A few things have been my saving grace this week...
Rom-Coms
Red wine...and lots of it.
Writing extensive to-do lists, and the amazing feeling of checking things off.
Happy hours with friends!
At the end of the day, I keep reminding myself that the stress and the exhaustion that I have felt throughout this summer doesn't even compare to the hardships that my students have gone through. That in itself has kept me grounded throughout this process, and reminds
me every day why I am doing what I am doing.
And in honor of the Olympics, and of course, the University of Oregon, here is a quote
to get me through the next week, the next month, and what I know will be
the most challenging and rewarding few years of my life.
"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -Steve Prefontaine
