:( I read my post comments from my beloved readers and everyone was saying not to go with the SOC position where I continue to work over the year...

See, initially, I thought it would be a bad bad move too since I'd have so much work to do. Nobody (myself and my family included), thought I should take the position. BUT! I did end up taking it today....and that was because my manager made it clear that my priority should be to graduate. i.e. I define when I can put forward time for work. Right there I thought that okay, my worst worries are pretty much alleviated. And I mean, if the whole point of me working over the year is really just to keep me in touch with the team, then sounds kind of good right? :)

I'm sorry I didn't take all of your advice! I know you guys always know best but I hope this way works out too!!! :)

and now....haha to er...go get my first meal of the day in.... oy. I have crappy work schedules for myself. :( Yeah, I'll need to work on this before the skool year starts!