Another week of school

I am one day in to seven consecutive days of school. When it's done, I'll have two more weekends of classes, one weekend of revising, and three days of exams and then I'll be halfway through my MBA.

I am feeling a lot of pressure today.

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Old Lady said…
Never mind!
11:23 pm
Coaster Punchman said…
You can do it! By my lack of phone call to confirm, it seems clear that it would be the best choice to postpone my October visit. We'll talk.

CP
10:22 am
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