The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's cloudy!

I am thinking... That I need to think of more ways to save money and make staying in more appealing.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I am having some waffles for breakfast.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and the tv playing.

I am watching... New Girl. 

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's every day and nanny. I have a job interview today, so wish me luck!!

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. She spent the weekend with me house sitting and I can tell that she is happy to be back in her house again.

Life Update... I am starting to have more and more doubts about becoming a teacher. Part of me thinks I really should pursue fashion. I don't know. We'll see. I'm still having a ton of mixed feelings.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny!

I am thinking... That I have 12 days until graduation.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I am having some toast and a yogurt for breakfast.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type, MudLynn snoring in her crate, and the tv playing.

I am watching... Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's every day and nanny. I have the day off nannying so I am going to either come home and do homework or go to the barn. I don't really have a lot planned for the week as I am on a no-spending promise again this week. I know I am going to trivia on Wednesday with my friends.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. She spent the weekend with me house sitting and I can tell that she is happy to be back in her house again.

College Update... I think I'm ready for the end my last quarter at Western. Then, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

Riding Update... I went and hung out at the barn yesterday with Mariah and played with Andy in the round pen. I took some photos of the ponies too! We also talked to Suzy about camp and I will say I feel a little more at ease about my financial side.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's a little cloudy today.

I am thinking... That I have 19 days until graduation.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I am having a toast for breakfast.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type, MudLynn snoring in her crate, and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Sons of Anarchy.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Orange Chicken in the crockpot. Mmm yum!

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's every day and nanny. I have the day off nannying so I am going to run errands to Fred Meyer and to Costco. I don't really have a lot planned for the week as I am on a no-spending promise this week. I know I am going to trivia on Wednesday with my friends and then having a movie night after.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. She spent the weekend with me house sitting and I can tell that she is happy to be back in her house again.

College Update... I think I'm ready for the end my last quarter at Western. Then, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

Riding Update... With graduation looming in, I haven't had time to go ride. I'm trying to end my quarter really well and then I will have the time to go ride on the weekends again.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's finally sunny again! Spring is upon us!

I am thinking... That this winter quarter is my last quarter before I graduate and what I will do next year and where I am going to live.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I am having a Yoplait yogurt for breakfast, and I am making dinner.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Nothing.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Shrimp Stir Fry in the crockpot.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's now MTW and I now work as a nanny every day of the week except for Monday's, I have the day off nannying. I don't really have a lot planned for the week as I am on a no-spending promise this week. I'm going to trivia at Paws for a Beer in Fairhaven tonight with some friends and Mud gets to come along! I have a dinner on Tuesday with my friends and then I think a friend of me and my roommate is coming to visit this weekend.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. We have done so much physical activity lately, it is wonderful. We hiked Teddy Bear Cove, Fragrance Lake and today we went walking with Harper and Lily.

College Update... I am ready to begin my last quarter at Western. Then, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

Riding Update... I haven't ridden since my birthday, so I think I might go ride sometime this week.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's been rainy for so long, I may go insane. I need sunshine.

I am thinking... That this winter quarter is my last quarter before I graduate and what I will do next year and where I am going to live.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I am having a Yoplait yogurt for breakfast.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Nothing.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Beef Stew in the crockpot.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's now MTWF and I now work as a nanny every day of the week except for Monday's, I have the day off nannying. I don't really have a lot planned for the week as I am on a no-spending promise this week. I'm going to trivia at Paws for a Beer in Fairhaven tonight and Mud gets to come along!

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. Even though it is rainy, we still go on our daily walks in the morning and evening.

College Update... I am ready to begin my last quarter at Western. Then, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

Riding Update... I last rode last Thursday on my birthday and it was good even though it was raining cats and dogs. Ginger was a great girl.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's been rainy for so long, I may go insane.

I am thinking... That this winter quarter is my last quarter before I graduate.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I .

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Wynonna Earp.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's now MTWF and I now work as a nanny every day of the week except for today, I have the day off nannying. I don't really have a lot planned for the week as I am on a no-spending promise this week.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. Even though it is rainy, we still go on our daily walks in the morning and evening.

College Update... I am ready to begin my last quarter at Western. Then, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

Riding Update... I had a ride yesterday on Ginger and it was good. It was more of a workout since it was so windy. Ginger enjoyed getting spoiled with carrots and brushings.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's been a little rainy and a little over cast.

I am thinking... That this winter quarter is my last quarter before I graduate.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water, now I am thawing some salmon. I already sliced and diced my sweet potatoes.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... The Punisher.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work at St. Paul's now MTWF and I now work as a nanny every day of the week. I don't really have a lot planner for the week as I am on a no-spending promise this week.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. Even though it is rainy, we still go on our daily walks in the morning and evening.

College Update... I am ready to begin my last quarter at Western. Then, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

Riding Update... I went to ride of Saturday for the first time in months. It was so relieving and relaxing. Also, my trainer's horse has now gone to greener pastures, which makes the barn's vibe feel very weird.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's so rainy. It's going to rain for the next two weeks.

