A Different Chapter

It feels strange...to be writing here again...yet familiar. Very much like the strange familiarity yet complete rediscovery of autumn. :)

For about a year now, blogger and google haven't worked on my computer (heaven knows why). My blogging suffered, but I was so busy it didn't matter much. And then, when I wasn't so busy any longer, I didn't feel like writing. My last post explain a bit of why. I had all these questions and doubts.. the most basic one was,
What's the purpose of my blogging?

I pondered this, but ultimately decided to let it rest, and it would come together at the right time.  I went on with my life, the changes and growths, the pains and joys. I missed blogging to a certain extent, but when I would think about it, those questions still plagued me. Even now, they leave me with a bit of uncertainty...
Recently, I re-read the Anne of Green Gables series by L.M Montgomery. I read the series a few years ago, but I forgot how absolutely delightful and refreshing it is. Though I'm not sure if that's how I thought of it then, but regardless, it was exactly what I needed at this time.

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. It would be terrible if we just skipped from Septermber to November, wouldn't it? Look at these maple branches. Don't they give you a thrill-several thrills?" ~Anne of Green Gables

The constant joy that Anne takes in the simple pleasures and ponderings of life, reminded me of something I had forgotten.  A certain freshness to life that I'd let evaporate. Little perspectives and taking joy that I buried under growing pains and disillusionment, disappointment, care, and distraction.

Somehow, I'm a different person than I was the last time I was blogging steadily. At first I was sad, and it was kind of like saying goodbye to a little sibling of mine, to realize how much I've changed, how much my life has changed, and how many things I miss. Blogging was one of those things, and letting go of expectations, disappointments, the past, and remembering other unexplainable, inexplicable things I'd forgotten, I think has enabled me to return to writing.
I'm only one person, in this enormous world, with a very, very little piece of the puzzle that is this universe, and it's not my place to decide how important my puzzle piece is, but to take care of it and share it with the rest of the world, if I feel led to. And I do! So that's nice, haha.
This is a new adventure- the same book, but a different chapter. And I feel willing to share my own journey again with those of you who care to perhaps gain a little comfort, encouragement, or whatever you'd like,  in my observations on becoming.
I would like to thank my dear readers that have commented during my absence-it means so much to me, and I appreciate it very much!
Blessings!
and Happy October! :)

the Mundane & attempting Authenticity

So, before anything else, it would perhaps be best to let you know what I've been doing these past three months! :) Some of you may remember my mentioning my graduation project. I'm happy to say that I successfully completed and passed. That was a relief, then it was the race against time to complete the semester before graduation. I'm happy to say I successfully completed 12 documented years of legal education, and have received my High School diploma. My family and friends were (and are) absolutely amazing during this time, and I had a wonderful graduation weekend. I even went to Hershey Park, my first time at an amusement park. :) 

But, I'm not here to talk about mundane things, though those can be fun. Which is why I'll mention that I've continued my sewing studies, though the past month or so they have been halted because of graduation and all that. Also, my photography is on a halt, not only because of business, but because my camera has developed a shutter problem. This is very upsetting, but I believe that everything happens for the best, therefore I'm hoping that the best will happen soon. :)

Before I embarked on my break from blogging, I was really happy with the frequency and content of my posts. As I've been absent, I've often pondered how exactly it was that I was going to revolutionize my blogging. I really want to emphasize on my desire for my blog to be authentic, encouraging, and entertaining. Most of all, I want it to be all that while edifying my fellow bloggers. :) I also want to attempt to be as original as possible. It's very original to do that. :p Truly though, authenticity is my attempt. At any rate, I'll be thinking of this. Meanwhile, I'll continue my weekly observations on becoming posts.
blessings!

Today is Tuesday

And what does that signify? Nothing, except that I couldn't come up with a more engaging title. :\ But hopefully the content of this post will make up for me playing the role of Captain Obvious... :)

There's an absolutely lovely giveaway in celebration of the approaching spring that Hannah's hosting on her blog Aspire!!!  

