High Tea with Mom

  My dear readers, apparently I have made it through Hell Week. That glorious week before Spring Break where the professors pile the work on high and deep. I made it out alive. No tears were shed, except those of joy this afternoon when I finished my Organic Chemistry exam.
  My mantra for this break should be "Woman thou art unleashed!," but only for a short week. And even then, it is quickly booking up. I have events to attend next week but they look to be highly entertaining. I have been wanting to get back to my blogs, painting, and music practice. I need to firm up with a solid plan for tackling the work load at school and be able to enjoy myself. Most of my teachers tried not to give us homework over break. As I sat down this afternoon with mom drinking her tea and I with my rare, occasional treat of afternoon coffee, I could not help but crack open the syllabus of my classes and realizing that there are two papers due before end of term, a presentation, and I have taken on a project that focuses on my writing and science strengths to, hopefully, win a coveted scholarship at my school.
  Plus, I want to do some personal "me" things such as updating my wardrobe, spending some time at a spa, etc. And I have to push and finish other things around my house. However, I don't want to overwhelm myself with work that I forget to do my fun, creative things that help keep my brain in gear. I have been working on creating this delicate life balance for the past two months. I think I almost have it, the gloried sweet spot.
  My heart has been leaping for joy at the new friendships made and staying connected with older relationships. I am in love with life. As it should be. And lately, I have been shining. Which means that I am finally able to tap into that inner power and self-confidence that has been waiting to burst. I shine when I work, teach, and just be the witty, sometimes sarcastic, optimistic full-bodied woman I was meant to be. There is nothing wrong with being who you are, just don't be anyone else.
 

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