I tend to get bitter when I lose all control of my time too.
Sorry about the crappy work environment. I hope you find something better soon! Have you gone down to register for those courses? Set a deadline, man! And, say it with me, "N-O!" You can do it. I know it's tough--you're a pleaser, just like me, but we tend to be not so pleasing when we're feeling buried.
Phew, I'm relieved that my suggestion wasn't too irritating.
I believe I promised to return with the most ridiculous thing I could be thankful for...hmmm, how about this? I'm thankful that D1 only smeared HALF the tube of rosy-pink lip balm over her clothes, face, hair and car seat on our 60 mile round-trip drive to visit one store at the mall yesterday!
And, say it with me, "N-O!" You can do it. I know it's tough--you're a pleaser, just like me, but we tend to be not so pleasing when we're feeling buried. 