There's gold in them hills.

Life offers so many challenges. From trying to read people to trying to balance a dang check book. I'm taking this blog to vent the steam that has been created in me all day today. Called in early to work this morning, which was not bad. But scared me to death because I expected the call to be telling me I was late to work or something. Getting creeped on by a guy who came into my work about seven times today. Check book does not match what the check book online says. Whatsoeveerrrr. Who's idea was it to put me in charge of money? And also, conformation that I am vacationing in the one place in this world that I do not want to go. ok. Now that I am done wining like a small child, I will leave you now. Thanks for being a listening ear.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DncGOPzkAns

This makes everything better, I promise.

only the young

How does one deal with growing up? It's not how I expected it would be at all. Though, I am just as excited as I thought I would be. Lots of things are changing, so many good and a few bad. That's just how I like it. I don't enjoy the times where the bad out weighs the good. I'm thankful for all the days I have had for the past month or so. So many new and wonderful friends made. A few old friendships brought back to life. Who am I to want anything more? 

And have I even mentioned my garden yet? No! It's still a work in progress but has several flowers now. It's lovely. It is a place of rest for me. I recently found a picnic table and benches at a flea market that now reside in my resting place. Thanks to my job, which I am so glad I have. It's been interesting actually having money to spend on things. Every time I buy something now I think of how it's probably going to be in my house when I get married. I also dream of that often, as well. There are so many exciting things in store for the future.

It can be very scary to think about and try to plan for but when I look at all of the things I have gotten through and all of the people who are here for me my fears leave. Bring it on.

Beautiful dreams

     This life is moving so quickly. It wont be long until I graduate. Probably about seven days, I think it is. This is fine with me. So many good things have happened. So many dreams have unfolded in my heart. Inspiration is hitting me like it's never done before. I just hope I can find the modivation to put action to all of these dreams! From selling things I make, designing, getting a job, and marrying a boy. So many dreams.
      I've found much of this inspiration from "A Beautiful Mess". A blog from a local girl who owns a little shop called Red Velvet. It is'nt even just that red velvet cup cakes are my favorite, either! Feel free to visit her page. http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/about-elsie.html  Her drive to make dresses, having her own shop, and just being herself on her website makes me feel like I should do something. Journaling has grown these idea's and passions so much and I'm thankful to my art teachers for inspiring me to do so. It's something I will never give up for the rest of my life.
     Speaking of the rest of my life, a thought came to me today about that boy who's gonna be mine some day. I act like a baby, in a way, thinking that something is not real because I can not see it in front of me. Because I can not see this perfect man I sometimes fear that he isn't real, which is silly since I have not met every man on this planet. Thoughts like these give me peace and help me wait just a little bit longer. He'll be here soon, I'm sure.

Spring's flinging

     It is here. Spring has finally come. Sundresses and shorts are coming out of my closet more and more as the days get warmer. I have spent as much time in the sun as possible. I can't get enough and neither can my chickens. Today we spent the day digging in the dirt together. I was preparing for my garden as they were eating all the worms. I like to think they do it so I won't have to deal with the nasty little things but they probably don't put that much thought into it.
     Also, as the days get warmer we get closer to my graduation. Time for a life change I guess. I usually don't care much for change but this time I can't wait. I'm ready to be finished with this school and get on to whatever is next. For me, a lot of outdoor time, swimming, gardening, etc. There will also be work in my future. Something I care about and can do well. Lots of thinking about that will come before I graduate. Planning, here I come.

Winter evenings

Winter has been a delight. Christmas was spectacular, but as of tonight...my heart is longing for warmth. I've been dreaming of summer all day long. The sun was out today but frost was on the ground to remind me it isn't quite time to play outside. I've been to my Aunt Debbie's house today to clean and talk about things. I love visiting her because she shares many of my interests. Jesus, plants, cooking, etc. She sent me home with home made and canned tomatoes (I helped can those in the fall), grape jelly, apple sauce, and relish. I wish there was a way to not have to go to school or work and just grow things, can them, and give them away to people you love all the time.

So when I got home I went to my room and started working on my plants. I have a new terrarium with hens and chicks in it as you can see. But that wasn't what I needed to work on. I repotted a few plants that were getting too big for their pots. It's such a delight to get to see them grow every day. I then went online and read and took notes in my journal about cactuses and succulents and vegetables and wrote recipes for peach lemonade. I have a happy summer to come.

Did I mention I have baby cactuses now? My precious boyfriend's mother gave him some seeds from California and he gave me some. Sweet, right? I put them in my terrarium and they just sprouted up! I am excited because I don't know if I've ever actually grown anything from seed until now. I'm so happy. They will be nice additions along with the succulent and the other cactus that my boy also got me for christmas. They'll all add to my big happy, green family.

Wait, who's got mail?

There are nights when you don't need to think of anything. Restful evenings of pure delight. Tonight will be one of those nights as I sink into an arm chair and gaze upon the splendor of You've Got Mail. My favorite movie by far. I was recently asked why I like this movie so much and I wasn't certain how to describe my feelings. I just want to clarify. Characters are always key. When you put Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in the same movie you create something that is both lovely and sweet (Meg) plus humorous and charming. (Tom) And now the story. I know this movie is based off of a book that I have still not read because I can never remember the name of it. I don't know how different the book is from the movie. The movie is an ingenious story of two people who are both in lothe and love at the same time. It portrays how love can cover wrongs and change someone for the better. It can open someones eyes to the worst of themselves and urge them on toward making things right. All of these precious things combined with quirky elements added from the directors sense of humor and classical songs put into the soundtrack come together and make a perfect blend for entertainment. And one more thing, you know those emotions you get when you reflect on things from your childhood? Certain things have certain familiar feelings. These feelings are what fill my heart every time I watch this movie and I'm happy. It's time now. Meg and Tom are here to share their love story with me. I hope you can now understand a little better why this is my favorite movie.

An evenings dream

It is on this night, October 17th, that I have decided that I want my wedding to be a yellow wedding.

Yellow is the happiest of all colours. Weddings are the happiest of all days. Actually I don't believe my wedding day will be the happiest day of my life. If I am marrying the man of my dreams, there had better be happier days to come. =] I belive there will be.

I also decided all the girls will have flowers in their hair and we will all drink lemonade.

 I want yellow and white flowers on strings rainning down and spread out everywhere.

"I love daisies. They're so friendly. Don't you think daisies are the friendliest flowers?"- Cathline Kelly in You've Got Mail. (My favorite movie) She's so right. So for tonight.. I'm dreaming of MY Joe Fox and our happy day.