Important Conversation: Update

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So... The conversation that I talked about earlier went much better than I expected. Thank you to those who prayed for me, sent me text messages, emailed me, or called to see how it went. I am always surprised that people are reading this and I appreciate so much. The conversation went smooth and actually left me feeling excited. That was not the conversation I should have been preparing for. I had another important discussion that way and let's just say that it caught me off guard and left me very emotional. In spite of that, I feel blessed to have people in my life who support me, challenge me, and comfort me.

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An Exhausted Monday

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Today I woke up feeling exhausted and tired. This is not the way I like to start my Mondays. I have tons of students to see and so much to do because we have been out. Plus, with the changes I have made related to my dissertation I need to switch gears and re-organize. I wanted so badly to eat so comfort food or slack off. However, so far I have eaten some energizing foods and I am pushing through. No, I don't feel like I have tons of energy or did not miraculously feel better. But I can say that I am feeling pretty proud of myself and that can at least keep me from feeling worst. Here is to a continuously productive day. I will not allow mediocrity to be an option today.

Emotional Roller Coaster of a Dissertation

This dissertation has given me highs, lows, turned me upside down, and dropped me rapidly. It reminds me of Vivian Green's song Emotional Rollercoaster. I choose not to get off until the ride is over, but boy... What a ride!! (Photo from learnersdictionary.com)