And repeat...

I'm pretty sure that it's because of people like me that employers don't like to give their employees time off. I had all of last week off, and to be honest, I have no idea what I did. I did a great job rambling off all the things I had to do to friend a week ago, but when I think about that list, I think all the same things are on it. What is my problem? Well, to give myself a little bit of credit, I think I was fighting some sort of a cold. M has a sinus infection, and I think I was on verge of getting something. I was feeling really crummy this morning when I woke up, but I'm hoping I'm past the worst of it.

School starts again on Wednesday, and I think it's going to be one heck of a semester. The Hubs also has one helluva semester too, especially the first few months of it. I think it's going to be important for both of us to get enough sleep, try to eat well, pick up some sort of exercise program, stay organized and on top of things.

For starters, the little sis and I are going to try to work out 3 times a week and start eating breakfast. When we were in California, I was so much better at eating breakfast, but since we've moved, I've been awful. I also feel like having some sort of regular exercise program would be so good for me and would help with stress management. Hopefully, we can both make it a routine.

I'm really looking forward to the new semester. My lab should be ready tomorrow! so I can finally get started on my research. I am teaching three courses, one of the which is the same as last semester, so it shouldn't be too much new preparation. Now that I've been through everything already last semester, I feel like things will be somewhat easier. However, I'm thankful that I don't have to deal with final grades again for a few more months. I don't know why it caused me so much stress, but I'm not certain it will ever get any easier. Unfortunately...

I'm hoping 2012 ends up being better than it has started off.