Just thinking....outloud

Here I am... just sittin' here thinking.   Did any of you miss me?  I always wonder that from time to time.   Time is turning around to Autumn again, leaves are starting to turn, and I've seen a few fall across our lawn.   With the changing of the seasons, also comes changes in my life...I'm no longer working outside of my home...yes, I've quit my work for now... to turn my head in another direction...working inside of the home, (our home) this actually means working!  ;)  I already had a candle business that I've been blessed with now for over 3 years, which I really enjoy doing!  However, I'm working to get my business online...yes, you read that correctly..online.  I'm pretty excited...and can't wait to get it all ready for you  to come see what I have to offer.   I have extended my line to also include bath products too!  So, when this is ready...you guys have to come by okay?  Puleeeeze....  ;)

Our veggie garden didn't produce Produce like it should have...what a joke...we did have a few well several zucchini  which were quite good tasting in brownies.  We enjoyed  several green beans...a few tiny green peppers....between the extreme heat and mosquitoes...we didn't dare step foot toward the garden to weed it the way we wanted to....the poor little garden.   It drew its final breath...and now its dead.   One has to wonder if its really worth while to maintain a garden.  In days gone by...we've enjoyed successful gardens....plants a plenty.  

Here's a few pictures to enjoy while I sit here thinkin' again....

 
 Beware of the giant hollyhock seed pods!  I'm being very silly... I'm sure you already know how one can be so silly in the early early morning hours... well...before I get too tired...I'm see you all later. ;)
 




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Doesn't it look like the bee is doing the splits?

This butter fly was visiting my neighbor's flowers, I couldn't pass up the beauty!

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Just before it buzzed away!


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Ramble Jamble

I've had mixed thoughts.... on working in the Fall.   Our little neighborhood school closed its doors to never re-open again.   My regular work consists of me working with children from kindergarten, through 5th grade.  I help motivate children in math, science, and creativity in art. I have helped children with reading, by creating games.  The more I worked with the children the more it fed my imagination to create more games to help them learn basic skills.  When I first got into this job, it was more to me than just a paycheck.   I had lots of joy.  As the years progressed, the joy became more of a burden... a burden to make sure I kept earning enough money to pay on my vehicle every month, of course, I didn't just spend it on this...but I bought groceries or got something I wanted or needed.   But, with the closing of some schools, meant also the loss of many teaching positions.  Out of 12, 9 were let go.   I wasn't one.  My job isn't funded through the schools.  Because of this, and with all the budget cuts (throughout the land), I may have to consider either taking on a substitute position...or withdraw  completely.   Which I have considered.    To take on a position to sub would mean fewer days.   With all this on my mind, it doesn't make it any easier to say good-bye to all the parents and children I have known these past years.   I do also have to consider my health issues.  I've had many doctors tell me to stay away from STRESS.   There are different forms of stress, there's a good kind of stress that motivates a person to get out of bed in the mornings, then there is a bad form of stress that can cause all kinds of problems...one being ulcers.   I have an ulcer.  I have cut-down on eating tomatoes and pizza (which I crave at times).   Any job can be stressful that's for sure.  And just because I want or should I say, NEED to take time off...don't worry I won't become a recluse.  I will still create and be creative through my candle business.   I have also thought about teaching myself how to paint with water colors.  So, I do have some things to keep myself busy.  I've been wanting to get back into drawing too.  I think I rely too much on the use of my camera.  But, that can be good-- as it helps me to think about creating cards & notes.  

I might even do a GIVE-AWAY sometime in the future.   I've been thinking about this for a long while.  I've just got to decide what to give away!!    Unfortunately, time is running out...and I must get my buns to bed....church is in the morning.   Okay dear folks, I will see you another time!  

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Aren't we silly.. don't answer that!  Hubby doesn't know I posted this..shhhh don't tell.








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Hello Again!  Thought I would blog at my kitchen table this evening.. this is a new place to be..as I have a new notebook computer.  I'm so happy :)   I didn't think I would ever get one.  Some are still rather expensive..but thankfully this one was on sale...er..well it was actually another one I was looking at that was on sale..however, since they got the tags mixed up they sold me the more expensive one and still got a grand deal.  :)  Plus this one has the built in web cam which I was wanting.  

Of course, y' know I can't do anything without my cat coming along too.  As far as he is concerned anything on the table is his he thinks.  Like when hubby has pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast our cat will sit across from him and silently beg.  He knows he'll get any leftovers..he loves every bit of what he gets.  Our cat loves to eat scrambled eggs, bacon, the cake part of the donut, cheetos, cheese.. he would eat some pizza (when) we gave him a bite.  However, since I've had to cut back on eating certain types of foods (like pizza & tomatoes)..we don't offer it to the cat.  

Since I've been watching what I put into my mouth, I've been feeling so much better!  I haven't really lost a mega amount of weight..but that's alright I wasn't expecting to anyway..I'm just happy that I don't wake during the night with stomach upset and pain...that was the absolute worst.  If you've ever had to deal with pain before...then you know what I mean.  At times the pain was so so bad I wanted to die..or "pop" myself with a big ol' pin!! 

I will try to be on here a little bit more often.. the other computer kept bogging down..this doesn't make me wanna update my blog when that happened.   

 The veggie garden is getting some weeds, but the plants are still producing beans, I just picked another bunch the other day..and we've picked about 5 zucchini so far...that's better than expected!   The onions look great..I'm letting some get big..and others I've pulled to cook with beans and such.   I will get more pictures on her soon.  

Have a blessed Wednesday!  




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Bee Balm Flower

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I had no idea that the tops of white onions produced little clusters of flowers.  I thought it was so unique and delicate it would make for a good picture.  Its good to have help in the garden~check out what hubby did... ;o)


He was getting so frustrated trying to pull weeds by hand, so I suggested he do a little watering to make it easier..what I didn't expect was what he did next~ way to go there honey!  

 He did an excellent job!   

Also, we have found an excellent plant to keep the critters at bay in the garden.  The Catnip plant is great to keep Japanese Beetles from tearing down your crops.   I decided it would be wise to buy a plant like this to have in our garden..I got the idea from P. Allen Smith gardening site. 


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