Routine and curve balls

I am often surprised about the parallels between what I am studying in one class to that in another, then how that relates to my own life. I really shouldn't be, there is a reason why all this "stuff" has been, and continues to be, analysed, dissected, taught. 

Sociology was the theme for the first part of today, talking of our various roles in society, and how so often we don't really have a choice of what our roles are.  Wife, mother, student- there is really nothing new about these roles, even if there are new things for me. It can be startling to think of life this way.

I have managed to tick a few boxes today. I got my exercise in, house is at least reasonably tidy, I am almost getting my reading done (oh so much reading!). Then the unexpected-  an injured pet. It is ridiculous how off kilter you can get when a) your day doesn't go as planned, and b) there is an injury to a 'loved one'.  It takes up time and precious headspace, and I'm not even sure which one is more important.  

That's the juggling act that is life though, and I know that it is not only me- sociology tells me so!