Catching Up...ish...

Remember how I said that though things were really busy, I was keeping it all balanced and together...and wasn't getting overwhelmed? Yea, so...of course, no sooner do I say that than I start feeling overwhelmed and out of control with no boundaries or margins in my life. :)

But, here I am a few months later having emerged...kind of. December is among the busiest times of the year for everyone anyway and then, when you add work busyness, freelance deadlines, grad school finals and connecting with visiting-from-out-of-town friends...well, it's all I can do to keep my head above water.

I did just finish my first semester back in school...and although it was an easy class, I'm really excited for the break. Now, I can focus on my freelance deadlines (thank the Lord for two long-term clients!) and my biscotti baking (my annual Christmas tradition)! :)

The sucky part of all the busyness of December is that in large part, I end up missing the entire point of the season - and this time it's not even because of all the consumerism and Christmas parties - but simply because of my own contiuous problem with trying to do too much! I even (sadly) forfitted working out the past few days so I could do more...and somehow the lack of working out kept me from sleeping for two entire nights which didn't help the busyness...and now, with a weakened immune system and overworked, tired body, I can totally feel a killer cold coming on. Boo.

I'm trying to keep my eyes set on the coming of Christ...but today, er, this week...I'm not doing very well. :(

One day I WILL learn how to manage all of this...

I pray you aren't stuck in the busyness wheel too and are actually able to focus on the coming Christ and the peace and redemption He brings.