And with that, it's a wrap! As of December 18, 2015, I completed my first semester as a Doctoral Student at the University of Michigan. This semester had a steep learning curve and I came to the realization that I was suffering from a slight case of 'the burnout.' My intention was not to enter a doctoral program after completing my Masters program. The opportunity presented itself and I graciously accepted the challenge. This was before I realized that it take me an additional month to complete my final internship. This left me with no real break in between. Couple this with moving into and furnishing a new place and Voila...BURNOUT!! In light of my self-diagnosed disorder I procrastinated WAY too much during the semester. Waiting until the literal last minute before beginning an assignment that I knew about months in advance. Or studying a little too late in (and by a little I mean a lot too late). I was disappointed in myself a coupl...
Some of my analytical compositions on being a Black woman doctoral candidate, living with depression and anxiety, loving a woman, and navigating life.