Just a little more

Open my eyes.

Stand up.

Brush myself off.

Take a deeeeep breath.

Summon a little more strength - and...

OK - I'm ready to give a little more.


Sorry for being absent. Between sickness, school work (our final academic term), looking for a job placement, and dealing with normal life circumstances the stress soared to new heights. It's been a pretty hard go the last month and I look forward to a little bit of free time once school is finished. It's almost done, though, and I've just got to push that LITTLE bit harder to get through.

Sadly, with all that has been going on, I've lost almost all my extra time and lost out on just about every hobby I have. I often find myself wishing I could sit down to program a bit - play the new games that have come out - go to TKD - play with my kids - enjoy the spring weather... so much I'd like to do... But you know what? It's these moments that define us! Do I have what it takes to keep going? Can I give a little more of myself? Will I endure the onslaught of assignments and tests?

I answer yes on all accounts. It's hard and my body and mind are definitely tired. I find myself falling asleep regularly during the day, experiencing frequent/persistent headaches, often coming down sick, being more forgetful than usual, and finding less and less enjoyment in the things that normally give my life balance. However; I'm not done yet! I've still got more to give.

Not only do I need to do this for me, but I need to set a good example for my little ones. I want them to know and understand that their father worked as hard as he could - that despite how depressing or impossible a situation seemed - he always tackled it with his head held high. I think this is an important skill to have and would like my kids to understand that obstacles are there to be overcome.

Now, if you'll excuse me - I need to go for a quick nap and recharge a bit (maintaining good health is pretty important - don't underestimate how much feeling good can make a difference)

~Veysey