We're Back!

We are back from our fabulous trip to San Antonio! We had a great performance at the Alamo despite the rainy/windy/cold/unseason-like weather! (AND the maintenance man decided to run a leaf blower during the vocal portion of our performance... what's up with that?!)

I've uploaded nearly 200 pictures to a new album on my Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. (FB because I wanted to be sure those who wanted a picture would be able to find them.)

We spent the day at Six Flags Fiesta in Kansas-like wind and cold, with no coats, and not being able to ride many of the rides (all but 2 of the coasters were closed!). The sky looks deceptively warm and inviting in the pictures, but trust me -- it was COLD!

The next day at Sea World San Antonio, it was much better. Still windy, but it warmed up into the 50s after lunch, and more importantly the coasters were running! We rode rides, saw shows, bought souvenirs, and had a great time!

So, though the bus ride was long and the weather crazy, it was well worth it! Enjoy the pictures!

A Few of My Favorite Things...

There are so many wonderful things out there. I wish I had room for them all.

1. Porcelain textured bag by Wapa Studio
2. Vintage sterling silver marcasite ring by lotusflwrs
3. DIY Wine bottle light by wit & whistle
4. Reversible handmade pendant watch by revolt70
5. Felted Easter egg kit by Wistyria
   
6. Spring Fling gift wrap by Sarahmariedesigns
   
7. Glass marble magnets by Kimber's Kreations
   
8. Lavender shea cold process soap by Lippincott Soap Co.
   
9. Pillow boxes by LilithEvy
10. Still Life with Eggplant by D. E. West
11. Vintage typewriter key wine glass charms by qacreate
12. Stemless wineglasses by bodhicitta
13. Owl On a Tree wall decal by Surfaceflik
    
14. Porcelain tea light by Wapa Studio
15. Bird in a Redberry bush notecards by Wit & whistle
16. Matchbook notepads by Annie42

I can't wait to post next week with pictures, funny stories, and everything else I can think of from our trip to San Antonio! Wish us (chaperons, and the SC band and vocal groups) good luck, and lots of sunshine!

It's Midterm!

Middle of the term has arrived! I will be so glad when this semester is over, I cannot tell you! I'm looking forward to not having to read enormous amounts of boring text, to write 4 ten page papers a week, and to work on lab projects every week. (Physics is NOT my strong point.) And, of course, it'll be summertime and warm for a change!

I'm working on a children's book with my father. I think it's turning out very well, but he's not so sure. I imagine we'll be tweaking it quite a bit before we're done. I've asked Mike to do the illustrations, and he seems willing, but hasn't started yet. When he gets a few sketches done I'll upload them.

Here's a sample of our work (don't be too harsh, lol):

The Story of Love

Once upon a time, long before the age of man, there was an ancient sea that made up most of the surface of the world. In the middle of this ocean there was a beautiful island full of wondrous things. On the island lived beings called Feelings. These beings, though they did not know it, had a great destiny. Pleasure, Grief, Pride, and Affection lived on the island as did many others, but the most special of them all was called Love.

One day, as the Feelings were happily going about their business, there began a rumble and shaking all over the ground. Trees began to topple and buildings began to crumble, and the water from the vast ocean all around began to flood into the streets and homes the Feelings loved so much. The beautiful island was sinking into the sea!

Frantically seeking the safety of the open ocean, the Feelings gathered all they could and boarded their ships. As they sailed away, they watched as the only home they ever knew disappeared beneath the water forever. But Love, unable to tear herself away from the home she loved so much, lingered too long, and eventually she found herself adrift among its wreckage.

Love, tossed by the powerful waves, clung to what remained of her beautiful home. She called out to the ships, hoping she would be heard and rescued. As she floated in the water, Greed sailed by. The ship was magnificent, bedecked in silk sails and ropes of woven gold and silver. Its decks were inlaid with ebony and ivory, and its holds were bursting with precious jewels and golden coins.

"Help me," Love called out, but Greed, surrounded by his riches, answered that there was no room aboard, for the ship was overburdened with treasure, and so there was no place for Love. Greed sailed away, and was soon out of sight.

I hope you enjoyed that little snippet of our tale, and now I must return to studying. Remember, constructive comments are more than welcome!

Activities I'll be doing today: Studying, studying, studying... and laundry (when does that ever end).