(this time last year)

The weather has been so temperamental-its sunny but cold, its cloudy but it was warm- it's annoying, is what it is. Hopefully March can make up it's mind soon... I don't mind gloomy weather very much but it's rather disappointing when one day you hope spring is here and the next there's that little snowflake symbol glaring at you when you look at the weather forecast for "the week ahead".

I miss my old life-you know, the one where I was care free. Well, I was never care-free, but I was more stress free. :) But, as is completely unexpected normal, (and extremely frustrating at times) the circumstances of my life have changed and it's a new adventure. I only hope I can learn how to live and enjoy it as much as I did former years.

 I often wonder-what is it that made that life so gloriously pleasant? There was nothing extraordinary happening, in fact, everything was rather ordinary. But, as humans have discovered before me, simple pleasures often bring so much more joy then we give them credit for. 

(from summer 2009)

I will add that the weather is contributing to my state of mind. :p These "good times" I miss were all in the warm months. *hinthint* ;) 

Enough dreariness! :) Check out the giveaway if you're interested. If you're not, you  might be, after you check it out. I love commas. ;) 

Blessings!

Miscellany Monday: February 21

From Evernote:

• Random. I'm good at this. When I least expect it. And when it is most annoying stimulating to others. But when it is demanded of me, my mind draws a blank. A boring blank. This is a most common and unfortunate occurrence. But let me proceed...

• Its raining today. For the first time in a while. In fact, its been rather sunny lately, though very windy. Ah, you know those moments when there's nothing to talk about so you talk about the weather? This is not one of them.

• I love making soup. Its so nostalgic and yummy. And fun. I also like making Shepherds pie. And mashed potatoes. Which go in the Shepherds pie. Moving on...

• There was no school today it being presidents day and all, and I meant to spend it productively but time just flies too fast and some things take too long. But, that's life. You do what you're meant to do if you're at least trying your best. 

• I've been so neglectful of my observations on becoming but I'm enjoying posting some different, lighter material. As well as creating some different, lighter material in Photoshop.

• Comments are awesome. I try to comment when a post has touched or inspired me, because I think all passionate writers need to know that people are reading their thoughts. But with Google not working on my computer, I have to use my lil iPod so commenting is minimum. Anyway, I want to thank my readers for their comments if I haven't replied on your blog. :) 

• Every time I think of my graduation project and the deadline I get this nervous, faint feeling in my throat. It's due mid-March (a five page paper on the connection between photography and words-a bit of the history and development of art in there), and I've been so unexpectedly and unpredictably busy lately. But b'ezrat HaShem I'll whip it up. 

Link up at Carissa's! 

Ah! Again!

My apologies for my continued neglect... I'm actually just waiting for..oh I forgot, its a surprise...well well. Today is my birthday, and I'm the glorious 17. Yes, I'm prophesying that its going to be a glorious year for me. Though I kind of can't wait for it to be over- I will fully enjoy it, but I'm a bit nervous about all the action and change to come. But its that time, isn't it.. that was hypothetical, I kinda don't want to hear how old I am over and over and over... :p
Well anyhow, I hope to soon be able to reveal the surprise. In the meanwhile, I'm focusing on some other things. Like senior year and what not. Seriously, what not. :p

shalom u'vracha!  Peace and blessings!

It's been too long...

since I've written! At all! Except for an essay on Beowulf, in my diary so I can complete it by my birthday, and in my mind. ;)

As is customary, I must present to my dear neglected readers at least 3 good excuses, which when thought about, are not good at all, which is tradition as well. So to proceed....

Well, I've entered Senior year! WOOHOO! I'm taking English, Geometry, Psychology, Journalism, Geography Society, Web Design, and I feel like I'm missing something. But you get it. :) So because I am enrolled in a cyber charter school, and late in the year so far, I have to catch up. So I've been busy about that. Also I'm planning some other events and activities, which I'm sure you'll hear about later this year if you're at all interested.

