Almost two months

It's been almost two months since I started teaching at the University of Mississippi.  My first class was a Saturday afternoon in the middle of August.  Since that Saturday, I have been going mostly non-stop trying to just tread water -- just keep my head up for air.

What's been so busy ... aside from the rigors of life as a junior tenure-track faculty member?

1. Moving into a new house.
2. Building a fence.
3. Two trips to Texas - one road trip to get the dogs/cats and another plane trip for a dress fitting.
4. Two trips to the doctor's office - two different types of infections.
5. Another trip planned to Texas for a bridal shower.
6. A conference presentation to prepare and deliver in mid October.
7. And... just when I think things are rocking along fairly well...  it's time to start observing candidates in their field observations course.  Twenty-eight appointments at three different campuses before November 16, 2007.

I'm sure I have a lot more to write, but I'll save it for another day.