The end is in sight

The feeling of calm is starting to fracture a little now. I read statistics notes on the tube, I make lists of revision topics in my lunch hour and I'm constantly answering more and more implausible interview questions in my head (So what made you choose Economics? More importantly, why did you pick the colour of shirt you're wearing today?). I think I may be a little irritable - my husband seems to be more complimentary than normal, and he's definitely cooking more. And there's no sign of my new niece or nephew yet, so at any time I could have to drop everything and head back up North.

It could be a lot worse though - going back to work was a bit embarrassing, and I've had a few requests to give back my leaving present (!), but it hasn't been anywhere near as bad as I thought. I'm managing so far to keep a good sense of perspective, which is quite easy to lose in an often frustrating account manager role. And the countdown is on - one piece of coursework down, 2 exams and an assessment day to go. And just 2 more weeks of juggling - unbelievably, it does all feel almost achievable. I'm so close to a normal life again that I can almost touch it!

Must get back to the revision now - it's Friday night and I'm learning about differential equations. Not so exciting, but got to think about the bigger picture. If all goes well, in a month's time I could have my dream job. And even if it goes a bit less well, at least I'm one step closer to my goal.