Tuesday, December 18, 2012
As we move on...
It is so crazy to me to think we are already done with another course. We're all moving on to our specializations and I can't help but think of how fast the time has gone by! We should all be done by the summer if that is the case....we got this!!! It has been so nice to be able to see a correlation between my personal and professional life and the courses that I take and this course was no different. Just a couple weeks, my relationship of 6.5 years ended and I was left with a large feeling of where do I go from here??? Now, I'm not looking for sympathy or pity, but the irony of the situation is when I stop to reflect on where it could have all went wrong, what we truly lacked was communication. We stopped really talking to each other and drifted apart, which created a lot of resentment in our relationship. I don't think without this course I would have realized that and I also don't know if I could have kept going if it wouldn't have been for all of you. The assignments kept my mind focused on something positive and it was nice to have the distraction. I know we have never met face-to-face, but we have all shared in this journey together and I looked forward to working with each of you every week. You have shared stories and experiences of your lives and I have learned a lot from all of you. I wish that I could continue to work with each of you during my upcoming specialization courses in Administration, Management and Leadership, but even if I don't, it would be great to see and meet all of you at graduation. Thank you for all the words of wisdom and good luck with future courses!!! Enjoy the next two weeks off.....I think we've earned it!!!
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Amber,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear about your relationship, but I thoroughly understand - been there, done that, survived it (didn't get the shirt, however)! But you are right, what we have been learning in the last year+ has been so relevant to both my personal and professional life and I, too, feel like each of our classmates' has helped me navigate life for a while! Even though we won't be working together in the New Year, I look forward to following your continued progress via your blog.
(And by the way... 1/2 marathon... YOU CAN DO IT!)
Take care!
Laura
Amber you actually have me crying, not ters of pity but tears because I know exactly what you are talking about. I have been married for 37 years and the communication level of my marriage is very low. I want to encourage you to hold your head up and stay encouraged. Communication is so important and most of the time it is the male who does not realize the importance. I have enjoyed reading yur post and receiving your encouraging words. Look forward to seeing you at graduation
ReplyDeleteAmber. I want to thank you for your comments on my blogs and discussion posts. I have come to appreciate your feedback so much. I enjoy reading your thoughts - not to be a stalker but I'll probably keep reading it..:)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear about your break up. Cyber Hug. But as you said You now have knowledge to help you understand.
We are so gonna rock our specializations! Best of Luck! Koni
Amber,
ReplyDeleteEverything that happens in our life is for our wellbeing, despite the fact we do not perceive it like this at the beginning. As you mentioned, you were able to learn from the situation and I am sure after your break up you are now a stronger woman.
Wishing you the best on your specialization!!!
Amber,
ReplyDeleteI hate you are having to go through something so tough right now and I am definitly praying for you. I wish you the very best with your journey and I pray your able to accomplish everything you hope for in life! WooHoo another class behind us:)
Amber,
ReplyDeleteWe have had a few classes together now and I have always enjoyed reading your posts. I have really appreciated all the responses that you gave me on my posts. Believe it or not, some of the information and thoughts that you left me I have incorporated them into the classroom and also with working with my colleagues. You have really proven to have a caring spirit. I have learned so much about you and your relationship with your boyfriend that I pray God's blessings upon it. I thank you for taking the time to read what I had to say and understand my feelings. I feel that we both have a true love for the career choices that we have chosen. As we depart, I don't know if our paths will ever cross again. If not just know that I feel privileged to have shared this journey with you. Professor Darragh said that we could share our contact information if we chose to so here goes. My email address is angelalowery56@gmail.com I would love to know how your journey to your degree has continued. Have a great holiday and until we meet again.
Hi Amber,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your relationship. Communication is very important in our daily personal and professional lives.
It has been a pleasure reading your posts and comments. I wish you much success as you finish your specializaions in Administrations Management and Leadership. I am looking forward to the graduation!
As for Hilton Head, I will get more information for you. I have not personally been there, but my Aunt has. She vacations there quite often. I will post the results for you through my blog.
Again, I wish you much success.
Hi Amber, If I may, I'll squeeze in here too. I cannot let a sister go unconsoled in the face of separation. I echo the thoughts of Laura... been there, done that, and survived it... more than once. You are a strong person it seems. Sounds like you have a stable position at the base, and a supportive family. Given enough funds, women actually do pretty well on their own. In light of my new full time job (6th Grade teacher), I am considering postponing my specialization work until June, which means I will miss you at graduation... :( Please keep in touch. I'm including my personal contact info. in an email I'll send to everyone. Good luck! Keep in touch!
ReplyDeleteHi Amber,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful responses during this course and others. I enjoy seeing familiar names when I start a course because I know I can rely on those classmates to provide a thoughtful and interactive discussion. Your name is definitely on that list. I wish you the best as you continue on to your specialization and maybe we will share a few more classes together next semester. When I started this journey towards my Master's, I never imagined it would change my life as it has. I am so excited for the future and hope you are, as well! Good luck to you and happy holidays to you and your family!