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Little Professor

Summer Scrapbook Retreat 2010

Wow, all I can say is I had a blast! I roomed with Cheri, we had drinks, I got 22 layouts done. The conference room was great, food was great. All the ladies were great, Maria really did a great job on this retreat, as she does with them all. I look forward to more in the future.


Thanks Maria!


Here are some great retreat pics...

Eclipse!

I must say, the best of the Twilight Saga so far! We had a great night. It was Carrie's Birthday, so she booked us a private party at the Carmike Movie Theater in Fleming Island. We didn't have to wait hours in line, we went right in.

While hundreds others were waiting in either Team Edward or Team Jacob lines, we all had dinner at the Mellow Mushroom. Once we were done with Dinner, we headed over to the theater. We had a blast taking pictures in front of the theater, on the red carpet, in front of a limo...my suggestion...too funny. Guess the cat is out of the bag...we didn't arrive in that limo! LOL.

Once inside Everyone sang Happy Birthday to Carrie, including all those who had been waiting in line for a few hours, it was great. We just got to stroll right in, past the lines, to our little reserved area in the back for the party. We also had a row of seats reserved in the theater and we would go in when we wanted to, even though the movie didn't start until midnight.

All of us girls had our pictures taken with a fake cardboard stand up of Edward and Jacob...of course I was the one to complain that the Jacob cut out had its shirt on! LOL They had live wolves there as well. It was amazing.

The movie totally rocked, and a couple days later, I went to see it again with my dear husband. I want to see it again, probably will take Tracy to see it for her Birthday.

Anyhow, here are a few pictures, if you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it!

OMG

No, not the song by Usher! LOL. OMG....it has been so long since I last posted a blog on here. Where do I start, a lot has happened, I am down a total of 75 pounds, we took a two week trip to Italy, and now, in the fall, I am going to start school again Full Time at JU! My Oh My!



The kids are well, both A/B honor roll students, Elijah will be continuing onto 4th grade at the Broach School again next year, and Christian will be going to Oakleaf Jr High.



Me? I am handling the ups and downs of life much better than I had in the past, and people who I know are no good for me and that continue to hurt me...well, I know what I deserve, and it isn't them! Unfortunately, sometimes that involves people we love, but it is what it is, and I will continue to be happy...God has been great to us.



Good news....my dear husband took my wedding ring, had the stone upgraded and when he gave it back to me, he got on one knee and asked me to marry him again. I had to think hard about that one...just kidding. We are renewing our vows next april, and then going to go on a cruise. Lots of plans to make, I have my maid of honor, we have to pick a place and time, photographer, reception area. I am gonna make a big deal out of this one, since we eloped when we first got married, we didn't have the cash back then...well, don't have too much now, but we are in a much better place to plan a vow renewal ceremony. I only pray that our family in Colorado can make it out.



Music for the reception? hmmm.....DJ? Sounds cheesy. Suggestions anyone? So, my goal before next april is to be down 70 more pounds! Pray for me because i am a carboholic! Church ceremony or somewhere else? Lots to think about!



Anyhow, I am very excited to be going to the Eclipse premiere next Tuesday night with my girlfriends, we are seeing the midnight viewing, having dinner and drinks before...Total CHICK NITE! We have our mix of team Edward and Team Jacob. It will be fun! I am sure I will have pictures and will post them on here asap.



Later for now....I will update more later.

Writing....

I have often loved to write, even if it is random ramblings about life or whatever. But, I let someones criticisms make me a bit self conscious and I drew back in on myself, not wanting to express myself, not putting my thoughts or feelings out there, for fear of being ridiculed, judged or hurt. But, things are becoming different, I have had time to sit back and reflect, I am getting some of my confidence back, getting thicker skin. Never before had I let people sway me one way or the other, I have come to realize I am much happier not worrying what others are saying or thinking. I know who I am, I know I am a great person, a great friend, to those who let me be.

So, I will write, I will share my thoughts, and share my life with those who are willing to share it with me. I am optimistic of my future, I have so many goals and plans. College, family, so much I can do.

I have digressed....my original intent was to write about writing. But then I realized why I had stopped in the first place. It was a stupid reason, I can blame no one but myself...I will no longer let others hold me back...that is fully my fault.

My point? Well, I want to be a Dentist one day, but long before that, back in High school, I have always loved English and Writing. So, here are my thoughts on what I plan on doing...

I am going to try and start at Jacksonville University as a Full time college student this summer (application already sent out). I have God and my husband to thank for that. All I have to do is pay for books, tuition is taken care of. So, I will hold off on getting a job, and focus on my studies, I am going to work on getting my Bachelors in English, I want to be a writer. But, I am not forgetting Dentistry, I want to be able to do that, but I am working on my English courses first, then once I am more comfortable with College courses, I will work on getting some prerequisites out of the way for Dental School. Anyone a good math tutor? :-)

Anyhow, to my friends...I love you guys, you know who you are. Thanks for caring enough to read my ramblings, and stick through thick and thin with me...through my ups and downs, and in the end, being there with just a kind word or two.

Keep looking for more of my ramblings, and maybe some short stories in the future.

LIFE IS GREAT!