worry + work?

"You can't wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the same time." - Pat Schroeder

I guess the reason I picked this quote is that it seems highly applicable at this moment. You can't do the work you need to do and worry at the same time. You need to do one or the other...

I definitely got some worry on my mind. There is a possibility that I may not be at my current internship site next semester. I really like this site. I feel like I have just gotten my groove here and gotten to know everyone. But thinking I may have to do that all over again at another site (for my last graduate semester), fills me with some anxiety.

I know when God closes a door, he opens another. I'm not usually one to disagree with the big guy when it comes to life opportunities, but is it really time for this door to be shut? And if so, where will that next one open? Trying to keep up that faith that God will lead me where I'm meant to be...

I'm trying to keep my eyes on the right now... because including this week, I have 5 weeks left until the end of this semester. There is still plenty of time to make a difference, an impact on this school, and I can't do it effectively if I'm worrying. So, I need to put on my big girl panties and keep on truckin'... at least for now.




on the other hand:
My character guidance week with the eighth graders ended beautifully. They learned the differences between a job and career, different post-high school options, and how their interests could flow into a job. They also got to use different internet resources to research the different career choices they were interested in.

includes: contractor, pilot, nurses, veterinarians, investigators, chef, military, orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist, teacher, child psychologist, judge, dentist, surgeon, undercover cop, farmer

finally got rid of them

so this morning I got my 4 impacted wisdom teeth out... this is the first time I have lost an original body part lol

Surgery went really well I am happy to report. This afternoon was when I was in the most pain, but I am really really good now. Mouth is still sore (duh!) and can't open very wide. My Dad brought me to my appointment and took such great care of me afterwards... he made me some homemade chicken noodle soup and some chocolate pudding and just checked on me regularly to make sure if I needed anything at all. I have been blessed with such an amazing Dad (thanks God!). When my Mom got home from work, she was great too (thanks for her too God!) making sure I was comfortable and everything. I definitely can't wait to figure what to get my Dad for Father's day now next month to give him an amazing day like we did Mom.

* post-surgery pic... my sister dubbed me Mummy-Tut lol













on a great positive note, I am officially done with my spring semester... 6 semesters down!! only 3 more to go!

I will be reporting more on that school meeting I was worried about so much yesterday after I talk with my professor hopefully soon.

no making excuses now lol

well I guess I have no more excuses for not working on my papers more now lol... my Mac used to previously reside on the beanbag chair that I used to have in this spot in my room... now the Mac thinks it special or something because it gets to sit on a desk.

my Dad made this desk especially for me :) out of cypress (and love)!



the Charged Particle (aka my car, a Saturn Ion) now has new brakes and fresh oil (also thanks to my Dad)! glad she is all better. I'm very thankful that my car is working so well after all I put her through in the first few years I had her (we're going on year 6 now). she may not be the fanciest car on the block, but I sure hope she lasts me a good long while :)



well lemme work on my movie review paper for substance abuse a bit before bed... making progress one paper at a time... trying to keep my focus on this instead of some of the other things I have weighing on my mind. I really can't wait till adoration on Sat night/Sun morning to help me clear my head. I always find that having that one-on-one time with God to be one of the highlights of my week.  I always feel more clear-headed and less stressed afterwards... I really need that right now...

"There is a way, there is a spark,
there is a hope that you can hold on to.
There is a lifeline come to the rescue,
just like a hand that's waiting for you.
And if you believe in this I promise that you won't be alone."
There is a way, the truth and the life, and the way..." - Newworldson