Be Careful What you Pray/Wish For...

It is a common saying that "The Lord/God works in mysterious ways." I feel like I heard that a lot growing up, but as I think about the few weeks that have passed in 2010, I can definitely agree. On New Years (while freezing outside in the cold in New York City),  I had a lot of prayers for the year, for myself, for my family, friends, school, etc. And at this point I feel like most of them have already come to fruition. And it is kind of weird because who knew it could happen so fast. Don't get me wrong, because everything is definitely NOT sugar plums and roses, but I find myself experiencing these really weird emotions. In situations where I would have been angry instead I am disappointed, frustration has turned to courageous willpower, boredom has morphed itself into meditation where creative thoughts spring forth..and so on and so on. I find that I am much calmer, rational, diplomatic, and open to change. Not to say that I was the opposite of any of those previously listed characteristics, but I will say at times I struggled with it. So as I am on the beginning of Week 5 for the semester, I have been doing a lot of retrospection as long as personal evaluation. Am I where I want to be? Absolutely. Am I happy? Yes. Do I feel loved and cherished? Of course. Do I know that this semester (next 3 months) has a lot of challenges in store for me? Definitely. Out of all that, the most important thing is I will continue being true to myself. Until Next Time...