Enjoying the Light in the Sky

For those of you that don't know, I am still unemployed. I was able to get my unemployment benefits extended for 20 more weeks. That was a nice relief. I am trying to stay productive and get things completed which I am never that good at regarding my personal stuff. I was pleased to be able to compile a pretty good list the last time I updated so I am going to do it again.

1. Officially completed Aspen's room - painted stars on the wall, got her a new bed and mattress and she is officially moved into her bedroom.
2. Hosted the first teen party at the house to celebrate her birthday and sleepover in her new room.
3. Was approved for my RA meds for free for one year! Relief!
4. Still studying (slowly) for GRE.
5. Working on jewelry again, expanding, adding earrings and bracelets. Deciding on a name.
6. Did 3 card readings for clients and made $85!
7. Started clearing out the garage 1 box at a time.
8. Still gardening - planing more flowers.
9. Still working on the class reunion stuff - need to get a meeting together with the volunteers.
10. I am still job searching but trying to take advantage of this time off and enjoy the weather and the leisure time.

Goals:
Finish studying for GRE and take the test.
Finish clearing out the garage.
Get the spare bedroom set up.
Get my jewelry set up online.
Go on an all girl trip with my girls even if it is just for an extended weekend!
Figure out what I am going to be when I grow up.

I have been reading books like crazy. Mainly anything I can get my hands on so whatever my daughter has not finished or has not started I have been reading. So a lot of teen based books but I love to read so it is good and I haven't had any crying sessions over it! LOL

The dogs are doing good. I love hanging out with them during the day. The birds and squirrels running all over the neighborhood are entertaining too. It makes me wish I had drawing skills!

So the theme? I am enjoying the light in the sky and feeling stress free since life is never simple for long.

Conquering Fears

Well, I had to face a new fear last night by myself. As I was putting the dogs to bed and turning out lights I saw something slither across the kitchen floor. Yes, I wrote slither. It was a tiny snake about 6 inches long. I just stood for a second thinking what do I do with it. Where did it come from? If I get a shovel and kill I still have to clean it up and that would be gross. If I try and scoop it with something it could slither away. I knew I couldn't leave it, that would be horrible and where would it end up. So after about 2 minutes of thinking I decided I should get my gardening gloves and just pick it up and throw it outside. As I got the gloves I wasn't sure if I had it in me to pick it up. Would I freak out? Would it slither around? I put on the gloves and I stood there for a second looking at it thinking you can do this, it's just a snake and it will be better than killing it and cleaning it up. So I bent down and touched it. It didn't move. The gloves are thick and bulky so it was hard to get a hold of it. I had to try 2 or 3 times before I got a grip on it but I was totally shocked. It didn't squirm at all! I have no idea if that was because it was more scared than me or if that is just the way snakes behave. I got a hold of it and went out on the back porch and threw it out in the yard. Woo hoo! Task done! I glanced around to see if I could figure out where it came from but I couldn't find any obvious signs of how it entered. Oh well, it was gone and if it happened again, I knew I could handle it!! Off to bed I went! Who needs a man?!?!?