I woke up at 4:30 this morning to write a paper. I just finished it and emailed it to my professor a little over an hour before the deadline. I assume that midnight was the deadline… she said it was due today.
Ironic that the paper was partially about my personal penchant for procrastination. Yes I wrote that sentence on purpose…because I’m tired.
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Sarah thinks she’s a kitty cat again. She fell asleep in a laundry basket. Should I leave her there?
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Ok the excitement of going to CHOBC is wearing off. The reality that I have to leave my children that long is starting to set in. I may in fact throw up. Well, I would… but that would take energy. Which something I don’t have… another fact pointed out in the paper I just turned in…
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I only have one paper and one sermon critique left and this semester is DONE.
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I didn’t mention my second sermon because I was in a comatose state after waking up at 2:30 am to write it the day that I had to preach. I preached in on Tuesday. The main point was, “God is on your side.” Everyone in the audience seemed to love the sermon… except for this one guy. That one guy happens to be the guy who hands out the grades. He gave me a B. I deserved it. But that didn’t make it sting any less. Tamara reminded me that B does not mean bad. I agreed. I told her that it means, “Betcha not going to get a scholarship…”
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My man is coming home on Sunday. Somehow he got orders for a few days of training at Ft. Wood. I couldn’t be more excited. OK well I could be but I’d have to have not woken up at 4:30 this morning.
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New readers… trust me… this site used to be worth visiting… It may be again… someday.
The answer to your question is yes. A night of the flu or whatever plus a stressful dinner. (The meat was late in getting done, like 45 minutes.) Makes for short night followed by a long day. Maybe I need a vacation.
Comment by Conda — December 9, 2006 @ 10:01 am
Yes, I am too. Sleep is apparently the one thing you don’t do while you are deployed; imagine that.
Comment by Joel — December 9, 2006 @ 11:37 am
Joel, I will plan all meals at Christmas for later in the day.
Comment by Conda — December 9, 2006 @ 12:17 pm
Your blog is always worth reading, and one of the only ways I am able to stay somewhat in touch with you. I’m glad you got your paper done and only have a couple things left for the semester. “B” does not mean bad, and for grad school, I think it means great. You are too hard on yourself. You are doing so many things right now, and have a lot of stress in your life. Let yourself breathe ocassionally! You are an amazing woman, if only you could see what your friends see!
Love and prayers, me.
Comment by hillery — December 9, 2006 @ 12:21 pm
Thank you friend. The recipient of much whining last night.
Comment by Amy — December 9, 2006 @ 12:26 pm
About leaving babies. . .I was SO glad to see mine yesterday after being in Cleveland all week (Monday-Friday). I told Jimmy that I can hardly imagine six weeks away from them–let alone the one year he endured! It makes me appreciate so much more the sacrifices people make.
Comment by Patti N — December 9, 2006 @ 6:54 pm
I can only imagine how tired you are…my wife and I are in a comatose state as well after a busy weekend. Had to meet with a family on Saturday that just lost their brother to congenital heart failure at 63, and they asked me to do the funeral. This is the FIRST one I’ve had to conduct, so I’m a tad bit on the apprehensive side. Tell everyone to pray! (I can take comfort in the fact that he was a Christian).
P.S. Glad the hubby’s home. Enjoy your time together.
Comment by Richard — December 11, 2006 @ 9:21 am
Wow Richard, First Funeral. We’ll be praying for you and the family.
Comment by Amy — December 11, 2006 @ 9:39 am