Day 152: First day of college and welcome new classmates

Today was my first day back at college after four years. I've attempted college twice and didn't have the drive or motivation necessary to complete it.

I can tell this time is different. I know that I'm not going to get anywhere without a degree. I also know that I have a lot of potential, drive and passion that will help motivate my to complete college this time around. It's important for myself but also my children.

The course I'm taking is online, called Art Appreciation. Every week, there's several discussions threads. Our first initial post was to introduce ourselves! We are also suppose to welcome at least one other classmate. I decided to welcome every classmate as my act of kindness today!

And I did, with who's posted so far. I already enjoy my instructor. She's engaging and responsive. You can tell she takes great interest in the course and our work.

Now, I'm off the grid for the night to start my reading of 105 textbook pages from the book "Gateways to Art". I'm sure I'll be art savvy after I've completed this course!

Day 151: Share my dessert

You may not think this is a big deal, but it was a fried snickers and I split half of it with my friend, Alison. :-p (I also gave her my vanilla ice-cream but I don't like vanilla so that doesn't count :-p)

Speaking of Alison. You can add compliment as an act to today as well! I admire her greatly. She's working full time and took on college again, and is almost done. She travels and creates these fun memories, even if she travels solo, she meets people or takes in her surroundings and really appreciates them.

It was enjoyable having lunch with her today and catching up <3

Day 150: Bring dinner over for an injured friend

Last Tuesday, I had plans to go over to a friends house to go through baby clothes (as I rapidly have to start acquiring things for this little munchkin before October! Only 19 weeks left! Nobody panic but me. Haha)

I noticed in my Facebook feed pics and a status of my friend injured! She broke her arm and got bruised, scraped and beat up from an ATV accident.

I sent her a Facebook message asking if she'd let me bring over dinner tonight, and she said ok!

My daughter and I brought over the makings of homemade pizza (almost as good as Grandma Mary's :) While her daughter and my daughter played, I made pizza, and did the dishes. It was difficult for my friend to sit still but after harping on her to sit down, she sorta did. :-p

Her husband was fun! I told him he need to talk to my honey about hunting.

Day 149: Help a friend move

Today has been eventful! Drove down from the cities and headed over to a friends house to help one of my good friends move. When we arrive the house was full of people already helping! Many hands make quick work (as the saying goes) My boyfriend and my daughter were real troopers, positive smiles and helping in any way they could. I went up and down the stairs several times, and carrying around an extra load (pregnant) tires me out easily. So I went for the light weight roles. We got to her place and I tasked myself with the unpacking portion of her bathroom and bedroom. When she settles in tonight, she'll be able to shower and fall into her already made bed.

It's nice to lend a helping hand, but even nicer spending that time together afterwards over slices of pizza!

Day 148: Wounded Warrior Project - Thank a wounded soldier

'The WWP's motto -- "the greatest casualty is being forgotten" -- certainly rings true on Memorial Day. The organization aids seriously wounded veterans through mental, physical and community-based programs, connecting both caregivers and wounded vets to each other as a means of therapy.'


'Thank A Wounded Warrior
Have you ever wanted to send a note to a Wounded Warrior to thank them for their service and sacrifice? You can now send warriors thank you cards through Facebook. Visit our Facebook page, select the card you would like to send and type your message - it’s as easy as that! The WWP Communications team will print the cards and provide them to program staff for distribution at hospitals and during WWP events.'

Here's the note I sent! Everyone should do this. They print the notes out and give them to wounded soldiers!

Day 147: Don't judge a book by its cover

Today we went to the park - the weather was less then par but it was good enough to get outside :) as long as its not snowing in Minnesota - gotta get outside!

When we got there I made a total judgement on a group of boisterous middle school boys. I figured they'd be obnoxious and not safe around our little ones. So, I had an eagle eye on them, making sure our daughters didnt get knocked over or something.

Note to self: Don't make judgement calls - you just never know what's deep down inside of everyone. Here's why.

We decided to have some races around a track at the park. First, the razor scooter. I noticed the middle schools boys had one too, so I challenged them to race against my boyfriend. Next thing you know, all of us (me exempted due to my ever growing pregnant belly) were racing each other, laughing, and having a blast. Then all of us, middle school boys, our girls all sat at one of the picnic tables and had some fun and serious discussions. About life, being their age, our age. It was neat.

One of the boys brought his dog over and we watched it for him while he played. Our girls and those boys carried on.

I watched one of the boys let my young daughter win a running race.you could instantly tell that his intent was to let her win and he enjoyed seeing her triumphant finish. As did I. He and I high-fived afterwards and gave each other knowing nods of approval/satisfaction.

These boys werent obnoxious at all. They cared. And I knew we made friends and that the next time we were there and if they were there too, they'd protect our girls.

Day 146: Support Gail's benefit

On Sunday, June 10 at Wicked Moose - I'll be emceeing a benefit for a co-worker that I use to work with. She was diagnosed in February with Grade Three Astrocytoma (brain tumor).

There will be a raffle, silent auction, burger baskets, bake sale, and a kiddy carnival.

If anyone is willing to donate talent for entertainment or donate something towards the silent auction - hit me up!

Please stop by Sunday, June 10 at the Wicked Moose from 12:00 (noon) to 5pm!