I’ve been pretty bad about updating lately (a fact pointed out to me at length this morning by my sister and her boyfriend). Mostly? Because I’ve been tired and cranky. And tired and cranky blog entries? Kindof lame. Pretty boring. Mostly whining.
The house continues to stress me out. We are still waiting to find out if the short sale will be approved. Every day that we haven’t heard one way or the other, I get more and more emotionally invested. I try to tell myself that I need to protect myself. That this house could easily end up being foreclosed on. That there are other houses out there. But, at a certain point, you need to pretend that things will work out ok and plan accordingly. Because we can’t look at other houses until we know for sure that this one is not going to happen. And we need to make arrangements to get financing.
The good news is, we’re planning on putting our stuff in storage at the end of the month and then we’re going to stay with my Mom for a bit. So, at least I know where we’ll be living when our lease is up.
There has also been some family drama that has been stressing me out. I can’t talk about it here (it’s not for me to tell other people’s stories), but I need to find a way to not let it get to me. Unfortunately, I found myself very much in the middle on Monday. Note to self: stop putting yourself on the firing line.
But, in good news. (Good news! Yay!) I got my final exam back from my professor and I totally rocked it! I got an A/A- (it would have been higher, but I didn’t include enough historical details), which brought my final grade up to an A-. Not bad for a girl who walked out of there convinced that she had completely and utterly bombed the damn thing. Apparently, I am smarter than I think. I’m going to meet with my professor at some point to talk about pursuing an advanced degree (you all have got me thinking about teaching!) and what my options are. So, on the school front, things are going well.
I ordered some books about a topic that the professor mentioned briefly in class. I’m planning on reading them and then writing up something for you all. It should be really interesting.
So, on the whole, my life is more stressful than I would like it to be. But, things are looking up. Every day brings us closer to finding out where we’re going to be living. Kristian and I are going to go and get some massages this weekend at the local massage therapy school. I’m making a conscious effort to take care of myself. Things will get better.
Edited to add: Ok, so the massage therapy school is booked through the rest of the month. So, no massage for me. Does anybody have any good ideas about something that we can do that would be relaxing and won’t break the bank? (student massages are very, very affordable) Extra, double, mega bonus points if your suggestion has some sort of therapeutic effect on my aching back.
Could they give you contact information for any of the massage students? I don’t know what the requirements are in your state, but ours requires that massage students do a certain number of unsupervised hours of practice. The clients are required to sign something evaluating the student after the massage, and the cost is usually about half the cost of a spa massage just to cover the student’s expenses (I think they are required to buy their own equipment).
And congrats on the test! We knew you would do well.
Hoper, congratulations about your grade on your final. That’s terrific. Yes, you’d make a wonderful teacher.
All of your stress and worry will not affect the outcome of the house. You’re wasting energy. The short sale will come through, or not, whether you stress about it or don’t. Life’s too short and you’re too young, sweetie.
Sending hugs about family drama. I hope everything works out, whatever it is.
If you can’t get a massage from someone else, how about buying a book or a video and giving each other a massage? Quality time together. Relaxation. Ahhhh.
Hey sweetie, congrats on your exam! Smartypants! 🙂
I’m sorry about drama and stress, and I wish you the best with it.
I wish I knew a good way to relax too. I hear bubble baths and chocolate are economical. Do you have anywhere you can go swimming? That’s consistently the greatest de-stresser I know.
Great job on your exam! I hope the house stuff gets less stressful, believe me, I’ve been there done that. It sucks! I hope this week gets better. I’ve been pretty bad at the blog stuff too, I’m hoping to catch up!