Thankful

Blake and I had a great dinner last night with his friends from CPFI- Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International. We did a little thing called Popcorn Preaching where each of us shared for a couple of minutes what God was doing in our lives. The leader of the group told us that he had recently been asked what he was thankful for and it brought to mind a quote that went like this:

"I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet."

I complain about Blake and I being busy, and then I remember how thankful I should be. Yes, Blake has to study, but it's only for a season, and he's getting the chance to chase his dream. Yes, sometimes I have to work late, but there are many people that have no jobs right now and don't know how to provide for their family. We make lots of plans with friends and church and family, but we HAVE friends and church and family.

Thank you for your words of encouragement, and know how thankful I am for the many blessings I have been given.

Ya know that saying?

FYI this post is on the negative side, so if you're having a great day, skip right on past this because I have no desire to ruin it.

I once read, "I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least a little bit tired."

I can't remember the last time we weren't at least a little bit busy. Work, school, house, dogs, church, friends, hobbies, hobbies that are turning into nice little side work, family, the list goes on.

Even when we do have down time (and this is especially true for Blake), we always know there's something we should be doing instead of taking it easy. So is it really worth the down time if 80% of it is spent thinking about the fact that the house needs to be vaccuumed, or the bills need to be paid, or Blake needs to study? How do you get rid of the guilty feeling and just enjoy the two hours you've set aside to spend time with your spouse?

I really need to vaccuum.

Picture for our Living Room

Here is a photo I took in San Antonio, that I did some fun stuff with in Photoshop, and now I'm thinking of getting it made into a large print for our living room. Thoughts?

Veterans Day Tomorrow

I know that Veterans Day is tomorrow, but I wanted to do this early so you can take advantage of the link at the end.

To all the veterans...

Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

Thank you for the protection you have offered us all.

Thank you to your families, who have also given so much.

Thank You for our freedom.

And check this out for some free food.

Class

Last night was my next to last photography class. We got the spring 2010 schedule and I am planning on using and Christmas and birthday money to take three more classes: Studio Lighting, Photography Level 2 and Photography Level 3. I love, love, love these classes. My favorite part is meeting other photographers and getting tips from them, I've met some really neat people that take all kinds of different pictures. Very inspirational. Last night, I was talking with my new friend, Sunny, about how to shoot something specific and she told me to use a tripod. I told her I didn't have one, but have been meaning to get at least a little cheapo and she GAVE ME her old one! I may have clapped my hands from excitement!

I've got a couple of fun projects to work on this weekend, and Blake is going hunting in Missouri. Lets hope he kills a lot of ducks!

The Pioneer Woman

Last Tuesday I got to meet my favorite blogger- Ree Drummond of ThePioneerWoman.com! She recently released a cookbook and Tulsa was her first stop of her book tour. It was held at the Tulsa Historical Society and we got free tshirts, cupcakes, and and I got to meet her and Marlboro Man (her husband), her friend Hyacinth and her brother, Mike! So exciting!

By 7pm this place was FULL- standing room only and they sold out of cookbooks!

Marlboro Man!

Ree's brother Mike

The Pioneer Woman- and my new bff (even if she doesn't know it)!

Love this book!

:)