Dear mama

you are appreciated.
(Yeah, that's right. I quoted Tupac.)

I am so grateful to be surrounded by so many strong female role models. There is my own mother holding down the fort, while I go to my classes, and study groups. I came back on-island to help her, but for the last couple of weeks she's been holding on so I can concentrate on my education. Yesterday, I joined other power ladies for a study session.
Just being around them, helped me alot. Jessica shared her logical way of attacking all the assignments from the gajillion classes we are in. Once I thought about it, I got a little jealous "Gosh donuts! Why didn't I think of that?" They brought food, ideas, laughter, and stress relief. Speaking of stress relief, Linda's organized list helped me visualize and narrow down what needs to get done, and when. Good stuff. On top of that, she massaged that darn painful crick out of my stiff neck and back. That woman is a miracle worker! I was able to go through the rest of the day stiff-neck free until I hunched over my laptop again later that night.

This summer is crazy hectic, but because of the support, we'll survive.
Keep on, keepin' on!