Completeness

So, I won't bore everyone with the details, but this past week has been terrible for me. Mostly just the stress of finals and the lack of sleep I've gotten. But through this time I also had good moments....like realizing 2 of my tests were really easy. The third would have been easier if I had gotten some sleep beforehand.

I also learned that I hate 7am finals. I had two in a row and they nearly killed me. If it weren't for Rose-the-most-amazing-friend-in-the-world I wouldn't have made it through the last 24 hours. So thank you, Rose!

This has made me grateful and appreciative of the people in my life. I tend to be a loner, but this experience has shown me that I am not alone and that help is always there. I think the best help I got this week was the comforting words from my close friends and dearest husband. Thanks guys!

I was worried about two things all semester-- my strat/sed presentation and the corresponding paper. My presentation I did really really well on. It was stressful, but I felt like I learned a lot and I feel more comfortable in front of large groups presenting. I actually kind of enjoyed it.

I didn't want to see the grade on my paper because I thought I did poorly. I pulled a few all-nighters for that paper. I worked hard. But I still felt like I fell short. Though I was torn because I wanted to see it before the final because I wanted to see how much the final would mean to my grade. So the day of the final came and the TA had the papers out on the front table and said that some people will be very happy, but others will not. So I grudgingly grabbed my paper and had a very...very pleasant surprise. I got full points, plus extra credit on the paper. I didn't know there was extra credit on the paper!!! I am not saying this to brag. Mostly just in response to my post a week or two ago when I said nothing was going right in my life. Finally, something went right. That made my day...and probably my week. :)

So there is light at the end of the tunnel. Good things will eventually happen. I am sure that my own earnest prayers for help and those who were praying for me made a huge impact. To those who prayed for me or kept me in your thoughts, thank you.


I want to give a special shout out just for Daniel. He has been there every step of this finals week. (of course he has haha). Everyday he would do things to make my life just that much easier. If I looked extra stressed (by the last 3 days) he would ask if he could do something more. He was patient and loving. He took care of me through my breakdowns...and there were many this week. He is an amazing man.

So all I need now is a full 8 hours of sleep to fill in my 6-10 hours of sleep I have gotten in 72 hours. This blessing of sleep will come after 4 hours of work. I am eagerly awaiting it. :)

Life is good peeps!!!