Summer...a time for CHANGE!

As a fairly conservative and self-conscience person, it seems amazing (even to me) that I would do something like this, but I guess with the coming of vacation and freedom I have let myself go a little crazy. Well, for me maybe a lot crazy...it will grow out...but for now it is fun.

You see, it all started when I wanted to get my haircut for the summer. You know, short, easy to manage after swimming, no curling iron, little styling, etc. I didn't quite expect what I got, in fact, I HATED it! It took MSC to convince me that it would be fun to add some FUSCHIA highlights to my hair. Yes, I said fuschia (as in PINK). He bought the stuff and then when it came time to put the color in, he just couldn't do it. So, he called my best friend, LM, who came over and made it look fantastic! She did such a great job, I just had to share.

She even got CB into it, with the hair glue...NOT the pink highlights!! I think his hair looks even better than mine. It makes him smile, and in my mind, that is what it is all about. Joy!

Busy day and no movie

Well, the one thing I REALLY wanted to do today didn't happen...the movie. I really wanted to go see Sex and the City, but ended up shopping for a while instead. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to shop, but I hardly ever get to go to the movies.

I guess I can't be too disappointed. My friend LL and I are planning to go on Friday, as long as T's band rehearsal isn't in direct conflict with our movie viewing pleasure. I'm keeping my finger's crossed!

Worked more on the database of children's books. It seems the further I get into it, the more information I want to add (or need to add). It is monotonous and boring, but it needs to be done. My goal : to finish entering all of the books I have recieved before I leave on vacation. It is a BIG order considering everything else that is going on around me (LIFE)! Good luck to me!

I'm FREE ... at least for now

Wow, my first day of summer...and what am I doing? Working on a database of children's picture books! Now, can life get more exciting than that?!?

I have so many projects to work on this summer, it is not even funny. I have hundreds of books to read (professionally [and review], but also as a woman in need of literary companions), scrapbooks to work on (currently working on T's preschool album...he will be in 8th grade next...a little behind, don't you think), new scrapbook stuff to play with, staff development to prepare for, as well as attend...these are just the things I WANT to do. This doesn't take into account the vacations I will be going (in which only the ME books will be taken!!)...which means none of the other stuff will be done.

I do intend to go see a movie today, at least I hope to...T went to work with W, so I can do whatever I want. Okay enough blogging for now, back to the database! Fun, fun, fun.

Teacup Refreshment

I went to lunch with 2 of my "Teacup" friends today. We have been the Teacups for three years now, I believe. We've been friends longer than that, but we became the 'cups during a shopping adventure back in 2005!

I was so looking forward to this gathering, and it was not at all a disappointment. I always feel better when we are together (even though one of us, I won't mention any names JK, slept through our lunch date). We talk about everything and everyone! That is the best part. We can express our joys, dreams, and concerns with each other with never a doubt that we have the complete support of and for each other. These are my sister friends and I cherrish them all.

Shock

I'm in complete shock. I don't even know how to express the sadness I feel in any other way. I just received news that Eric and Debbie Stuer were killed in a car accident on Friday. To be honest, I didn't know them all that well, but I worked with them for over six months in getting together a program recently. They did a fantastic job. They were so gracious and kind. I just can't believe they are gone. I pray for their family and the healing of their daughter who was also in this tragic accident. I'm numb.

It worked, it worked, it really worked!!

Yes, I am easily amused!

Can it be done?

Is it true, can I really post simply by typing an e-mail to myself? Let's see....

It all begins ...

I have never been much of a writer. I am more of a talker (at least that is what all of my teachers thought in school when they put an 'X' next to "Talks too much in class"). So I guess it makes sense that I would create a blog to record my thoughts. I will type what is in my head...we could be in for a bumpy ride!