Lately.

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I miss the beach today.

It's 91 degrees out, and the local pool is closed now that school is back in. I was hoping it would still be open and devoid of school kids, but not so.

Yesterday was my last day of working at the coffee shop. It hasn't sunk in yet and today just feels like a special vacation.

I got some caps sent out for Octopus Caps. We've been getting lots of international orders this summer. I want to get shipped along with the caps sometimes, especially when they are going to Paris or Sao Paulo or Australia.

I was reading Sweet Fine Day's blog, and came across this quote from her six year old daughter:
“Sometimes when I get excited I don’t show it. I just wiggle my toes instead.” – Mia

I can't wait to record all the funny, inspiring and sweet things that my little man is going to say.

It's been a while.

I haven't been here much lately. I found out that the entrance exam to get into the interior design program for next fall is due on January 11th, (yes that's right, in 7 days), so I've been drawing and writing and putting together my resume like crazy for the last week. Right now I'm working on a visual narrative to explain how to change a flat tire on a car. Right up my alley! Not.

This cold weather has really been beating me down. Rudy told me today that I need to squat down like a caveman over the heater every time it comes on. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm almost to that point. Basically I just want to turn on our electric blanket and stay in bed all day. Good thing our computer, (which we watch TV and movies on), isn't in our room, or I might just forget about interior design school and stay warm instead.

I will say though that the snow is magic. Yesterday it was sunny out and all the snow was twinkling like glitter. I guess you have to take the good with the bad huh?

Lastly, I'm really excited for our homegroup to start up again tonight with a white elephant gift exchange! The presents Rudy and I are bringing are pretty much amazing. I'll let you know what I come home with tonight.