cost of gas makes multiple trips to Madison trickier and our family weekends are already limited by Anne's work schedule, so to give up more weekend time might not be fair to the family.
I guess I'll wait and see if they offer me a spot before I start to build anxiety about it. It will take a family discussion.
From a fitness perspective, I must admit it makes me nervous too. I have a history of using the stress of school as an excuse to not take care of myself physically. My first class would be in July and I'm working my way to a better path by then, but I don't want to screw it up by not being ready to handle the additional stress. If it's taken me 3 weeks to lose 1/2 a pound, I may be in the beginning stages of this "new lifestyle" thing:)
Today's exercise update: This one is easy. I did almost nothing today. Sat in the car to go to an 2 1/2 hour interview where I sat and then sat in the car to come home. Frankly I just got home and I'm feeling too tired for a workout, so I'm going to let it go for today.
Today's nutrition update: I consider today a win. When I am driving all day, the lure of the fast food joints is at it's strongest. Right about lunch time I was passing through Baraboo and Sauk City, which offered a fine array of McDoodoo, Culver's, Taco Bell etc. My no french fry pledge was definitely at risk...
However, I went into McD's and ordered two grilled chicken snack wraps and walked out with them! I didn't succumb on the way home either really. I did get a little candy at Kwik Trip, but threw most of it away. I also stopped for my traditional malt at the Sauk City Culver's, but that was my treat for the day.
Throw in my fruit for breakfast and I'll take a B- for the day.
Need to get back to a routine tomorrow and manage the stress of the end of the school year. Soon there may be a big decision to make about Edgewood, but one thing at a time.
10 days until my first new picture, not anticipating a big change, but I think I need to follow through.
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