Life in the Fast Lane

My baby brother graduated from the Marine's Boot Camp. We went to San Diego to see his graduation. Talk. About. Powerful.



This was my cat. He is now someone else's cat. :)
I built this couch. Look at the pics. I'm not even lying.




Want one? I'm taking orders.

More to come...

Souvenir

Once upon a time, in 2007, I traveled to a mythical land called Europe. When returned home, I brought with me the best souvenir ever--my handy dandy hairbrush.

When it broke yesterday, I realized I have a strange attachment to my perfect little practical souvenir. Maybe now I can let it go..

New Place...After Part One

Here are a few pictures of my apartment. There are many projects that are still partially done, but you get the idea.

Part Two will be the bedroom. I'm babysitting this weekend and the baby is sleeping on my bed. :)

Pinterest.

As though I didn't already have enough half-finished projects...

PINTEREST has sucked me in.

This is a recipe for disaster. Or a really cute house. I'll let you know.

The New Place...Before.

Because I can.

I feel like blogging. I don't have anything important (or even intelligent) to say. But nonetheless, all of these thoughts swimming around in my head feel the need to be shared. Lucky you!

1) I LOVE MY JOB! It is the hardest, most time consuming, exhausting job on the planet. I am mother, counselor, chef, maid, disciplinarian, friend, and confidant to my cute kids. This year I am teaching 5th-8th grades, exclusively math. I love the new schedule. And my new room is beautiful. After all the improvements have been completed, I'll post pics. Its still a work in progress.

I feel so much more prepared for this year than last. Its strange what a difference such preparation can make in one's attitude toward work. I haven't had a problem getting up in the mornings...getting out of bed may be a different story. My to-do list continues to grow longer, but I'm looking forward to another eventful year with Children First Academy of Phoenix.

2) Its hot. I don't know why I live here, though the job and the Lord could have something to do with it. I NEVER go outside. People pretend like they might someday be jealous of that tan I'm supposed to have. But said tan doesn't exist. And probably never will. I run from the house to the car, the car to the school, and back. When its a billion and one degrees, sitting by the pool does NOT sound even remotely relaxing. It sounds like enemy torture.

3) I have lost all motivation for my sewing/crafting/creating/decorating/designing. Maybe its because I'm moving and I'm saving it all for then. Maybe its because I'm burned out. Maybe its because its too hot to sit under a pile of fabric and sew. Maybe its because I'm lazy. Whatever it is, I wish I could get my groove back. I have a lot of baby gifts to make.

4) I want my hair to grow out. Faster. Seriously.

5) I should be packing instead of blogging. I'm going to a wedding in another state this weekend and then I NEED to move. So really, I could be packing just about anything and that would qualify as productive. Instead, I'm sitting on the couch, computer in tow. Does anyone see anything wrong with this picture? I didn't think so.

6) I just need to whine for a second. WWWWHHHHIIIINNNNEEE!!! Okay, now I'm done. Continue as you were.

I want one.

No. I NEED one.
It will save me a fortune, since I'm constantly redecorating!


Anyone want to donate? I'll come decorate for you too! :D Maybe I could write a grant to use it at school...