CREATIVITY

I admire people who draw, paint, design, and anyone who loves to create things. I was blessed to be in a family of artist. My sister and a couple of my brothers all draw very well. As a little girl I would watch them take a blank sheet of paper and end with a beautiful art piece. I didn't think I had a talent.

Then one day someone gave me a crochet hook and taught me how to crochet. I was in heaven I could create something from a skein of yarn. I was a creator. Today I was with friends and we are in the process of making a quilt wall hanging for my job. I love creating things. A couple of years ago I taught my granddaughter, Kaylan how to crochet. Here she is holding up her first work of art. Everyone can create something from something very small. It may be baking a cake, painting a room, or drawing a picture. The art of creating. I just love it. What a wonderful gift.

Go make something today.

PINKY FRIENDS FOREVER

The other day a very good friend of mine had a birthday. I thought about her all day because I couldn't call her or send her a card because she passed away last year. I thought about how encouraging and supportive she had been to me over the years. Then I thought about all my friends over the years that I had. I was so fortunate to have lots of fun and loving people to help me though this journey in life.

Here my friend, Vanessa and I were doing the pinky friend handshake while in Hawaii. She was so much fun to spend my vacation with. Friends are very special people. While I think about Helen I rejoice in her memory. I am also very grateful for all my friends. Pinky finger to all of you. I love you all.

EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE

I remember hearing a song once that had the lyrics "everything must change nothing stays the same." That songs continue to rings in my mind as now work at the high school I attended over thirty years ago. So much has changed over the years the building, classrooms, of course the teachers and students. Yet, the is one thing that hasn't changed at all. The angry, hurt, frustration, confusion and sadness the students carry with them.
I remember those feelings as a teenager very well. Although much has changed the challenges the students face are still the same. There's no saving them this is their journey. I have to believe they will come out victories.

I'M OFF

Here I'm off to on my dream trip. This is the day I left to Hawaii. I was so excited. I was looking forward to spending days relaxing on the beach knowing what was ahead for me, a new job.

After my return from Hawaii I started a new job at Vista Meadows School. I was nervous and anxious about my new transition. I had been asking for a change and it came two days before the trip. As I look back on this day leaving I am so glad I took the trip.

Thanks to Kirk and Tiffany

What I remember most and what will always stay with me was sitting on the balcony of our hotel room early in the morning and listening to the ocean waves rushing onto the beach. What a beautiful sound. I was blessed. Aloha

Aloha Everyone

Hawaii