New job + New classes = busy, busy, busy!

Wow! Who would have thought I would be away from the blogging world for so long? I started a new job last month, at the library. Yeah, I know, at the library! Me, a bibliophile if there ever was one, working at a library. It's much better than working at a bookstore, because any book I see that I want, I can check it out for FREE! I would have no paycheck if I worked at a bookstore. lol

Also, last month, I started my fall classes at RSCC. I am now a sophomore. Originally, I had planned to graduate in the spring, but because I can't go full time, I will have a few more semesters to go. Things are going well, I have met with my adviser and I am enjoying my classes. But sophomore year is much more difficult than freshman year. There is more homework and much more reading and a lot of online stuff. I am so tired by the time I get out of class and off from work in the evening. But this is the path that I want to take. I am grateful and thankful that I have the opportunity and the job. Thank you Goddess.

Hopefully, I won't be so long before posting again.

Peace and Blessings.

Blogland Catch Up

It's been a while since I posted so I
thought I would just play a little catch
up today.


First up is an interesting pentagram shaped tomato. It was the best tasting one that I got out of my garden...umm, I wonder why that is.


These are some of the bracelets that I made out of recycled belts from the thrift store. They are so boho and fun. I am putting some of them up for sale. Let me know if you are interested. The two on the left top I made for me though.

As the wheel turns.....this is the sunset on my sun wheel that I made from honeysuckle vine last year, what a lovely sight this was.

This morning I was greeted by my two sweeties enjoying some alone time together, while they let me sleep in. A great two-fer that was, Sophie and her dad got to catch up and enjoy each other's company and I got to sleep in for the first time this week!

Last but not least, I started on fall classes this past Monday. A full class load; art appreciation, algebra, world literature, Spanish and world history. So far it looks like all the classes are going to be very interesting with interesting and entertaining professors.

Cleanse and Detox Time

Wow! What a winter it has been. I am so glad it is over. There has been so much going on in my life these past few months that I am amazed that I am still here and writing this. I have been dealing with depression for several months. I have been on big doses of St. John's Wort and regular therapy and now I am dealing with everything much better. But it was quite scary there for a while. I am thankful for my friends and family who stuck by me and were there to help. I now feel as though all that negativity has clogged my entire body,I have gained several pounds, because I, of course, EAT when I am depressed. I feel very unhealthy and I am so ready for this cleanse. I missed the equinox cleansing that I usually do because of PMS, that is just not he time for me to cut out my comfort foods. But I am ready this weekend to get myself cleaned up. I will use the Lemonade Cleanse again as usual. It works really well for me and I can handle it easily. And after the cleanse I am going to gradually get myself onto a vegan diet, at least for the summer and see how that works for me. I have been interested in trying it for some time, but I was discouraged by how hard everyone has told me it is. Then I decided that everything in life that is worthwhile is difficult and I have managed much of it already, so I am going for it. I plan to try to include a lot of raw stuff too. Should be easy enough during the spring and summer, what with the garden and all the things growing wild. I am really looking forward to it.

College is going well, I am nearly through my second semester and am enjoying it a lot. I am loving learning so much new stuff. It is really opening my eyes to a whole new world and I realized early on that I have been living in a little box. But NO MORE! lol This is really the best thing that I could have done for myself. Now to get myself completely well and over the depression hump and detoxed. This should be interesting......stay tuned.

First Day Photos

David snapped these photos of me on my first day as a college freshman! In the kitchen, getting ready to leave. Woo Hoo!

Outside of the college getting ready to go in...I was so nervous.


Here is a shot of Roane State Community College, as shown in the guidebook.

College Bound!

Wow! What a busy month. I have been so busy getting ready for classes to begin that I have no blogged in that long. I have also, unfortunately, been dealing with some pretty serious depression. That thankfully, and thanks in part to St.John's Wort, I am finally getting through. I began class on August 31. Wow! What a great feeling. I cannot believe that I am going to college! I am so excited and so grateful to the powers that be for being able to do this. I am registered for three-quarter time, due to some immunization requirements that I could not fulfill in time. But that is a good start anyway. Since math was not my thing in high school, I am having to do some catch up in the Algebra department, but I also have a fabulous Sociology class, and a English/Comp class that has a lot of writing, which I love to do. I just today registered for a Fitness Walking class that will get my 1 required Phys Ed credit and should help me to get back into shape this fall/winter. Yea! Next semester, I will most likely be attending full time, if at all possible. I'd like to get through undergraduate school in as quick a time as possible. Since I will have graduate school waiting on me. And no, those are not my books in the photo, just one off the web. Mine did cost an exorbitant amount though. Thank goodness for financial aid! Well, I am off to study. More later.......peace

College Bound

"Congratulations! You have been accepted to Roane State Community College. We have received all required documents and your admissions file is now complete." This is what I read upon opening the letter from the college I have applied to. I am so excited! It's all set. I am registered an have my financial aid all in order. I start classes on August 29! Woo Hoo! It has been a dream of mine to go to college. I was all prepared to go fresh out of high school, and then chose to get married instead. Once the children started arriving I just never got back to it. I have been a life long learner, self teaching myself many many things. I never stop learning and trying to learn. It is very important to me. I was to be the first in my family to go to college, my parents were so proud. Then I disappointed them by getting married so young. Now I am excited to tell them that I am finally going! I will still get to be the first in my family to go. Which is a little sad now that I think of it. But I am just so happy that I have the opportunity to do it right this time. Also, by waiting til I am forty to go, I know without a doubt what I want to study. No floundering around trying to find myself, and what I should do. College here I come!