The weather today in my neck of the woods:

A bit chilly this morning with the smell of smoke in the air. They’re clearing yet more land around here which is disturbing.

A simple pleasure:

Running into my mom while shopping and having a great conversation with her.

I am thankful:

That the Fall Semester is winding down and that my counseling obligations are heading into ‘holiday’ mode.

From the kitchen:

Okay, so Mr. John keeps reminding me that my before Halloween promise of his favorite “Sour Cream Pound Cake” has now been placed in a queue behind the Pineapple Upside Down Cake he requested shortly after Thanksgiving. The ingredients were placed by the stove with best intentions but I got tired of looking at them and put them in the cupboard. Sigh. Will I never get this cooking thing?

I was in a thrift shop yesterday and found some cute kitchen curtains. While standing in line to pay for them, the woman in front of me commented on how pretty they were. I replied that just looking at them made me happy and if I had to spend time in the kitchen I certainly wanted to have a reason to be happy in there. (smile)

From the learning rooms:

Okay, so Math is not one of my strong points and the nut (hee…hee..) does not fall too far from the tree.

Miss Sam and I are done with Math. At least until the need for it raises its ugly head once again – like trying to get into college – which being non-college bound is a thought that is beginning to creep into my once ‘college is the only alternative’ mindset.

But I digress…I do that when I begin to talk about math, Freud would say it was a defense mechanism, hmmmmm….like denial perhaps. Now, you are talking MY language.

So, Miss Sam is back in Florida Virtual School with plans for dual enrollment put on the furthest back burner we could realistically find, which where math is concerned that would preferably be back into the next galaxy.

Doing happy dance about no math.

Currently Reading:

A Clash of the Kings. Great series. Can’t wait for more time to spend reading it!!

On My Mind:

Starting the revision process on the first draft of my first (!!!) novel. I think its more exciting than writing the novel was.

“First draft is really just about telling a story; the second draft is about writing a novel.”

Creative Projects:

See above.

Sorting through the two briefcases my mom gave me (my Dad’s and my Uncle’s) to continue my work on the family history.

Revamping my ‘lesson’ plans for Spring semester. Yes, I consider this a creative project – thankfully we are permitted to be creative  with our lectures at our college and for that I am unbelievably grateful.

Hearth and Home:

With the move of Miss Sam’s computer from the main living area to her bedroom ( OMG – did Mr. John and I really say THAT was okay???) – the house appears to be less disorganized and yucky. (Sorry Miss Sam, but its true).

Our only concern is that we may never see Miss Sam again.

I smile:

Because Miss Sam has been, not only a great inspiration, but also the best supporter of my efforts at not only attempting my first novel but completing it. Thank you baby girl!!!!!

Inspirational Thought I’m Sharing:

“The Bible is constantly relevant, never anchored to the lifestyle of a particular era.” Charles Swindoll

Picture Thought I am sharing:

Miss Sam captured this on our way home from telling her math tutor ” a dieu”. Just saying that it looks mighty possible that God was putting His stamp on a certain decision.

What say you????

Last day of Fall semester classes today. Gotta run.