Just Go For It!!!

There are so many "things" that I've wanted to be. I can remember being asked "what do you want to be when you grow-up?". The first time I answered I was about 5 years old and in Kindergarten. I answered, "a doctor for babies". Wow, what an answer. My mother would be proud. Some time after that and in through high school I remember changing my answer to "a teacher", "a lawyer", "an actress", back to "a teacher", "a writer", and so on and so forth. I've always had ambition to be something, and like my interests, my "something" frequently changed. Even today I say I want to be a crafter, I want to start writing again, I want to be a photographer, I want to be a graphic designer, la la la.
I am simply so inspired by the people around me, in person, or even online, that are doing all the things they love! In them I have found a new motivation to not only continue wanting to be all those somethings, but actually BE all those somethings. Just go for it!

But I must credit that last final push to the inspiring words I read on Kate Inglis' blog. I will give myself permission to suck!!

November 30th

And here we are on November 30th. Time flies by doesn't it?! Thanksgiving is gone and soon it will be Christmas, in 25 days to be exact.
I haven't been up to much else except for waiting to hear news about "the house". To re-cap, we put in an offer on October 17th to compete against someone else. On October 20th we were told that our offer had been selected over the other! One little step. So now we would have to wait for the offer to be accepted, rejected, countered, or what ever else they can think of doing with it. Today, November 30th we were told that yesterday the lender sent in their people to appraise the property...so what does that mean? In approximately 3 weeks we will know if our offer was accepted or otherwise. Can't wait! As it will be around Christmas time, I will make that my one and only wish-list item! We will see what happens, if I will be calling this place home...

November 5th / 1st

I first started writing this November 1st that is why you see the odd title!

I cannot believe it is already November! Wasn't it just February as I chose my husband's Valentine's Day gift?!?! Well, this year has just flown by as I am sure that it has for many others out there. Now we have the upcoming holidays to think about and prepare for...Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, AHHHHH! And I must not forget the all important Veteran's Day!

As I started to think about the upcoming holidays I also couldn't help but think about all the proud men and women out there that are fighting for our freedom, and how so many of them will not be HOME to spend the holidays with their families. Whether you agree or disagree with the war that many of our countries are participating in, we all must feel pride and compassion for the military men and women out there. Remember them and the Veterans of past wars and military that have made our continued freedom possible! If you enjoy your freedom, Thank a Veteran (and a current military person)!

Happy Anniversary Wizard of Oz!

Today is the 71st anniversary of The Wizard of Oz! Last year I went to the "special" movie showing in celebration of the 70th anniversary! It was so much fun, I even wore my "I Love Oz" t-shirt I purchased when I watched Wicked!

In celebration today, Google has it's doodle to include a scene from the movie - so cool! In case you don't see it, the "G" is made using the tree branches and Emerald City is the "L".

This is my favorite all-time movie since I was about 5 years old, so I am always dreaming of MY Oz!