Busy Busy Busy

Summer flew by and I can't believe I'm coming up on my last month of break. I thought the beginning of summer was busy, but this last month is going to be even more jam-packed.
Saturday is tubing for Mom's birthday. Work Tuesday and leave for camping Wednesday. Somehow I have to finish packing and shopping for the camping trip.
Later in the month there is a comedy show to attend, a field-trip with my daycare kids, and a garage sale (which I also have to prepare for starting now). About a million other small events fill in all the gaps between the larger events I have to do.
I've had a lot on my mind lately and a lot of ideas for things I want to do... Seems like time is flying by fast, and I have to figure out how to sort out all of my ideas. There's never enough time in the day... seems I am a victim of "the big rush" of life.
I actually can't wait to settle into a schedule again when my classes pick up in the fall. Hopefully that will give more structure and I won't feel like I'm being pulled in so many directions.
I am going to start writing again while we are on the camping trip. Hopefully I can become inspired by something while I'm up there. I really miss writing and sharing my work with other people.
For now, I am going to get some much needed sleep.
Until next time...

Accomplishments

Woke up with an upset tummy and missed VBS thanks to it. I was sure today was not going to be a good day, but it didn't turn out half bad.
I made the first, of what I hope to be many, major accomplishments toward losing weight and becoming a healthier person. I turned down fast food for lunch... When I went through my first dramatic weight loss change I decided not to eat anymore fast food and was successful. Somehow, in the last two years, I have let it sneak back into my diet... the worst thing I could have ever done. But not today! And it felt really good to make that choice.
Also got to go out this evening and get some work done in the yard and begin sanding the coffee and end tables so we can get them stained and put them to use.
All in all, it ended up being a productive day.

First Thoughts

As a first-time blogger, I can honestly say I don't know where to begin. I have a lot to share, but am always afraid to share too much.
Today was a long day for me even though I was personally unproductive. I spent the entire day worrying about our puppy, Remmi. For the last few months he's been having seizures. Those may be easy to get under control, but as of yesterday morning he developed a digestive issue. Tomorrow I'll have to devote my day to figuring out what his new issue is. I'm sure it has something to do with his goat-like diet.
On a different note, I have had many realizations in the last couple of weeks. One being that too many people take life for granted and don't bother to cherish those around them. Losing two loved ones last winter was hard, and they were almost joined by my father this spring. It's a scary thing to nearly lose a person you were convinced would somehow live forever. I'm not sure when I decided my dad was never going to die, but I know I did because I was shocked by the reality that he was, in fact, mortal.
I hope to spend the rest of my life getting to know my loved-ones better and being close to them while they are still here to hold.
There is so much to do in such a short life. People need to slow down and live. Money doesn't matter when you die... and it certainly doesn't bring back a loved one. Money speeds up this already fast-moving world. Success should not be measured in prestige, money, fashion, or any other worldly "things." They will not help a person learn, grow, and most importantly love.
Although I think I have almost always known these things I did not really think about them much until this last year (and especially this last week).

Well, for someone who didn't know where to begin I've said quite a lot. I should probably go to bed now, so.... until next time...!