Six Months to go...and I'll be an official Wife! Wow! Tired from TONS of studying, though!

Oh good Lord! Wow! I just spent, gosh, I don't even know how many hours doing homework today! Probably around six or seven--and no, I'm not exagerating!

I actually didn't make it to my freinds house, because I was too caught up in doing homework!

I did manage to cook a delicious dinner for me & Colin (I was in the mood and needed a study break), watch bits and pieces of "A League of Their Own," one of my favorite movies of ALL time, take a quick shower and meditate earlier this morning! (I needed that meditation in a major way; I didn't do it yesterday and felt a big difference!)Other than that though, I pretty much did homework all day long!

I know there will be certain days like this, and if I work a bit ahead, than I will have more free time later on--which sounds really good to me. Because as much I truly love school, I do not want to do this homework/study thing every single day, and it's certainly not my dream way of spending an entire Sunday....but, I'm blessed to be doing this, blessed to be able to learn (literally) and this is what I signed up for; after all, I really want my degree...and I was right in the begining, if you want something you've got to be willing to work at it and work hard for it...and I am doing just that, that's for sure!

I made notes on my readings for Wome's Studies, (that took a long time, lots of reading), did 3 batches of Math Homework (about 50 problems each--1 batch was working ahead so I have no homework on Tuesday!!!) and read ahead for Women's Studies! Whew! I'm pooped!

I know that school is a job and I knew I'd be doing homework; and granted, I did do more today than I had to because I wanted to get ahead....because Lord help me if I fall behind this semester! I do not want to, and cannot afford to, do that!

Anyway, next weekend I'm booked; all personal stuff, wedding stuff, etc, etc....relaxing is definately going to be on that list too; however, I know right now that I won't have much time next weekend to focus on my studies, so I focused on them today--I focused on them A LOT!

I'm quite proud of myself right now! I'm actually pretty good at math; well, at least the dummy math I'm (re) learning right now! It's seriously 4th or 7th grade level math; crap that NO ONE (including myself) should be able to walk out of Jr. High or High School NOT knowing--it's really just ridiculous that us grown ups don't know this stuff!

I'm just amazed, no wonder the American Education System is going haywire; sit in my math class for one session and it's evident why! Jeeze! Anyway, I personally am doing well in it though; math--so far, better than I thought I would!

Let's hope and pray it stays that way! Honestly, I think it will, as long as I keep an open mind about it, a positive attitude, a WILLINGNESS to learn it, paitence when I don't get it right away and that goal of a DEGREE!!!

If I get an 89% or better in Math 091 than I might be able to go straight to Math 095 and skip 093 all together--YAY! That's what I'd like to do; it'd save a lot of time, effort and even money! :) Let's pray, seriously! Anyway, my math class actually makes my Women's Studies class look easy. I kid you not! I've been in college for 8 years this semseter (off & on) and Good Lord, I cannot remember such seemingly difficult academic reading! Lord! It's extremely interesting and pertinent reading, and I am enjoying the overall jists/concepts I'm learning and/or realizing; but it's a TON of reading, and it's not easy reading at that! I have to take major notes and good notes at that. This class will definately test my note-taking skills; but that's not a bad thing.

My point is: the next time you hear someone say they have a degree in Women's Studies (WMST), don't disregard that, apparently, it's a tougher field than even I thought--and I love it!!! It's such a real and passionate subject for me; this class isn't just about gender/feminism though, in fact, that's only a small part of it. It also focuses on race and class; like economic classes. It's very interesting and really informative. This class is probably going to end being one of my favorite classes I've ever taken! I've always said that college is about making someone a citizen of the world; and this WMST class, will indeed further my status as a citizen of the world!

I did get to relax this weekend and nap yesterday and spend a lot of time with Colin. We had a lot fun and got to eat dinner together tonight; that was nice! I served it on our China which we bought back in April (it was on major sale!). Mexican Gulsh Taco Bake it what I made, it was pretty yummy, we liked it! I'll have to tweak it a bit next time, but overall, for a new made up recipe, it was good! :)

I served it on our Chine because why not? Why should good dishes sit in a box or cabinet and collect dust? Life is NOW, special occasions are NOW....and six months from today will be one of the most special occasions of our lives!

Six months from tonight him and I will officially become husband and wife; I'm SO excited...but honestly, today, I didn't really think about it. My focus was completely elsewhere; on school and the upcoming weeks. I'm sure I'll care about our wedding again real soon, I've no doubt; it is a happy and exciting time; but right now, all I can think about is closing this entry, shutting off my academic brain and sitting down on the couch next to my sweetheart!

What a nice reward he is for a hard day's work!

I'm a lucky woman; having him, getting to opportunity to BECOME futher educated, and doing it all in a nice, comfortable home! Thank you Lord for all of my numerous blessings; my motivation for learning all that I did today, and everything to come!!!

I'm done for tonight, though, my bed is sounding better the minute! Yeah, sleep sounds really good right now! Happy Sunday to you all, and God Bless each and every one of you! Goodnight, sleep tight & don't let the bed bugs bite!!

In Light N' Love,

-Sarah Liz :)

P.S. Here's to you, my love, my Colin: 6 months and counting...wow, what an adventure awaits us! I'm looking foward to being your legal wife! And I say legal because you & I both know we are really already married in our hearts, and sometimes, we act like we've been married for 20 years! LOL! You know what I mean, sweetheart! I can't wait to make it official though, I love you so much and I especially appreciate all of your support, encouragement and understanding when it comes to my schooling! Here's to you and I, our amazing journey so far, and the next six months that'll go faster than we could ever imagine! My husband-to-be, you are the best! Yours Always w/ Love, Your Future Wife (6 months from tonight), -Sarah :) xoxoxoxo