Here is where I am now with my graduate school decision..

[Vle045]

I just put in for 2 weeks vacation.  Let’s see what I can get done in that time.  I don’t have any specific plans.  Just had 10 days to use by the end of the year.  (Our year ends 6/30/21).  Although, I might try to do something outside of this house at some point

My husband has used some vacation recently to get back on track with his classes at PUG. They have a lot of writing in the ExcelTrack degrees that he's in. Like me he wants to be outside and enjoying the nice weather while we have it. Winter starts here in November and ends in May (if we're lucky!) so we spend LOT of time indoors during those bitterly cold, snowy months. This time of year we both want to get to the lakes. Within an hour of our house there's at least 16 lakes I can think of off the top of my head. Then there's the rivers, canals, and waterfalls. So much to see and do! I'm planning my school schedule to give me 1 full weekend day where I don't do school. I go do something fun. Something I enjoy. Kind of a reward for getting my work done. We'll see how that goes. LOL 

I did have a thought while I was out somewhere the other day. We need to get a wifi booster so that we can use the wifi out in our yard. I would LOVE to sit out in our yard and read. Our dogs would be thrilled to be outside more too.

You can totally get a lot done on your vacation days! Maybe try to set aside a few hours each week day when you'd be working and work on your assignments then.

YES!  I was thinking of taking my laptop to the back deck on nice days.  I got a wifi booster  off Amazon last year for about $15.  It does the trick well!  I am sure the puppy will happily sit in the grass and eat twigs.  He loves twigs.  But also loves digging holes.