Hi! I spent about 15 minutes writing and rewriting the first sentence of this entry and nothing seemed to capture the past 30 days. Let me just tell you that I’m healthy, I’m working, the family is doing fine, and school plans are still brewing. I just wasn’t quite prepared for EVERYTHING happening simultaneously.
School Update
I’m applying to 27 schools including NYU, UF, UCLA, SUNY, Emory, and Harvard… yes… Harvard. Professor Marcus (aka Phil) decided that I should have the chance at Ivy League although I still think of it as the longest shot ever known to man. Seventeen of the very, VERY time-consuming applications are done and the rest are due 1/1 or 1/15/10 so I have some time to finish them. The GRE also came and went and it was just as atrocious as I expected… maybe even more. “Rescind” was one of the words I couldn’t figure out and I can’t remember what I chose, but it was an educated, slightly desperate guess. I did, however, get a decent score and I’m fairly optimistic about the whole thing! Decisions come in March and April so we’ll just have to wait and see…
Work
Ugh.
Family
Thanksgiving was great! My cousins and uncles once again did an AMAZING job and put together a wonderful dinner. I brought bread rolls and mini-croissants because I honestly had ZERO time to whip of a side dish or something more substantial. My dad also made a toast and kind of announced my school plans to everyone and told them he was very proud of me. I thought that was awfully sweet. 
Boys
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Fine…Back to Work
I don’t want to go on a huge rant about this because the truth is that is all better now. Last week I put together 17 events for Art Basel in Miami that my client was sponsoring. There was a whole lot of miscommunication, personality clashes, fear, frustrations, and just pure EXHAUSTION. For six straight days I woke up at 6 AM and went to sleep no earlier than 2 AM. I didn’t eat well, I ran around all over the city, moved heavy boxes, and was fairly dehydrated most of the time. My little sister was my assistant for the week and her schedule was just as dreadful. She was a wonderful help and I’m not sure I could’ve pulled it all off without her. In the end, this was the toughest part of the program and I’m looking forward to fostering relationships and just being positive. 
I honestly think this couple of weeks happened so next year when I’m knee deep in books and crazy research, I don’t EVER (ever!) question my decision to study full-time. I just don’t fit in the real world and none of these sales goals and event execution time lines and silly project management software matter to me. I have ZERO desire to impress anyone. I always do my absolute best because that’s what I am hired to do. But it’s just a job. It’s a means to a purpose and the last thing I want is to work around the clock to always come up short in someone else’s eyes (that’s funny because I’m 6 feet tall... but it's not funny because I had to explain it... I'm tired!).
Alas… no more whining. ‘Sol good. As long I know I’m coming from a place of goodness and love everything will be okay.
And on that note, thank you Phil for being the most amazing friend and mentor in this trying school application process. My writing sample is wonderful thanks to your input and the advice you have given me is priceless. Plus, you feed me all the time and God knows I need the nutrition nowadays.
Let’s hope life comes back to normal in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, whatever time I had to write my blog before, I now spend finishing school applications. I have about ten to go so by the end of the year I should be all set. I will, however, have more time to pop in and say hi so try and say hi back. I miss my BBs greatly and hope to reconnect soon.
All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. - Dr. Martin Luther King
What do YOU do every day that uplifts humanity? I'm working on my purpose... I suggest you start working on yours. It REALLY, really, REALLY is the best feeling in the world.
I was just checking your page to send you an email and surprise, surprise you got me all caught up! Glad that you and the family are doing well and that you are on track to finishing all of your applications. How could your dad not be proud of you? BTW he has two very beautiful daughters. I agree that all that your doing now is a small price to pay to pursue your dream and achieve it!! All is well with me. My divorce will be final Jan. 13th and then who knows about life. My bestie (JD) told me tonight that "u feel..Like home..N for the rest of our lives I know it'll feel this way..kindred spirits..N u crack me up like not other..I'd trust you with my life." So I have her to help me cope and look forward to life anew. It was good to hear from you! Hope you have an awesome Christmas and banging New Year!!
I adore that photo ! The sentiments expressed are just about perfect ! Have a lovely weekend
What timing. Yesterday I'm going through my blog roll and I click on yours and notice there are no posts since forever. I thought of dropping a note, but knowing your busy-ness, figured you would be back when you were ready. Nice to hear from you again.
Sounds like you are keeping it together despite the hectic schedule. Hope your holidays are great.
Aaaaahh, you're back!!!! *insert happy Snoopy dance*
Wow Cindy, it sounds like a busy month but about what I expected. 27 schools huh? And yes, I can see you wearing Ivy colours so don't sell yourself short. You're a very intelligent woman my dear.
Love the photo, you're looking gorgeous as always and your sister is really a knock-out!
Yeah, I wish I could read poetry for a living too. I'm sure Whitman would love to hear that.
I know you're still very busy but I'll look forward to seeing you on the radar again soon. You've inspired me all along and I can't imagine the blogosphere without you. :)
Warm wishes always,
B
xoxo
What can I say Papa Shane... I'm full of surprises:) It's so good to hear how positive you are. Isn't awesome to have good BFFs around? I almost think we neglect that part of our lives when we're married or in a relationship. I'm hoping not to make that mistake again because I'm certainly guilty of it. Happy Holidays to you too dear!
Elise - Thank you so much! Your comments brighten up my (long) days:-p
Matty have no fear... Cindy is still here! I'm just trying desperately to catch up with work and school. For instance, on this glorious Saturday night, I have spent the past 6 hours working on apps and still have loads to do. *SIGH* I'm whiney lately and now you know why.
Baaaaaarrryyyyyyyyyy! I LOVE the snoopy dance! Perfect picture in my head of you doing it in tandem with the wifey:))) I guess all my fingers are crossed for the Ivy's... I just submitted my app for Brown and goodness knows that's another long shot. But I guess I don't want to live with the what if's and I might as well try. Thanks for the picture kudos and I hope to see you often soon. I'm tired of always being tired. What is UP with that?! ;-p~~~
Happy Late Thanksgiving Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful warm meal with your loved ones. XOXOXO
Great post! You've got me beat on the craziness lately but sounds like you handled it quite well. Good luck with all the school stuff, what a process!
Hey Cindy! Great to hear from you. And yes, I'm doin' the Snoopy dance with hubby. Things are great. Last week was a little rough but refocussed.
Good luck with the school aps ... and with the Christmas season upon us. It's been crazy.
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon.
Todavia dicen que "vas a salir bien." Just a recent update from my leeettle friend :)
Its good to know you are doing well.. I was thinking about what you have been upto and then you write this post and now I know..
BTW, I just have to say this: you look absolutely stunning in that picture.... and No, I am not hitting on you :)
One more thing: good luck with all the graduate school applications..I am sure you'll get into a really really really good school..