Gloomy

Today I feel a little gloomy. My dad is about to leave for a week on a business trip, I feel overwhelmed with my applications, and there’s so much to be done around the house. Then this evening I received a call from my cousin Andy telling me that my other cousin Ben had been severely beaten. They think he’s going to be okay and he’s showing promising signs of recovery. At times like these it’s hard to count your blessings and be thankful for what you have instead of being angry.

At least maybe for me it is.

December

It’s December and I can’t believe it. 2010 was a great year for me, and a tinge of sadness overcomes me because I don’t want all the goodness to be over. Of course, this fear is irrational. There’s no telling what 2011 will bring. I just make sure to say my prayers everyday and thank God for what I have.

I’ve taken the GRE, and I’m so happy it’s out of the way. I was very happy with my score, and now the grueling application process begins…

Mike left today from his 8-day visit. I’m not that sad because I’ll be seeing him for New Year’s, and then hopefully in February for his birthday. I really enjoyed him being here.

Next year is going to bring many changes, and I hope they’re all good and reap good things. I could use only good things for a while…

Tonight I talked to Christyna for about an hour, then watched “Underworld” with my dad. All day today I’d been working on my applications, and then I decided to wash my little Lulu because she was way overdue. I washed Daisy yesterday, so it was only right that I wash Luna today.

The weather is starting to cool to the point of where I make sure that I put Kitty in the garage at night. It feels nice and crisp outside.

I’m going to do my best to make the next month as stress-free as possible as I apply to these grad programs. Wish me luck!