A new semester begins

Ah, the greatest joy of student life ... whatever you are doing one semester, no matter how overwhelming, you know it will end in a few months. The fall semester is over, and now, in the middle of "winter," we begin the spring semester. I am really excited for this new semester for 2 reasons -

1. This is my last semester of coursework (hopefully!), and
2. I have started working as a research assistant instead of a teaching assistant.

Not that I didn't enjoy teaching. I did. But I really love change, and this is an exciting one since I get to work with colleagues I like and respect doing things I am interested in. And I think that describes the best kind of job.

Plus, it's nice to be in a good mood, hopeful and optimistic for a new semester, for a change. ;)