October was a hard month. Very. The beginning of November hasn't been easy either. But I want to count my blessings. I have a case manager now. I hope it will be helpful. I got back issues of Artful Blogging. There is so much inspiration to be found in that magazine! Rainbows. Enough said. The … Continue reading Starting November
Daily Beauty
I have not slept much in a couple of days, so I'm not feeling well. But I got an issue of Artful Blogging I ordered off Amazon, and it has reminded me to enjoy the beauty of my everyday life. Here is some tulle currently bunched up in my upstairs studio. I think it looks … Continue reading Daily Beauty
Seminary Reading
I discovered a website where the seminary program in Media and Worship Arts that I've longed to go to for years lists their syllabi. I am going from class to class, finding the required reading, and adding it to my Amazon. So much fascinating material on the intersection of Christianity and creativity! Reading these books … Continue reading Seminary Reading
Submission Brings Blessings
Submitting to your husband isn't always easy, but living the way God designed brings blessings. Although my husband and I have a lot in common, we still do not agree on everything. There have been calls he made that I did not think were best. But in these situations, blessings have always come from following … Continue reading Submission Brings Blessings
Staying Silent While My Husband Speaks for Me
I love it when I don't have to give my order to the server because he speaks up for me. I love it when I am in social situations (and getting tired or stressed), and he puts his arm around me and takes over the conversation. When I need to say no (something that in … Continue reading Staying Silent While My Husband Speaks for Me
No
How much would you pay to go to the moon? I don't want to go to the moon because it's dangerous, and it's not worth potentially losing years of life with my family that I love. I wanted to go to other planets when I was younger, but that was before I found love and … Continue reading No
Photos
I took these photos the other day. This is my world. I am not happy today. It's a hard day. I have the shower curtain in the washing machine. I made lunch but got too depressed to finish it, which is probably good. I have a bunch of housework I need to do, and very … Continue reading Photos
Beautiful Day
Today is a gorgeous day. Warm air and sunny skies are lifting my spirit. I had a medical test this morning, and afterward I stayed up instead of curling up in bed. I've been cleaning the house, studying Arabic, and listening to linguistics lectures. I am hoping this means I am on an upswing and … Continue reading Beautiful Day
It’s a Beautiful Life
Today I am taking some time to get out my new gel pen set and journal. I decided that what this blog needs is more pretty pictures...and raw, honest pictures too. But life at home is beautiful, and I want to savor every moment.
3 Things
What have you been working on? Mental health. I am working in self care to help me through a few rough weeks of mood swings. My MFA. It's not a real MFA. It's a self designed program meant to improve me as a writer and creative. Although I get no degree in the end, I … Continue reading 3 Things
Life at Home 