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Dorm Life, a Presentation and a Haiku

jennifer · June 10, 2014 · 12 Comments

20140609-211117-76277453.jpgI am sitting in a dorm room at Worcester State University as I write this. It’s weird to be in a dorm room. Let’s just say it’s been a while since I’ve slept in a room with nothing more than a small bed, a desk and cinderblock walls. I suspect I wouldn’t do well in prison. And then there’s the whole showering in the shared bathroom down the hall. (Don’t worry, I brought flip flops.)
But it’s better than driving another three hours back up to Maine after teaching for three hours about marketing substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery programs. And right before dinner too.
I’m at the New England Institute for Addiction Studies (NEIAS) Summer School. I’ve taught at two other NEIAS “schools” and have always enjoyed the diverse group of addiction professionals that they attract from all around New England.
If you are interested, you can take a look at my presentation slides. While my focus was on the substance abuse treatment, prevention and recovery, the basic marketing principles apply for anyone with a business.

Marketing Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Recovery Programs from Jennifer Barbour
As I was making the drive down to Massachusetts, I was thinking about how I’ve completely overcommitted myself over the past couple of weeks, both personally and professionally. Lately, I feel like I’m never even close to getting caught up. While I know I will get everything done that needs to get done to the best of my ability, I also know that I should probably slow things down a bit too.
So I wrote a haiku.
I’ve been writing haiku lately when I need to get some random thoughts and emotions out of my brain. I find it’s a quick way for me to dump any negativity or to just entertain myself with a laugh. It’s a neat brain exercise too because you have to come up with three lines with specific syllables (5-7-5). While I can’t publish what I’m writing most about right now, I can share with you the one I wrote in the car.
Overcommitted
Not enough time in the day
Got to slow down now

Can you relate? Bonus points if you comment with a haiku!

Oh, and I’ve got another trip planned for next week too that I’m super excited about. I’ll give you more details in this week’s Philanthropy Friday!

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Comments

  1. Janine Huldie says

    June 10, 2014 at 7:08 am

    I can totally relate and will tell you I literally never stop and just keep going. It is just crazy here sometimes and trust me I do know the feeling quite well. Love your haiku and can’t thank you enough for sharing here today.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      It’s hard to stop, isn’t it Janine? Sounds like I’m not alone!

      Reply
  2. Bev says

    June 10, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I get your feelings
    I feel that way most days, too
    Hang in there my friend!
    You do awesome work
    And inspire me so much
    I love your blog posts.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Love it, Bev! And thanks. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alexa says

    June 10, 2014 at 9:57 am

    We are brain twins. That would be my haiku too! I hear ya. I hope your presentation went well. It’s kind of an ironic topic when you just read the title.
    I love how Bev answered in Haikus.
    I feel the challenge
    I will not be left to watch
    I can do this too.
    Hugs.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      Great haiku, Alexa! The presentation went well. Hoping to slow down a bit now.

      Reply
  4. Kelly L McKenzie says

    June 10, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Oh there is no time
    Like the present to just stop
    and smell the roses!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      You’ve got that right, Kelly! Thanks for the haiku comment. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Katie @ Pick Any Two says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    Unfortunately no haiku from me because my brain is fried at the moment! But I am excited to check out your slides; as I continue to adjust to the freelance lifestyle, I am all about soaking up marketing knowledge of all kinds.

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:30 pm

      There’s always something to learn, Katie. Even when you teach the class!

      Reply
  6. Tamara says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I was in a dorm!
    All weekend long with blog friends
    All-nighters feel bad
    That’s the best I could do! Funny that we had parallel situations (shared bathroom and all) although I was not giving a presentation! I’m terrified of it!
    Kudos!

    Reply
    • anotherjennifer says

      June 11, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      The haiku is great, Tamara. Not a fan of dorm life anymore. It would’ve been more fun with blog friends!

      Reply

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