Blessings and Sufferings #4

So these last couple of weeks have been crazy!

School has started and we are into week 3! Week 3! It flew by so fast, but here's what I am thankful and struggling with over the last couple of weeks. 

Struggles

I cannot seem to get my mind to wrap around school mode. It is slowly adjusting and it makes me spend very late nights in the library or on campus

I guess I have been stressed so my face keeps breaking out in the same place; it's not horrible, but I am a girl who never had breakouts or acne so when one little breakout occurs, it is the end of the world for me.

I have realized how bad I am about over comitting myself to stuff; I need some serious prayer that I can learn to say no to stuff I cannot handle.

 Blessings

My little nephew keeps getting cuter and cuter; the little cuteness just has the prettiest eyes and the coolest hair. Being at school away from him kind of sucks, but still grateful to have in our family.

My parents celebrate 25 years of marriage this week which included a fun surprise party for them this past weekend. They are such great models of a realistic marriage and I hope to have a marriage similar to theirs some day.

Baby Aleena comes to visit us at school every so often and she is too cute. I love being 3 amigo's plus a gorgeous baby. 
In just over a month, I will be back in the gorgeous state of Washington visiting some dearly missed plans and hopefully paving a way for my future. I just need a plane ticket and a little more money now.


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Struggles and Blessings #3

I am so sorry I have been lacking on the blogging. I use my actual laptop once a week now and therefore I do not have a full keyboard to type on most days and have no desire to use the little keyboard on my tablet.

This week has been crazy and very long. Work, work, work is all I do which means money is coming, but it also means I get tired super fast.

Blessings

I had the best night out with some work friends and my roommate on Friday. I laughed way too much and got to see a college friend. It was a late night, but so worth the four hours of sleep I got.

I am loving work at the Pipe. The whole staff is connected and we just laugh. Work is supposed to be enjoyable and I am loving this place.

My new job at the Home Depot has great benefits and sells laptops with a discount which means once I get some money saved I can buy one that charges normally!

Struggles

I had a drama t.v. like moment on Monday. I walked out on a friend during a lunch we were having. My feelings were justified but the way I handled it was so wrong.

I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping which means my mood is horrible most days.

I totally slacked on the working out thing this week. T.V.-1 Rachel-0

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Blessings and Struggles #2

To say what this past week was an array of emotions is an understatement; it was more like a roller coaster. I was all over the place and I'd rather leave the roller coaster rides to the theme park and far, far away from my emotions.

Blessings

My lovely grandmother is here for two months and we have been spending time together. Today we went on a little shopping spree to get me a case for a gift I received this week. We got to talk about my grandfather and memories of England; it was lovely. I really want to make sure I cherish the time we have together.

I worked my butt off at school this past semester, well sort of. It was my easiest semester, but I made sure to continue to work hard and not goof off when I could have. Since I worked hard, I made the dean's list which is the second time (yes, I'm bragging, but I truly believe that everyone should brag on themselves sometimes) in my college history. The only reason I make a big deal of this is because for once I am proud of myself educationally. I always label myself as the social one in the family and not the book smarts one, but finally I can say I have some book smarts. My parents surprised me by rewarding me for my hard work with an Android Tablet.

I am in love!

I am starting another job this week. Yeah, I know, I am crazy! But God is providing this poor college student with money and while I may be a little stressed and tired, I am grateful.

I got to have two fun Saturday nights in the same month! It may not sound like a big deal, but most Friday and Saturday nights I am working at the restaurant. I went cosmic bowling and grabbed dessert with some friends. Loved it!

Sufferings

I already mentioned my emotions, but they are a little overboard right now.

I've slipped back into a bad habit of mine again and I could use the prayer to be strong and break it.

Feeling the pull away from church again; I need a bible study or coffee meeting to just talk about God. Anybody in the Greenwood area interested? I need some spiritual discussions in my life!

Any Blessings or Sufferings in your life?

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Blessings and Struggles

I have seen a lot of blogs that do high's and low's, plus and minuses, rants and raves, etc. So I have decided to dedicate some posts similar to that called Blessings and Struggles. I have found reflection of each day to be rewarding and I'd like to share my blessing and struggles through the week with you.

Blessings

God has been present in my life. No, He did not leave, but now I realize He is there and I never realized how much I needed God in my life again. My days have become easier, my attitude more calm and happy, and my view on life more positive. I have missed this person and am so glad she is coming back into my life.

Aleena Elizabeth Brooks was born Thursday June 14th, 2012 at 5:57 p.m. 7 pounds 12 ounces, 20 inches. She is beautiful! I have spent every day at the hospital since and am falling in love with her more each day. I cannot wait to see how she grows and changes over the next couple of years!

My Nanie is coming to America on Wednesday! She will be here for 2 months to welcome Baby Green into the world and to hang out with her favorite granddaughter, me of course!

I had a week of from Panera and it was greatly needed; just praying the Home Depot job will come through so I can officially leave Panera.

Struggles

Financial struggles are ever present and a constant worry of mine. This is the life of a college student I guess.

I miss Washington and Camp Lutherwood so much! My heart has been aching to be reconnected with my friends there.

I have been having a tough reconnection with a friend and it is beating me up inside. I am not sure why we keep butting heads.

What were your Blessings and Struggles this week?

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