Just a Quick Update

Good morning, all!

For once in a long time, I have a few minutes this morning to write. It’s probably going to be crap, because that’s all the time I have. ;)  It’s an accident, really. I planned in study time this morning for a project, but discovered last night that I’d already done the work a few days ago. That’s how scrambled my brain is right now. So I’m still in bed, enjoying the sunlight coming in (indications of spring to come?). I feel just like the row of succulents on my window – soaking up every sunbeam I can find. Winter is not my bestie.

Once again, as always seems to happen a couple of weeks into a new semester, life has settled into a routine. What with the launch and success of VA Without Borders, I’m working 30 hours a week on top of university. I don’t think it’s sustainable. The hope is that it’ll start to settle down and I may even take on new team members to help deal. Can I outsource my school projects to Fivrr?? Hm.

This weird feeling of guilt has been haunting me over the past week and a half. I feel like I’m not allowed to feel down in any way, because let’s face it – I have it pretty dang good. I’ve got my online income rolling, I’m studying, I’m on exchange, I have a great family and community, and nothing abnormally tragic has ever happened to me. So when I’m feeling down, I’m also sassing myself for it. Why the hell are you feeling down? Your life is epic! You’re doing great! Your reasons for moping are pathetic! Christ. Who else does this? Is it just me? How do you get past it and allow yourself to just feel whatever you’re feeling?

My pain levels have been through the roof for the past 15 days exactly. I was insanely sick for a few days, and now I’m exhausted, between the work and the school and the pain. Help.

Still, things are rolling. I’ve almost finished planning an epic trip to Iceland. My buddy comes up to Groningen this weekend to celebrate her birthday with movie nights and cocktails and a trip to the cat cafe. Next weekend I visit my family in Germany, and as soon as I get home, Dad is showing up! Yep, he’s flying back to Europe to spend some time chilling with his favorite (only) daughter. I’m sure we’ll get up to all kinds of trouble – I’ll keep you posted!

Again, I apologize for not writing more. Life is insane right now and I’m juggling so many projects and ideas and travel plans, not to mention exams. 2018 is my year so far! I can’t believe how much has been accomplished already. Woot!

Also, if you all have suggestions for posts, questions you have for me, etc. please let me know in the comments! I have a common one coming up soon: how I successfully applied to university as a worldschooler. Do you have any others for me?