I am thinking... That school is going great, the end of the quarter is looming close.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I am waiting for my souffle to cook.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... A Bollywood film.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post and an English assignment.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working at the YMCA Monday and Wednesday. I work at Roosevelt on Tuesday. St. Paul's is on break already pretty much. Thursday is Thanksgiving, I'm probably going to get instant mashed potatoes and gravy to eat at home. Black Friday, Jayme and I are going to go shop at Apricot and do some other Christmas shopping maybe. I know I want to go to PetSmart and Michael's.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. Even though it is rainy, we still go on our daily walks in the morning and evening.

College Update... I am all registered for Winter quarter aka my last quarter! Also, I am going to eventually get a Master in Teaching English lit for 5-12 grade.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's so rainy. It's going to rain for the next two weeks.

I am thinking... That school is going great, the end of the quarter is looming close.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I am waiting for my souffle to cook.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... A Bollywood film.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban and my textbooks.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post and an English assignment.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working at the YMCA every MWF and I am working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every MWF. I did pick up some more PTA's for the month of November so that will mean some extra hours.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. Even though it is rainy, we still go on our daily walks in the morning and evening.

College Update... Winter Quarter Registration is this week, I register for technically my last quarter on Wednesday.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny and a bit chilly, chilly enough for gloves.

I am thinking... That school is going great, the end of the quarter is looming close.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I just ate a souffle.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Big Bang Theory Christmas.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post and an English assignment.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working at the YMCA every MWF and I am working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every MWF. No work Friday cause of Veterans Day! Maybe I'll go drive somewhere with Mud and some friends. Have a little adventure. Maybe...

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. We're starting to go to the dog park more when I have time to take her. Weekends are definitely a double dog park time.

College Update... Fall Quarter is almost coming to a close. Just this month and the first two weeks of December.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny and a bit chily, almost chilly for gloves.

I am thinking... That school is going great.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I just ate some yogurt.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Hacksaw Ridge.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post and an English assignment.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working at the YMCA every MWF and I am working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every MWF.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy. We're starting to go to the dog park more when I have time to take her. Weekends are definitely a double dog park time.

College Update... I'm going to focus on graduating this winter quarter, working at the YMCA and at St. Paul's. Then I will work on finding a job in the Bellingham School District or at the YMCA. 

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's cloudy and a bit chily.

I am thinking... That school is going great.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I just ate some yogurt.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... I Love Lucy, god I'm an old soul.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post and an English assignment.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working at the YMCA every MWF and I am working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every MWF, however today I didn't work today because I'm not feeling very well right now.. No PTAs to work this week. But if there is an open shift for one, I will nab it!

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy.

College Update... I'm going to focus on graduating this winter quarter, working at the YMCA and at St. Paul's. Then I will work on finding a job in the Bellingham School District or at the YMCA. I just need to turn in a new degree evaluation.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny but it is a bit chily.

I am thinking... That school is going great.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I am drinking some hot chocolate and eating a souffle.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... Gilmore Girls because I just finished Friends.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working at the YMCA every MWF and I am working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every MWF. I'm working a PTA tonight so that's a little extra money.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy.

College Update... I'm going to focus on graduating this winter, working at the YMCA and at St. Paul's. Then I will work on finding a job in the Bellingham School District or at the YMCA. I just need to turn in a new degree evaluation.

Riding Update...  I haven't ridden for a while, been too busy with work and MudLynn.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's raining!!!!

I am thinking... That school is literally 9 days away... AH!

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water and now I am drinking some hot chocolate, but I'm going to try and eat some toast before I go to St. Paul's.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and Netflix playing.

I am watching... The Nightmare Before Christmas, perfect movie for fall.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working every day at the YMCA until Western starts. I will be working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every day this week. I'm going to go hang out with Savanna tonight, and hopefully see Michelle this week since she is back from her Boise trip.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! She is on Dasaquin and Proin and now on some Omega chews every day to help her stay fit and healthy.

College Update... I'm going to focus on graduating this fall, working at the YMCA and at St. Paul's. Then I will work on finding a job in the Bellingham School District or at the YMCA. I just need to get my classes approved for graduation by my advisor so that degree evaluation can approve me for graduation.

Riding Update...  I haven't ridden for a while, been too busy with work and MudLynn.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny and not too hot.

I am thinking... That school is literally 17 days away.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I had some water, but I'm going to eat some fruit before I go to St. Paul's.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type and The Pretty Reckless play on my phone..

I am watching... Nothing..

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I will be working every day at the YMCA until Western starts. I will be working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty every day this week. I have two nights this week where I am working the PTAs. Gotta work more hours and save again big time.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing wonderful! Her eye is all clear and she is still running strong for being 13.

College Update... I'm going to focus on graduating this fall, working at the YMCA and at St. Paul's. Then I will work on finding a job in the Bellingham School District or at the YMCA. I just picked up a new class that will qualify for graduation credits and is an education related course.

