Well, this semester is coming to an end. I am eagerly awaiting for some time away from this computer. In fact this past couple days have been slow but productive. I took the girls to the airport Saturday morning so they can spend turkey day with their dad.
I then made my way down to Wilmington for some down time, even if it was only for a day. Of course, beer, friends, and great food as always. I returned Sunday afternoon and prepared a stew and quickly settled in for the day. The Broncos lost yet another game and I’m finding myself on the Verge of giving up on them. Needless to say they are not doing so hot, but I can never give up on my Broncos no matter how bad they do.
I had a great day on Monday, spent some down time with a great friend. Took a stroll on the beach and ended the night with movies, food, and good wine. All in all I would say that I’m doing pretty good. Even though the economy sucks and I’m struggling with the day-to-day routines, I have some great friends and life is good. I forsee it getting better so that is a blessing all in its self. You have to learn to take life one day at a time, keep things simple, and except things you can not change.
I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and try not to eat too much….
Oh.. Here is my new home…. yeah on a good day.. Maybe when I retire in……………how many years.. uggghh. Long way to go.
A friend of mine passed away this morning. He has been struggling over a year from a motorcycle accident and was on his way to recovery when things got worse. He was a very special person and he was a good friend. He will be deeply missed.
RIP Mel
Going to the PUB, to say farewell.
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Author Unknown
This past week and the weeks to come have been and will be extremely busy. I have been working on my clinical Practicums for Elementary Education, going back and forth to the dentist, school work, and house work. Halloween is over and now I await for Thanksgiving. The girls will be leaving on the 21 to see their dad. I’m not sure if I have to pick them up on the 27th or the 29th, that part is up in the air. Either way I will have a couple of days to relax without all the noise. I will be headed down to Wilmington on the day I drop them off at the airport, will definitely hit some pubs, good food, and maybe walk down by the waterfront if it’s not too cold. I also have to set up another date for my Praxis I test, cross my fingers I pass this time around. Needless to say, if I can find time for myself within the next two weeks, it will be a miracle.
Well here are a few pictures from Halloween and Julia’s first Orchestra concert…. I have to get back to the books…
So Michelle took some pictures of the concert and she wanted me to post some of them.. Here are a few.
The weekend went pretty well, went to the pub Friday night and enjoyed some good beer and good company. Woke up the next morning and we were off to Wilmington for the JDRF Walk for the Cure. The girls had a good time, free food, fun, and games as always, even though the weather was a little unorganized.
Julia, shop at Mayfare Town Center
Michelle, trying to do the warm up exercises
Sunday was busy as well, with church, classes and choir. The weather turned and the temperature dropped and the rain came in on Monday morning., which has come and gone, as well as my fist half day observation. My first day went well, even though all I did was observe. Third graders are not as bad as I made them out to be. On to the next half day, many, many more to come.. Time to go to bed.. Exhausted, This weekend is going to be hectic as well, Fall Festival church on Friday, and of course Halloween on Saturday, and church on Sunday. whewww.. Busy, busy, busy.
I think I might take a walk on the beach in the morning, depending on the weather of course
It has been a week since the Oktoberfest at Harrikas’ Brew Haus. I had a great time, enjoyed free food, beer, and great live music from the My Three Kilts band. Here are a couple of shots of the festival. It was extremely hot that day, but now the cooler weather is rolling in this weekend.
The week has come and gone, including the weekend. Went to the pub last nigh and it was completly dead. Just me and a friend was there and no one else but the staff. I think it was too cold out. I took Michelle to her fall festival on Friday night and Julia went as well. They had a good time of course, as I chased each one around trying to keep tabs on them. I couldn’t keep up with Michelle long enough to get a picture, she was chasing down a boy.. OH NO!!!
So, the weekend is over and Monday is upon us. I have to get my in class observation scheduled, go to my Upper Level Divison interview, dental appointments, etc… It never ends. I’m counting down the days until Nov 21… This will be my break time.. I’m already exausted from writing this, but I have to keep blogging and updating as I go. Well got to get going, I have a baby shower to prepare for. Everyone try to stay warm it’s a cold one out there.. Brrrrrrrrr
I awoke the other morning to a beautiful pink sky in my backyard. It was a great day to take a brisk walk along the beach. I took my camera out this time around, knowing that I have seen everything before. The season has come to an end and everything that was once packed full of people are now empty. The once loud noises of kids laughing and running around, is now silent, and bare.
Empty Bumper Boats
Closed Track
Like I alway do, I walked out to Bouge Pier, watched the fisherman bring in what ever they could catch for the day, and continued on my way back. It was a peaceful walk, among all the spiders above the tree lines.
Saturday is here and we had the blessing of the animals at church this morning. It was nice, and even quite considering all the animals that were there. I had to keep Jaucie at bay, so Michelle was in charge of taking pictures. Here are a few she took, she captured some great ones.
The girls are going out to a birthday party tonight so I have some time too myself. Going to the pub for some great music, great beer, and some great friends.
It has been a very long week and the weekend seemed to inch its way even slower. I have spent almost all weekend working on my ECU classes and they still never end. Monday has come and gone and I am longing for the weekend already. I’m planning on going camping one last time before winter sets in. Flanners Beach closes its gates on Decrmber 1st, and a few stay open year round but I like this one. It’s quiet and has many trails and a beach to sit on and watch the sun rise and set. I need to get away for awhile. I will try to get the girls to go with me, if not, they can stay with friends and I will go by myself. I have a week to myself in November not sure what I will do. Have to be somewhere that has WiFi.. sad really. I am running out of steam and I still have a long way to go but once this semester is over, it will slow down, its just getting to that point. Girls are staying pretty busy, school, choir, bake sales, softball, church classes. And, I bought Julia the Guitar Hero World Tour band kit and now we have started a band (Online Dummies).. Jewls is on the drums I am on the guitar and Michelle is the lead singer.. hahah… Its fun… Well got to get some dinner than going bed early for me..
