Breathe In, Breathe Out

An enormous amount of stress currently in my life, yet surprisingly none stemming from my academic schoolwork. I am caught up in every single one of my classes, and unexpectedly ahead in certain classes. "A monster," according to Nguyen. And with straight A's...! Yet unneeded drama and stress in other areas of my life, and all of the worry and anxiety together feels like the weight of the world upon my shoulders. Issues with my financial aid situation, and waiting for my loans to be approved. Torn on issues in my living situation, whether I will remain on campus or move off-campus to an apartment. Keeping my suitemate Heather and her family in my thoughts and prayers. One of my best girlfriends called me crying, and I could not help but worry about her. Compound that upon the ever present anxiety of a long-distance relationship with Leo. It has been five and a half weeks since we have spent time together. Crossing my fingers, hoping that everything works out to visit Leo at Notre Dame over the weekend. I need to escape from Toledo, and escape to my favorite place ...

PS. And note to J^2 and K, the requested blog will be coming ... I promise!