Random Chatter

So....this coming Monday is my last day of work. I am kinda sad and happy at the same time. I know its been rough because this was a new thing for me and I had no clue what I was doing, but I know I learned a lot. I learned about myself and how to handle certain situations, plus I got to meet a bunch of amazing kids. So now I am more aware which is good and I have a month to devote to doing what I want till I head back to school.

 I got one thing accomplished with putting together this bookshelf and putting away all my books, who knew a bookshelf could make me so happy. My room looks bigger and it feels nicer. Yet, it's still cluttered with college stuff and things I don't need. My goal is to get it some what cleaned up before I leave. So there is one project for the next month.

In other news I am kinda sad that Borders is going out of business. I know they are expensive, but my library doesn't have much of a selection and Borders was a place where I could find anything I was looking for. I went to the one in Orland yesterday and just walked around, found gifts for my dad and sister which was good. My hope is that I can go back and scoop up clearance books for my own reading. I have sooooooooo many books and so many that I haven't read yet. I just haven't had time and when school starts I can't really read for fun at all. So maybe I will try and get one book finished before I head back. I feel overwhelmed and underwhelmed at the same time. I feel bored, but yet there is plenty to do. I guess I am just weird like that. Here's Hoping for Clarity!

P.S. Since I am so enchanted with my own bookshelf I decided to post a picture of the library from Beauty and the Beast...o childhood dreams...lol

More Snow

You ever wonder why people forget how to drive in the snow...I do to. More snow came today, and when I say more I mean like 4 inches...I know many people would be super excited for snow, but I see cold, shoveling, and ice in the future. Any ways I am not gonna complain that is life in the Midwest. I am staying warm by wearing my nice sweatpants and cuddling up in my blanket. Speaking of blankets I have recently came across the cutest Christmas gift for my grandmother.

TIP: At Walmart.com you can make your own photo blanket that you can decorate with a collage of photos. It isn't really cheap, but I was assured that $85 blanket is doable by my mother as an overall Christmas gift from our family. It is just personal enough that you can't really go wrong.

 In the meantime I am trying to figure out what to get some of my friends for Christmas gifts so if you have any kewl inexpensive ideas leave me a comment!

I have also been working on my reading. I have so many children's books to read for my Intro to Children's Literature class I don't know where to start. Most are not very long, but I still have a lot of other things to do such as cleaning my house for Christmas and shopping. I am not expecting too many gifts this Christmas because I got many of my gifts early. My GPS was probably my most wanted and needed gift so I can find my way places without freaking out and getting lost. Traveling this summer is finally doable!!!
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