Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Lots going on

I have been getting lots of work lately, especially for the weather being so cold and rainy and for the press drilling it in to our heads that we are about to be penniless and destitute. Shows what they know. We would stay out of a recession if they would just shut up. They are the ones that are fanning the flames of frenzy. But in this house, all is well.

Anyway I have decided how I want to do my booth for the Homebuilders show. My friend who has a background in graphic design is helping me to tweak it and I am very grateful for that. I found some material at Sir's Fabrics in Fayetteville, Tn. for an awesome price and am going to make a skirted round table 30" round so it won't take up much room. Fortunately I have most of what I need for the booth so I can concentrate on the front entrance.

I presented the 'wedding house' yesterday and after a few minor adjustments everything is great. They have given me the go ahead for the second phase which I will try to finish before the Homebuilders show. So I will be very busy with work, school and the nutrition class and my daughter is coming in for a visit the middle of February Take a breath, Deb.

Lots going on around here but most if it is work related. Won't bore you with it though it is not boring to me. I am extremely grateful to God for taking care of us. We have some challenges ahead of us, like getting the condo sold and now there is a new urgency which I will not get in to now, but I know that God is faithful and He will take care of everything. I don't know how people make it without that assurance. No wonder people act so nuts. If I had to do all this without Him, I would be nuts, too!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

I'm still Here

I haven't fallen off the planet. I've just not been able to get in to my blog account. I'm not sure how I got in this time. I had to reset my password-again- and don't know why I have to do that. So if I'm gone for a while it's not because I've lost interest. I just can't use my blog.
Let's see. It was snowing a few minutes ago. Real snow! We haven't seen that for a long time. Lacey is sitting outside in it. Well, she is a Great Pyrenees.
I just finished the first phase of the wedding house. Now that is news. I've designed certain gardens for strength at particular times of the year as requested by the owners and have added walkways and structures and its looking pretty incredible if I do say so myself. I hope to present it tomorrow if weather permits.
I have been asked to do the front entry at the Homebuilders show this year and that will take lots of time as well as the fact that I will have a booth. So the end of February will will start off my second year in business. I have great expectations and high hopes for this new year. I'm loving what I'm doing and am giving great thought on how to work smarter, not harder.
School has kicked off this past Monday and I am teaching two classes this year. One is God's Generals. one of my favorite classes. Reading that book opens one's eyes to the real power of God. I am also teaching a four week class on Tuesday nights on nutrition and healthy living, prompted by reading a book by Prevention magazine called The Sugar Solution. It's intended for people with prediabetes or diabetes but the book is full of so much good information that it is good for anyone. I don't have any medical problems and I want to keep it that way.
raig and I are on a fast of sorts in which we are not eating meat for 21 days. It's alright, just hard to grab something fast at lunch. It kind of goes in to this class I'm teaching. I have found red beans and rice at Popeyes to be my favorite meatless lunch. It's soooo good.
Speaking of food, I think Craig is going to perish if he doesn't get some food right away. I can hearing clanging pans. Lets see if I can help.