I've also been spending a lot of time outside, enjoying the incredibly wonderful weather, and my insanely beautiful family. G-D has been lovely to me, as always and ever, and I'm just so full of joy, love, and happiness in this season. Of course I'm not without my struggles, fights, and failures, but I know that they don't define my life.

Because at the end of the day, we realize what's important, and its our victories, the love we give and share, and fulfilling our purpose-from doing schoolwork, to graduating, to ministering to others. I've talked before about putting life and things such as family, G-D, etc etc in a box, and not realizing how all the little things matter is putting life into a small small box. :)

"I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens, but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string."— L.M. Montgomery

Another thing I've been meditating (a word which here means what I think about when I should be going to bed) is how freeing and incredibly amazing it feels to just let go and let live, truly. Of situations, of the past, of boxes. To let G-D come in and heal, restore, and replace is incredibly beautiful .Surrender is beautiful. Difficult at times, but freeing. It allows you to be free to love. :)
Yes, you can tell I'm behind on my observations on becoming. 

I've been under the weather as well for awhile now, so I've been too sickly to write in my free time, except for now of course. :) But I do fully intend to be more consistent-especially since I am going to, b'ezrat HaShem, be so in all areas of my life, starting November. :)

At present I am beginning to not feel too well, so my brain is shutting down. I must bid you farewell, and hope that this post has blessed you. :)

P.S- Thanks to my new followers and whoever has checked out my interview at (of)HorseFeathers. :)

What....is a strange word

I'm trying to think of why it is that every time I write an observations on becoming post in which I don't know what to write about, it happens that later that night something occurs that makes me wish I hadn't already written. But at the same time I'm kind of glad it happens that way, because then I post more often. :)  Today I want to share an excerpt from my diary-written on earlier this week. The reason I'm getting straight from my diary is 'cause its already written and I don't have to put it into words again. :p


Sunday, Sep.19,10
What am I doing? What do I have to show for each day? What did I accomplish? I didn't even pray, work hard, or bless anyone. I really want to make each day meaningful. Because I'm not engaged in any [outside] activities, I need to be about more serious business [in the home].

• Using my demeanor for HaShem's glory and to bless others.
• Using my words to honor G-D and encourage and edify others.
• Using my actions to help and bless others and push myself forward.
• Praying and reading everyday.

Yes, I write bullet point lists in my diary.What can I say, they're addictive :p Anyway, the point of all that , or better said, where all that came from, is the place of feeling that my life is meaningless right now, and aimless, just because it doesn't "look" like some ideal that I must have hidden in my heart. This is important because waiting for this ideal to take form, or trying to make it happen, are both impossible and dangerous things-fighting the flow.

I have to accept my life how it is, make the best of it, and love it and live in it. And the most important part of all this is doing all that towards and of myself as well. Although my life isn't all about  me, I decide how it is lived and how I look at it, and to do both of those things to please G-D, I need to work on myself-line myself up with His will for me and what I desire my life to be.Not other than what it is, but within what it is. And I feel like I just confused myself and everyone. :p  
 
How can I let an ideal define what my life is? what I am? How can I let a person define what my life is? Who I am? What wrong! What lies! What exclamations! Yeah my life's not a perfect fairytale or something-but WHATEVER!!!!!!! I don't have a busy social life, I'm not hip or modern (maybe just a bit :p) I'm not "in the world" or cool or your average teen. I never will be! Especially after I leave the teen years. :p

Listen dear girls, don't doubt your beautiful neshama (soul), don't allow anyone or anything, even yourself, to make you feel worthless or unimportant or anything with an "un" before it or "less" after it. :) Love yourself because G-D first loved you, and then love others as yourself. You can't do that till you love yourself, obviously. :p

It really does feel like living...

Have you ever had a day that was full of raw, happy emotions? A day that reminds you of the essence and core of love in family and friends? A day that humbles you because you realize your hardheartedness? A day that your eyes and heart are open to see the good in people, and hold it close for a long time?
I've had one of those days- to be honest, I think I've been having those kind of days since Rosh HaShana (Jewish New Year). What better way to start the new year? Baruch HaShem (praise G-D).

