I was told by a customer at work that I am pretty. She was an older lady, but it still felt good to have someone compliment me. But it was also awkward because it was so random. I haven't been feeling too pretty lately, so that picked me up a wee bit. 

Since the semester has started for me it means more time away from my girl. Luckily, a good friend got her a used iPod for her birthday so we FaceTime on my long days.  It is very hard to wake up and get her ready for school, drop her off at her classroom, and know I won't be able to cuddle or play games with her until the following day. This week will suck because of that. Tomorrow is a short day, I just work. Tuesday is a long day, I get her ready and drop her off, and by the time I get home she is asleep. Wednesday I have to be at work at 7:30 am, so that means I won't be able o spend time with her until I get home from work, and then I have a night class. Thursday is another long day, but I am off on Friday. 

People always try to encourage me and remind me that it is only temporary, but it still doesn't make it better. It's still hard. I know it will pay off in the end, but it doesn't lighten the blow. While the ones who are always trying to remind me of how great it is for our (Desi and I) future they are able to tuck their kids in a night and/or be there for breakfast.

A couple more years, and hopefully I am done with HAVING to go to school AND work.

Love.