Trying not to freak out!

All summer I have been thinking about this upcoming school year, and all of the things that I need to accomplish, but it just never felt real- until this week that is.

This semester I am taking a stats class (definitely not one of my strengths), managing a research project, conducting my own research project, applying for jobs, doing my dissertation proposal, starting my dissertation, and revising a paper I submitted last year that was rejected.

I just kept thinking, once the semester starts I will have to get to work, not really acknowledging how much work that would actually be. In preparation for the semester to start this coming week, I had two meetings, which were very informatative, but also felt quite overwhelming.

I met with a junior faculty member on Tuesday to discuss job applications, where I should be looking, and what I need to start preparing. Then on Wednesday I met with the graduate program coordinator to discuss my credits, and dissertation proposal. On top of all of the new tasks that are on my plate as a result of these meetings, it seems as though with regard to every other project I am working on, Murphy seems to be my new sidekick.

I am trying to stay as positive and productive as possible, but that's not always easy when you are staring into the unknown. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," I just need to remmeber who is truly in control, and remember that I am not alone in this.