Yesterday I wrote about not having much to write about-but how amazing is G-D? By the end of the day my heart was full-so much happens in so little time. But before you start thinking I'm talking about some amazing big event, I must inform you that I was running around Chuck E. Cheeses' for a few hours and then eating dinner and laughing for the rest of the time before heading home. So no, there was no miraculous occurance. :p I have to go right now but I think I'll write more tomorrow as well.
blessings!

It's the year 5771, well, it's going to be...

I never can believe it when another year comes around. I never can be grateful enough for G-D's mercy, love, grace, and forgiveness. I never can stop thinking about all I've been through, overcome, and maybe not overcome this past year. I never can look at the sun setting on the first of Tishrei each year with complacency and non-chalantness. I never can find another way to say non-chalantness. I never can stop making up my own words. I never can stop rambling. :p
Yes, today at sunset is the first day of a new year (according to the Jewish/Biblical/Hebrew calendar) and it is a HUGE, I mean HUGE marking of time, a incredibly powerful and important season.
But what I am here to say is that I'm so thankful to HaShem, to the amazing people that have touched my life this year, to the amazing experiences I've had, and to have another year to do it all over again, but differently. Hopefully better, more G-D filled, but no doubt-no doubt- He will be beside me, guiding me, leading me, and showing me, as He does year after year. :) And of course I want it filled with happiness, with joy, with fuffilment, with learning, with growing, with embracing, but most of all, with TONS AND TONS of LOVE. Amen. :) I wish the same to all of you, my dear readers, whether you observe Judaism or not, I hope you have a lovely September to September :)

L'shana Tovah!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy Beautiful Mess

I'll admit it. I really don't feel like doing anything. I've been in the mood (for weeks) where I can quote Pumba and say, "After a long day of doing nothing, its feels good to kick back and relax." I think the only way I'm going to get over this is if I admit it, and accept where I'm at right now. Because I've been trying to fight it-but another thing and one comes along to knock me right back down. And I don't think the moral is, "Keep getting up", I think the moral to this story is, "Stop fighting the flow". So that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to take things one little step at a time, as much as it kills me, and do what comes along, without beating myself up about not doing something every single second of every day.
And granted, I'm better at doing this than I was when I was younger, but every now and then I realize that there's still ground to be conquered in this area. You know how just when you think you've overcome something, and you have one less fault to battle, the biggest test of all comes along and shows you that you're not perfect? "Pride comes before the fall". That is so true.
I'm generally not a prideful person- I can be self righteous and as Severus Snape would have it, "an insufferable know it all". But in truth, I'm on a journey to become humble, without having  a lack of self confidence, which I can also tend to suffer from. See, there's a balance. You can be humble without being a pushover, and you can have self confidence without being conceited. But isn't 'finding the balance' a goal in all area of life? At least, its mine. And may G-D help me!

On a lighter note, August is almost over, my life is a crazy beautiful mess, and I'm learning to go with it. Because if I fight the crazy mess, I just might miss the beautiful in-between. Yeah ,that was definitely a lighter note :P

blessings to all!

Well, Here I am

My last post wasn't very cheerful, of course. But here I am not a week later and in a better frame of mind, though there is that constant grieving pain. I was thinking yesterday that I can't imagine being the grasper of grief on a bigger scale-what must that be? I can't imagine it, and I wish it on no one. But who escapes it? I was thinking Wednesday that grief kind of seems like death-but while you're still alive.Truly, it is the biggest emotion that comes from a death, a loss. They are irrevocably connected. And though my amount of grief is nothing to those who have experienced the death of a human loved one, it is still grief.
But, as my mother says, we will be fine as long as we have each other. And we do  :) Plus a wonderful amount of incredible family and friends. We are going about our usual daily lives-well, now that I think about it, our days have not been usual at all.

