Now I know I sound like a broken record, but seriously how is it May already? The first four months have completely flown by, and while I am more than ready for summer, I am also not ready for the year to be almost half over. However, I am excited for the month, for summer, and to get back to blogging!

May already has brought the end of the semester, and not just any semester, but possibly my last semester ever as a graduate student. May marked the completion of the course work for my Ph.D. program and the beginning of studying for qualifying exams, which will take place this August. In a few days, I get to go home to the ranch to see my mom, to celebrate Mother’s Day and have some much-needed downtime. Then at the end of the month, we will be getting together with some friends we have not seen in a while. All exciting things!!!

Although I am studying for qualifying exams, I am looking forward to being home more and not having to do the daily hour and half drive to campus. Being home more means that I get to cook more, it means that I might actually be able to go to the gym. It means that I can do things at my own pace. It also means warmer weather and that I get to wear shorts, dresses, sandals and not have to bundle up when going out. It also means that I get to pick up my camera again. Plus it means baseball games and weekend adventures.

So here is to May…