Carry On (As You Were)

When I can't find the words to say verbally, I always have plenty to say on paper (or with my fingers). Writing is my therapy, the finished product excites me but the process restores me. I love to write. I have BIG dreams of being a National Best Seller one day! I believe that dream shall come alive. I have a few passions in life, along with writing is educating. I love it. Unfortunately, a previous experience left a bad taste in my mouth, but my degree is a constant reminder of why I wanted to be an educator. It's the tears, sleepless nights, long 40 plus hour work weeks and 15 credits plus a 2nd job, it's the look on my mother and grandmother's faces when my named was called at graduation. It's the feeling I get when I feel like I've lost, and that others are so far ahead of me, and I want to be where they are. Then I am reminded. This is MY RACE. My life, and I live it to please GOD! To demonstrate to others who Christ is. I am not set out to run this race against anyone else. But to carry out the will of God for my life. It is days such as today, that remind me why I am doing what I am doing.  I thank God for my words. With these words I hope to one day leave an imprint in the earth that says, "Jesus lives, loves and saves, if He did it for me, He can do it for You".

Peace,

ClassicFlyyGirl

Starbucks And Sleeping Pills

The life of a college student, undergraduate or graduate level is often underrated. From one major to the next there is a struggle involved. No matter your class standing; studying comes with a challenge. Now, I don't speak for the masses, just myself and some friends who I know have endured and overcome the challenges presented in college. I remember during my student teaching, almost every day, I drank Starbucks in the morning. Prior to student teaching, I drank energy drinks to stay awake when I worked overnight and when I'd pull 'ALL-NIGHTERS" to study for exams. Sleep was unheard of during those days. But lack of sleep lead to anxiety, irritability, strained relationships and emotional roller coasters. I couldn't sleep, I was studying, working, planning, typing, writing, researching, trying to become a college graduate. So, I was introduced to sleeping pills or sleep aid. And I tell you, it was a gift and a curse. Finally, my neurotransmitters could slow down and I could relax to get sleep. In the morning, upon opening my eyes, I craved Starbucks, to give me energy. And soon my life became one with the other. Starbucks and Sleeping Pills.


And THEN I GRADUATED!!! Amen to THAT! 

****THIS BLOG was created for entertainment. A good friend of mine and I had a conversation laughing about our experiences with Starbucks and sleeping pills. I do not endorse and or recommend EITHER for ANYTHING you deal with in college. OKAY**** Say a prayer for strength. I do endorse Phillipians 4:13 though, cause that got me through EVERY DAY in college with out without Starbucks and sleep aid. 


Peace,


ClassicFlyyGirl