I have this whole other post written up and ready to go. Unfortunately, I feel like, by posting it I may jinx all the progress/hope that's within it. So instead, let me just say: Hello.
Life for us has been busy. Exams have started this week and finals are next week. I have a, now, ten-twelve page essay due by next Monday which I still haven't figured out the conclusion to. My husband is slowly getting better, but that does not mean we haven't had a few bumps along the way. There's just so much that needs working out and I feel exhausted just thinking about it. My daughter has hit an all time high on the "whiny" meter. It seems like nothing and everything we do is wrong and a cause for tears. I can honestly and lovingly say that I have been put through many tests these past few weeks. But I'm grateful for them.
Earlier this year we had discussed vacation plans. We had hoped to plan a trip out to California sometime this summer, but recent developments have caused us to set those hopes to the side. For now. Then, we decided to just visit some local amusement parks. Maybe check out some other zoos and aquariums. We decided to just keep things within Texas. And now, plans are changing yet again. Our landlord kind of dropped a bomb on us this weekend that we didn't see coming. This means change is unavoidable and our extra money will have to be saved. I'll explain more about this topic later.
And finally, change hasn't just been happening in my personal life but in my work life as well. I was recently asked to take on some different responsibilities at my work which will require my undivided attention & dedication. I was asked to sit in and help choose a replacement for my current position, and we've finally decided. So, as of the 5th of May I'll be changing directions within our little company. This is slightly scary and yet a bit exciting. I'm happy and welcoming of this change. I had been feeling a bit, unfulfilled when it came to my work lately. I'm hoping that this new direction will give me a bit of a "refreshment" and renewed since of achievement. Fingers crossed that I do a good job!
Now, I sit here sighing. I am truly grateful that this is all happening at the end of my semester rather than right smack in the middle of it. I'm excited for my semester to be over too. I've been feeling really burnt out lately. Summer is always a nice time to recharge my batteries and I plan on taking full advantage of it. I'm excited to just have one priority; my job. I'm excited for summer to begin. I'm excited for a slower pace. A lot will be changing in the next few months, and I could really use the time off to just adjust all over again. So, yes...I'm ready.
