Yay, Christmas is coming! I have one more day left and then I get two weeks off for Christmas and I CANNOT WAIT! It’s been a bit of a bummer to be away from home in the weeks leading up to Christmas. However, we have a wonderful tree here in the home where I am staying and the Christmas music is abundant on the radio.
This break also means that I am more than half way through my course. After January, I should be home more than I am away before ending my course in April. Yahoo to that! We are all realizing how quickly time is flying by and how much work we have yet to do before completing our program. It’s busy, but very exciting at the same time.
And I have to remember that – this is only for a short time and I finally have an opportunity to do something that I have always wanted to do. Because of that, I am not allowed to complain about things! I need to remember how very special this is and how hard everyone at home is working to support me in reaching my goal.
Tomorrow my classmates and I are going out for a Christmas lunch during out spare. I should be working, but it’s also important to spend time with my new friends. I’ve met a great bunch of people and will miss the jokes and friendships when this comes to a close.
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time Flying By
There are moments when you want time to pass by quickly – for example when you are sitting in a lecture that is far from stimulating. Then, there are times when you simply want the clock to stop moving – such as when everyone is snuggled together on the couch watching a movie.
These days, time seems to be flying by just a little too quickly. Now, part of me is ok with this because it means I will be done school and back home to stay before you know it. The other side of me does not want the time to move too fast because it means my kids will be just that much closer to finishing another year of school. Their lives are moving too quickly for me so accelerating their youth does not sit well with me. However, there is nothing that I can do about the passage of time, so I need to simply enjoy every moment that we have.
Lucky for me, I have two wonderful kids that still like to have me around. They enjoy watching movies together and spending time together. Their social lives have not taken off yet… so I am enjoying their company for as long as I can.
Tuesday morning was time for my usual drive back to the city. I came across a deer that had been hit and was still lying across my side of the road. A helpful plow driver was cautioning me with his flashing headlights so that I would slow down. After passing by this sad situation, I found myself becoming overwhelmed with emotion. I had not hit the deer, but I guess I was thinking of how sad it is that these collisions occur. Then this made me think about how lucky I have been to stay safe on the roads. Which led me to think about a young father who recently lost his wife and baby in a car accident. In an instant, his world was destroyed. It’s just not fair. So here I am in my car, driving in darkness, missing my family, and trying not to cry.
Life is filled with opportunities and misfortunes that we will never understand. My grandma always told me to “go while you can, Bon.” and do everything while I am able. I am trying to live out her advice – even if just a little.
These days, time seems to be flying by just a little too quickly. Now, part of me is ok with this because it means I will be done school and back home to stay before you know it. The other side of me does not want the time to move too fast because it means my kids will be just that much closer to finishing another year of school. Their lives are moving too quickly for me so accelerating their youth does not sit well with me. However, there is nothing that I can do about the passage of time, so I need to simply enjoy every moment that we have.
Lucky for me, I have two wonderful kids that still like to have me around. They enjoy watching movies together and spending time together. Their social lives have not taken off yet… so I am enjoying their company for as long as I can.
Tuesday morning was time for my usual drive back to the city. I came across a deer that had been hit and was still lying across my side of the road. A helpful plow driver was cautioning me with his flashing headlights so that I would slow down. After passing by this sad situation, I found myself becoming overwhelmed with emotion. I had not hit the deer, but I guess I was thinking of how sad it is that these collisions occur. Then this made me think about how lucky I have been to stay safe on the roads. Which led me to think about a young father who recently lost his wife and baby in a car accident. In an instant, his world was destroyed. It’s just not fair. So here I am in my car, driving in darkness, missing my family, and trying not to cry.
Life is filled with opportunities and misfortunes that we will never understand. My grandma always told me to “go while you can, Bon.” and do everything while I am able. I am trying to live out her advice – even if just a little.
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