my extraordinary, ordinary life

This is my extraordinary, ordinary life. 

I don't have it all figured out. 

As a student: 

I'm doing research (I didn't start) and submitting papers (I didn't write)

and trying to find grant proposals for projects (I do not understand). 

I'm being 100% confused as to my purpose as a graduate student.

As a TA: 

I'm attending lectures (I already have memorized)

I'm holding office hours (that no one attends)

I'm giving test reviews and grading papers 

(for students who don't love biology the way I do). 

As a friend: 

I'm forgetting to send happy birthday texts,

never asking to see the new baby, 

having a hard time responding to messages 

but trying to go out, give advice, and show love

As a church member: 

I'm working on praying both morning and night, 

I'm falling asleep during my morning scripture study,

I'm not sure what ward I'm suppose to attend,

So technically I'm considered "inactive"

But I'm seeing God's hand in every aspect of my life

As a wife: 

I'm constantly being amazed by my sweet, 

incredibly perfect for me husband. 

Attempting dinners and making my husband feel loved.

Ignoring the piles of laundry and list of things to clean.

And expressing my gratitude for my family

As an individual:

I am getting out of bed each morning. 

Taking the time to dress up. 

Ruining cute outfits with the strapping on of my FitBit

Finding beautiful moments in the hectic days.

Studying and working hard. 

Taking deep breaths. 

Dreaming. 

We are all: 

Trying our best. 

This week I will do a little better. 

[Go watch About Time on Vid Angel and prepare to have your life changed]