Monday, January 17, 2011

Anticipation

Anticipation seems to be one word that describes a lot of my life. Right now I'm living in anticipation of the day I will get my grades back from last semester and I'm so worried about it I can't even sleep! Which is ridiculous because there is absolutely nothing I can do about it at this point. I tell Reed that as soon as I get grades back, I will be much happier because I will be able to stop living in worry and anticipation.

But...well I guess I told him that last semester when I was living in anticipation of finals. And hmmm...again before that when I was worrying about whether or not I would get into law school. And before that, while worrying whether or not I would get an internship in France...and before that when worrying about taking the LSAT, and before that when worrying about wedding planning etc...

So I think that's my one goal for the new year is to try to live my life in the moment rather than anticipating the day I will start enjoying my life. I have a tendency to say..."Well I just have to get through _______ and THEN my life will really start." But the fact is, there will always be something I can worry about, anticipate and spend all my time on. It would be such a waste if I realized at the end of my life that I missed all of my todays waiting for tomorrows.

I've actually never been one for New Year goals because I don't like doing something just because everyone else does it haha. So maybe that's why I have waited until January 17th to set a goal. Nobody sets goals on January 17th right? :-).

Anyways, everyone knows the only reason people read blogposts is for the pictures so I guess I will post a nice picture we took over Christmas so my blog isn't pointless :-).
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6 comments:

  1. Nikki & JamesJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I don't think your blog is pointless without a picture!! But I think that's an awesome goal!! I have a similar problem where I stare at the clock and plead for it to go faster in church, class, etc. But I really don't have anything important to do, I just am anticipating leaving. So I think I'm going to follow your role and have a similar anticipation goal.
    p.s. we miss you guys. we should get together again sometime soon!

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  2. KariJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I've always been the same way; living in the future rather than enjoying the present. I have to consciously try not to. Good luck with that goal this year. Knowing you, I'm sure you rocked last semester. Good luck with this new semester of law school.

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  3. ShelleyJanuary 17, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Good post- good advise to yourself and good picture! Do I see signs of a moustache and a ? on Reed? I've never seen any facial hair on my little boy!! Oh that's right, he's not so little anymore!

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  4. Godfrey'sJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Very nice picture Natali, you look beautiful and I think this is a wonderful example for me because sometimes I know I feel the same way! Let us know how you did on finals, even though I am sure you did great!

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  5. Lindsay AnneJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    love the picture! I know what you are saying with living life in the moment. I'm guilty of this too. I spend my entire week waiting for the weekend to come.

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  6. J Dub and Lady DJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Guessing by this post that you received my emails with all of the pictures, because I never heard either way. lol.

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