Kawledge all over again

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OH MY GOD I MISSED MY BED!

Nothing says a good night's sleep like plopping down on a queen sized mattress and dozing off (even if that sleep started at 4am) on a plushy mountain of pillow pets and blankets.

I woke up early Friday morning feeling refreshed, even though the day before had been a roller coaster mentally and physically. After showering and getting all ready for the day, I was SO much more than excited to take on the day. 

Because today was my first grad school interview in person! I looked sooo professional in my fitted blazer and fancy earrings that I didn't even think about how much sleep i'd had (or didn't).

Me and my parents headed off to the college, and during the whole trip it was really nice to just catch up, talk about anything and everything, and all without putting any pressure on me or making me nervous about this interview. They're really good at evaluating things rationally but with a person's own feelings in mind. So that helped a lot with the butterflies in my stomach. 

We pulled up into the small parking lot, and surrounding us were older homes and campus buildings. It felt more like a little neighborhood than a typical run of the mill campus. Also, there was snow... Everywhere! 

I got to meet up with an old friend/sorority sister at the beginning of our visit, and she made me feel so much more at ease when we got talking. She loves the program she's in now (the same I'm applying for) and she gave me some words of advice that just made me feel like, hey, I got this.

This was the building my tour and interviews got started in, and the one that would hold all my classes. My favorite part was the library- where you could literally borrow thousands of therapy tools to use with real clients! It all seems so real all of a sudden to be in this kind of environment, where so many people share my passion. 

I expected the whole tour and visit to feel just like I was back in high school, but this time, instead of selling you their sports and school pride and amazing hoodies from their bookstore, these schools mean business. They have to tell you the exact things you'll be doing in their clinic, otherwise it's a bust. So while I loved hearing about all this information, I couldn't help but miss the nostalgia that comes with going into undergrad.

I'm sure it'll be different once I get started into a program, but for now I'll just enjoy kinda putting the breaks on worrying about the whole process, and kinda cruise on by. I gotta remind myself to let things ride once in a while.

After the tour and interviews, my parents took me out to dinner for a beautiful steak, broccoli and potato meal. My parents really helped with letting me know that everything is going to work out no matter what. I loved talking with them about it all, and even more that they're always going to have their ears open for me.

After the four hour trip home, I was greeted by my adorable dog Abby with her wagging tail and bright energy! She's literally the sweetest dog, and never fails to make me smile :) 

LOOK AT THAT FACE!

Ta Ta for now babes!

XO

Amanda