Whew! It's been a long time!

I haven't written for a while - I've been sick!  I don't know why I'm so tired all the time.  I guess it's the fibromyalgia.  Which is not good because I wanted to get started with life coaching, at the least and try to build up a client list. But, all I've done is sleep, get up, and rest.  I think I might be feeling a little better - just not much.
I have finally begun to work on my presentations on Teen Dating Violence and Texting, Sexting, and Cyberbullying.  I need to finish up my notes for the texting presentation and get dating violence one done.  Well, as Scarlet said, "After all, tomorrow is another day!"
I don't know why, but I love watching "Toddlers in Tiaras."  The show this past week was really revealing. I couldn't believe the woman who actually believed that she and her daughter were one in feeling about pageants! Most, no all, appear to believe that they are actually taking their children to pageants because the child enjoys them! At 2 weeks?! Come on?  These women need to get another hobby.  Maybe they should take up knitting.  I enjoy it!
Well, I'm glad to be back and hope to write more frequently.
Ciau.

What a beautiful day!

It is really beautiful here in Indiana today. The weather is perfect! I love it when it's not too cold and not too hot - at the "just right" stage.
I am trying to work on my speeches for the Indiana counselors conference. They will be about texting and cyberbullying and on teen dating violence. I'm trying to locate a better computer and a projector as they have to be supplied by the presenter. I have some movie and tv clips that I want to include, so I'm going to have to do a lot of learning in the next few months! I've never tried these things bofore. Gotta learn sometime.
I'm also working to make the house accessible for tutoring and life coaching. So, if anyone needs a tutor or a life coach - or a presentation, I live about an hour south of Indianapolis!

Sad and Lonely

Just got back from putting my daughter and granddaughter on a plane home to Colorado. Feeling rather sad right now. We had a great visit - for the most part - and it seemed way too short.
Now I have to get started doing things in order to start and build up my business. I think my best bet now is to begin a life coaching business and see if prehaps I can work someplace, sometime, as a counselor. I just want to finally accomplish what I have wanted to do for years - help others solve problems.
I've been at the lowest point and understand how difficult this time can be, but it is possible to climb out of that dark hole and begin again. Sappy. Will close for now!

Such a beautiful day

This is the first Saturday of June, and it is a beautiful one. My daughters and I went to the farmer's market this morning. I found some beautiful plants and vegetables. I also bought lunch for my mother and me - vegan cuisine. I don't think my mother realized it!
Yesterday was my last day at work. I don't think it's really "hit" me yet, as I did the same thing that I do every year at this time. Finish grades, clean up, and leave. When August comes, I will realize that it's actually over, and I'm not going back.
Right now, I am watching television - Haunted History - so fun!, and setting goals for the future. I have a ton of things to do before I can begin my "second" - or is it my "third" career, but I can plan and dream about what I hope to do. I am planning on creating web sites and other things to advertise on the Internet and placing ads in the paper. I've been through a lot, and I think I have a lot to share with others about coping with difficulties in life. If you need me, I am here. I will be your life coach.

Glad to be back

I tried to blog yesterday, but it was down. It's rather scary when a website's down. At any rate, I'm glad it's back.
There's just a few days left until retirement day. I'm looking forward to it so much. It's not that I don't like teaching - I love it. It's just that I've wanted to do counseling for so many years, but there were too many stumbling blocks thrown into my path. I guess I should be thankful for these stumbling blocks, for they have made me more aware of many things: the prevalence of domestic violence, the effect over the lifespan of child abuse, prejudice, the Milgram principle - the list goes on. I do hope I can find clients either through being a life coach or finding employment with an agency. Life experiences teach us far better than any text, and I have a lot to offer.