..or so I am told! I have often boasted about how patient I am. I think God is now putting it to the test, and it’s not just my patience that’s being tested but also my temperance and perseverance. I do not remember asking to be such a virtuous woman, but here I am nailing it! Kinda. Sorta. But only because I have to.

In this “information” era we are so accustomed to instant gratification. Have a question? Google it. Want to know what someone is doing? Check them out on social media or send a text. But what happens when that’s not an option? Wring your handkerchief while sighing and bemoaning the fact that you really, really miss someone? Yeah, that is most certainly an option. You can also suck it up and focus on the task at hand. But not really because that’s what you want to be doing but because it occupies the mind and at least it will produce some kind of forward movement.

I have a lot of pokers in the fire right now, all working towards the same goal. Pieces of a puzzle that will fit together to make a masterpiece. Or at least that’s how I envision it all in my head! But while I am working towards that goal steadily when you don’t see the results immediately it is a bit disheartening. I am starting to feel a tad like Violet Beauregard in Willy Wonka. I want what I want and I want it now.

Alas, life has other plans for me. Like working on my temperance, perseverance, and patience.

I am certain that in a years time my life will be completely changed from where I am at today. I am sure my hard work and dedication will be rewarded. I hope that I can look back at the me today and tell myself, “Silly girl, you don’t have to wait that long.”

So until that day comes I will continue working towards my goals and at least it gives me something to occupy my time!