One down, three to go.

I just finished a research paper during the break. It ended up being 16 pages. I haven't done my final final revisions so who knows what it'll end up like, but it does feel so good to finally write that last sentence. It took me 7 weeks from start to finish!

Now I have other papers to work on, billions of articles to read and summarize, one last big presentation and this semester is O-V-E-R. I envy those who have already graduated or are graduating this semester. (Girls, you know I'm talking about you.)

Again, sorry for the boring post! My life isn't super blog-worthy right now! ...But I had to write something, even if no one cares about my dull life!

I got no kids (ain't plannin it soon)
Just working
Goin to school.

Not much else!

Except that Travis and I gave talks in church today. 15-20 mins each. I must say I had a lot more fun writing my talk for church than writing presentations and research papers!

best part about tomorrow...

Sparkling Cider.

Just give me the whole bottle.

Thanksgiving break?

This break I had it all planned out; finish my research papers, get caught up on neglected homework, prepare a group presentation for Tuesday, and play a little in between.

Then yesterday one of my teachers gave us 4 long articles to read and summarize, due Tuesday when we come back.

No rest for the wicked, right?

So much for a break.

too funny... and too true.

As I was working on my research paper last night, Travis came in with a bundle of small brochures and gently set them on the table next to my computer. He said, "I found these, and I think you should take a look at them."

The first pamphlet said, "Stress Management for Busy People." (I knew where this was going). There were hints and tips on how to relax and reduce stress. Another pamphlet (looked more like a bookmark) suggested "101 ways to manage stress." The third brochure said, "Signs that could mean too much stress." I picked up and we read it together.
*Dry Mouth (at the moment I was very thirsty)
*Headache (I've had a perma-headache for 3 weeks now)
*Sighing
*Confusion (happens all the time lately)
*Nightmares (don't get me started!)
*Indigestion (TMI)
*Skin Problems (Breaking out like crazy)
*Hypochondria
*Clammy hands (always)
*Ready tears (indeed, I cry more often these days, over silly things!)
*Leg wagging (I'm doing that right now)
*Depression
*Feeling faint
*Inability to talk
*Nervous cough
*Chain smoking
*Excessive giggling (SO TRUE!)
*Overeating/Undereating (don't worry, I've gained 8 pounds... and counting)
*Diarrhea/Constipation/Nausea (again, TMI... except the nausea)
*Stroking beard/mustache (hahaha!)
*Hair twirling/pulling/tossing
*Mouth noises
*Fingernail biting (or in my case, picking my lips)
*Talking too much/too fast (shoot, I have this problem even when I'm NOT stressed!)
*Menstrual irregularities (hmmm what about the guys?)
*Anger/irritability/resentment
*Desire to "run away" (I have been complaining how badly I wanna go to Disneyland...)
*Muscle spasms/tightness (Sometimes I accidentally kick people)
*Fatigue/weariness
*Continual boredom (not me. only boring people get bored)
*Sleeping too much/not enough (yes, the latter)
*Heart palpitations
*Proneness to errors (I just made 4 mistakes in typing the last sentence)
*Decreased productivity


Well.... I have lots of those symptoms, but to be honest, laughter is the best medicine. The pamphlets all emphasize the importance of laughing and having a good time. As I read all these signs, I was laughing my head off. Kinda ironic, but it was fun to read. Yeah... I'm stressed, but I'm doing ok!

I get distracted easily these days. Anything to ignore my papers for a bit, right? :) Anyway, have a good day, and don't be too stressed! Remember what my sister said? You're too blessed to be stressed!

unbalanced

...Just a little.

I keep telling myself it's temporary... it won't last forever. But it feels like forever. This ridiculously tall tower of books are sources for 2 research papers, and the required texts for my classes this semester. And on the left... well, you know those. Scriptures. At night when I have a choice of reading scriptures or articles for a paper/summary... I choose the article. I'm not proud of that, and I hate to admit it. I try really hard to read my page a day. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.

Sorry if you're getting sick of hearing me ramble about school! It's kind of all there is to me right now. Not much else. Kinda boring. I'll be tackling this tall tower of texts until December 17th. Oh I can't wait.

tonight

K: "What?"

...
K: "Travis, I can't play right now, I'm working on my paper."

...
K: "Seriously."

...
K: "I wish I could, but I can't!"

...
T: "Ok fine, I'll read my book next to you."

...
K: "I don't wanna do this anymore"

...
K:"I think I'll make some popcorn"

And I'm done working on my paper... for tonight.