"The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn't work, don't buy it."
-Morrie Schwartz (Tuesdays with Morrie)

"If you're always battling against getting older, you're always going to be unhappy, because it will happen anyhow."
-Morrie Schwartz (Tuesdays with Morrie)

"Men are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves. They therefore remain bound."
-James Allen

"Circumstance does not make the man; it reveals him to himself."
-James Allen

Little Insights

Has anyone ever read the mini-book, As a Man Thinketh? I read it this week for one of my classes and it is jam-packed with little insights that I love. The author James Allen wrote it in the early 1900's and I see it as the precursor to The Secret. You can find it online for free if you think it would suit your fancy. I'm going to post some of his thoughts for a bit because I liked it so much.

"In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result. Chance is not."

What Am I Thinking?

School started yesterday. I love school, don't get me wrong, but it is already really stressing me out. First, my schedule is anything but convenient; I'm at the point where there isn't much choice in time or classes. I thought I had it perfect and set, then I went to one of the classes yesterday and realized it would not work for me. The only class I could find to replace it is a Thursday night class, which means Davey is at work so we have to find a place for Adelaide. Thanks Randy (probably Kip too).

Second, for some reason going last semester didn't worry me, maybe its because the baby wasn't due last semester, I just had to make it through feeling crappy. But now, I'm worried that I'm doing too much, and I won't be able to get everything done in time because who knows when he will decide to come. I hate having to work out special circumstances and arrangements in order to get things done. But hey, this was my choice I suppose. It would be nice to have one more semester out of the way before #2 comes.

So, I am freaked out, praying he waits to come until I'm through with the semester, and hoping I can stay sane and stress-free for his sake (and mine).

Oh boy.