how is everyone? holy.cow. i feel like i am at that point in the semester where it's 'go big or go home' so to speak. junior year is such a reality check....it really makes you analyze where you are and where you're going with your life.
today was a notsogreat day, filled with lots of little blessings that eventually turned it into a pretty great day --- i guess it's all just a matter of perspective. :)
let me just start by saying...first graders are really stinkin' cute.
my little girl that i tutor is just adorable! she makes all the work that goes into this class so worth it because it means seeing her happy. she definitely is the highlight of my monday and wednesday afternoons!
today she gave me a HUGE hug when she saw me. so cute. and then she preceded to tell me all the happenings in her life. (there were quite a few considering she is a 6 year old!)
this one had to be my favorite...
b: so miss katie, i get to hang out with my best friend today.
me: ohh! alexis?
b: no no, my other best friend. he's a BOY.
me: Oooooh. a boy?? well that's exciting isn't it?
b: he loves me.
me: wow! how do you know?? ;)
b: he gives me hugs when he sees me.
me: oh gosh! well, how do you feel about that?
b: i don't know, i don't love him. but i don't want to hurt his feelings.
me: that's very considerate of you.
b: i just don't want to worry about it!
me: i think you have some time...don't you worry.
haha. so cute!!!
then today i met up with one of the girls who is in my Bible Study, and she just made my day! she made me a BEAUTIFUL drawing of st. therese of lisieux. (my Bible Study has heard time and time again about my obsession with this wonderful saint.) i was so touched. it just turned my whole day around. here's a picture!!
so pretty right?! what a fanatastic gift. :) i can't wait to hang it in my room!!
.....aside from these wonderful, wonderful blessings. i feel like i can't fight this feeling of being SO stressed out and not knowing how to channel it! i just have so much work all the time. and i feel like my brain is in too many places at once right now. i'd like it to stop jumping around and sit still for a few days. or even a few hours....that'd be nice. :)
please, please say a prayer for me at...ohhh, around 2:00 tomorrow! i'm giving a HUGE presentation, and i don't feel too prepared. :( wish me luck!!
Hope you're having a wonderful evening! I just realized i missed Glee!! sad, sad day!
"Be still, and know that I AM."
:) What a wonderful gift! :) Sending prayers your way!
ReplyDeleteSooo I just wrote a big post on the craziness of this week and it's so comforting to read this and know that I'm not the only one (I'm not glad you're stressed, but you know what I mean!)
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet little girl you have for tutoring! can kids brighten a day or what :) and that drawing of St. Therese is beautiful.
I will pray for you to have a great presentation tomorrow!
Gahhh your comment pretty much made my day :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so right- since we're always going through the same things, our advice to each other is like giving advice to ourselves! It's so great! =]
Thanks for the reminder about going to Newman before class... I really need to start doing that! even just a few minutes makes such a difference i'm sure.
consider yourself prayed for on sunday! God is using you to do amazing things, and i'm so proud of you for diving in even when you're nervous to speak to a group! (man do i feel you on that one- the more personal the subject, the scarier it is!) I think that's what life is all about though... following where God is leading even if it means going out of your comfort zone. and then when you overcome a fear to do something for him it feels so good!
btw, how did your big presentation go today??
you can catch "glee" online. i didn't know you were a fan too!
ReplyDeletehope your presentation went well.
You are definitely in my prayers! I remember those days in college and they can be soooo stressful. Just remember they will pass and try to enjoy every minute. :) I know it can be hard.
ReplyDeleteP.S. That picture is beautiful.
P.P.S Sorry I've been out of the blogging world for a little bit! Trying to catch up.