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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Same old, same old.

I haven't had much blog material lately.  Mostly because I would be writing the same post every day.  The same things you've probably read here, oh, at least a dozen times before.

Life is soooo busy.  I'm stressed out of my mind.  The laundry isn't caught up.  My house is a wreck.  I haven't cleaned the bathroom in over a month.  Becks is still terrible-two-ish (and very sweet at times too!).  I can't believe how fast the year has gone by.  School is running me dry.  Grad school is a load of busy work.  I am tired, tired, tired.  Etcetera.  Etcetera.

Sound familiar?

Sometimes I wonder if being busy is a blessing or a curse.  Because I usually thrive when I'm most busy.  I budget my time more wisely, I think better on my feet, and feel most creative when it's crunch time. 

But this busy - the kind of busy where I do stupid things like forget to complete the application for a grad school class that is, gulp, due tomorrow - this busy is anxiety-inducing and not-so-much inspiring.  I am drained. 

I wish I could add about four additional weekends in the month of December just so I have time to enjoy the season and still find the time to create Christmas-themed units for my classroom and holiday shop and find the time to make a homemade pumpkin pie because I've never made one in my life. 

But, again, this busy-ness is nothing new.  It's a season in our lives.  And, admittedly, if I were speaking in terms of semesters, this one really has gone by quickly.  What was once August is now December. Crazy. 

Stop and smell the poinsettias, anyone?

9 comments:

According to Ashley said...

Time is REALLY flying! I cannot believe tomorrow is December. Here's to hoping you get to stop for a second and just take it all in this Christmas :)

Jamie said...

You ARE busy girl! December and the Christmas season does fly by :( Hope you have a great rest of the week!

Lauren said...

Hang in there neighbor! We have a fun party to attend on Saturday!

Ariane said...

Abby, we love your blog & will read anything you have to write! Also, I totally agree that this semester has flown by. I'm almost a graduate!

Ashlee said...

You're inspiring...you make me feel like I should be doing so much more :)

Love the Christmas theme!

Anonymous said...

Somebody is going to have a seizure from all that red font they have to read!

Sallie said...

Hang in there! I know how time flies while working full time, being a wife and mommy! I can't imagine adding grad school in the mix- you are seriously my hero!
Sending a big Christmas hug your way!

Abby said...

Dear Anony,

If you're going to insult my blog, at least give me a name :)

{If you are my sister(s): SHUT IT.}

Aleshia said...

I love your blog!! You are too funny! I loved the part where you said "Stop and smell the poinsettias, anyone?" haha..hang in there and atleast you are doing something with your life!! I am very ready for the semester to be over with! I need a break!!