Blogger friends,
OK, No excuses…BUT my life has been one hot mess lately. I apologize but, now I am back. Guilty pleasure of course…blogging! TAH-DAH! I cannot believe how life has all of a sudden picked up! It seems like any free time that I have had is now devoted to work functions, events, planning, and Nomad. I must note, Nomad has been a very great encourager when I feel most bogged down with my schedule. I am signed up to run a mini marathon here in 2 weekends and I am not going to lie, I MAY DIE. I have been training as much as my schedule will allow, which to be honest isn’t enough at all. I feel drained, but never fear! I found this really great “energy potion” that I created….I am patenting this soon but, I have to find the time to do the ordinary “tie your shoe” sort of thing first. Maybe that will be what makes me millions some day!
I have taken on an adjusted role for Herb. I have been not only helping him with his work, but also taking on a role of helping gather information for his will. This is a part that I am unseasoned with in regards to this new experience. It is bittersweet for me. As he is a friend whom I can have those awkward conversations with, talk to him about anything on my mind or heart, or just vent when I need to get something out of my head. He is a great companion and yes as much as Herb grovels about this that or the old biddies in the Cafe’…he has a great heart and good intentions. So, I must confess this has been a very serious topic as I see him slipping in little ways. It is inspiring too, knowing that this man has lived more so than anyone ever could imagine and I got to play a minor role in his life. I know he appreciates me. I see that; sometimes I have to look a little harder to see it but, it’s always there.
I haven’t had as much time to volunteer lately. This makes me sad. I haven’t seen my Special Olympics athletes in forever. I haven’t been able to do the things I really want to do in a sense, because life has been SO crazy. I realized just yesterday that I will be out-of-town the next 4 weekends for various things…then in May it gets a little better. BUT, come end of July–I will be gone for 2 weeks (wedding weekend-X-Games-few days off then WEDDING 2!) Wedding one is for my sweet cousin Bry-guy on my dad’s side. Weekend of July 23rd in Spokane WA. X-Games then is after for exactly a week. THEN, it is off from west coast to the east coast for the next wedding. The second wedding is for my cousin Rachy who is my cousin on my mom’s side. Both of them are awesome and I am so fortunate that they are not on the same day. 🙂 Man did I luck out! It is going to be so much fun. Good thing lent is over…guess I can get my moderate drink on!
OH, today! I almost forgot! We had our video shoot for our website! WAAAHHOOOOO! So, I am now officially up-to-date with what was required of me for that mess. Now it’s in editing mode. Cannot wait to see it! I internally jumping up and down at this accomplishment! This has been a huge mountain that I have had to climb, fall down a few times and finally made it to the top! YAY! Guess I just had to work a little harder. That is a good thing.
OH and the other thing I totally forgot to tell you…child scissors are not really good at cutting thru construction paper. As I found out helping my sister with her homework. Definitely the finest fail moment of the night! Turn your head to the left….yup that’s me!
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I leave you with this link. Let this be your inspiration when you feel like you just cannot get something accomplished or done. Don’t be afraid to dream and execute! These are the things that continue to get me going even when it feels like I am getting nowhere. http://www.wimp.com/soccervillage/
As told by CatMan, The Rose Bandit 
Hey there, maybe you can get out your kayak and paddle and swim upstream for stress relief. Just watch out for the nesting Canadian geese, they are wicked. However, do know, if you are confronted – look them straight in the eye. If you turn and run, they will catch your backside! I hope you are enjoying your Keepsake Threads t-shirt quilt. You have many stories in the T-shirts and we are sure glad you picked us to make your keepsake.
Take care, run woman run…………..
Miss T, thanks for the advice! I got my running shoes on so I think this will help me! OH those geese….they need to turn their frowns upside down God loves them (as spoken from the Spartan Cheerleaders on SNL)
CatMan, that is a pretty snowflake 😉
xxx
OH ET, I must confess…I am very rusty at making snowflakes…I was a little slower that night if you couldn’t tell by the picture! Hope it didn’t give you too bad of a neck ache! hugs and kisses sweet friend!
The weddings sounds terrific and you are getting the “busy-ness” under control. You are amazing!
Thanks for the inspiration. It helped me a lot. The soccer video is very heartwarming.
Sometimes people just give me the chills at how motivated and inspiring they can be. My organized chaos is finally working itself out! WAHOO!