Hello there, should I re-introduce myself? Has it really been that long? Well just in case: Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m an engineer who loves healthy edibles, and exercise.
I’ve been completely absent from my blog for a while, so I thought I would offer an explanation:
Where I have Been:
Thursday March 15th – Tuesday April 2nd were the busiest 2.5 weeks I have ever had. I’m going to resist the urge to list all things I had to do for the sake of not complaining. However let’s just put it this way:
•Many days I barely had time to brush my teeth,
•I would have been lucky if I got a chance to read emails (even the important ones)
•Spent too much time fixing segmentation faults (never wait last minute to test your computer program on a school computer). If you are curious as to what a segmentation fault is, a comic always explains it best.
•Spent over $80 for printing of final term assignments
•Fulfilled all the stereotypes regarding engineers hygiene and social skills.
But that’s all behind me now. It felt like a very long race. At the peak of it all I just kept telling myself it was the last 5km in a half-marathon so I should “Just do It” (thanks Nike). In the end I took a few days to recooperate before trying to get back into my old routine. And that leads me to:
Where I am Going:
Don’t worry I’m not going anywhere really. In fact I have no idea where I am going, what I am doing, who I am , what I have done, or how I feel about it all. When it comes to the future, it’s a bit like this:
I have no idea what I’m doing after I graduate (still waiting to hear back about graduate studies). I’m trying to remember that God has an amazing plan that is better than mine. But I’m sure everyone can relate to loving their OWN plan. So for now I have to sit tight.
I’ve made a few goals for April to keep me back on track. Including:
•A long run in preparation for another Half-Marathon the first week of May
•Eating breakfast and dinner at the table instead of my office. Sorry lunch, you will be eaten in the office/lecture hall
•Getting back to a regular blog posting/reading schedule. I promise not to be so long-winded and wordy in my upcoming posts though!
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Where do you eat your meals? The table? bedroom? office? living room?
What do you do when the future is unknown?
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Yay you’re back! I’ve missed your witty posts and happiness around blog land
Sounds like you’ve been oober busy though, glad you survived that 2.5 weeks of doom.
Your april goals are fabulous! I usually eat meals on a tv tray, but you’ve inspired me to change it up and eat at the table instead
Have a wonderful rest of the week buddy!!!
Wooo congrats on getting through those few weeks!! you’re in the home stretch now I guess
Busy times like that are stressful but I almost like them in a way because they feel SO good when you’re done! kinda like running? haha. Good luck with grad schools! I hadn’t heard from any by this point last year either, the waiting game is SO tough!
Hang in there, Sarah! You sound crazy busy! Hopefully it settles down soon
And $80 on printing?! That stinks!
Ahhh I missed you and your posts! Glad you’re back
Awesome job getting through those busy times though. I’m sure it feels great to have time to breathe again. Your upcoming goals look awesome!
Woah… you have been busy (understatement much?!) You are fantastic for getting through all of it though, now you must enjoy the off time!
I was wondering why you haven’t been posting lately! But it sounds like you’ve been super busy – wow! But at least you made it through!
Are you done now or do you still have final exams?
Also those are some great goals! Is it the Good Life half marathon in Toronto that you’re going to do? I was thinking of training to do that one, but then I realized I’ll be in Halifax then.
I’ve still got final exams, but my courses were very project heavy so they aren’t worth a lot. Yup, that’s the half I’m doing
Ohh how I have missed you. You must know you are not alone. I am unsure of what I want to do..period. I’ve spent the last 4 years taking classes towards a goal that I’m not sure is right for me anymore. The upside is that we have time. Time to figure out what is going to make us happy and take care of us in the future!! Great job being a bad ass and conquering the world though..that’s a good excuse to be gone from blogging! Have a good week and try to relax!
When my future is unknown, I just keep moving forward anyway–because you really don’t have a choice. Keep on living and figuring it out, and then you’ll look back and think, “Hey, that all fell into place!” and pretty much forget all the anxiety and uncertainty that was part of the journey. Glad to see you back around here and that you maybe have some free time to yourself! Don’t rush the rest of your life, ’cause it’ll all happen one way or another–enjoy having a little time to rest and relax!
This is such an encouraging comment, thanks!
I have no idea what I’m doing with my life either. It causes uncertainties, but at the same time makes life exciting.
I realized I like having a little direction, I find myself inspired by the most unexpected.
& most of my meals are eaten in my dorm room, in front of laptop or textbooks.
Hey glad you’re back lovely! I’m also really pleased that you managed to make it through what sounds like 2.5 very intense and stressful weeks!
I can completely relate to your slight fear of what is ahead, of not knowing what the future holds – it is exactly the situation I find myself in. It’s not easy but I think 9 times out of 10 things just fall into place, the only advice I can really give is to just keep going and carry on giving everything your best
Back at uni I eat my meals in my bedroom which I hate but the kitchen is always either a disgusting mess or full of flatmates + their friends and we don’t get on that well so it’s awkward. It’s so nice to eat at the kitchen table when I’m back home!
I’m sure you’ll find your way through, Sarah! I think a lot of people are afraid of the future, because well- everyone is really just afraid of the unknown. We like stability and predictability. Sometimes you just have to keep on keepin’ on and I’m sure you’ll emerge from the fog and end up wherever you want to be. Good luck!
Girl, trust me. I know exactly how it feels to not know anything about your future. I’m moving out in 2 months, and it wasn’t until just 3 weeks ago that God revealed the next step in his plan for me. Everything will fall into place just as it should
Best of luck!
I feel the exact same way about the future, but I’m sure things will get figured out when the time comes :] I try not to stress too much about it. Sometimes I need to remind myself that even if I’m freaking out, it’s not going to change anything or give me an answer. I’m glad to hear you’re back and that you were able to get through those 2 intense weeks though!
so happy to see a post from you love!!!!!!! and that you aren’t going any where
so proud of you for working so hard xoxo
love u
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