Much Ado

I have been very busy the last few days. I remembered the "A Fair of the Arts" that takes place at the Farmer's Market each year and decided to apply for this year. BUT, it was too late. SO I emailed the director who told me that if I could get some pictures emailed and the application mailed by the next day, they would consider me! So I did.
I've been trying to get some things made for our Etsy website, too.
I've also been working on a resume and etceras for a position at IU and am applying for other positions that I've seen in the paper. Keep your fingers crossed! This is a very exciting time in my life, and I'm hoping to get some things going.
With that in mind, I'd better get back to work. I'm hoping to add some pictures of some of my work in the near future, so keep in touch.

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.

It's been a long time

My Internet is out, and I haven't had time to fix it!!!! So, I've not been blogging much lately. I have decided to start Life Coaching and see if I can additionally get someone to "back" me as a counselor. This is what I have wanted to do for years now, and I'm going to do it come heck or high water! I've been "busy" doing everything in the past few years for everybody else, and now it's time for me to do what I want to do.

Another good day - more or less

Had a good doctor's visit. I need to test again for C Diff. It can remain in the body and reoccur later - which can be dangerous for me and for those around me.
The day went fairly well. We went out to eat at the Pizzeria downtown. All my kids came, plus my niece and her son, my son's daughter, and my youngest daughter's boyfriend. Fellowship was good - as well as the pizza. Two among us had classes and/or meetings, so we had to leave by a little before 7:30.
Sometimes, I wish that things had been different, but, as the nursery rhyme states, "If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride." It would be nice to ride a little, huh?

Time Goes So Quickly

Here it is Sunday evening. My daughter, her husband, and granddaughter have been here from Colorado since Wednesday afternoon. It looked like a long time when she arrived, but now there is only one full day left until they have to return. We always have so many plans, and we get about half of them done - maybe!
We went to the pumpkin patch today. I think everybody had a really nice time. The baby rode a pony and seemed to enjoy it. We then ate - the husband was hungry, so we went to the barn for food. Next came panning for gold (youngest daughter), and then we all went to the petting zoo. The rabbits didn't cooperate, and the chickens weren't cooped up, but other than that, the pigs were cute; my son-in-law couldn't resist them. Last year, he tickled the one that they had, and it squealed; this time, he wasn't so lucky.
We went on the hayride to the pumpkin patch - saw donkeys, buffalo, and long-horned cattle on the way to the patch. A little disappointing. The hot, hot summer had ruined the pumpkins, and they had to ship in pumpkins, so they were all sitting in the patch, nicely cut, waiting for us to "pick" them. Six huge ones cost $37. Talk about breaking the bank!
We took a short jaunt through the corn maze, but we began to feel a few drops and decided it was a good time to beat a retreat to the treat barn. It really began to pour while we were waiting there. The driver of the pumpkin train really beat it back for all the parents to come and pick up their rain-spotted little kiddies. Lots of fun!
The kids love to go, and I love to spend time with them, so it was a very enjoyable day. It was rather sad as both the little kids were visiting other people this weekend. Next year, though!