Well, when it rains it pours. Its been drizzling for us for a long time, but Sunday night it started POURING and didn't stop for about three days. Now the storm is past (I hope) and we are left cleaning up the mess and rubble left. For me personally it rained in a lot of areas, but I also had great comfort in others. May G-D help us!
We have been to the pool twice this week, for the first time in more than a year, and it was very nice. Yesterday my brother and I went, and I am so sore now!! :p
I must go attend to some things, but hope to post later and almost definitely Sunday, since that is the day for observations on becoming.

Blessings to you all!
Katherine

Zi-Zi

He never grew very  much more than how big he is in this picture. Which is understandable since we recently celebrated his 1st birthday. Because of a disease that turns dogs inside's and intestines into mush, he had to be put down last night, before midnight. In a room full of sobbing people and hands all over his body, he was stuck with a needle that caused him to never be able to see another day, or lick another person, or wake me up in the morning.

I can't see to write-I'll write again later this week.

Observations on Becoming~ July 19

I'm a little embarrased. One, because I can't spell embarresed right, and need to use spell check. Second, and most importantly, that I couldn't remember if I was supposed to post my observations on becoming on Sundays, or Mondays. And just my luck, it was Sunday. :p But that's ok, because Sunday and Monday are good posting days for me. Well, if you call posting at 10 o'clock at night "good posting", then it is. Why am I posting so late? (I know no one really care's, but I'm using the question as a bounce-off for my post) Well...

Things aren't always what you expect them to be....
Is what I'm learning this summer. For starter's, I had all these great plans for productivity and "getting things done" kind of plans. Well, half of me did.The other half said, "To trash with the plans! I'm going to relax!" Well, which side do you think won? Comments welcome. 

In friendship too...
My naturally selfish nature, thought that a friendship would be all about ME!!!! Of course, I didn't consciously think that, but I soon found out that friendship isn't about getting my needs met, so consequently I then realized that that is what I thought. Yeah....not a flattering realization. But, as a friend of mine said, it is what it is, and as I say, or have been saying lately, you live and learn, right? Comment's welcome here too. :p

Driving me mad...
Well, I have FINALLY  finished my driving manual. *wipes forehead* Of course, this is only the beginning.I want to read it through a couple more times, and then comes the test, actually learning how to drive, and etc etc until I'm 18 and get my license. Why is it driving me mad? Well it isn't, I'm just mad and going to be driving. Wow, I'm really corny tonight, aren't I? Ok, Ok comments welcome here too...maybe ;)

Starting all over..again..and again...and one more time...
You know when everything just seems so mushed up, from your very days (can't remember what day it is or even what day it was that you forgot what day it was) to your very actions (do something before doing something else regretting it, but still doing it the next day) to your thoughts (one moment thinking of the oil spill, the next thinking of how you have a burn on your finger from making fried chicken in oil) to your words (forgetting what you're going to say, stuttering, and then bursting into laughter) to your whole confused demeanor. Yeah, I don't know why I've been like this, but I kinda like it- takes the stress out of things.And it makes things more carefree and summery. Yeah, I know, you're thinking, "What?!" But don't worry, I'm a control freak at heart, so it won't be long until I'm doing none of the above. :P I joke, I joke.

Well, there are my startling, incredible, thought provoking observations on becoming! What's the main thing I've learned? Its not about me. And to keep an eye on the calendar so I can actually remember what day it is.

Blessings!

Observations on Becoming~July 12

Its time again, though I can hardly believe it, for my observations on becoming. I made a, in my opinion, decent looking banner for these posts, but because I have to use the old editor, its resolution is terrible, and it looks-less than decent. *sigh*

Life is made of the little things

I think I mentioned something along these lines last week. It keeps recurring in my life lately-all the little things. We can keep waiting for something big to invest in-but the little things pile up or fade away, until we wake up and realize-it's the little things that matter.

Rainy days are soothing to my soul

The peaceful rain. I never thought I'd connect to it so much-I've always been moved by thunderstorms. But now-its the calmer rain that speaks to me. Of rest.Of peace. Of taking time. Of enjoying the moment.

I'm very tired :P

A Rainy Day in July

"When it rains it pours"

At least, when you're only looking at the rain. But...

