Somethings do take a year to accomplish

So a year ago I began putting up pictures around my house to attempt to decorate.  I don't always succeed in decorating attempts, but I try.  One of my projects was to put some wonderful storm pictures up over my stairs.  My brother got me these pictures for Christmas one year, and I added to it a couple years ago. 

Putting up pictures over the stairs was no easy project.  I got one up, and decided that since I was balancing on a board, about 4 feet in the air with one had, I should give up on this project.  I didn't know how I was going to get a ladder on my steps to fulfill this project and I didn't want to die trying. 

Well I've been eyeing a multi-position ladder for quite some time now, and it was on sale a few weeks ago.  I snatched it up! 

  With the help of a friend, and my new AWEsome ladder, I would attempt this project again.  I pulled out the ladder and figured out how I wanted the pictures on the wall and climbed on up.  Thankful for the ladder and scared to death I was gonna fall down.  However, the ladder was very stable and I had a safety mechanism in place, my friend. 

  About 20 minutes later, we had accomplished this year long project.  I'm glad to have it completed as I think it adds to the room.  I decided that as long as the project is completed, it doesn't matter how long it took.  Check it out.



Love

When in doubt, it's ok to relax...

The fall was insanely busy for me, with my work schedule and everything else I was involved in.  Then came the holiday's and those always add more to the busy pile.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoy everything, but sometimes I just need time to relax and do absolutely nothing. 

Over the past 2 weeks, life has been slow enough that I've been able to enjoy myself at home, and just catch up on some tv...including the entire first half of the season of both Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice! Which is exciting if you are a crazy TV person like myself. 

I learned as an RA in college, during a weekly meeting that I was an introvert...and what that really meant.  I truly re-energize by spending time alone.  I enjoy being with people an groups and need that in my life too, but when I'm crazy insanely busy...I need that time to myself to regroup and keep going. 

The guilty part of my brain has to keep telling me that it IS ok to relax and accomplish nothing for a few hours.  I try to remember that sometimes, and know that life's busy factor will be increasing in the next few weeks, so I best enjoy this for now. 

A New Year a new Vision

I trust you all had a glorious Christmas and New Years.  I worked over Christmas, so my parents came down and celebrated with me.  We had a good time.  I always wish it was longer, but then it's always nice to get back to "your" routine.  After my stretch of midnight shifts I headed home to Kearney.  I had a good New Years in Kearney and got to see my family.  I also got to witness the first snow of the season, not necessarily my favorite thing, but oh well. 

  While my parents were in town, I had my mom go and help me pick out some new glasses.  I hadn't gotten new glasses since high school, and I know they are just a bit dated.  I don't wear them very much as I am a contact person.  But maybe if I like them I'll wear them more, or at the least won't dislike wearing them so much.  I was able to get my new glasses yesterday and I've worn them at night the last two nights.  They are kinda fun, so different than what I'm use to, but I like it.  So with the new year came a new vision for me. 



New Glasses

 Love!