Overwhelmed?

So, now that school has been in for nine weeks, it's time to give an update! It might be best to do this more frequently, but I'll cross that bridge later. Over the last nine weeks, it's been a roller coaster ride of great happy moments and low dark moments, as many things have, but I'm feeling more optimistic now than I was a couple of weeks ago!!

A few weeks ago, I felt like I was finally getting into a groove in my classes. Life was just cruising along so well, until suddenly my calendar showed homecoming week. This started my mind making a "Rage Comic" face. For homecoming, we have a parade, spirit week activities, football preparation, pep assemblies, and odd schedules. Of course, I'm not complaining, as I enjoy all of these things to some degree, except when they include play practices, regional rehearsals for extracurricular activities, and the regular early-morning meetings. All in a days' work, of course, but... WHAT?! So, anyway, I got two parade floats pulled together, had a band play in the parade, took part of my middle school students to the football game to play in the pep band at the game, and managed a regional rehearsal for my choir students.

Well, I survived homecoming, of course, and even had a lot of fun with it! The kids had a blast, the parents were a treat to work with, and I even managed to keep my hair -- even if I did paint it blue for "crazy hair day."

Since then, most schedules feel exceptionally doable. I'm sure that won't last too long, but I'm never quite sure from week to week. With only three weeks left until the play opens, we're starting to get to crunch-time. Likewise, there are around 60 days until my band and choir concerts and I only get to see those kids every other day! I'm feeling a little bit of stress right now just thinking about that part!

Let's see... I don't want to write a whole spiel on work. How about this part? I got made Elders' Quorum President shortly before school started this year. My councilors and I have been working on home teaching for two months now, and we're only just almost ready to pass the assignments out... I feel like a total slacker, but we just haven't had a chance to get the rest together. Ay, ay, ay... Meanwhile, the Relief Society is dancing around us with callings, visiting teaching, and all sorts of great things.

Gosh! OK, so I'm complaining a little bit again... I don't mean to play the "who's more busy" game, nor do I mind doing my job and serving in my church, but sometimes, I just want to suddenly up and go far away just to get a break!

Anyway, life is good. I am alive, but sometimes, I have to poke myself and make sure that, yes, I really do exist! I'm looking forward to the next break so I can get a little more sleep and a little bit of time for me and being social with others. :-)