Beginning to Emerge

I am beginning to emerge out of the 'end of the semester cave'. I turned in my large project on Tuesday and still have some exams next week and some other small odds and ends.

It's pretty crazy that after 6 years of off and on college (all because of health related stuff) that I am finally getting my 2 year associate's degree in interior design. It's also somewhat comical that I have figured out that interior design is not necessarily what I feel I am called to do in life. I want to help people-something medical related and that is when I came up with art therapy and was inspired by my very own art therapist. All along I have taken psychology and some extra art classes. The past few years have not been without purpose though-they are transfering and helping with my bachelor's that I will begin this fall. I know this degree will have purpose in my life and for that I am grateful. It's a very peaceful feeling (and I'm pretty excited to get started on what I really want to do in life).

I'm ready to be done with this school as my time is up-I can feel it-but of course, with any major changes in life-it comes with mixed feelings. I will miss the 2 really close friends I have made and not seeing them 3 days a week, the familiarity of the campus and various other things. Most of all, I'm excited for my future-there's so much to look forward to in the next few months (including 4 years of no cancer found in my body!)

Today, I am grateful: to see summer break in sight, finding 2 cute dresses today, a beautiful day with windows down, a couple good TV shows, friends, family, God

R

Temperatures Changing...

As it warms up, these are things that will be less enjoyable and some I will just plain miss until the fall or winter returns (but summer is really my favorite time of the year anyways...):

-My beloved fleece pants

-Hot tea

-Hot soup

-Hot baths with epsom salts

-Fires in the fireplace (although I have to say I wasn't around too many this winter but the thought it nice!)

-Finely piped corduroys (I'm a pretty big fan-they're comfy!)

-My cowboy/rider boots and Uggs

Things I won't miss:

-scarves

-sweaters

-hats

-hair static

-really cold weather

-tights

And finally, looking forward to:-

-WEDDING!!

-SCHOOL BEING OUT!!!!

-Pool time!

-Flip flops and my favorite silver sandals

-Summery skirts and dresses

-Driving with the windows down and radio on

That's it for now...back to schoolwork (moan). So much to do, so little time!

Today, I am grateful for: miracles, health, love, friends, family, God and a pretty productive day.

Rach