"The sun is always shining"

Did you know the sun is always shining? Literally? Rain and storms are only passing clouds-the sun is always shining above. If you're looking from above, instead of from below. Heavenly perspective,anyone?

It is easy to view situations and circumstances as if we are victims of it. But we can choose how we will look at things and by our behaviors, how they will affect us. We can trust in HaShem or we can worry. We can try to be cheerful and look on the bright side, or throw a sullen or pity party. We can believe that "all things work out for good" or we can doubt and fear and 'hope for the worst" ;)

Choices, choices

Its so hard. I won't pretend. I believe it really takes prayer,dedication to change our mindset, and perseverance and endurance. To what? To make a choice. To make the right choice. These attitude and perspective, though they may seem too difficult or unimportant, they-for lack of better wording at the moment, "make up the fabric of our lives". All my quoting makes me think of another quote that says "quotation is a substitute for wit" or something like that :p I think you get it.

On a lighter note, its been raining almost non-stop today. Which is great because its been so humid and HOT. Hopefully it will cool down now. :):):)
The Laughter is the best medicine" parade has been postponed, just so you all know, in case you were thinking of doing it.
I think I have no other news to share...so I will conclude :)

Shalom u'vracha! (Peace and blessings)
Katherine

What I have been doing :)

It seems not so very long ago, but when school ended and summer hadn't even began, I posted about what I'd be doing this summer.Now, since its about to head into officially mid-summer, it's time to post about what I have been doing this summer. How time flies! Before I continue you should know that this post was inspired by Eldarwen :)

Reading.

The thing I'm appreciating most this summer is time to read! I'm now out of books, but using Librivox to listen to some classics :):):)

Listening

To music, to teaching, to people, to the sounds of nature, to the tv and movie's [;)], to my dreams, to the call to work, to pray, to make order, to follow order, to change, to grow, to have FUN, to enjoy each moment, to live.

Writing

(Be sure to enlarge this by clicking here because its worth reading) Writing fiction, writing from my heart, writing for Him, wanting to write, learning to write, having to write, writing, not writing, writing in my diary... pretty much miscellaneous.

Posting

I thought it'd be funny to use this photo of two suffragettes posting a poster in New York city. Anyway...I've been posting a lot. Well, more than usual. By usual, I mean more than did when I was in studies. Which is perfectly natural :) I've been posting mostly on my book blog, and trying to post more here. But I have been enjoying it! I missed it-*sigh of contentment*

Sharing with friends

Most of us, I think all of us, have people we can be completely free and comfortable with. Our mothers, brothers, sisters, best friend, cousin, it can be anyone. To be able to just enjoy with them-reminiscing, laughing, teasing, inside jokes, and learning about each other-sharing- is such a rich and relaxing thing.

Having Visits and Conversation with Family

This past-time is close to my heart- I love spending time with people I love-laughing, talking, crying, sharing, joking, eating, watching movies- anything that reminds us of that connection of blood, history, or relationship. In my particualr family, I know that you don't have to be a blood relative to be relatives-I mean, one of the most important connections on earth is of husband and wife, and they are not blood related! Therefore-friends can be family and family can be friends.

Watching Movies whenever(almost)

This is fun. Usually, when you're not on vacation from school, you have to wait until the weekends or the evening, once in a while, to watch movies. But when you are on vacation, you can watch movies in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and late evening, and midnight, and afterwards. Now I'm not saying I do that- the time depends on the day. But I can watch movies more frequently and with less time restraint. ;) and of course, with people. :):):)


This is all for now-this post has taken me forever. Feel free to do something similar, and look for part 2 soon!

Back to Blogging & Laughter is the Best Medicine!

Yes! Thank the L-rd! :) Blogger hasn't been letting me post-when, ironically, I most want to. So I put my editor back to the old one, instead of the updated one, and I am now able to post. Yay!

Today I have something really fun to post! The lovely Rebecca is having another blog parade! Her last one was Eudamonia, total fun, and this one is totally fun as well!