Julia will be 11 years old tomorrow. Eleven years, makes you wonder where it all has gone. Tomorrow will be a family night out, she loves the #1 China Buffet in Jacksonville so it’s dinner in China town. This weekend has been pretty busy and I don’t forsee it slowing down. Had a small get together for Julia yesterday at the beach, it wasn’t too bad. The weather was nice and the beach wasn’t as packed as I thought it would be.
It’s been a tough week and I really need some time off. My emotions have been pushed to the brink and I have worn myself out, and now I am the 6th grade Catechist for my churches faith formation class, which is a good thing. I have been wanting to get more involved in my church and building up my faith. I have to go in on Wednesday morning to meet with Father Don about getting more involved also. so we will see what that has to offer. Church was really great today, it always seems to help when everything around you tends to fall apart. Maybe now I will feel like I have some kind of purpose.
I have had a weird weekend too say the least.. Friday pretty much started it off. I’m not too sure why I was in a slump but it wasn’t fun at all. I spent Friday and Saturday wondering what I’m even doing with my life. I woke up and for some reason I felt like I have no purpose, I’m not sure if it’s because I have no job (yet) or if it’s because my girls are constantly wanting more and more and I can’t seem to give enough. I wake up day in and day out and I get my girls ready for school, than I go for a run or to the gym. After that I come home, clean house and sit in front of this computer doing school work. I do this everyday and I get no where. I’m so tempted to just pack it all up and move to Colorado. Sunday has come and gone and I am feeling a little bit better. Church was great and it was rejuvenating. I am now throwing myself into the church and Michelle has joined the youth choir, and I’m so excited she will be singing this Sunday at the 11 am mass.
Annnnnnd…. My Broncos won today. Lucky….. yes, but they still won.. So my day has been better than the past couple. Thank God for that.
It is Tuesday September 8th. I am sitting in my living room enjoying the sun coming through my kitchen window. Yesterday was a long dreary, cold, and rainy day. It’s been awhile since I have posted anything new, and to tell you the truth nothing really has changed in my life. I’m three weeks into school and steadily moving ahead. Both of my girls are on the right track with their studies and I am now in search of a violin for Julia. She has joined the orchestra at her school and I’m in need ofa 1/2″ violin..I’m not sure if I want to buy one because she may hit a growth spurt and I would have to go out and find another one….. Her birthday is this month and she will be 11…. WOW…. It’s all going by so fast.. I might just go ahead and buy one.. Instead of paying 25 a month just pay 100 and it’s hers. Not sure yet.. She is excited about it and so am I. Her first concert is on Oct 27, during a Holloween contest.. Sounds fun.. Michelle is doing great as well. She is in the super kids club and loving it. They both will be starting their Religious Ed classes soon and we have a get together this Sunday for the start of the new year at St. Mildred.
We went over to a friend of mine last weekend and played around with some new lights she got in. It was a lot of fun to just shoot and practice with all of the equipment. Here are a few shots of the girls, you can tell that Michelle is always the goofy one :
Not sure what we are going to do this weekend. Maybe see if the pub has any live music or maybe go to Mac Daddy’s for some football. Yeah… GOOOOO Broncos.. Undecided at this point. Well I better get back to my classes, I have a couple more papers and posts to work on. I hope everyone enjoys the sun today.. Hoping it lasts awhile. It looks like it’s about to let loose again.
I then made my way down to Wilmington for some down time, even if it was only for a day. Of course, beer, friends, and great food as always. I returned Sunday afternoon and prepared a stew and quickly settled in for the day. The Broncos lost yet another game and I’m finding myself on the Verge of giving up on them. Needless to say they are not doing so hot, but I can never give up on my Broncos no matter how bad they do.
movies, food, and good wine. All in all I would say that I’m doing pretty good. Even though the economy sucks and I’m struggling with the day-to-day routines, I have some great friends and life is good. I forsee it getting better so that is a blessing all in its self. You have to learn to take life one day at a time, keep things simple, and except things you can not change.
Julia, shop at Mayfare Town Center
Michelle, trying to do the warm up exercises
r, and great live music from the My Three Kilts band. Here are a couple of shots of the festival. It was extremely hot that day, but now the cooler weather is rolling in this weekend.
So, the weekend is over and Monday is upon us. I have to get my in class observation scheduled, go to my Upper Level Divison interview, dental appointments, etc… It never ends. I’m counting down the days until Nov 21… This will be my break time.. I’m already exausted from writing this, but I have to keep blogging and updating as I go. Well got to get going, I have a baby shower to prepare for. Everyone try to stay warm it’s a cold one out there.. Brrrrrrrrr
I have a week to myself in November not sure what I will do. Have to be somewhere that has WiFi.. 
a 1/2″ violin..I’m not sure if I want to buy one because she may hit a growth spurt and I would have to go out and find another one….. Her birthday is this month and she will be 11…. WOW…. It’s all going by so fast.. I might just go ahead and buy one.. Instead of paying 25 a month just pay 100 and it’s hers. Not sure yet.. She is excited about it and so am I. Her first concert is on Oct 27, during a Holloween contest.. Sounds fun.. Michelle is doing great as well. She is in the super kids club and loving it. They both will be starting their Religious Ed classes soon and we have a get together this Sunday for the start of the new year at 
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