"You Know A Change Will Do You Good"

Did you know that over the course of 10 months, both Hubs and I have been daring enough to change careers? Oh yes, this can be done! (I sound like an infomercial announcer) Last May, I decided to take a major leap in faith, and give up a very rewarding career in Wellness Care and Public Relations to take on a job at a Christian School just minutes from where I grew up. This was mostly so MiniMe could attend there and we wouldn’t have to drive an hour or more each way every day to get her there. I still, to this day cannot believe it! Now Hubs…get this…hopefully….will never have to turn another wrench or repair another wheel or tire or whatever. (Except for at home, of course) He has decided (with only a little coaxing) to step into the healthcare field. For the time being, he is going to school to be a CNA/PCA. (Nursing assistant/Hospital Tech) He has about 4 weeks left of school, and then he has a two week clinical. (That is the not-so-exciting part because you do not want to know the kind of stuff he has to do) I know it is part of the job, and I respect it BUT I am not able to handle blood, or bruises, or bedpans, and stuff like that. Anyhoo, back to Hubs. He should be done by the end of March. He plans on proceeding into the EMT training shortly after. This is along the lines of what he really wants to do. The CNA license is just a stepping stone. I am very happy for Hubs. I hope you are too! Keep him in your thoughts and prayers. A lot has changed over the past year: We changed careers, moved to a different county, changed our daughter’s school, and changed church families. I wonder what other exciting things are going to come out of 2008. After all, it is only February and look what has happened already!

You've Got to be kidding me!

You will never guess what I caught over the weekend?!?!? A baseball? NO. A hockeypuck? NO. A butterfly? NO. I caught this yucky ickness (I will not call it a sickness because Sharona does not get Sick. I get tired or icky. I figure, my body was holding out until the end of this huge benefit dinner I was involved in on Saturday. It just so happens, I started sneezing and aching during the last half of it. By the time I was done settling up with everyone, I knew I was in for it. My head was pounding, every inch of my body ached, and by the time I got home, you guessed it, I had a fever. So, what does a wife and mother do when she has the Ickness? Thank goodness for Chef Boy R Dee!! (no really..I am serious) I appreciate canned food SO much because hubs can make it.

So anyway, I hope I am on the mend. After all, I am here, awake and typing. Hubs was amazing. He bundled me up in every blanket he could find, brought me some water and tissues and he put Mini Me to bed. I finally caved around 11pm Sunday night, and took something for it. So, if I play my cards right, I should be good to go by tomorrow morning. I need to be, it is Hubs' first day of school. Woo Hoo!

Knock on Wood

Over the course of 22 days, I have had 22 friends, co workers, members of the Student body ( that I am acquainted with...there have so many more here at the school that have had it that I don't know) and family members come down with the down right terrible "beat the snot out of you make you feel like you would rather die and then while you're at it make any food in front of you seem like poison", flu. This flu seems like it is very strong and contaigous, but somehow KNOCK ON WOOD it hasn't decided to induct me, Hubs, or Mini Me into it's hall of fame. I really don't know how it hasn't happened. Hubs and I are both sleep deprived. He works an average of 14 hours a day, out in the elements, doesn't eat right and defintely doesn't get the rest he needs and deserves. Mini Me has had almost everyone in her class go home sick with it, and to top it off, most of our "Girls" had it, have it, or seem as if they are coming down with it. I just don't know how we haven't gotten it yet. I hug these girls all of the time. We are always face to face, deep in converstion about what is going on in thier lives. (They call it their "drama".) Our hands are in the same Dorito bag...you know what I mean? And still, I am blessed to have my health. So, if you have been cursed with this horrible flu, past or present, I feel for you. I have had it before and I know it is not a walk on the beach. Just Persevere. Try to eat. Drink plenty of Fluids and by all means..REST REST REST! I'm praying for ya!

So, here we go again

Well, I didn't think I would ever try this again, but since I have recruited an old high school friend into it, I suppose I should keep it up. I doubt you will see many photos on this blog because I do not own a digital camera. The only way a photo will make it on here, is if someone emails one to me.

Don't lose faith in me, I'll eventually have something worthy to write. Probably nothing witty or bold, but something. I'll probably plagiarize, steal or embellish alot, so just be ready for anything.

How do you people do it? You people that can also Scrapbook, write stories, cook amazing and creative meals, shave your legs daily (or faces for you men) and think of neat ways to WOW your signifigant other.(Oh okay...I guess shaving isn't creative, but you still have to find the time to do that too) I wish I could be more like you. I haven't a creative cell in my body. I strive for it, but once I review the finished product, I am all but bawling. I am more like the reliable 'ol Bessie that keeps producing the same milk day after day after day. Yes, it is a good thing to be predictable and such, but I would really like to be spontaneous and create somehting that will WOW someone. I have just run fresh out of ideas. The reason behind me bringing this up is because of the up coming holiday (or economical BOOSTER) I have not a clue as to what to do for my husband this year. I usually have what ever it is, planned and carried out by now, but I am staring at a blank page. Any ideas?