The rules are- tell a funny story on your blog, then link up on hers! You can do a post for each of the days (Today, tomorrow, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday) or on one, or two, or three, or just some of the days. But you can only do one post a day for the parade. Then link up! Oh, and guess what?! There's a totally awesome giveaway TOO! Check out what you might win :) Link up for each post you do, and each post counts as an entry to win!

Laughter is the Best Medicine Blog Parade

One of my cousins moved to the country last year. We went to visit him one day, but my parent's found that we were soon lost. We called my aunt and she directed us, and then we tried to find our way there again. On our way, we passed a Sheetz, made a few jokes about its weird name, and moved on. There was beautiful scenery and great conversation full of laughter. Eventually we were on a hill going downwards. We saw another Sheetz and rolled with laughter as we joked about it being the same Sheetz we passed a few minutes before. It was.


I hope that story made you laugh as much as it does me. As Count Olaf says, played by Jim Carrey in the movie, A Series of Unfortunate Events, "Imagine my surpreese!"

That's all for this post! I hope to post some more funny stories for the blog parade. For now I have to catch up on some posting now that I'm able to post again! :)

Hey Daddy,

Its not just the everyday hours you spend to earn a living for all of us. Its that you are constantly thinking of what I would like. Its that you sacrifice your comfort for me. Its that you worry about my future. Its that you give me advice and impart wisdom to me.
Its not just that you tell me you are proud of me. Its that you are always there. Its that you chose to be a part of my life. Its just that you love me.

Exclamations!

Do you ever have a favorite word or phrase, that for a time you use constantly? For instance, when I think something is humorous, but I don't laugh, I say, "That's hilarious." It's one of my favorite phrases. Another example is this- let's say you stub your toe, step on a thumbtack, hit your head, try to lift something impossibly heavy, or something like that, it makes you want to exclaim. But what?! Usually people, at those times in their lives, exclaim curse words or other such forms of expression bad things. But, since I don't want like to curse, I make up words, or use old fashioned ones, such as- GOLLY!!!!!!
Yeah, its the word I'm addicted to my new favorite word. When I am not really upset, I like to use-BOLLOCKS!!!!!!  : D
Why am I telling you all this? I really don't know. I thought it'd be humorous and amusing, and I love love love humor, and being amused. And using early 1900's and British "bad words" though I don't think they mean anything.And that's a good thing ;)

I know I haven't done a serious post in a while-it takes a long time for me to process things I feel deeply about into words. But I'll think of something! ;)

Meanwhile, I want to exclaim something. I am not sure that's a word, but the spell check doesn't highlight it. Anyway.....
"I'VE ACTUALLY FINISHED AN ARTICLE AND GOT IT PUBLISHED!!!!"
Please, I don't mean to brag or anything, I just think its really exciting because I've never done this before, but have always intended to. Anyway, I've mentioned Generation Pure before, and I'm happy, supremely happy to announce that the first issue is out!!! Congrats and Baruch HaShem!Check it out and look for my article, called "Really Looking on the Bright Side".
It's a beautiful day today- I have to clean the bathroom then I want to work on some thing's that you'll hopefully hear about soon : D

Vacation is sweet...

I realized something. Yeah, I know, that happens a lot ;) This is what I realized.

Vacation is sweet!

I've actually had time to read, post on my book blog, and do whatever comes up. I have time to realize that I need to enjoy every moment. I have time to make time. Now, I know I can and should do this at all times, vacation or not, but its nice to be freed up to make a habit ;) 

 There are a lot of things to occupy my time and I hope to complete a lot of projects. A few opportunities have opened up for me that I'm looking forward to. Isn't life great!? Baruch HaShem! 

There's more I want to share, but I'll share it when its going on. I don't want to always be talking about what I want to do, or am going to do, but I want to do it then share the experience. 

So Shabbat Shalom and a good weekend to all! And thanks for commenting on the new look and voting on the poll. Maybe I'll eventually get it professionally done, but for now, this is good.

Katherine