Monday, September 8, 2008

One of those days...

Yes, I think I'm overwhelmed today.  Here are a few reasons why:
-I've finally had all of my classes:  there will be a LOT of work.  
Scary.
-The good friends I made in class last semester I rarely see.  I miss them.  I'm still working on making new, good classmate friends.  
Sad.
-I gave my 30-day notice on September 1 and was planning on moving to my Aunt's house since my finances are tough right now.  Unexpected circumstances came up, I now don't know where I'll be come October 1.  Where I'll be living next...
Uncertain.
-Today I heard my new total on my medical bills, I owe double what I thought I did despite the fact I took a chunk of money out of savings to lower my weekly payments.
Ouch.
-Gas is expensive, I commute a lot, I'll be paying for all that from this time forward through my academic career.  
Double ouch.
-If I go back to work (to supplement my current financial situation) I don't know how I'll get it all done-schoolwork (reading, writing, researching, analyzing, praying, special projects), job work, sleep, friends, ministry, church groups, sanity...
Panic.
-Mom suggested I move on campus for the rest of my schooling.  I don't know...
Gulp.
-The start of any new schedule or a new change in my life always takes a toll on me physically; I'm finding that I need more sleep now than I did a month ago.  I'm...
Exhausted.
Seems I have a lot on my plate, and even more on my mind recently.  Where is the easy burden/light yoke?
What is going on here?
Discouraged.
Big breath.  Even though things are out of control it seems, I know none of this is a surprise to God.  I wish I had a better idea of the future-a reassuring, under-control sort of idea.  Maybe I'm due another faith lesson.  I just want to say "stinkin' transition," stamp my foot, and have my world turn right painlessly.  And also someone to tell me encouraging things that bolster my spirits and remind me of God's faithfulness and all the good things in my life (maybe remind me to avoid run-on sentences too).
There are good things going on in my life right now, but I'll leave that post until another day.  I need to pray and sleep right now.  I'm out of energy tonight.