Free Bird

I'm feeling a lot less stressed as I write this post.

The last school thing that had really been weighing on my mind was finished yesterday afternoon.  It was something I'd been dreading, and now it's over.

Don't get me wrong.  There are still two presentations, one paper, and one final exam standing between me and the end of the semester, and all of those hold tiny amounts of stress, but none of them hold the stress that yesterday held for me over the last week or so.

And now it's done, and I'm a free bird!

And at this point, I'm planning to celebrate my freedom tonight by having dinner with all my house church people (hello pizza!!!), and cuddling a week-old baby boy (a new honorary nephew to spoil!) for the first time.

It's a lovely thing to be a free bird!

Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 227

Today's Daily 5:

1. laughing over some online stuff during class with a friend
2. a meeting that was different than expected
3. finishing up my novel
4. getting home before the snow started falling in earnest
5. an evening that is mostly time off for self-care

Whimsical Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Another eclectic collection today.  As always, I'm curious if any of these images stand out to you, and why.

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Daily 5 - Year 3, Day 226

Today's Daily 5:

1. sunrise colors
2. clothes I love and feel attractive in
3. wearing my very favorite scarf
4. the availability of encouraging teaching/preaching via podcast
5. marking three major school deadlines off my list
6. a good conversation with the one instructor I've really appreciated this semester
7. school being done early
8. a package of books from amazon
9. a bubble bath with one of those books (best self-care decision I've made in weeks)
10. plans for a very early night

Tuesday Anticipations, April 3, 2012

This week I'm anticipating:

• A short week of school
• The chance to spend some time in quiet, reflecting and recognizing the power of Holy Week
• a phone call with a good friend
• the likelihood of cuddling a week old baby
• dinner with a long-time friend
• finishing up several school projects (hooray for the end of the semester being very, very near!)
• the recognition of crucifixion, and the celebration of resurrection

What are you looking forward to this week?