First Day of Fall

I cannot tell you how excited I am about this new season. Summer was long and exhausting. Here are some things I'm looking forward to:

- Fall Back: An extra hour of sleep and waking up after the sun comes up? Yes please.
- Hikes at the nearby park: I like walking through the woods more than walking around my neighborhood.
- Taking more photos: I feel more energetic when it's not 100 degrees outside.
- Carnivals: Every year we meet up w/ dad and we visit the carnival. It's a nice little tradition we have.
- New clothes: I'm going shopping for fall clothes this week and I'm stoked! I might even buy a bike! Yay!
- Traveling: I'm planning a trip up north to visit my family on Thanksgiving. Stoked again!
- Food: Making stews and chili again. Nom nom nom!

Also, I started a new blog. Like I need more to do, right? It's about my adventures around town and the surrounding areas: http://www.upsonmatters.wordpress.com

I'm Thankful For:

• Having fun even though tonight didn't go according to plan.
• Being able to try new things.
• New magazines and books to read.
• A full tank of gas.
• Family and friends.

Whatcha Been Up To Lately?

Last week was mighty busy, my friends, and I'm currently recovering from it. Today I took a long nap after dropping the kiddo off at school. I hate taking naps because it makes me feel so lazy and useless but today I needed it.

Look! See there's a bird on my finger. I'm slowly gaining his trust. Unfortunately I must've made him mad since he wants to bite my finger again. One step forward and two steps back, right?

I had an interview with the library last Wednesday and I think I did really well. I haven't had a job interview in over 9 years and I was really nervous. The library has an opening for a part-time circulation clerk and I really, really totally want the job. I think it'd be so cool to work at the library. Sadly, they want me to work everyday, including Fridays and that's the only day I work at the Arts Council. I can not stop working there. The Council is my thing, y'know, and I can't give it up. It's very important to me and even a part of my identity. So I don't know if the folks in charge at the library will see the the light (my very awesome light) and change the schedule around so I'm not needed on Fridays. I should hear from them before the end of the month.

I've got my fingers crossed but I can't be too hopeful. With the economy the way it is now, I'm sure they got over 50 applications for this part-time job.

That's just the way it is sometimes.

I'm Thankful For:

• Plans for a really great time in January 2009.
• Talking to my BFF.
• Discovering Chopin.
• Getting paid for my art.
• Buying gas for my car before folks started freaking out on Friday.
  

On My Desk Wednesday

New oil painting on an oval piece of wood.