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Starting a New Journey

I am sitting here on a rainy Wednesday night with many other things on my ever-growing list of things to do....  grading papers, battling the never-disappearing ants, cleaning the house, doing the laundry, making the dreaded trip to wal-mart, getting back to the nap I tried to start earlier... instead I start my journey into a personal blog.  While I have a classroom blog, and I've created other websites, this is a more personal little project that I've been wanting to do for awhile, but if you know me, you know how hard it is to get my little projects up and running.  In starting the blog, I hope to not only share my experiences through wedding planning, but to also starting a family with Michael, additionally I'm sure there will be the occasional sharing of "WOW" moments, whether in my classroom or other personal experiences... we all know the life of a teacher can be a rather exciting one...  Often times, I find myself sharing on facebook, but there is only so many characters you can share on Facebook... and well, this is kind of like a personal journal for all to see.  Perhaps a sounding board for all of those scrapbook ideas that I have, and would like to finish... or just a chance to show more of my artsy side through pictures and words.. who knows where this journey will take me, but I'm looking forward to the ride.



Speaking of rides, we had a fabulous time dodging rain and extreme weather riding four-wheelers this past weekend.  My mom has always told me (and everyone who comes into my life for that matter that I'm high maintence), I was able to let go, and get dirty this weekend on our friend Scott's family farm.  It took me about 30 minutes and one 'drop in the mud' to get over the initial shock of being out of my element. It also allowed me the chance to enjoy the scenery, and the nature around us.  Overall it's one of those things that I could do again, and now at the top of Michael's list of things he needs/wants: a four- wheeler. 

Pre- Mudding/ Four- wheeling.. notice I'm clean :)
Just an hour or so into the trip.. wet sock, dirty boot.  Lovin' Life.

 
Here I am acting like the mud is bothering me.. haha


Pretty Purple Tree in a Sea of Green.

Beautiful Bridge


Our First Major Purchase?  we will have to see...

End of the day.. muddy and successful :)

Comments

  1. elisa22484April 28, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I love this! And love that I got to share the four wheeling experience with you. I can't wait to see what else your blog brings.

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