Nobody said being in graduate school would be a walk in the park

Well, school has officially taken over my life. Not to say it isn't enjoyable, but it does get tiring. I am learning so much, and it is all stuff that I can apply to my practice. Lets see if I can catch you all up to speed:

School -
I still haven't officially started at the Charter School yet due to a delay in my clearances coming back. Hopefully I will be able to start next week. Its hard not being in the classroom working with the students, but I have been keeping myself busy. Assignments are starting to become due for my classes so that takes up a lot of my time. I actually have a paper due tomorrow that I will definitely be pulling an all nighter for.
I started my human sexuality class this past weekend. I went Saturday from 9am-7pm and Sunday from 10am-6pm. It was really intense, but a great way to dive back into the subject that brought me out to Pennsylvania. I have this class for 6 more Wednesday and then I will be done with it by the end of October.
I don't have much to report about school except that I am really enjoying it and am meeting a lot of great people through my program.

I did get a chance to explore my area a little bit more a few weeks back. I went on a 4 mile walk and found some adorable houses and a really cool park (that is actually right next to the freeway).

This was one of the houses I saw that I loved - just add a wrap around porch and I'd move in tomorrow ;)

My other dream home

A creek that runs near my town

Butterfly Garden in Smedley Park

The park near the freeway - it was surprisingly quiet

A trail I found








I've definitely been having fun exploring. A few girls from my program and I went to a local bar the other weekend. It was nice to go out and get to know people. Media also has a very relaxed, yet busy, nightlife. A lot of cute bars, some even had live music.
It is slowly starting to become Fall here - the weather is getting brisker and we have had a few rainstorms. As I was driving home from school the other day I decided to stop at the store to grab a few things. I was only in the store for 5 minutes and when I came out it was down pouring. It was literally a sheet of rain - you could barely see what was across the parking lot. I took the short drive home, and by the time I had reached my apartment, the rain had stopped. Crazy weather!

As stressed out as I am becoming, I am still very happy. Its been a great experience so far and I can't wait to learn more. Miss you all! I'll be coming home for Christmas and New Years so mark your calendars! I get in Dec 17th and leave on Jan 9th. I'll also be bringing my little bundle of joy with me so you all can meet him. Mushu is getting so big - already over 3 pounds and so insanely spoiled.He does sleep a lot, but when he wakes up, man does he have some energy! He keeps me very entertained. Love you all and I can't wait to see you in a few months!

XOXO Sam and Mushu