Another Friday night

It's been a fairly good day. Really tired since it's the end of the week, but that is to be expected.
A little bit of arthritis swellling in a couple of in my knuckles.
I am trying to make folded flowers. They're all the craze right now, and with two little granddaughters - and who knows, maybe a teenager that might like them, too, I decided to start making them. They are different from the bows that I used to make for the girls' when they were little. Back then, they were "bow-y," but now they are "flower-y." At any rate, I enjoy making them! I'd like to make them for little baby things for Rachel's web site. Hopefully, they will sell. I would like to get some things going there and maybe get her site going a little.
I also need to get everything organized here and get busy studying for my counseling license. The economy is getting better; they're offering a good early retirement benefit; and I would like to get started doing what I've wanted to do for 30 (almost) years now - counsel. I felt like I was good at it when I was working at the homeless shelter, and I certainly love doing it. I also want to do some writing, speeches, do some talks, storytelling, and workshops. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Another MARVELOUS Friday

It's finally Friday! I love the weekends. They are a time to rest and prepare for the next week. The good news is that I don't have to go out this weekend for groceries: the bad news is that I don't have enough money to buy groceries! My car's rear differential went out a couple of weeks ago, and I will say that it cost a pay check to repair! So the next few weeks, we are going to be living poor!
We are filling in the old swimming pool. The last people to put a liner in actually didn't do a very good job, and then our friendly neighbors are a very much to "help" themselves to things that they think we don't need! Anyway, when it is filled with a few feet of recyclables, we will put some topsoil on it and plant a garden. I'm thinking a few tomato plants and a butterfly garden with a small fish pond. Can't wait! Then I'm putting a canopy over the deck, and a "step" from the house to the deck. Deck furniture. Iced tea, a favorite book..... Heaven!
I'm also looking to getting my office fixed up and begin tutoring, speaking, and other things. It's so exciting getting an office, but I miss the kids that used to populate the rooms. Life does go on, but empty nest...? I just wish that we lived in a culture where all the generations live under one roof. Aah, now that would be the life. I know that they need to start their own lives, but it does get lonely at times, but it is now MY time, and hopefully I'll be able to use this time before I get too old!
I finally am building up the courage to study for my license in mental health counseling. I probably will take it sometime this summer, so keep your fingers crossed for me that I will find the time to study, be able to retain what I study, and pass the test to become a LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR!!
Keep me in your thoughts and/or prayers.

I've been away a long time

I've been away for a long time - computer problems. But now, they are ironed out. I hope.
Things are moving along. I'm trying to keep up with my classes at the different schools where I teach and also need to study for taking my board exam sothat I can be a licensed counselor in this state.
I also plan on using my skills that I learned in counseling to also become a life coach. I'm taking a course in Life Coaching - I earlier completed one in being a parenting coach and am taking a Christian counseling course through Light University. Lots of fun and keeps me very busy.
My little Yorkie, Elizabeth, is asking for attention - it never fails; just get on the phone or the computer!
Until later.