- I went back to school. I've had my head in the books a LOT lately. Although, I finished up my term early and decided not to add any more classes to my term so I'm left with a little bit of free time on my hands right now until the new term starts back up.
- My scanner hates me. Actually, I think my laptop does too. Apparently, i only have enough memory on my computer to work the very bare minimums and unfortunately, my scanner isn't one of them. It will only scan once before it gets "lost". My only choice is to uninstall and then re-install again. So far, I've decided it's not worth the effort but it makes me OH SO MAD!!!
- The scanner hooked up the desktop is having the same issues, but i really don't know what that problem is, and frankly, i'm too frustrated to figure it out for now.
- A three year old named Sam. Do I need say more?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
a little scrappy goodness...
It's been way too long since i've posted anything i've scrapped. I do have a few excuses though:
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scrappiness
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Water, Imagination, Warm Fuzzies
1) Water.
As I strive to drink down my 96+ oz of water daily, I think of those in Haiti and their lack of clean drinkable water, among other things. (and my friend, who's words are now constantly ringing in my head, when i think of her visit to Haiti and the terrible living conditions. Her heart is breaking from the terrible news in Haiti, where she and her family adopted their son from and wonder if those they know are alive or dead) as i wash my family's laundry, clean our dishes, and bathe my children. I feel privledged to be in a place where our basic needs are, quite often, taken for granted.
2) Imagination.
While sitting back minding my own business, I overhear a converation Sam is having with himself between two blanket bears (one is white and actually belongs to Rianne. The other a blue bear rattle blanket. I intend to stow both away when he grows tired of them). Turns out, that 1) the three year old has got quite the imagination, and, 2) by the sounds of it, we've got to do a little less of the demanding and a little bit more of the nice talking.
3) Warm Fuzzies.
Tonight, while warming up some cheesey garlic bread in the oven, the smell brought in lots of warm, fuzzy feel-goods. If only I could bottle those feel-goods and open them up on my rainy days.
As I strive to drink down my 96+ oz of water daily, I think of those in Haiti and their lack of clean drinkable water, among other things. (and my friend, who's words are now constantly ringing in my head, when i think of her visit to Haiti and the terrible living conditions. Her heart is breaking from the terrible news in Haiti, where she and her family adopted their son from and wonder if those they know are alive or dead) as i wash my family's laundry, clean our dishes, and bathe my children. I feel privledged to be in a place where our basic needs are, quite often, taken for granted.
2) Imagination.
While sitting back minding my own business, I overhear a converation Sam is having with himself between two blanket bears (one is white and actually belongs to Rianne. The other a blue bear rattle blanket. I intend to stow both away when he grows tired of them). Turns out, that 1) the three year old has got quite the imagination, and, 2) by the sounds of it, we've got to do a little less of the demanding and a little bit more of the nice talking.
3) Warm Fuzzies.
Tonight, while warming up some cheesey garlic bread in the oven, the smell brought in lots of warm, fuzzy feel-goods. If only I could bottle those feel-goods and open them up on my rainy days.
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3 beautiful things
Sunday, January 24, 2010
quiet, back to what feels right, and music
It's been a *LONG* time since i've done a 3 Beautiful Things post. I think it's about time, don't you?
1) The Quiet of the House.
The family went to church while i stayed home andsluffed took some time for myself. I know the quiet will be gone here in a few hours but I am enjoying it in the here and now and using it to center my thoughts.
2) Back To What Feels Right.
I've finished up my school term way ahead of schedule so i have decided to take the rest of what's left of the term and focus on what makes me happy. I've picked back up my glue, pictures, and scissors, made a big mess of my craft room and started to enjoy what pulled me to scrapbooking in the first place. I'm letting my creativity flow and it feels good.
3) Music.
Feeling the beat of a good song ring through my bones. Letting it take over my thoughts and suck me in. I've forgotten how much i love music and how lost i feel without it.
1) The Quiet of the House.
The family went to church while i stayed home and
2) Back To What Feels Right.
I've finished up my school term way ahead of schedule so i have decided to take the rest of what's left of the term and focus on what makes me happy. I've picked back up my glue, pictures, and scissors, made a big mess of my craft room and started to enjoy what pulled me to scrapbooking in the first place. I'm letting my creativity flow and it feels good.
3) Music.
Feeling the beat of a good song ring through my bones. Letting it take over my thoughts and suck me in. I've forgotten how much i love music and how lost i feel without it.
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3 beautiful things
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
40 looks pretty darn good
All in all, it was good. I hope he enjoyed it. And personally, I'm SO glad it's over with... talk about pressure!
And, I thought I'd never say this but...
40 looks good.
REALLY good!
Yes, I think it does!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Obviously, I can't make up my mind.
...and as much as I loved the previous template, I couldn't figure out how to write a new post. So, I'm changing it up again. And, I REALLY love this new template. It's a bit dark, which i guess isnt' too bad, but I'm REALLY missing the three columns. But, I can post again, so it's all good!
I've been getting back to scrapbooking. I've missed it and i've got a renewed love for it again lately. I hope to be able to post some picutres of my December Daily before too long, I've just got to finish it. Just know that i haven't given up completely on the scrapbooking thing, i've just got a lot on my plate right now with my school (which come friday, i'll be done with this term!) and the kids school. I'm trying to learn to take time doing things i enjoy, and this happens to be one of them.
I've been getting back to scrapbooking. I've missed it and i've got a renewed love for it again lately. I hope to be able to post some picutres of my December Daily before too long, I've just got to finish it. Just know that i haven't given up completely on the scrapbooking thing, i've just got a lot on my plate right now with my school (which come friday, i'll be done with this term!) and the kids school. I'm trying to learn to take time doing things i enjoy, and this happens to be one of them.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Window shopping
While I try to make it through our spending freeze, I've decide that I found my favorite place to window shop is here. These little paperclip birds are to die for!!! And all the other million other things that they have, what's not to love about this place? So, if I can't shop in real life, then i'm going to be here filling my shopping cart.. Even though it means that I won't actually be buying it, it almost fills that need to spend money.
Monday, January 4, 2010
That's what i get
for messing around with my blog template. I LOST all my blog links. So, for those of you who read my blog, thanks! And i want to do the same so PLEASE leave a link to your blog so that i can back up my blog links