Staring at the blank screen, I want to have something to say. Staring isn’t helping. So I figured I’d just start typing. With my fingers sweeping across the keys, maybe something of some value will manage to spew forth. Four lines in, and still nothing. Shame.
I felt more productive yesterday than I have in a very long time. I made some substantial progress on a project that I’ve been working on for a year. I’m getting excited that there’s a finish line in sight.
How can it be November 1st? I’m reluctant to flip my calendar page, as if by not doing so I could keep the new month from really starting. Sadly, I know time goes on whether or not my calendar is on the correct page. Time goes on whether I’m ready for it to or not. And I’m not.
I have only one month left with our dearly beloved interns. This year has been unlike any other; I’m nowhere near ready to say goodbye. Today is my second-to-last missions class with them. I wasn’t supposed to be here today, so someone else was scheduled to lead it for me. Now that I unexpectedly got to be here (for which there was much rejoicing in my land), I get to sit in while someone else leads the show. I’m looking forward to it.
I’m off to hike the hill, and seize the day.
Well, I’m proud of you for achieving progress on your goal! That’s a great feeling. Good job filling up the page when you had nothing to say. ;)
By: annie on November 1, 2007
at 5:05 pm
hey friend! we are having so much fun — how did you let her leave sa? thanks for “introducing” us. wish you were here to play too!
love you, yeller
So I think you should start a friendship service like those online dating things. We are having a good time and wishing you were here. -Nat
By: danielle AND natalie on November 1, 2007
at 11:04 pm
Hi Alece!
Ok, so the nothingness is contagious for this commentator. Searching in vain for something clever to say.
Just - Happy November. :-) That’ll do.
By: @ngie on November 2, 2007
at 3:06 am
Sometimes, the most profound thoughts are born in a time when we seem to have nothing.
By: Anonymous on November 2, 2007
at 4:32 am
I too was reluctant to turn the invisible calender in my head… November seems so daunting as these last two months seemed to slip through my fisted hand like sand. i seem to be up and down all the time. one moment i get excited for Christmas and seeing Audrie and the wedding, then the next i am in tears because of the last Thrive Church with just the us the worship team (singing with Becca always gave me such joy)… then there was saying good bye to my launch pad (many tears there)
*Hannah takes a deep breath*
I am not ready for November.
By: hannah on November 2, 2007
at 8:50 am