Day 15

Looking over school stuff.  This semester starts on October 24th and will last 8 weeks with my next semester starting on January 2nd.

A lot of people keep asking me why I choose DeVry University since some of its course work isn't accredited.  I wanted to assure the worriers, that the program I am studying IS accredited.  I am studying for my Bachelors Degree in Multimedia Design and Development with a concentration in Web Design and Development. I couldn't be happier OR more excited.

Now that I have explained that I want to tell you why I chose them instead of say, SPC or HCC.  I found out while continuing my education in Massage Therapy that my brain learns differently than most.  As we all know, every single one of us learns differently, but to feel accomplished my brain works overtime for a few weeks and then slacks for a few weeks and continues on a cycle.  I found while attending Sun State Academy that the Two-Weeks on and Two-Weeks off theory that they put into affect is exactly what my brain needs to stay focused.  So instead of going to school at SPC and studying English 101 from August-December and having a few mental breakdowns in that time frame, I chose DeVry because they are on an 8-Week semester program.  So every 8-Weeks I will start 2 new classes.  And I personally love that idea.  

On October 24th I will begin English & Critical Thinking/Problem Solving.  Then in January I will begin Intro to Business &  Computer Applications for Business.  With 8-week courses I am able to fit 5-6 "Semesters" in to just one year, rather than only 2-Semesters a year.  That is how I will be able to graduate so much quicker than most attempting their Bachelors.

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In other news, today is the first day Rafal has had work all week, since Saturday of last week.  Having him home has been nice, but I missed my routine more than anything.  When he is home I slack off because I want to spend time with him.  But then the dishes pile up, laundry starts getting out of control, and my articles/blog get neglected.

So here I sit drinking my coffee... Thinking about how I will get Dylan enrolled in Head Start this up coming week so that he can be in school while I too am in school.  Wow, what a huge help that would be.

Last night I was expressing my concerns that I don't know if we will be able to go to my best friends wedding in November, I am so sad.  Rafal saw how upset I was about it and started looking for cheap tickets, he said he really wants me to be able to go even if he can't because of work.  That made me so happy to know he knows how happy I would be to go.  She lives in NC and I could take a Greyhound for about $100 which isn't too bad.  I really want Rafal to be able to go with me, we used to go on adventures all the time in our early days, and lately... not so much.  I mean we have a 3.5yr old son, not too many adventures we can go on with a little guy.  

Gonna try to come up with an article today...

Day 14

What if I were to tell you that I always knew I was destined for greatness?  What if I told you that ever since my brain can remember I have been telling people,

"I will be a millionaire one day, I just don't know when or how yet."

I have been saying that forever.  You know what else I have been saying since I can rememeber?

"I will be building homes for the homeless and underprivileged families in old rundown hotels one day."

Do you know me?  Are we friends?  If we are friends you know that I am pursuing a DEEP dream of becoming an Architect.  It is a deep seeded need that I am trying to fulfill.  The best part?

  I AM FULFILLING IT RIGHT NOW!

I don't know where, how, or even why I have felt this way my whole life but I have.  Watching this new series, Oprah's Lifeclass, has truly helped me to take those next steps forward.

When I was in 7th grade we had a speaker come to our school and Holly and I laughed for years about what the speaker had to say.  He was teaching us affirmations, and at the time we didn't even know what an affirmation was.  He was having us all stand up, a school auditorium full of us, and having us say out loud "I like myself".  Well Holly and I thought it was hysterical... at the time.  But through the years that phrase has stuck with me.  If there was a way to contact that young man who taught us that I would, and I would thank him.

I like myself.  I love myself.  I am a being worthy of love, and respect.  Abundance is on its way.  Life is good today, and everyday.  I love my life.

Affirmations are amazing, and I want to start teaching my son the awesomeness of it!

