And now I wait

It seems to be a constant theme in my life, as I'm sure it is for many. Things start happening, and I feel like life is "getting going" again, then it slows to a standstill as I must exert some measure of will not to get too impatient.

Know what I mean?

I'm all for anticipation, but sometimes, it's difficult to wait for answers to manifest themselves. I'm not saying that life should be lived passively, expecting events and people to roll along into your existence, but at some point, even living in an active sense doesn't make solutions arrive any more quickly. For a generation where instant gratification is normal, this doesn't make sense.

They say that if something is good, it will be worth the wait. But what happens when you're not sure it's worth it?

I know I'm being really vague and could be talking about any number of things, and maybe I am...but mainly about the whole education situation, as well as reevaluating friendships and human relations in general.

It's funny, really, to start off the week with such a pensive post, because I've really had a splendid weekend, beginning with a much more relaxed trip home, and ending with a magnificent performance in Stratford of The Tempest, featuring Christopher Plummer, and a lovely dinner afterward with my three gal pals. What a great way to celebrate my birthday early:)

So...now I'm feeling convicted- the last thing I want to be is ungrateful, because I have so much- wealthy in relationships, in possessions, in mobility, in access to untold services. It's a challenge to find the balance between recognizing I am blessed but not entitled, you know?

I will post photos soon of the weekend, so I guess in the meantime you must wait...like I'm doing... :)

Later!

xo

p.s. A very happy birthday to my friend Melissa today!!!