What a wonderful couple of days!
These past few days I have been blessed with more time than I thought possible. I'm still extremely tired and recuperating from being sick, yet have found time to get things done. Don't get me wrong, I am still WAY behind and playing catch up. Yet somehow I'm less anxious; I'm at peace.
Yesterday I had another fantastic day at work. A class was canceled for Wednesday giving me more time to study for the two exams I have this week (technically I had a third but I finished that one today). I got home from FHE and enjoyed some quality time with my roommate making homemade BBQ chicken pizza. I then proceeded to deactivate my facebook, yes world Julie Hamilton is no longer on facebook, but have no fear this is a temporary measure until I fully catch up from missing school.
Monday night was really great we had a ward FHE with the stake president and his wife, his wife is one precious lady-not to mention hilarious! Needless to say it was just wonderful, they answered questions about anything anyone had. Amazing how I didn't have any questions to ask yet all of my doubts, concerns, and feelings of uneasiness went away. President Kush (the stake president) wasn't supposed to be in town but missed his flight on sunday and was able to attend, maybe he missed his flight so he could help me personally, along with others. I am so grateful for their council and stories.
This morning began "bright and early" and by bright and early I really mean completely dark, freezing, and early. I woke up just before 5:30 am to be at the Rexburg Temple by 5:45, my ward planned a ward temple trip and since a few of my roommates had 7:45 classes so we needed to be there right away. What a way to start the day, I mean come on its almost 10pm and I'm still completely awake and going strong! (Disregard the quick nap I took during my religion class..) We got out of the temple around 7:30 it was still dark and freezing (LITERALLY). Did I mention I felt my eyebrows freeze and my hair became a bit crunchy? Well.. it did. But hey! It was SO worth it!
I have been SO productive today, and I will give all credit for that to the blessings from going to the temple. I have been able to get a lot of reading and studying done, which is so needed. I took a midterm today and even though I was nervous from missing so much I feel fairly confident in my performance. I went to the library after my last class today and although I had planned on working on my Middle East homework, I decided to spend a little time on my religion homework. Almost 2 hours later I left the library with my religion final finished.. Can you call that being productive? I'm honestly not sure. Yes, I am basically done with one class.. But I didn't study for my test this week. Productive? Yes. Counterproductive? Yes. So what does that make it?--Nonexistent? Oh but I can assure you, it is not nonexistent for my beautiful "book of reference" is sitting right next to me. *Humph* Either way, I am way proud of it :)
My roommate showed me a quote that was passed out to her in class today. It reads, "If you wait to do everything until you're sure its right, you'll probably never do much of anything." -Anonymous. Basically sums up my decision making process lately. Not to mention the fact that I am one of the most indecisive persons one will ever meet. Lately though, I've been at a stalemate, a crossroads if you will.
Yes, I finally made up my mind on where to live and got a contract living with my most wonderful best friends Jordyn and Whitney along with other friends. Although I am sad to be leaving my wonderful ward I am excited to embrace a new location, winter semester, and another journey of life.
As I am faced with millions of more decisions I hope to be more decisive and rely on others for guidance, especially the Lord. Let's face it, He does know best. I am grateful for my challenges and joys, may they continue to flood my life. May we always smile, help those in need, and find joy in the journey.
*And She Continues to Live, Happily Ever After*
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