If we were having coffee this morning I’d be so grateful you’ve
listened to the ups and downs of my life at the moment. I’d want to hear all
about yours too. We’d share some laughs, cave and order the giant cookies half
way through our date and leave with a satisfying buzz, from the caffeine and
conversation, vowing not to wait so long before we do it again.
I love coffee. I love coffee shops. There’s something about them
that makes me feel introspective and open. It’s one of my favorite ways to
unwind, it’s my favorite place to get school work done, and one of my favorite
ways to connect with friends. So pull up
a leather arm chair and a fancy coffee and let’s chat.
If we were having coffee this morning I’d order a large
Americano. Strong and dark and hot. I’d tell you how excited I am to be almost
done school. I’d tell you how little motivation I have to fulfill the last few
requirements. I only have one last set of revisions for my culminating report
and a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation to complete. But this final project has
been dragging on and I’m so mentally checked out and disengaged. I’m majorly
over it. I’m trying to battle through it and get it done before the last minute
so that it’s over. I want to do a good job and present my project in a way that
highlights how much I have learned throughout the entire program. I think the
high expectations I have set for myself for this presentation are one of the
things keeping me from starting.
If we were having coffee this morning I’d ask about your
family. I’d tell you how much I miss living close to my parents and
grandparents. I’d tell you how much I appreciate having my sister in the same
town as me since she’s the only family member within several provinces. Thank
goodness for social media, facetime and texting. While I appreciate how
connected we can be via technology, I miss the face-to-face interactions of
everyday life. The time spent hanging out in my parents living room and kitchen
with the intense loudness of the whole family in one space. It makes me sad
that Max hasn’t really been exposed to that dynamic yet. I really hope that one
day we will live closer and be able to see everyone more often and that Max
will have a really close relationship with my family, like I did growing up.
If we were having coffee this morning I’d tell you how torn
I am about what our future holds. On one hand I can’t wait to move from Hay
River and live somewhere closer to my family, closer to some more amenities and
with a lower cost of living. On the other hand, I love the lifestyle we have
here. I love being able to snowshoe, go quadding, go boating and paddle boarding
and be at the beach within minutes. I’m nervous about moving somewhere without
any family. At least here we have my sister and mother and sister-in-law. I
would love to have a career in my field and be doing something I am passionate
about on a daily basis, instead of a menial administrative job that I find
boring and uninspiring. I know a move will be best for us in the long run, but
it’s a terrifying (and exciting) thought at the moment.
If we were having coffee this morning I’d tell you how
excited I am to get married next month! I’m excited for the week-long holiday
with our family and friends. I’m excited to get to marry Chris and be his wife.
I’m excited for a hooliday and a break from ‘real-life’. The man marrying us
sent me vows to review today and reading them fills me with such joy and giddy
excitement. I can’t wait to see Chris at the altar, have all of our family and
friends in one place and get to spend an entire week celebrating with everyone.
It will be a much needed vacation after a very busy last 2 years.
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