Hello.

 

I've done about 325,972 new things since I last posted.

 

Maybe I'll tell you about them going forward.

Long Break

A lot has happened since my last post. A lot has happened in the last month, week, day, hour.... good things and sad things. Internal things and external. But today I need to refocus. Today, a list of happy.

• baked apple oatmeal in my Barnard babies mug
• catching up on Writers Almanac podcast
• my wayward hairdo is kind of endearing today
• sunshine outside
• goddaughters first day of kindergarten pictures/party
• the hope of grilled cheese this evening
• my legit sleeping in this morning
• cleaning up my Google Reader
• finally paying attention to my Pinterest account
• emptying my paper recycling bin

To Do Tuesday

• I've had several chess lessons now, and while I've still not played an actual game of chess, the lessons I've recieved are valuable. Don (coworker) is the most patient teacher ever... I'll photograph our next session. He plans our lessons in advance, and makes incredibly efficient use of our time. Also I'm learning that chess is a great metaphor for my life right now - there are lots of factors, I have varying levels of control over each, and things are constantly changing. I'm sure there are more lessons - but that's a post for another day!
• I'm been sewing something weekly - generally hair things, baby gifts, etc. I need to start using up fabric so I don't have to pack it all! Perhaps that will be a Wednesday tast this week.
• My new recipe last week was: Strawberry (Sugar-free) Freezer Jam... and I will blog about it soon.
• Every week consists of packinig and cleaning... so for now I won't detail that. Clearing the clutter, and getting rid of a great deal of my belongings. SO FREEING!
• I found a stained glass course to be held in Hocking Hills next week for $20... very tempting. And would cross an entire item off of my 30x30 list!
• I checked off "operate an etsy shop" as I've finally posted some items. No sales yet, but there are only 3 things! I'm not ready for a sale, and I'm trying to convince my parents to join in on the fun!
• I'm basically updating the blog weekly, too. So I crossed that off...
• Also, David Sedaris is coming to Columbus. In October. When I'll likely be in Jamaica. Do I risk it and buy tickets?!

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Three Good Things

Feeling cute at work in chucks with leggings

Fancy cupcakes

Picnics

 

Three Good Things

Haircuts I love.

  Smiley kids.

Lunch treats.

ABC's of Happiness

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Summer

A little hiatus, but now i'm back! Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and for me, that feels like the start of summer each year! When the seasons don't change, I wonder what will signal summer to me in Jamaica?

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