the second day of the rest of my life

Does anyone else find it ironic that I haven't posted anything since starting school?

Nobody told me it would take so much of my time. Why is that? Is it just something the general population KNOWS? I guess I missed that piece of information.

I'm just really glad I'm only taking one class. And I'm glad I know what my priorities are. My house is still mostly in order. Dinner still happens - sometimes even regularly. Catherine is still progressing in school and not getting the left-overs of mom at the end of a hard day. Learning is still fun - for both of us. Dave and I like each other more now than ever before. I love this path, though not necessarily in that order.

I seem to have a "great parking spot" magnet too. I've only had to really look for a parking space once so far. Of course, having a tiny little car that fits into non-spaces helps. I know people hate that - driving past a spot at the curb and wishing they could squeeze in, then watching me do it. I'm sorry. ummmmm. Not. I'm actually sort of pitying I think. Is that bad? Is that even a word? Pity-ing - the act of having pity on one who drives a SUV. Ok - not in Websters.

We had our first of three tests this semester. I'll find out my score tomorrow. The teacher, now referred to as Becky because we chat often, asked if I was a "high achiever." I think that's code for obsessive compulsive. I said No - I think she knows I lied. I'm OK with a B. +. Or even an A-. I'll just try harder next time. Unless it takes time away from what really matters....

Speaking of what matters - Evan is coming home. (He's being stationed in Camp Pendleton down by San Diego.) Should be here some time this month. He won't tell me when because he really wants to SURPRISE me. Being the mom that I am and wanting him to succeed at all he tries, I had to tell him how to go about surprising me. Things like "I'll notice you're not on IM so start signing off now so I won't catch it." And "be sure you don't refer to what kind of work you're doing or your mom will be sure to figure out you're headed home when you're NOT referring to work." It's really hard to surprise me - I'll have to help him again.

We're in a routine... approaching the holiday season with incredible anticipation.... life is REALLY good. God is REALLY great. It's all about focus.



"Only heaven is better than to walk with Christ at midnight over moonless seas." Amy Carmichael - just had to share this - even if it doesn't seem to fit.



It's all about focus.


(PS - Just have to add this - I scored 79 out of a possible 75!! Extra credit earned in the study session Jeopardy game!)