Morning. At least in my little corner of the Midwest.
My doctor wants me to take the better part of a year 5-8 months to become stable. Problem is, even when I was dealing with constant seizures I at least tried to work (sometimes with success, sometimes not). I found working from home was the best choice. I think she may be right though. Sometimes, I can't keep my eyes open long enough to even sit at my desk. I have had several careers, adult education teacher/ESL, web developer, social worker, and now for several years librarian. How do people spend their time? I went from constant seizing to constant side effects. I fell asleep watching an old movie in the middle of the day yesterday!
I am reading a book on communist East Germany (stories of brave people trying to escape the Stasi), but I have not made significant progress.
I have a desire to go back to school when this is all over, to get my master's in education in adult literacy and basic education or ESL. Are there any teachers out there? I love teaching more than life itself, or I wouldn't get an additional degree. I found a clear purpose in life and I miss the energy of a college campus and my former place of work. Contrary to a lot of the discussions in politics right now, my students are some of the best people I have ever met, hardworking people who deserve a chance. I have helped them get their papers in order and made lifelong friends.
I am getting into my 30s. Is it too late for me? The irony of this question dawns on me, as I want to help adults to fulfill their educational goals, often late in life. I have been raised to constantly critique myself by dad and mom. My mother, who's family was from Saxony-Anhalt in the GDR always told me a good German follows the rules and that everything has its place. What if I want to define my own path? Is that wrong? I would like to do some things for myself. I feel as though I have lost my faith in my Catholicism with all that is going on right now, so where do I go from here?
Anyway, just some thoughts this morning. Those of you who have been following my comments in the past weeks, please keep me in thoughts. I have blood work today to see if I can remain on Trileptal. I don't want to have wasted my time on this drug, just when side effects are more manageable and seizures are stopping.
Thanks for reading,
Caleb
My doctor wants me to take the better part of a year 5-8 months to become stable. Problem is, even when I was dealing with constant seizures I at least tried to work (sometimes with success, sometimes not). I found working from home was the best choice. I think she may be right though. Sometimes, I can't keep my eyes open long enough to even sit at my desk. I have had several careers, adult education teacher/ESL, web developer, social worker, and now for several years librarian. How do people spend their time? I went from constant seizing to constant side effects. I fell asleep watching an old movie in the middle of the day yesterday!
I am reading a book on communist East Germany (stories of brave people trying to escape the Stasi), but I have not made significant progress.
I have a desire to go back to school when this is all over, to get my master's in education in adult literacy and basic education or ESL. Are there any teachers out there? I love teaching more than life itself, or I wouldn't get an additional degree. I found a clear purpose in life and I miss the energy of a college campus and my former place of work. Contrary to a lot of the discussions in politics right now, my students are some of the best people I have ever met, hardworking people who deserve a chance. I have helped them get their papers in order and made lifelong friends.
I am getting into my 30s. Is it too late for me? The irony of this question dawns on me, as I want to help adults to fulfill their educational goals, often late in life. I have been raised to constantly critique myself by dad and mom. My mother, who's family was from Saxony-Anhalt in the GDR always told me a good German follows the rules and that everything has its place. What if I want to define my own path? Is that wrong? I would like to do some things for myself. I feel as though I have lost my faith in my Catholicism with all that is going on right now, so where do I go from here?
Anyway, just some thoughts this morning. Those of you who have been following my comments in the past weeks, please keep me in thoughts. I have blood work today to see if I can remain on Trileptal. I don't want to have wasted my time on this drug, just when side effects are more manageable and seizures are stopping.
Thanks for reading,
Caleb