May 7, 2009

Patience is NOT My Strong Suit

We should know by the beginning of next week if the grant was approved for funding or not. The review committee met earlier this week and announcements were scheduled to be disbursed following the meeting. How long they take to get to us, I don't know. Whether they'll be electronic or a formal, written announcement, I don't know.

All I know is that this wait is torturous. If the grant is funded, my job is secure for 2 more years. If the grant isn't funded, my time with the University will quickly draw to a close. To say this announcement is paramount is an understatement.

I don't handle the unknown well.

My heart skips a beat every time I get a new email. I want to know but I'm afraid at the same time.

I'm restless.

I can't sleep.

I'm short tempered.

My mind wanders.

To put it mildly, I don't wait well. Big surprise, huh?

6 comments:

Kristin, Rod, and Victoria said...

HUGE surprise!

Jessica said...

Hope you get your "good" answer soon! Will be crossing my fingers for you...

Kristen said...

I'd be climbing the walls for sure. I have one word for you to help with the waiting...alcohol. :D I am wishing, hoping and praying for good news SOON!

Plant Girl said...

Alright have that taken care of, Kristen. :D Beer #2 has been opened.

Flying Monkeys said...

You added short tempered like that was a new thing.

Anonymous said...

I hope you receive your news & it's "Great"!

Gee...wonder where you get your impatience from? : )

Love you,

Mom