Two more days until I start my FT job! I am *so* excited and a little bit scared (what happens if it turns out that I can't do it?)...I know I can, but there is a bit of the imposter syndrome happening, too...
AND we are packing up the house to move...What have we done? LOL.
But, seriously, what have we done? Our closing date is the Thursday before Labor Day and then we move...that weekend! I am a bit overwhelmed...I just look at things and think: What are we going to do with that? I am afraid that we have too much stuff and that it won't fit...I am afraid that there are more boxes that are to go into the craft/sewing room (first time they will be combined) than we have space for...The boxes are going into the smallest (12x10.5) bedroom until we figure out the set-up of the craft/sewing room (the big/heavy items will go directly into the master bedroom - craft/sewing room) and I am just sure there are more boxes than space in that room. I can move boxes though...if we need to, they can go into the living/dining room...we are not sure what is going in those spaces, anyway, LOL.
AND I am prepping for a class I have never taught, though I have been a student in them (I am also reading the textbook), and two that I have taught, but with a different book, so the presentations are being changed...and so, I need to update my methods, and teaching schedules...
AND I get an office to myself, but I have to wait until the guy who is using it now moves out, so I can move in...AND then I have a TON of books, etc. to move into that office. Wonder if I can schedule my nervous break-down now?
All shall be well, and I have packed my sewing machine for the time-being. Almost everything that has been hanging up is down and we are slowly packing each room. I am thinking that we might have to buy a few new boxes, but not as many as I thought at first. We saved most of our boxes from moving from Greenville, NC to Leland (our closet was full of boxes and we still have most of the bubble/newsprint for wrapping). We have had to re-box some things because the boxes has started to fail, but most are enduring and are reusable (yay!). We still have a few days (3+ weeks) and I think we are well on our way to having the house boxed. Luckily, we are only moving ~25 miles, so we can make multiple trips in the cars, too...but the hope is we will be 100% moved into the new house by Labor Day...Wish us luck, and me some sanity.
Peace
the oh, so exciting life of a doctor of fisheries/biology...working as an instructor of biology...
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YOU will do fine at your "new" job. Feeling like an imposter happens to the very best of them! You have been looking forward to this since the day you decided that you needed to get your PhD. It has been a very rewarding struggle. You have met wonderful people along the way who made it easier. It was about balance. You've got this. And, we've got you. It still amazes me at the out-pouring of support you have attained at every step of the way. You are truly blessed with caring friends, family and colleagues. I am proud to have shared this journey with you. Now...on to the next phase... which includes moving into our new house! No stress there, huh! Much love...
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