Riding Update...  I haven't ridden for a while, been too busy with work and MudLynn.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny, but I really want fall right now.

I am thinking... That school for me starts about a month from now.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I ate a sausage.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type.

I am watching... Trolls.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Nothing.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I have a YMCA training this morning cause I missed it last week cause I was in Virginia. I will be working every day at the YMCA until Western starts. I will be working at St. Paul's doing lunch duty starting tomorrow. I need to get my finger prints done on Tuesday and then take my ID and SSC into St. Paul's for Dawn to scan for my W4. I have so much to do right now, it's crazy.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing very well, she is laying next to me on the floor. I've been taking her on long walks every morning and evening and then on Padden hikes on the weekends, and she loves it.

College Update... I'm going to focus on graduating this fall, working at the YMCA and at St. Paul's. Then I will work on finding a job in the Bellingham School District or at the YMCA.

Riding Update...  I haven't ridden for a while.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's so smoky, I want rain.

I am thinking... That we only have 2 weeks of camp left.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I didn't each much this morning, but I ate dinner last night.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type.

I am watching... 13 Going On 30.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Nothing.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work on Monday-Friday as a camp counselor. I don't really know what I am doing after work each day, I just see what happens. Life can surprise me.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing very well, she is laying next to me on the floor. I've been taking her on long walks every morning and evening and she loves it.

College Update... I've kinda decided to just graduate from Western in the fall and try to pursue a career through the YMCA. I'm already looking at job possibilities. I'm going to be applying to do lunch and recess duty at St. Paul's. Just waiting for the email from Ms. Sue Ann.

Riding Update...  I haven't ridden this weekend, too tired and too busy.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny so I'm happy with that.

I am thinking... That we only have 3 weeks of camp left.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I didn't each much this morning, but I ate dinner last night.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type.

I am watching... Nothing.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Nothing.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work on Monday-Friday as a camp counselor. I didn't have a camp meeting last night, but Haley and I had friends over for game night and drinks, which was fun. I'm gonna go buy some little groceries for camp lunches today after work. Then I'm trying my hardest to distract myself in order to not let my mind wander to the dark area. I am going to try to go ride again this weekend cause I love how much I enjoy it and how therapeutic it is. I'm also going to take my camera with me again cause I enjoyed just sitting in the field taking pictures.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing very well, she is laying next to me on the floor. She has been antsy lately so I think that means she wants to do more active things so I am taking her on long walks. I think I'll take her to Padden this weekend after I go to the barn and walk the trails.

College Update... I've kinda decided to just graduate from Western in the fall and try to pursue a career through the YMCA. I'm already looking at job possibilities. I'm going to be applying to do lunch and recess duty at St. Paul's. Just waiting for the email from Ms. Sue Ann.

Riding Update...  I rode this past weekend and I have decided that I am going to keep trying to go ride on weekends.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny so I'm happy with that.

I am thinking... That we only have 4 weeks of camp left.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I didn't each much this morning, but I made a protein smoothie.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type.

I am watching... Nothing.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Nothing.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work on Monday-Friday as a camp counselor. Monday's, I have a camp meeting after my shift. Then I'm trying my hardest to distract myself in order to not let my mind wander to the dark area. I am going to try to go ride again this weekend cause I love how much I enjoy it and how therapeutic it is.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing very well, she is laying next to me on the couch. She has been antsy lately so I think that means she wants to do more hikes so maybe I'll see if Courtney wants to do one this weekend.

College Update... I've kinda decided to just graduate from Western in the fall and try to pursue a career through the YMCA. I'm already looking at job possibilities.

Riding Update...  I rode yesterday and I have decided that I am going to try to go ride on weekends.

The Week Ahead

Outside my window... It's sunny so I'm happy with that.

I am thinking... About all the camp activities I have ahead of me.

I am thankful for... Everything and everyone around me.

From the kitchen... I didn't each much this morning, but I had some orange juice.

I am hearing... My computer keys clicking as I type.

I am watching... Nothing.

Always one of my favorite things... To spend time with friends.

I am reading... Nothing.

I am making... Nothing.

I am writing... This blog post.

All the plans I have for this week... I work on Monday-Friday as a camp counselor. Monday's, I have a camp meeting after my shift. Then I'm trying my hardest to distract myself in order to not let my mind wander to the dark area. Tuesday, I am going to go out to Schweinhaus to celebrate Courtney's 21st. Wednesday, I think I am going to go to Downtown Sounds.

MudLynn Update... MudLynn is doing very well, she is laying next to me on the floor tired cause we just got back from a walk. I took her along when Courtney and I went and hiked to Fragrance Lake, which was a fun hike.

College Update... I've kinda decided to just graduate from Western in the fall and try to pursue a career through the YMCA. I'm already looking at job possibilities.

Riding Update...  I just haven't had any time to ride because of work. I don't know how much I'll be able to ride this summer.