family comes first?

So last week was busy once again.  Despite having yet another SNOW DAY, I found myself piled up with work and more work.

Worked another Breakfast Break which called for a 12 hour day, so it was fun getting more done before 9am then most people get done in a day, but it definitely took a toll on me this week.  Catching up with homework, meetings, applications, friends, boyfriend, etc. It's a lot, and when people ask me how I do it, this time I found myself not saying, "I dunno, it just works out" rather, "It's a lot." Taking on more responsibilities at work and school means less time for the important things in my life.  Including family...

I found out this week that my grand-father, that has been struggling with Alzheimer's since 1996, is declining fast.  Chris opened up the text from my mom and I could tell from the expression on his face it wasn't good.  After a horrible night, two days later, I find out he's been taking to the hospital (non-emergency), but he could get admitted.  So, although I can't put my homework and internships on hold, I have to deal.  This is the first time that I've had to deal with a family member slowly passing and it's hard.  I'm just blessed to have a great family and set of friends that I can go to whenever this stuff comes around.

Last week, the founding members of PRSSA were honored at a PRSA Luncheon.  It was a great experience to meet more PR professionals.  In fact, I met three women from Fahlgren, the internship I'm applying for, and one was the lady who we send in our application to.  So that was a great feeling get to meet face to face. 

This weekend, Chris and I went to the Columbus Museum of Art, and I can definitely say that I haven't been there since elementary school.  So, that was a fun afternoon with him, got to see a lot of really cool art and spend the day just relaxing. 

This week is another busy week, and all I can say is 18 days... 

Hope everyone has a good week, 'til next time.

Take care
-Erin