Doing some hard core cramming before my GRE psychology subjects test on Saturday. Mostly because I neglected studying as much as I should have earlier. But oh well. Now it's time for a tea break, then two more chapters of reading, then three chapters to read on Friday. Plus I want to take at least one more practice test between now and then to see how I do. My score is already good, but I want the best I can possibly do. The doctoral program I want into is pretty competitive, so the higher the score the better, I say.

But since I've slowed down my schooling pace, if I don't like my score I'll have time to retake the test. I probably won't be sending in my application this year and starting the doctoral program in 2013. That was my original plan, but I realized I've been pushing myself way to hard and neglecting myself, my relationships, and things I really care about, like my writing. So I'm trying to take better care of myself, inside and out. Exercising regularly, having less stress by taking less classes, and being able to spend more time with my husband. Doing a lot of introspection and personal growth as well.

So I'm pretty proud of myself, even though it means I'm not meeting the deadlines I set for myself on my higher education. There are things more important and worthwhile in my life besides that, and I shouldn't neglect them. I'm still pretty busy though, lots of travel plans coming up and I got summoned for jury duty at the end of April. Hope they don't pick me!

Anyway, going to Las Vegas for a wedding, then heading to Fanime in San Jose to promote You-fic.net and run not one, but THREE fanfiction/writing workshops, including one specifically on writing sex scenes. And after that, it's off to England for 's handfasting! Super exciting! I'm so grateful my husband and I can save up to do things like this. We're very fortunate, especially in today's world.

Recently acquired a new tea for my ever growing collection, a box of Twinnings' lapsang souchong tea, which is a black tea that is pinewood smoked and simply delicious with or without milk/cream. I can't help myself, I loved smoked stuff. Smoked cheese, smoked meat, smoked fish, and apparently now smoked tea can be added to that list.

And speaking of tea, I'm almost finished with my cup, so it's time to return to studying!