"The term is over: the holidays have begun. The dream is ended: this is the morning."

Working on a Friday...this is a foreign concept to me. I took Wednesday off so I could see Harry Potter and hang out with my house guest, so today I am here. It hasn't been so bad, and I only have an hour left. It is also payday which is also great.

I have decided to try to sell my cards at my church's craft show in October. I'm really nervous, but also excited. Last night I realized how much work it would be, but I think I'm ready for the task. Mom pointed out that I'm about to start school again while working and planning a wedding...but I really want to do this at least once. There's a lot to be done before October 10th (pricing, finding a table, deciding how to display everything, actually making the cards), and I hope to get a jump on it this weekend. Tyson will be out of town and I get to take care of Brody Bear! Together we will craft and watch lots of How I Met Your Mother on dvd.

There is a (relatively) new song that I am obsessed with. So amazing. It's called "More Beautiful You" by Jonny Diaz.

Little girl fourteen flipping through a magazine
Says she wants to look that way
But her hair isn't straight, her body isn't fake
And she's always felt overweight

Well little girl fourteen I wish that you could see
That beauty is within your heart
And you were made with such care
Your skin, your body, and your hair
Are perfect just the way they are

There could never be a more beautiful you
Don't buy the lies, disguises, and hoops they make you jump through
You were made to fill a purpose that only you could do
So there could never be a more beautiful you

Little girl twenty-one the things that you've already done
Anything to get ahead
And you say you've got a man, but he's got another plan
Only wants what you'll do instead

Well little girl twenty-one you never that that this would come
You starve yourself to play that part
But I can promise you there's a man whose love is true
And he'll treat you like the jewel you are

So turn around you're not too far
To back away be who you are
To change your path go another way
It's not too late you can be saved
If you feel depressed with past regrets
The shameful nights hope to forget
Can disappear they can all be washed away
By the one who's strong can right your wrongs
Can rid your fears dry all your tears
And change the way you look at this big world
He will take your dark distorted view
And with His light He will show you truth
And again you'll see through the eyes of a little girl



It finally rained today! It was only for about 10 minutes, but it's better than nothing. I think that's the second or third time all summer we've gotten rain, so I was definitely rejoicing (especially since it was 15 minutes after I was inside!).

Greetings! I think Thursday might be my favorite day of the week this summer. It's my last day of work, Tyson is usually in town, and I get to be crafty! Next week I will have a house guest, and I am pretty excited! JoJo was here a few days after I moved into my apartment earlier this summer, and we had a lot of fun...but I hadn't gone grocery shopping yet, so I wasn't a very good hostess. I am going grocery shopping today though to freshen up the fridge with yummies. I am also taking Wednesday off so Tyson, Joanna, and I can go see Harry Potter. I am probably most excited about that. I got my ticket on Monday!! Hizzah!

Wedding planning is going alright. We need to sign the contract for the photographer (I keep bugging my mom to do it!), but my priorities apparently are way different than everyone else's. I don't really want to go dress shopping anytime soon, because I would like to lose at least 7 pounds first. I don't know why I picked that number...I don't even really know what I weigh, it just sounds good. I can't work out at the Rec over the summer since I'm not taking classes, and my lame attempts at physical fitness in my apartment have not worked that great.

Well I found some work to do so that's all for now! Praying for rain!!

I could watch Food Network all day long...or Bravo.

I am watching "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" on Food Network right now, featuring bacon. There's this amazing looking burger in L.A. at Father's Office, but they don't serve ketchup or mustard! That saddens my heart just a tad. The meat looks pretty red though which makes me nervous. Bust still yummy looking. :o)

I can't believe it's only Wednesday!! It's Sports Camp at Central this week, which started on Sunday. So to me, it feels like Thursday. Hopefully I remember I have to get up and go to work tomorrow. I am a team leader with three others leading a gaggle of not quite 6th graders but too cool to still be 5th graders. They're a great group of kids and I love them quite a bit. The best part of this camp is that I'll still see them at church throughout the year. Having to say goodbye was the hardest part of working at Pine Cove and Misty. There were definitely weeks I was so happy I could do that, but that was just because you're with them 24/7.

YESSSSS!!!! I just saw a commercial that Ace of Cakes is coming back for a new season already! Soooo excited. Summer tv is the best.

This week has been pretty exceptional. At first I was confused as to why this was the case, but yesterday afternoon I finally figured out why. After a much too long hiatus, I started waking up early to have my quiet time before work. I let myself think I was too busy with moving and vacationing, and then when I got back to College Station just got lazy. It's easy for me to keep up once I get in routine, but if I break the cycle I get into trouble.

My mouth is now watering from the most delectable-looking BLT I've ever seen. Unfortunately I did not know of this sandwich place when I was in NYC last year. Sad day. I've been making a list of things I am doing next time I go back. There were several activities I knew my parents would not do with me. However, Tyson has never been and is super eager to. He also likes to make me happy so I know he will indulge me. :o)

That's all I have for now. I think tomorrow I am going to become the proud owner of a College Station Public Library card, which I'm pretty pumped about. I want to read My Sister's Keeper before I see the movie. Or maybe after. I hear mixed reviews of people who have experienced both mediums, so it's a toss up.

Oh wow. Chocolate ganache. Chocolate mousse. Hazelnut. Bacon. For dessert. On one plate. Yes please!