Out of my element

Today was the most interesting day I've had in a long while. You see, I'm a very structured person and when things become different or out of the norm I become frustrated. That is what happened last night, when I began to talk to my parents about my stress level. I have gone two weeks in a row without a restful weekend and even though I enjoy being buisy and doing exciting things I often forget that I need rest. So tomorrow I am taking the day off. If you don't understand my personality it's a hard concept to grasp, but every time I repeat the phrase "a day off" I just want to burst out laughing. It seems so "wrong" to me to do something so abnormal. My routine is to go to class, to study responsibly, and to never miss a commitment unless I'm sick. Now I find myself wondering "what will I do when I wake up tomorrow?" At the same time it is exciting to have time to sit and read and relax. I need the time to think and pray. I believe that this year is a defining year for me in several ways. First, I will find more direction as far as what the next few years will look like, and second, I will truly find out who I am as a person and as a Christian. I am thankful for wise parents who see when it's time for me to have a day off.