It's been almost two years now since I've posted to this long ago started blog. I had good intentions. I really wanted to do it. I guess life just took over.
Things are much different than they were two years ago! I've found myself single again and continuing to raise my 18 year old daughter. She is a senior now and anticipating the opportunity to venture off to college next year. We've been busy in the process of applying and auditioning for colleges in the surrounding area. She is a very gifted and talented young lady with training in vocal music. She has a passion for music performance and music theater and does both quite well. Who knows what will turn up for next year? But we are waiting and preparing for something good.
I've returned to college beginning this past April. I always wanted to finish my degree and now I have that opportunity. I've been blessed with the avenue to do that and the ability to pass the courses! in another week I'll finish the associates degree and continue on in pursuit of the bachelor's degree. I'm thankful and nervous all at the same time. It's been a real adventure and a big stretch out of my comfort zone to be back in classes. Although exhilarating at times, it has me working very hard. I'm finding out what I can do and how to do it. Juggling three classes this semester and working at the college as well as continuing my fragrance rep job has kept me busy but probably more disciplined. It's amazing what one can do when determined.
The Christmas season is upon us now. We just experienced a big snow storm yesterday and overnight so today has been a "snowday" for us. I love the unexpected times off from the rest of the schedule. It is such a blessing to behold. I love the beauty of the snow and opportunity it invites to bundle up in warm running suites, furry heavy socks, and boots as we try and stay warm without exhausting all funds by running the heater too high. Hot chocolate (with whipped cream), oatmeal, chili and hot tea are just a few among the comfort foods to keep us warm. The house is decorated for Christmas and we are watching Christmas shows and movies to embrace the day at home during the holiday time. I've even slipped in a little bit of homework for my last week of classes this semester.
Life finds us with all the ups & downs and challenges us to gather ourselves one more time to accept the job of making things beautiful. We have to accept the challenge and go toward all the possibilities that are offered to us. The question is often to which possibility do we journey? God lead the way and show us the right path to take. We must learn to follow our heart. Seek wise counsel. And then proceed. As long as we proceed (in a positive direction) we will be ok. We must not stop. Even if the journey we set out on turns out to lead us in a different direction, we are farther than if we hadn't taken that first step. In our hearts we have to be at peace as we sometimes enter unchartered territory. Embrace the new. Embrace the experience. Only then can we embrace the future.
Things are much different than they were two years ago! I've found myself single again and continuing to raise my 18 year old daughter. She is a senior now and anticipating the opportunity to venture off to college next year. We've been busy in the process of applying and auditioning for colleges in the surrounding area. She is a very gifted and talented young lady with training in vocal music. She has a passion for music performance and music theater and does both quite well. Who knows what will turn up for next year? But we are waiting and preparing for something good.
I've returned to college beginning this past April. I always wanted to finish my degree and now I have that opportunity. I've been blessed with the avenue to do that and the ability to pass the courses! in another week I'll finish the associates degree and continue on in pursuit of the bachelor's degree. I'm thankful and nervous all at the same time. It's been a real adventure and a big stretch out of my comfort zone to be back in classes. Although exhilarating at times, it has me working very hard. I'm finding out what I can do and how to do it. Juggling three classes this semester and working at the college as well as continuing my fragrance rep job has kept me busy but probably more disciplined. It's amazing what one can do when determined.
The Christmas season is upon us now. We just experienced a big snow storm yesterday and overnight so today has been a "snowday" for us. I love the unexpected times off from the rest of the schedule. It is such a blessing to behold. I love the beauty of the snow and opportunity it invites to bundle up in warm running suites, furry heavy socks, and boots as we try and stay warm without exhausting all funds by running the heater too high. Hot chocolate (with whipped cream), oatmeal, chili and hot tea are just a few among the comfort foods to keep us warm. The house is decorated for Christmas and we are watching Christmas shows and movies to embrace the day at home during the holiday time. I've even slipped in a little bit of homework for my last week of classes this semester.
Life finds us with all the ups & downs and challenges us to gather ourselves one more time to accept the job of making things beautiful. We have to accept the challenge and go toward all the possibilities that are offered to us. The question is often to which possibility do we journey? God lead the way and show us the right path to take. We must learn to follow our heart. Seek wise counsel. And then proceed. As long as we proceed (in a positive direction) we will be ok. We must not stop. Even if the journey we set out on turns out to lead us in a different direction, we are farther than if we hadn't taken that first step. In our hearts we have to be at peace as we sometimes enter unchartered territory. Embrace the new. Embrace the experience. Only then can we embrace the future.
