Bummer--just found this!

Apparently I wrote this on 6/27 but never finished it or posted it. I have really enjoyed the feeling of freedom this summer!

After 7 years of working full-time and taking college classes at night I have finally finished school! No more coursework for me--all that's left is student teaching in the fall. I never noticed how heavily school work weighed on me. I literally feel like weight has been taken from my shoulders. I can finally relax, sit and read a book or knit, without that overwhelming feeling of "I should be doing homework, housework, etc..."

a lazy way to post

I've seen this on a few blogs recently so I thought I'd borrow it...

Outside my window... The sun is shining, a welcome site after 3 weeks of rain
I am thinking... about either sitting down with my knitting or going kayaking, can't decide
I am thankful for... the sun
From the kitchen... marinating some steak to grill
I am wearing... my nightgown
I am creating... socks
I am going... to a surprise sweet 16 party today that my dd's bf is throwing for her, although she knows about it
I am reading... Prayers For Sale by Sandra Dallas
I am hoping... to get more motivated
I am hearing... hubby playing the drums
Around the house... it's a mess, all of it
One of my favorite things... coffee
A few plans for the rest of the week... read, knit, clean the house, meet up with friends from out of town on Sunday evening

I miss crafting

I just spent a few minutes in my studio making a birthday card for dd's boyfriend. (OMG--it just hit me that he's 18 yo now!! She's only 15, almost 16. Scary!) I realized that I've hardly scrapped or stamped at all in a long time. I really miss it. I miss being creative. Only 2 more weeks of classes and then I'll have some free time again. Woohoo! It's been many years. I'm going to enjoy it!

Starting over (post attempt #2)

So, I first posted my weight here on New Years Day 2009, 150 days ago. Today I am still the same weight. I have gone down, and then back up. I need to lose this weight. I'm already on one med and don't want to have to take more. If I continue the way I am I will require meds for other weight-associated diseases. If I lose the weight I will probably be able to stop taking what I'm currently on. My hips and knees will probably hurt less, and I will look and feel better in general. I need to get serious and disciplined about this. I am starting over today.

Starting over

Oh crap---I typed this long post, got some error message and lost the whole thing! Test, test...

Images from yesterday's parade and ceremonies. I think we all need the reminder once in a while to pray for those fighting for us now and to remember those from the past.

The sky, the sky, the beautiful sky

I have always loved taking pics of the sky and clouds. In fact, my kids tease me because my camera is always pointed upward. I'm currently taking a photography class to complete my fine arts minor, and was very happy that this week's shoot sheet included sky pics! Here are a few that I snapped last night...