chasing

I feel a little more on top of things today. Not under such time pressure like the last four or five days. Had a skype coaching appointment, wrote some e-mails, finished a few design projects. Had lunch, took a nap (!!!). Then studied some Hebrew and went over to my friend's to paint the back of her chest of drawers. Then Mr. picked me up for a Hebrew class.

I'm doing lettering on the back of that chest. It's an enjoyable project; I haven't tried my hand at lettering, really, since college. I didn't do it well then. But this is turning out OK. My friend is happy with it, and that's the most important thing.

I REALLY needed that nap today. I am so tired from the last few days. Especially the days I was trying to get things written for my on-line class. I went to bed late and got up early. I am low on energy now. 

I took about 6 months of biblical Hebrew last year, but it's been quite a while since I spent any time on it. I am really fuzzy on the vocabulary, and even worse on the conjugation (although that's not exactly what you call it). But I held on OK in the class. I am going to hustle to do some serious review and catch up.

I just feel like I have a lot of irons in the fire all of a sudden, and can't quite figure out how it happened. I mean, I guess I said yes to too many things, but when and how did I do that?

The worst result is that I haven't had much time for reflection or Bible study. Last Friday I took a half a day, and it was GREAT. But I want more! I am reading a book on spiritual disciplines, and the most recent chapter was about meditation. I chose the verse, "Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Do not let your heart be troubled, do not let it be afraid." (my paraphrase)

I have been trying to think about that verse every day, making it part of my mindset. Part of who I am. I hope it's working! I will say I never lost my cool, even in the midst of stressful busy-ness.

So, when I started writing tonight Mr. was chasing the cat around the house. That's where this entry got its name. She seemed to like it, and when he walked away she's stalk him, just begging for more. :-) Anyway, I think he wore her out a little, and hopefully we'll ALL sleep a little better tonight.