Some interesting things have happened to me this week. I will be brief.

Someone told me 'If you love something enough, you will find time for it.'
This is so true. I need to make adjustments in my life.

Also, Please go to the link on the side for ALEXA LEE.... her posts are great. Her last post on Risk really spoke to me today.

Love you all... My computer is broken and rarely get a chance to get on to someone elses... so this is it for now. Ciao

A shpeel... if you will

I figure I should fill all in on what I am doing at the moment. I just finished my first handful of finals for massage therapy school. Yes, that is right... Massage Therapy. I have always wanted to do this. I held out for a long time but it was time and I finally faced some fears and leaped. I love it. I enjoy learning all about the body and pathologies! I love my friends that I have made and let us not forget- I love massages as well! :) So far I have completed Massage Basics, Advanced Massage, First Aide/CPR, Reflexology, Acupressure, Anatomy 1, Business Development 1, and Movement. whew! It's been enlightening. I do massages at UCMT's clinic in lindon, UT every saturday for an internship of sorts. It has been really fun to meet new people and help where I can.

Also, I am working at Chrysalis with some wonderful people! This is a group home for those who have mental or physical disabilities. I have not given up my career as a Social Worker. In fact, I am just waiting to see if I get into the Masters Program at the U of U which starts at the end of August. This picture doesn't really depict these characters here but they are so wonderful! From left to right -Tracey, David, Steven. I LOVE THEM. Its fun to work with them. We get to do all sorts of things- 'Dance parties' , cupcake competitions, valentines day waffles, movie night, swimming, concerts, etc. It's a joy and privilege.

The only thing I feel I am lacking is time to just be with my roomies/friends, family and boys. I have this guilt... its hard to explain. It is almost like I feel that I am a single mother working and trying so hard but never have to time just to be with the ones I love or give them what they need. And obviously, I am not a single mother and everyone, hopefully, understands how crazy my schedule is... that's life... BUT I am prioritizing though. I am finding little bits and pieces where I need to get out and have some play time. I will get the hang of it soon... hopefully. :)

All in all though- Life is good. I feel really fortunate to be where I am at. That is good enough for now. So there you have it- a little shpeel into my present living life.

It's official

Kate reads...

Tonight I, for the first time, read OUT LOUD 'The Little Prince' with a friend of mine. I loved it. It was a fun activity that was passed down from a friend to me and I was glad to be able to hopefully pass this goodness on. Everytime I read this book I like it more and more. So... if you have not read this book. Do so and do it now. You will be glad you did.

'The Little Prince' written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint Exupery

I looked out the window and what did I see?

I love you

As I sit and eat a take 5 I wonder why the sugar commodities are so plentiful with valentines day? I don't care for it. If anything I feel too much sugar only makes me feel sick, unsatisfied and lumpy. Don't get me wrong. I agree with a day devoted to affection BUT... think that should be more regular than a generic 'day o love'. I must admit though... Feb. 14th and me have had our fair share of wonderful experiences. I don't pity myself on this day as some might. I find it a day to reflect, be grateful and live out right. So with not much more to say I will tell you of some thing I love at the moment.

I love that its beginning to get brighter each morning and how after school on my way to work it's not dark but it's creeping in.
I love listening to the Beatles and Simon and Garfunkel to wake me up heading to school.
I love the human body. SOOOO AMAZING.
I love Brie cheese... with green apples and french bread.
I love meeting people you are completely at home with.
I love sleeping.
I love to learn to love myself.
I love late night talks with my roommates.
I love my own time to myself... to put things in proper perspective and order.
I love that I am emotional and yet realize I am more emotionally sane than I thought.
I love touch... need it.
I love being warm and memory foam mattresses.
I love being needed and me needing others.
I love that I am becoming more independent.
I love Steven, Tracy and David, with whom I work.
I love time to be busy and time to chill out.
I love my family. With our belly laughs that make us cry and tiffs so innocent they are forgotten in moments.
We are so perfectly imperfect... that is something I love.
I love friends who fit into family catergory. They too have shaped me.
I love laundry dry sheets. mmmm so good.
I am happy and I love that.

So much more... but am glad that there is more to love than hate and cringe at. Hope you all enjoy your fair share of lovin and sugar this weekend.

As the Beatles say....

LET IT BE

Rita! Its your birthday!

 

 

 

I can't really explain how absolutely wonderful it was to find such an amazing individual. Rita has touched my life in more ways than one. I met her on a warm day in Liepaja, after jumping off a bus trying to reconnect with my companion...(we got lost in translation) I couldn't help but talk to her. She was sweet, shy, and so loving. I learned more of what Christ's love felt like because of this little gem. I love her teasing and laughter. Her hugs and short answers. I love her closed mouth smiles and playing sports with her. I love praying with her and talking of deeper things. I love HER. Essentially, life would be altogether different without her in it. Happy happy birthay. -- With love across the sea.

For all of you who don't know- Wright and Steph have moved into mom and dads house for now. I have to say though... I am relieved they are still with in driving range for me. I really can't explain the loss I am feeling with family not so close and friends not so available as they once used to be. I am not saying that in a depressed attitude just a normal response to change. I, obviously, will understand and realize why and how great it will be in the future... but as for now... Its still a coping process. It's like starting my life all over again after the mish.

So... tonight I took advantage of some of my last moments with the kids at home and came to have an 'auntie Kate sleepover'. I started it off with hugging, giggling and wrestling. Then on we went to a romantic top ramen dinner shared with little Wright Jr. (He refers to me as -Anna or Rachel most often... but when he gets all cute and cuddly... he uses my name. Its music!) We,then,watched the movie Ratatouille. Taylor fell asleep and eventually Wright wandered off to do the same. That is where Faith took over. She couldn't stop talking and cuddling and rubbing everyone down. (She is sooo affectionate. :)) When the movie ended...(which made me want to cook) Faith decided not to let me get up. We had a duel and then she got ready for beddy bye and, now, all are slumbering sweetly.

I, now, am off to get some supplies for tomorrows birthday breakfast for Kathleen. She is in town (which is rare) and wanted to celebrate her day of birth. Happy Birthday friend. Which, by the way, reminds me of a show I love on tv right now. Its called ACE OF CAKES. I seriously want to make a mad cake one of these days. Who is with me?! Fridays are open for any adventure.

 

 

 

 

 

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