DU Bound

Okay... so I have been horrible about keeping up my blog since I have been back. I will really, work at doing better because I think it helps me keep what is left of my sanity. So I apologize to all my loyal readers.... both of you. jajajaja

So, updates: To my pleasant surprise I was accepted into both of the grad programs that I really wanted. The joint Social Work/International Development degree at the University of Denver and the joint Social Work/Public Health degree at Tulane in New Orleans. WOW!!!! I am especially amazed cuz I really, REALLY bombed the GRE. I am ecstatic that I don't have to take it again. So I guess they do look at more than just test scores and GPAs. Gracias a Dios! So, program wise, I think the Tulane program eeks out just ahead of the DU one, primarily because I am really interested in health issues, and I would love to experience New Orleans. But the DU program is also exceptional (the Int'l Dev program is in the top 10 in the country. Diay!)

I have decided though that I am going to enter the DU program. It basically came down to the fact that though I would LOVE to experience New Orleans and the program is exceptional, I want to be close to home for a while. One of my greatest joys in life is getting to know a new city and a new culture, and I think New Orleans would definitely qualify, but the truth is, at the same time that it is exhilarating and soul sustaining, it is also disorienting and excruciatingly lonely. I think it's time for me to find some sort of balance between home and away. Byron and Dara (bro and sis-in-law) are in the process of adopting and I want to be part of that. I am sure I will travel again, especially with an International Development degree, so now is time to be home.

Anyway, I feel amazingly grateful to have options. I don't, for a minute, take them for granted. I do also understand that every choice we make means sacrificing what may have been had we chosen differently. So looking forward, carrying on and crossing my fingers that I have chosen well. But what an honor to have that choice....

PS: Suck it GRE! HA!