In dog years, that's a long time. This period has been both strenuous and wonderful. Strange how two seemingly opposite states can coexist without having a noticeable effect on the other.
I suppose this would be the month that Kate grew up a little bit more. Why?
- Finals
- Disappointment
- Regret
- Good news
- Great news
- Family dynamics
- Home for Christmas
I don't feel like I need to address every one of these. But let me at least explain a few for clarification.
Finals week was quite tough for me. I had four finals in four days. Each one was difficult either because the class material was tough or because the test itself was hard. It was amazing to see the Lord provide the energy I needed to get through each test.
A few hours after my last final, I found myself on an airplane headed to the East coast and looking over the semester as a whole. I can't say I was always proud of myself. There were times I said things or did things to other people that I really regret. However, someone told me that we need to keep looking forward. We can't dwell on the past.
Coming home was one of the best feelings I had ever experienced. I felt my guard slowly letting down; these are the people who know me best and take me just as I am. It was odd that I hadn't realized how in need I was of my home since it seemed so essential to me at this moment.
Christmas was very different this year since my favorite Christmas gift was the one I bought myself: my plane ticket. There was an unmet desire to go back to my old- fashioned Christmas sentimentality which prevented me from really getting into the Christmas "spirit." I also got a little sick around Christmas...not fun...
However, this side of December is looking pretty grand. I'm (hopefully) going to get a brand new wardrobe since all of my clothes are getting too big (hooray!). I like having that problem!
I'll also be getting together with old friends and make new memories with them...
So until next post...Happy New Year!!!
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