Yes, I am still alive

So, I have been off the market now for quite a while I guess. I have been working my ass off with school and work and husband and dogs and more school and oh I don't know, just life. But, now I have one more test and then I am done with school for a few weeks and I can concentrate on all the other things in my life that matter, like attending the wedding and college graduation of my baby brother (to his hooker girlfriend).
But lets' not dwell on that. Instead, lets recap the last few weeks.
Went to work for a landscape design firm. Hated it. Quit.
Got a job as a horticulturalist for Battery Park City Parks. Love it. I am again working outside in probably the most beautiful park in the city. Not only is it beautiful, but it is green (as in environmentally friendly, as in no chemicals are used and we make our own compost and use rainwater for irrigation... it's amazing.) I'm riding my bike to work, working with some of the smartest, nicest people, and basically just loving life. ( this would be where a sigh of contentment would be inserted.)
Then... I have been awarded an internship with New Yorkers for Parks, this amazing non-profit that helps build and restore park throughout the city. (yes, I'm a bleeding heart liberal, I know I know I know) I am so excited, it's exactly the kind of place I hope to work for when I finish school and this internship is my foot in the door. Who knew that I could actually be sucessful at something I truly love?!
And... my final design presentation for school went amazingly well. My teacher praised me and my design and he sent me a glowing review. I could not have been happier. (This happiness has nothing to do with the fact that all the girls in my class, myself included, have silly crushes on this oh-so-cute prof - even Michael was slightly entranced by his smile) I truly wanted this man's approval, and the fact that he gave it to me, well, I'm still blushing from my happiness.
So, now I am back. And for the first time in a long time I can honestly say that life is good, no, life is damn good.