one more week...

So, the sewing room is not totally clean yet, but it's time to come back and get back in the swing of things.  Cleaning is number one on the to do list this week, so hopefully I'll come back with those before and after pics that a few of you requested.  I did take the befores and if I post them, you have to promise not to judge - mess doesn't really describe the state of the room, disaster would be more like it.

I've had a lovely little break full of a couple of jaunts away, some fun sewing, a few days where we didn't get dressed until noon, and lots of summer enjoyment.  Peter will be going to a new pre-school starting next week with a new morning time and it's four days a week.  No more lounging around or sleeping in.  Time to get with the program, so we are enjoying now!

And I'll be starting something new too - I'm going to be a taking a couple of night classes at our local university.  This is something that I've been thinking and praying about for a long time and the time is right.  I got the wrong degree when I went to college the first time and I knew it about a year before I finished, but I was so close to finishing and a change seemed like a rash move at the time so I didn't do it and I've spent the last eight and especially the last five years regretting it.  I have a biology degree and I even worked in the field for over five years, possibly just to prove to myself that I really do need to go back to school.  I loved getting my biology degree and found all that I learned fascinating, but I came to realize that most of the jobs in this field are lacking in one thing that I really need and want in a job - people interaction.  So, I'm going to start working towards a nursing degree - just on the pre-reqs right now and nursing school in a year or two.  I'm very excited, a little nervous, but mostly just so glad to have all the support I am receiving, especially from Ryan, to do this.

I'm not sure what this will mean for the blog, but I do hope to keep it going and I will definitely still be sewing and crafting at least a little bit and with the kids, so I'm sure there will be plenty of blog fodder.  It will just have to be something that I'm going to have to figure out as it goes.  As for the shop, that's also something that I hope to keep going, although I do know I won't be able to keep it up at current productivity levels.  The money I make from the shop pays for Peter's speech therapy co-pays and for me to get my hair done (I started going gray at 18 and after two kids, I am probably about 50% gray on top - it's so not fair, but that's how it is), both things that need to keep happening, so I hope I can keep it up.  Also, if you had any thoughts of having me make something to put under your Christmas tree or a stocking for your mantel, you will probably want to e-mail me ASAP and get your order in as finals are a week and a half before Christmas.

And for the rest of this week, I have a few pics of what I did while I was gone: a few projects, a couple of finds, and some summer fun!

Comments

[Phoebe]

You will be a fabulous nurse! Good luck with school...I am sure you will figure out how to balance all of it and do it quite fabulously.

[Beth]

Congratulations on your return to school! My cousin is such an inspiration on this front -- she went to college full time, and worked a part time job, all while she and her husband raised three wonderful boys. She says it was hard but worth showing her children the value if an education.

I hope you also have a great experience!

[sarah]

Good luck on the new path you're following, it will be good to read all about your nursing adventures!

[Sarah]

It's funny how many bloggers are fellow scientists. :-)

Congrats on making the leap to nursing school, I sometimes toy with the idea myself.

[Mearaid]

Congratulations, I think it is great that you are going back to school. I am also thinking about going back although I would be furthering my studies in the same field. I think it takes alot of courage to start over. Good for you, and good luck.

[Randi]

Congrats on your new adventure! I am sure you will be busy, but it will be fulfilling at the same time. Blessings to you!

[Christina J.]

Sounds like a great plan. I really appreciated all the nurses that took care of me when I was in the hospital in November and again last week. Good luck!

[Tammy]

sounds like the best kind of summer...

[Missy]

I'm SO glad to see you back here! Sounds like you've had a lot of fun, been busy and will continue that trend for a long time! Miss you. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out with anything. I wish I still lived closer!

[Cayenne]

Wow Jess! You are finally taking the plunge. Makes me wonder too... Good luck! You will make a wonderful nurse.

[beki]

Congratulations! All the best :-)

[Carolyn]

Congratulations on your new endeavor! You will not regret it. I don't know one nurse that doesn't love it.