WOW! Life is busy but way fun!!!!
In news here:
I have completed several things from my 101 things in 1001 days project:
#3 Volunteer at WILL center or Special Olympics - Completed this today by volunteering at the Special Olympics. I worked at the volunteer sign-in tent, so didn't have much contact with the athletes or families, but it was really a great experience either way. Next year I'd like to interact more with the athletes.
#4 Volunteer at the ICU where my dad died, or at a CODA shelter - I tried to volunteer at the CODA shelter, but got no response when I e-mailed them about it. Felt deeply annoyed, so I volunteered elsewhere.
#15. Make a Craft with Aunt Martha - Changed from "Finish Wedding Scrapbook with Aunt Martha" after wedding scrapbook was destroyed. I haven't completed this yet, but will later this month. (I think)
We're preparing to reroof our house at the beginning of July, since parts of our ceiling have now collapsed. Scrubbing everything down with bleach to kill mold, scouting yard scales and begging on Freecycle for tools, and reading book after book about roof repair and replacement.... this is our married life at the moment. I can't wait to have this all FIXED!!!
I'm learning more and more Arabic, which makes me feel happy inside.
We're doing a lot of yard work, so our yard is looking MUCH better. I'll post pics some other time.
I've discovered that my social anxiety has gotten worse. Now not only does the thought of speaking a foreign language to someone I know make me ill, but the thought of making a new friend makes me want to projectile vomit with fear. (Okay, that was a little bit overdramatic, but seriously... I was sick to my stomach and in tears Friday after trying to make a friend.) Why is it that I can learn strange foreign languages, program databases, organize anything that I see, and make an A in honors English... but basic social interactions make me physically ill? I discussed this with my friend Pam, and we delved deeply into my childhood experiences with rejection, and how vulnerable friendships make me feel now. I'm not really sure where to go or what to do with this issue, but it will probably be discussed (or re-hashed) on my blog at later dates. If I had time, I would REALLY like to do some intuitive collage regarding this... maybe tomorrow afternoon.
Now it's time for bed... I'll try to post on here more often and be a better blog-reader, but no promises. Econ 100 will be starting this Monday and I'll have 4 quizzes and one final exam each week... I'll be a bit busy. LOL
3 comments:
hey Jana :-)
wow don't you hate house renovations. We've just recently had to replace our hot water cylinder to the tune of $1000NZ. As for you not feeling confident about speaking your languages in public, could you maybe practice with James, other family members or friends first?
Good to see you blogging again. You sure have been busy! I know that roof repair sucks. Hope it all gets done soon enough. Yay for volunteering! Good luck with your exams and finals. The school year is almost over! As to your social anxiety, have you tried meditation? I hear it really helps. Deep breathing exercises are also useful. I really hope you can get that resolved. **hugs**
Glad to see you blogging again sweetie.
We have been battling our leaky roof for years. Last Wednesday I came home from church to find all of the back of my home raining, not joking!! I burst into tears. I just lost it. And then to make matters worse there was a lake under my bed. Apparently there is a link somewhere in my bedroom wall.
So, I can honestly say I know exactly how you feel.
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