After an unfortunately low amount of sleeping time, I woke up and rushed around trying to get ready since my alarm decided to give me twenty less minutes than I asked it to. Not only was I tired and running late but the cramps had kicked in full force so badly that four ibuprofen was barely denting it and I had lost my ID card, the only way for me to use the bus or buy any food. By 8:20 I ran out the door praying for a miracle. The bus driver recognized me and said I could go on without my card just this once.
Once on campus I went to my classes. Throughout biology and calculus I wiggled around in my seat trying to focus on the lectures through the pain. By noon I was hungry but, without my card, lunch wasn't happening, or dinner for that matter as I would be on campus until five. Hungry, tired, and in pain, I managed to somewhat enjoy geology for two hours.
Thank goodness for good friends, because when I got out of class I was able to call up Mitch and ask him the favor of buying me lunch. True to best friend form, he willingly did so. I thank my Heavenly Father for friends like Mitch. At three it was time to go to my biology review. I hate biology. I am dreading the exam this Monday like no other. It was the longest two hours I've had in a long time. Yes, I took stellar notes. Yes, I feel more prepared for the exam. But it was pretty miserable.
Once done I began the long trek home. Wyview is so far away from campus. The bus system is quite the blessing but not when you lose your ID card and can't ride. As I trudged through Helaman I heard, "Mackenzie??" from a nearby car. Upon turning around who do I see? Tanner and Warren! They had just gotten back from skiing and offered me a ride home. I had to sit on Tanner's lap, but I didn't mind. ;) Again, I am so grateful for good friends that would help me out when I need it. It was so sweet and I appreciated it so much from them.
Walking into my nice, warm, quiet house felt so nice after that day. I immediately fell asleep. Naps are always amazing but when you're on your period they're even better because then you don't feel anything. Take the pain away! So beautiful. :)
Then Alex came over. The poor child had never seen me in so much pain and was very sweet and held me while I whined. We also sang and danced for a while, haha. That was pretty nice. Around eight we left to go surprise Jake for his birthday. Alex and I and some other friends "kidnapped" Jake and took him to Nickel City, this nickel arcade just like Wunderland back home. Between the seven of us we got over 4,000 tickets and pooled it so Jake could get a nice prize. He went with about a million 50 ticket prizes. Haha, geeeeez kid. ;) It was very, very fun. Friday went from icky to great.
There was this moment though.
This out of body experience almost. I honestly felt like I was looking at my own life as if I had never lived it. And all I could think was,
"How did I end up here? Is this where I want to be? Is this really what I want?"And, I mean, it really hit me. I'd been so content in that area of my life, everything seemed great. And suddenly I'm taking a big step back to ask if that really is what I want. Is this the right thing? Am I happy?
It's re-evaluation time.
