The full time student

I had so many questions and concerns about what I was doing... but how would I ever get to them? A full time student, that's what I need to be. A post graduate, full time student. That is how I will get my space to think, write, read, learn, ask questions... and have them answered!!

So an application, acceptance, a scholarship, student visas, packing up and saying goodbye to family and friends, and here I am. A full time student. That simple - 7 month from concept to actualisation!! WOW What a rush!!

So how am I doing? Well... I now live in Canada. I own a red truck. I decode everything people say to me and I am conscious about what I say in reply - blanks looks = too many Australianisms!! As for being a student, a full-time student, well I read, read, write a bit and then read more. I am learning a new language - philosophy. One of peoples names associated with particular thoughts or concepts. I am also learning new ways of knowing, thinking about and maybe even being. I have student friends and we meet for lunch in the "Owl" - the on campus pub!! I have class, papers to write and homework. I walk to school, have an office with computer and I have professors. I have teaching and research jobs that are stimulating but time consuming... and challenging (often very). Yep - I'm a full time student.

Actually, I love it. I really am learning about some really interesting stuff. I have met many amazing people and I like living in Canada (mostly - the winters are BRUTAL).