What is the deal with grad school and me? Well, here's the thing. I was planning on going into Marriage and Family Therapy. Right now the last thing I feel like doing is talking to families or couples all day long, trying to help them deal with their problems, when I can't even get a dating relationship to work! Then there's the reality of last year: I was on the fast track to grad school- I had good grades, was a research assistant in my field, volunteered on the rape crisis team, worked at the women's crisis center with volunteers, and I volunteered as a mediator between parents and teens with truancy issues. My schedule was hectic, and I felt like I was doing good... but it was one of the most miserable times in my life. Sure I was busy, but when that was over, I'd go to my little cottage, sit by myself and read a book/watch tv. I was lonely. All of my single friends were busy, all of my old friends were married and dealing with their own families, and dating was fruitless. I really don't want to go back to that.
So, what am I doing about grad school? For this I have no answers. I can't do much with a bachelors in Psychology, but the idea of getting a masters in therapy doesn't sound appealing. Maybe there's another program I should look into? I guess I'll wait and see. Until then, I found a great job opening for a volunteer coordinator. I'm really hoping for that as one answer to the "what do I do with my life?" question.
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