WHAT a Wonderful DAY!

Okay so I typically try to write about all things Creative...craft projects as well as decorating, but today I must write to GIVE thanks! Anyone who knows me knows what a trying 2 years I have experienced with the endless dead end when it comes to the job hunt. I have spent many hours crying and even more praying for God to give me some insight to "where" HE wants me to go or where HE wishes for me to be! Well, today Wes and I received some news and it all seems to make sense. I am not one of the people who says "things happen for a reason" I've always thought that we create the "reason" to make us feel better about whatever has happened. Anyways, Wes is a nurse and he has been wanting to pursue the field more and applied first to a Nurse Practitioner program only to hear he had not been accepted. Well, since I met Wes he always talked about his desire to be a Nurse Anesthetist. He applied to the only accredited program in the state of Kentucky and guess what!!!!!????? Today, while he was at work THE letter came...you know the one--the one where your heart races wanting to open it and fearing the worst. Well, after much nail biting and pleading I finally opened the letter. Once I scanned the letter I finally found the words, "is pleased to offer you a position"...my heart exploded in that moment!!!! I wept! I wanted to call everyone I knew and tell them how thankful I am that God answered our prayers! I of course had to refrain because I first wanted to let Wes know he got in! Getting into this school is basically like getting into a Med-School so you can understand the excitement!
Wes and I really needed some good news or something great to happen. We both have been hopeful and I have prayed for so long that something wonderful would happen to show me again, that GOD is real and he does play an active role in our lives though we sometimes feel an Absence. I guess I am again reminded of the song that speaks of thanking God for unanswered prayers. I will receive that teaching job this year I have faith and I just want to give God Praise in all I do! I'm so thankful that Wes has been accepted into the program I know he will do well!

Pillowcase Makeover!

I have been slacking on my blog and for that I apologize. I know I am not alone when I say I have numerous projects in the progress (mostly in the "thinking" process). I have wanted to make a pillowcase dress since I first seen them online. I am by no means an expert hand at sewing but I think mine turned out "so so." The pillowcase I used for this project was purchased at goodwill and I think I paid 50 cents or perhaps a dollar for it! I used satin ribbon and some elastic for the neck of the dress. I think I definitely need more practice sewing...thinking pillows are in my future (good practice)! Don't make fun of my 1st pillowcase dress haha!:)

Bedroom Dilema

I have been working on my bedroom for a while; however with my beautiful bed it seems nothing fits anymore. I want to paint the walls, but I have yet to do so (I just painted my kitchen didn't want to bite off too many projects). I am thinking of blues and browns for my bedroom colors. I also fell in love with some wallpaper at Lowes so who knows what is in store for that bedroom:). Anyways if anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate them!!! While I know everyone would love to see my hideous bedroom right now I'll first share pictures of my lovely bed that my daddy made for me! I am absolutely in love with my bed because I know that my daddy poured a lot of himself into it and it will be something that I'll have FOREVER!

The bed set up at my parents (in the yard of course)

Oh How I LOVE Goodwill

One of my topiary "things" that I am putting in my bedroom once I begin to work on that room a bit more.
This I bought because it was .75 cents and figured I could always paint it and make it look a lil' primitive. I have it hanging on my shutter above my washer/dryer area.

I found 2 ceramic urns and made two topiaries. I placed one on my shelf above my washer (yeah as you can see I need laundry detergent). The topiary project was fun I collected sticks from my backyard and then hot glued several to cover the dowel rod.

I was so lucky I found four of these sweaters brand new!!! Anyone who knows me knows how modest I am in my clothing and these were absolutely perfect for me!!!!

My Pretty Pear!

Small John

I have attempted to work on my "SMALL JOHN"(aka small bathroom) this week and while it has came A LONG WAY I still want to add a few decorative things on the back of the toilet and on the sink. I am limited on space in this bathroom and have struggled to come up with ideas for storage. We have a pedestal sink, trying to make the most out of the small place and it's near impossible to fit anything ANYWHERE on the floor space.

