Well, my first semester of grad school is coming to a close. I never thought I would be going to grad school let alone be getting straight A's! I am so thankful to be where I'm at in life, even if it does mean living off fast food, 5 hours of sleep(on a good day), and no social life.
As a first year grad student I have so many thoughts/feelings about this whole grad school experience. I'm hoping this blog will be a way for me to share some of my experiences and maybe some dos and donts of grad school. Some day it may be cool for me to be able to look back at these posts (and to remind myself not to get my Doctorate).
So, a little about me... I am 24 (well in 13 days, at this point I always just round up), I go to Baylor University School of Social Work in Waco, TX, I am from St. Louis, MO, I am a big city girl (I would kill to live in Manhattan,NY in a city loft), I love fashion (if you know me you'll probably be like, seriously?!), I have a 6 month old puppy named Rusty, my best friends name is Megan and we have been friends for 19 years (kindergarten besties), I am currently single and loving it, I sleep with a night light (goosbumps scarred me for life), I want to travel the world, I love crafts, and I am extremely sarcastic. That should be enough for now. I don't want you to steal my identity(sarcasm).
Anyways, first thing on my agenda to discuss...that whole living off fast food thing I mentioned. It has been a huge issue for me. I have gained 12 pounds since I started grad school 4 months ago(thank God it's winter). Large Dr.Peppers and recently tall pumpkin spice lattes have gotten the best of me. So, I have decided to make a lifestyle change. For the next month its going to be counting Calories (1300 a day at the moment) but I hope this will just be a starting point to guide me in the right direction. These posts may sometimes include a new healthy food I try or an update on my lifestyle change. I apologize in advance.
So, tip # 1 for all you crazy kids thinking about grad school...don't let $1 burgers and sodas tempt you. They are $1 or a reason! For my friends already suffering through grad life, this is just a reminder, you're in grad school, I'm sure you already knew this.
Well, Baylor football and massive amounts of homework are calling my name. When I said no social life, I meant it! Saturday nights are homework nights. ..along with every other night of the week! Luckily, I've got my cuddly puppy and a skinny cow ice cream sandwich to enjoy!
Sic 'em Bears!
-Katelyn
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