August 22: decided
Posted on | August 22, 2010 | 9 Comments
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So I am going.
It’s for certain. Even though things will be tight, tight, tight financially. And also time, it will be a figment, and invention of imagination, a delirium, a dream. Who cares? I’m going. A full time student, this year, this week. I’m giddy. Happy. Content. Terrified.
I didn’t even imagine this last year, now.
It’s been such a year.
A year of big huge changes. Of beginnings. Of this: every day I face uncertainty on the page and keep going. I put my words here, and here, and here again, around the moments that I am trying to say. It isn’t arrow straight or clear, but it’s got a pulse, and it keeps unfolding, like something new and wet, or something very old and furled and fragile, and I keep waiting, and showing up, fingers crossed, with more determination in my rib cage than I’ve ever had for anything. This book is happening. There is no other way.
And now school too. Complete reinvention. The beginning of so many things.
Have any of you done this: full time school + full time parenting + full time writing?
Full, full, full.
{big smiles}
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I am Christina Rosalie
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August 22nd, 2010 @ 3:07 pm
Congratulations! I am so excited for you! What a lucky, lucky school, to get YOU.
I think you’ll figure out the timing of it…but don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s the most important thing. You don’t have to do it all by yourself!
August 22nd, 2010 @ 5:27 pm
Oh, Christina! YAY!! Congratulations! I knew it would all work out. That is just how the universe seems to unfold… I am a little jealous, because I am a school junky. I love it. I am sure you will too! And, no matter how full, full, full your life is…you will do it. And do it well, like always. I am so happy for you! Hurray!
August 22nd, 2010 @ 7:56 pm
No doubt you’ll do it with grace and poise, too. You’ll be great and you’ll find the balance. If there’s one thing I’ve realized (again!) during the last month it’s that you never know what’s around the corner and you shouldn’t waste a moment wondering what if…
Best of luck!!!
August 22nd, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
Wonderful news! Enjoy every minute!
August 22nd, 2010 @ 8:50 pm
Yes, yes, and yes! And you can do it, too! I send good energy your way.
Take good care…
dwell press
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August 23rd, 2010 @ 11:52 am
“A decision is a promise you make to yourself, a declaration of intention, that says you’re willing to walk through fire to make it happen.” ~ Barbara Stanny
Congratulations on deciding.
August 23rd, 2010 @ 2:04 pm
I don’t know what to say! Congratulations, of course, because you sound so very happy!! I spoke with a new friend this past weekend about raising triplets. I can’t imagine how to even start the day. He said that you just do one thing at a time without really a personal agenda. I imagine that’s what will be happening in your household–you will all just do what is next, one thing at a time without any preconceived ideas and before you know it–you’ll be doing it! I’m happy for you
XO
August 23rd, 2010 @ 3:05 pm
that’s great for you- congrats. and i am so glad you are so joyous in your present day!
August 23rd, 2010 @ 6:11 pm
indeed congratulations.
I look forward to reading about the journey.