Reflections

Another year of school has come to an end; a great time for some reflecting.

Assuming I successfully attain the credits for the classes I took this year, I will only require 15 more classes to complete my BSc. It seems like so many upon first glance, but in reality it's not that bad; 75 credits down, and 45 to go. Perhaps I should pull up my socks next year and attempt to take 4 classes per term instead of only the 3 I managed this year? I believe that as of this morning, I can start planning my course selection for next year...a task I actually enjoy doing.

I found a box the other day. What's inside, you ask? My life!
Seriously, I have not seen some of these items for years...so I took some personal time last night to search through and discovered a lifetime of memories. Photo albums, yearbooks, an old sketch pad, some old figurines, awards from elementary school and a collection of school pictures of each year since kindergarden! Even my favorite "horse" picture books were there! Goodness, I knew I loved horses as a girl, but wow! Every album has pictures of me with horses at all stages of life. Funny how I have grown up to still enjoy their beauty, but also to recognise that physically, riding isn't as fun as it used to be. I've gotten old! The yearbooks offered an odd trip down memory lane. From grade 9 where there is but 1 mug shot of myself to grade 12 where I appear more frequently with groups of friends and clubs I belonged to. Apparently I was a member of the SSS Bible Study Club, yet have no recollection of any actual meetings...odd. I'd forgotten about a story I wrote regarding my technology course project, so that was interesting. And let me not forget to mention the endless scribblings of fellow students...sure there are notes from dear friends, even a few from an old boyfriend...but to my surprise, the majority seem to be from people I can't even remember. Silly, eh?

As I look around my place now, I see a tornado of papers, books and scraps from a year of studies, and I know I need to clean up and organise. It's a project I fantasize about being complete, but will have a hard time getting it underway. I love the freedom of a school year coming to an end! Even tho I survive all year in this chaos of pages and binders and textbooks everywhere, I actually do prefer a tidy environment. So here's to my task of tidying up. Maybe I will even start on it today?

I have a picture in my mind's eye that I would like to get down on paper. Just an idea I recently started to toy with. Perhaps with the intent of giving to a dear friend of mine? I suppose that will depend of whether it actually materializes and if I believe it is worthy of being a gift. I think it will feel wonderful to be creative after a year of science-based studies.

I woke up this morning with the thought of getting my hair cut; an idea I have also been toying with for a while. I always hold onto my longer locks in hopes of having long hair for my wedding day...someday...totally rediculous, eh. With the stress of the last few months and the release of feeling free from some of it at long last, I think a visit to the chop shop would be fun. Today is as good a day as any...

It appears my mom's to do list will be put into effect today.
#1) Empty the vacuum canister under the stairs and clear that storage area so that we can rearrange it once dad's stuff is gone.
The list is much longer, but I think that is all that she wants to accomplish today, thank goodness, as I have some plans of my own that I would like to do.

Oh, I was so blessed to have a chat with my dearest friend, Raun yesterday. God knew I had alot on my mind and needed a talk with Raun. It's amazing how God's timing is so perfect...and yet when there are things we long for, we wonder what's taking Him so long.
I needed a reminder that His time is perfect! Just as much as I needed to chat somethings out with Raun, (you always have great advice, my friend!!!).

Wow, what a long post...#3...and I still can't believe I am doing this!
Is anyone even reading these things??