I will share with you my new bathroom improvements beginning with the light-switch plate

SHOWER CURTAIN
My 10 dollar Shower Curtain from Dollar General! My goal this week has been to work on my small bathroom...it was ALL white and pretty stark so with a lil' work it's improving I am very satisfied with my DG shower Curtain.

DECOUPAGE PROJECT FOR 2 DOLLARS!

Okay so it looks as though I'm getting fancy with my camera work...I promise it's actually hanging straight I just took a sideways picture. I already had the hook hanging in my bedroom but decided to add it to this piece so I could hang my necklaces in the bathroom if need be.

This was perhaps my most enjoyable decoupage and I probably went overboard with it, but it was fun! and I like it.

This is the before artwork that I decoupaged over, while others may have liked the print it was (and still is not) not something that I like and could not possibly work with my bathroom decor. I found these at Big Lots for $1 a piece and bought three of them with plans to decoupage. I am sorry that you see the After project before you see the BEFORE:) haha but I wanted you to see how the pieces looked beginning.

The Joys that a Shopping Trip Brings

Today, Wes took me shopping not a huge shopping trip but to my favorite store HOBBY LOBBY and then out to eat. I suppose no shopping trip is complete until one stops at Walmart so of course we found ourselves at Walmart buying the bare necessities. It's funny how shopping can make someone feel better, perhaps I should seek some sort of medication....the purse would definitely benefit!

I suppose I'll keep the blog short tonight just trying to get in routine I promise that my blogs will get more enjoyable to read as the days go on...I just haven't done too much today that would be exciting to anyone other than myself:).

I hope God Richly blesses each of you Goodnight!

First Blog

I decided today that it was time for some changes in my life. I graduated May 2008 from the University of Kentucky and am still unemployed! I had an interview yesterday and walked away feeling excellent thinking "wow that went really well" however I didn't hear a thing from the principal so now I am thinking "definitely didn't get that one." It seems that this entire year has been filled with one let down after another. I even joke and say that I am paying for a past life or something because nothing seems to go as planned these days.

I decided to start this blog for myself figure I have nothing to hide. Today, starts a new day for myself no wallowing in self-pity, no more sitting at home feeling sorry for myself because I don't have a job, and no more envying what others have. I am going to use my energy to be a better person and make a difference, after all I went into teaching because I wanted to leave behind a legacy in the lives of people--why can't I do that now? I have been away from God for too long and that leads me to yet another goal for myself I am going to gain that FRIEND again! Life seemed so much easier with HIM by my side. Perhaps, all this year has been a test to show me how miserable life can be without HIM in it??!! Some people would probably disagree.

Because I have been bummed today and had several mini-breakdowns (crying fits I call um') I have been quite productive cleaning house! Wes will be thrilled to come home to a clean house if nothing else. Sadly, I will say I just don't want to talk to anyone right now...mean ? I just want to be mad for a little while (think that is a Country Song) I want to be able to cry and scream if I want to!

This blog will probably make no sense to anyone, but it is acting as a form of therapy for myself...I just want to rant and rant and for once not be interrupted or made to feel worse because my situation does not stack up against someone elses bad luck or situation. I have seriously put in applications at four different school districts and guess what I only have received 2 interviews!!!! I am educated though you probably cannot tell with this all-over blog, but I really am capable of teaching and being a good teacher! I just don't understand why I havent landed more interviews. I am double certified both elementary and learning and behavior disorders and all I heard throughout college is that I'd definitely "NOT" have any trouble finding a job---haha REALLY NOW?!

So, there ya have it I am unemployed mad at the world today, but desperately wanting to get closer to GOD in the days to come. I used to have such a strong relationship with him and when I felt as though I had absolutely nothing it didn't matter because I had EVERYTHING because I had GOD. I will attempt blogging daily, but no promises---I will update on how life is going. I am determined to make the best out of this year I actually think good things can happen and that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I need to re-learn patience because a year in limbo has left me very impatient. Anyways, I guess I must go and put this stress to better use by tackling the kitchen...wish me luck!