too much of a routine?

I think I'm probably finally hitting my rough spot. Usually when I am stressed, that's when I crave loved ones and the comfort of home. For these first few weeks, I have indeed been stressed. Stress at the beginning of a new school year, a new job, and life in a new country is definitely normal. I think that the stress and busyness has wholly consumed me. It has not allowed me really to stop and think about...well...life.

I'm thankful to finally feel ahead in some aspects. Naturally, I believe that my planning for school and time towards grading will continue to be heavy, however, I am starting to get into a routine which helps me have more time to take a break. I feel like I haven't really experienced life outside of the school walls since school started. While I am anxious to explore and be out, my tendency with being overwhelmed is to crave alone time, or time where I can just veg (=

So in those recent moments, where I have stopped to take a breath, I feel like yes, I'm missing home. I find my mind drifting to thoughts of my favorite time of year...fall, and how I'm missing the crisp, cool days and the smell of leaves. I also think of my niece Mikayla who I'm missing so much because I'm not seeing some of her precious moments of growing.

My goal is not to be depressing...although I feel it might come across that way (= Simply my thoughts on my heart tonight.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you....I continue to feel blessed by words of encouragement and support. Love to everyone...we miss you!!