I do this annoying thing in my journal where I always seem to end on a high note. I moan and complain, and then I turn it into some kind of pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps moment. I say annoying, because sometimes it would be nice just to feel the way I feel without then taking on some responsibility right then for making things better.
So, after yesterday’s post, I was inclined to post something light-hearted and happy today. But, I really wasn’t feeling it. I’m still restless. I’m still panicked.
But, then I got some good news. Just something small. And, then I went home and got another bit of good news. And then another! And, you know what? I can be happy about things at the same time that I’m completely freaked out! I mean, I’m complicated!
So, here I go:
- I heard from one of the schools I applied to. They received all of my letters, and my application is now complete. I mean, I figured as much, but I wasn’t sure that all of my recommendation letters were mailed. It’s nice at least to have that worry off my back. The admission assistant (who went to my school, by the way) said I’d receive the decision by early February. This is my backup school (though I’d be happy to attend it), so if I’m accepted, I’ll be able to take a big deep breath. And, if I’m not, then prepare yourselves for some serious freaking out!!
- I have Valentine’s Day plans!! No, I didn’t hear from Adorable Boy. Damn. Lisa is hosting a party for singles. Um . . . I think there will four of us. But, plenty of eating and drinking to go around. I’m excited.
- I found out that I got an A in one of my classes. I was actually pretty sure that I aced both of my classes, but this one there was some doubt about. No doubt anymore!
- I watched Tootsie for the first time. I loved it. “I said good day, sir!”
- I ordered some new China Glaze nail polish, and it arrives today!
- Holy crap!! I was nominated for a 20sb Award. Specifically, Most Diverse Subject Matter. This is just freaking awesome.
Thank you everyone for your very nice comments on my last post. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one hating on January.

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Loved this post. Reminds me to be happy about the small things. Like the fact that I passed my finance course. Yay! And my 21st bdays in 13 days! Glad our January’s are starting to look up
Many congratulations! That’s a pretty great start to the year if you ask me! :p
Congrats on the nomination! Also, I am super jealous of your V-day plans. I wish my friends did that….oh, wait, none of them are single….
Congrats on the 20sb nom!
January is always pretty crappy for everyone. Glad to see yours improving though!
Congrats on the nomination!
congrats on the nom! you deserve it! that is a great bunch of things. I will keep Tootsie in mind the next time I feel in the mood to rent a movie, which will probably be pretty soon :)
Yay for your nomination!!! And hearing back from your school must be a huge relief. Whenever I send off applications I always get worried that somewhere along the way, it never made it to it’s destination. You certainly have a lot to worry about with these applications hanging in the air, but you also have so much to be happy for. Count your blessings!
Good luck on your grad school apps! I’d be freaking out, too, if I had to apply to grad school!
Congrats on the 20sb nomination!! And getting an A in your class. :-)
Well, congrats on all the lovely news! It’s amazing how so many simple things can cause your mood to skyrocket. Especially the A- those grades can raise you out of a funk and make you feel like a champion again.
I remember being SOO freaked out last January when I was waiting to hear back from the programs I’d applied too. I started to get seriously depressed in February, feeling like I’d wasted my last two years at school and I was going to be a waitress for the rest of my life, blah blah. I was SO relieved when I received my acceptance in early March!! Good luck with everything, it looks like things are starting to pick up for you!
I’d love to attend a party for single ladies :( Congrats on getting nominated!
Congrats on your nomination! I’m jealous! :(
I definitely think you’re in with a good chance of getting the award!
I love this post!
BTW- Congrats on your nomination!
I’m going to do a post like this soon, and I will make sure to link back to you!