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instead of explaining what I did today (which is all-too much and all-too boring) I'd like to appologize for my lack of inspiration/motivation of creation lately. I almost feel like I shouldn't even post anything somedays (and some I just foget aka 3 times this week) but I also know that I still should. It's not quite that I've given up, actually far from it, it's more that I have been exhausted in not giving up. From school, to work, to errands, to homework, and back to school, there is hardly a minute in my day for breathing. I haven't ran/trained for three days now (at least I am forced to bike to work so I get some exercise, but clearly not enough) I guess these days are just flying by so quickly and I haven't mnaged to catch up. I really hope to get back on track soon and get some more interesting parts of life back on to my post (and into my life).

For some better news, I have really enjoyed my classes this semester. As much as they are a pain in the ass. English averaging 200pgs a week, 10 h math homework, and a never ending project in PhotoJournalism. Not to mention 30h/week I spend serving coffee and Sandwiches at River Cafe, and the rest of my hours paying bills (and being my families personal mailman). I really obviously do NOT have any time for myself.
Back to enjoying my lovely classes I really feel like a brainy to really enjoy math. And for me, reading Plato is a treat (even if I have to re-read every other sentence)
I actually write about it in journal entries on my "free time" 

But enjoying school if not really changing the fact that I am burnt out. I haven't had a real break in almost, well, since last winter skiing in Heavenly with Lovely Loren.

 (this is not counting the day trips Loren and I spent to visit his family and rushing home to get to work)

I really feel like I actually NEED some time out in the nature. Like this girl here who gets out at least every two weeks. I need that. I feel so stuck in this craziness and it's bringing me down.
I'm hoping to start out my 20's with some epic adventures, laughter, and a few races in some new running shoes!
I can care less about making money or going to school I also want to be responsible and mature and stick to my plans.

Here's some work I've been starting for SOS (more on the project later)

Thank you so much for reading my rant and I hope it didn't bring you down. I'm just trying to be honest to you and to myself. I really need some more adventure in my life, and I believe it will be happening soon!

what sorts of things are you doing for fun these days?
do you have any ideas for an epic 1 day adventure?

training: zip, zilch, n-o-n-e, nada. 0

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My day in pictures: (well most of it, like the pretty parts)

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waking up to the rain is one of my favorite things in the world. Doing that twice in one day is even better.

I haven't been getting very good sleep lately, so I'm often tired and groggy. I'm not sure if it's lack of water or stress overload, but it seems as if my body can't relax. So today at nine in the morning, I felt like it was till 5:30am. and so I picked up loren from work and we both stumbled home and crashed on the couch together. 

The funny thing is, we slept like babies. Not even on our own bed do we sleep that well, but piled on top each other on a single couch we where snoring in minutes.
All this rain and stormy weather makes me reminisce the times I'm in the woods hiking in the wonderful nature. Like when I took a hike with Loren in Nisene Marks. The air was crisp and the forest was silent. each breath was as refreshening as a glass of water.

As of the moment, I am about half way done with my leg warmers and sewing them as I write. I hope to go to bed soon, and I'll post up some pictures soon!
Good night and sweet dreams.

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I love the life I live right now. I work at this small and quaint organic Cafe, I have an apartment with my own crafting room, I have money for food and some self-spending, I'm going to school, and I get to be with my boyfriend everyday. It's almost perfect. the only thing that it's missing is my best friend; Moby. Giving him up to the shelter this summer was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, and it's one of the only I can regret. Apart from knowing it was what's best for him, giving our living situation, I can never fill that space in my heart again. 

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Sweaters that I've stitched:

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I really can't say how beat I am. To me, it feels like the end of the week, and I'm ready for a day off. But back to work tomorrow morning. I have so much that I want to get done, so many projects to start, but right now I can barely lift a finger. All I need is sleep, and so I will have an early night.
I was at work from 8:00 am 'till 5:30 and then took a nap 'till 7:00. But I'v made an oath to no excuses. And I'm sticking to it.
So instead of some of my recent works, here are a few photo flashbacks.
I can't believe how much I've improved in my photo skill and as a person in general. The decisions I'm making and the things I've accomplished are beyond what I've ever dreamed of, and it hasn't stopped yet.
What have you accomplished since last years, anything you're proud of?
Something I've really learned is how much I can learn from someone's blog. Now, exclude the context, the format of each blog is so important. How to draw your readers in, how to organize your thoughts, and how to keep things simple. These are all things I hope to accomplish on this blog. Now, only a week in I couldn't expect too much, but each day I learn something new. Hope you stick with me through this year!

Re-cap week 1:

• need to use time wisely
• sleep more
• drink more water
• make sure to spell check!
• don't over do it
• have fun!