I'm very surprised at how busy life has gotten lately, and I am making myself go to bed at a better time which is seriously cutting into my blogging time. There has been non-stop visits from family, a trip to Bear Lake, a family reunion at Zions, getting divorced (almost there), changing jobs (today was my first day, and I think I'm really going to like it), getting ready for school, laundry, finding babysitters again (the only surprise there is that taking them to their dad lasted as long as it did), Ogden Farmers' Market, trying and failing to keep the house presentable, thrifting (from which I am so grounded until I can get my home organized), a couple unfinished DIY projects, fixing dinners, and everything else that comes with an ordinary day. In the next nine days until school starts (kids and me!) I still hope to visit with more family, go to the splash pad, and finish back to school shopping. I also decided to learn guitar. I love singing and would like to be able to accompany myself. I bought this pink beauty on Amazon. I'm sure it's not much, but it will be fun to pass on to the girls if I get good enough to want a better one. I think I have about 10 posts in mind that I just need to find the time to write. Perhaps if I was more organized.....
Last week when my sister was visiting, she stopped at the top of my stairs and said, "Sometimes I see a space and all I can think about is how I would organize it." I took it as proof that I am terribly unorganized. Which is true. I am the last person I would go to for organizing advice. Today, my sister started a blog about organizing. I am her very first follower, and I like to think I am her inspiration. She plans on posting about once a week, and has promised to make me her special project next time she comes to visit. So, check out her incredibly cute and helpful blog. http://leahtheorganizedmommy.blogspot.com/
Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Another Ramble
There's a whole lot on my mind, so we'll just have to see where this ramble takes us.
Final papers have been submitted to the court, which means after a mere nine months I'm just days away from officially being divorced. This week Ex decided to make another desperate attempt for control by leaving the kids with a babysitter he knows I don't approve of. After he refused to use any babysitters I do approve of I decided not to have him babysit anymore. This has resulted in me making last minute attempts to find other fill-ins for the next couple of weeks until school starts. Stressful? Yes, but so worth it.
I attended a class at work about achieving success in the work place and life. I joked that they will stop offering the course when they discover that it is causing people to quit in order to pursue their true interests. Well, I'm not quitting today, but it has me thinking really hard about my true interests and skills and how I can best put them to use and provide for my family. Another thing they said was to only make one major change at a time. Maybe they should have told me that a few months ago because it is too late now. This year I have gotten divorced, moved, bought a new car and started two blogs. Monday I will be starting a new job in a new department and new hours. I will still have the same job title and pay though. The next week my kids go back to school and so do I. I'll be the newest (not the only one I'm sure) accounting student at Weber State.
I've spent the last eleven years just going with the flow career wise. I never had much ambition because I thought at some point I would quit to be a stay at home mom. There are no more delusions of that happening now, although I do still hold out hope of finding a way of making a lucrative income at it. I'm giving a lot of thought now to where I would like my career to take me, either with or without my current employer. I'm revisiting all the things I have liked doing or imagined doing since I was a child. This list includes: writing, singing, mother, gardening, accounting, being a scientist, knowing everything, reporting, and having a secret identity. I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to do it all. Any ideas?
Final papers have been submitted to the court, which means after a mere nine months I'm just days away from officially being divorced. This week Ex decided to make another desperate attempt for control by leaving the kids with a babysitter he knows I don't approve of. After he refused to use any babysitters I do approve of I decided not to have him babysit anymore. This has resulted in me making last minute attempts to find other fill-ins for the next couple of weeks until school starts. Stressful? Yes, but so worth it.
I attended a class at work about achieving success in the work place and life. I joked that they will stop offering the course when they discover that it is causing people to quit in order to pursue their true interests. Well, I'm not quitting today, but it has me thinking really hard about my true interests and skills and how I can best put them to use and provide for my family. Another thing they said was to only make one major change at a time. Maybe they should have told me that a few months ago because it is too late now. This year I have gotten divorced, moved, bought a new car and started two blogs. Monday I will be starting a new job in a new department and new hours. I will still have the same job title and pay though. The next week my kids go back to school and so do I. I'll be the newest (not the only one I'm sure) accounting student at Weber State.
I've spent the last eleven years just going with the flow career wise. I never had much ambition because I thought at some point I would quit to be a stay at home mom. There are no more delusions of that happening now, although I do still hold out hope of finding a way of making a lucrative income at it. I'm giving a lot of thought now to where I would like my career to take me, either with or without my current employer. I'm revisiting all the things I have liked doing or imagined doing since I was a child. This list includes: writing, singing, mother, gardening, accounting, being a scientist, knowing everything, reporting, and having a secret identity. I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to do it all. Any ideas?
Monday, August 1, 2011
Menu August 1-August 14
Mon. August 1, 2011: Damon’s Quinoa salad. I'll be taking pictures and can't wait to share this great recipe.
Tuesday August 2, 2011: Tuesday Tacos at ¡Viva! Market
Wednesday August 3, 2011: black bean burgers
Thursday August 4, 2011: Family Reunion
Friday August 5, 2011: Family Reunion
Saturday August 6, 2011: Eat out with gift certificate
Sunday August 7, 2011: Dinner at Mom’s
Monday August 8, 2011: Michelle’s coconut chicken curry
Tuesday August 9, 2011: Easy Crock pot Beef Roast
Wednesday August 10, 2011: Crock pot Quinoa Red Lentil Soup
Thursday August 11, 2011: Garbanzo Bean and zucchini salad
Friday August 12, 2011: Tofu Stir fry
Saturday August 13, 2011: Eat out with friends
Sunday August 14, 2011: Spaghetti
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