Day 13

After watching the second episode in Oprah's Lifeclass series last night I can't help but notice all my issues, and I would like to try and fix them, but WOW is this going to be hard.  I mean, this morning alone, and I have only been up for about 2hours, I have wanted to scream more times than not.  Last nights class was all about anger and what it really is, so now I am getting angry and trying to dig deep.  Why am I really mad that Dylan won't behave so I can write an article?  Because he is bothering me while Rafal is sleeping in the other room?  Wow.  I dug deep and found it out.  So the REAL issue is that I am up getting stuff done and I am mad that Rafal gets to sleep in?  That doesn't make much sense seeing as Rafal gets up more times than not at 6am for work.  Maybe its underlying jealousy that he gets days to lay around and I do not? That sounds more believable.  [haha too funny]

Trying to dissect every feeling might get old sooner than I thought.  Its only 10am and I am ready to give it up! [just kidding of course]

This coffee is amazing today, although the 85degree heat streaming through my slider isn't exactly what I wanted to wake up to.  I was hoping for more or less a beautiful cool 75 and breezy. 

Yesterday I finally finished the sofa tables last coat of paint.  I will post pictures tomorrow, I would call it an Espresso color, a deep hue of brown, its gorgeous.

As my patience is wearing thin I should probably sign off for the day, I got two articles done this morning and I guess that is better than none. 

Day 11

Good morning Monday, I am still in my writers block and getting very frustrated about it all of a sudden.  I guess I can only be a certain kind of creative on a certain kind of day.  As of late, my creative side is on a painting kick, and I am refinishing everything within arms reach :) Got the hutch down the other day, and its in the living room taking up space, maybe I should just get a storage unit already to start my collection for my store.  That is the best idea I have ever had.  One day it will be a reality, but while Dylan is still so young it is hard for us to get too much done.  As he gets bigger things will get easier.  I hope.  [haha]

Yesterday was spent in the rain, at a thrift store that I love dearly.  "Last Chance: Thirft Shop"  Best one ever.  I would know, I am a hardcore thirfter. Yesterday all "Miscellaneous" objects were half-off and that means everything in the store besides the clothing! So we spent $21, and if you only saw how much stuff we got you'd flip out.  Daddy got Dylan some new books, AWESOME books might I add. They ended up being like .25cents!  Good pick daddy!  I got some new baking pans and what nots.. I love that place.

My coffee this AM is enticing me... but its warm in our home this morning, lately its been cold, with a nice Fall chill in the air. 

Today I hope to take Marley outside to a nice big park and let him play.  I think he will do great, he has come SO far since we first got him, we think he is finally settled into our home and our hearts!  Hes a beautiful dog, and he has definitely made himself at home, that's for sure.

I painted a large tree per Dylan's request on his walls in his room:

Yes, that is a music note on his wall too, he originally asked me for a "Rock and Roll" room, so on the other walls are guitars and more music notes, but alas, his mind was changed.  I love the "Giving Tree" it is SO peaceful, who knew painting a large tree could make a room feel so much more magical.  I want to sit on the floor under his tree and read a book!  Its awesome.  I am going to paint another one behind his bunk bed so its like he's in a tree house.  I am still unsure of how I will cover up the music note without some obviously ugly clouds [haha] so any ideas would be great!  I will probably just cover it up with primer and white paint after I sand down the edges.  Dylan has always had a cool room to intrigue his little baby mind, and keep that imagination working overtime!  He is so brilliant.  I am so proud of my little monkey.

Off to snuggle with my main squeeze before he leaves for another long work week.

Day 10

Rain Rain Go Away Come Again Another Day...

It is pouring outside, and it has been since we first woke up, and that was two hours ago.  I love the rain, except when we had outdoor plans today.  We were going to go kayaking, and now, I think we will stay in side.

I painted a cute wine hutch yesterday..

I have way too much fun re-vamping ugly furniture.  Next is a sofa table.  I put the cute wine rack on Craigslist for $50 or best offer, and some one will probably buy it for $30-$40, which would be a huge profit, considering I got it for free.  See, I work from home, between my articles, and my paintings and my furniture I have lots of goods to be sold!

Going to go make a pot of coffee and get on the next project...