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Yes.... I really need to update my journal ( and art!) more often. I've been so busy at work these past few months that I barely have time for myself anymore. I really hate doing 12 hour days, but when I'm not there, my classroom goes to h*ll. Gotta love the responsibilities of being a teacher. At least with winter almost upon us, I'll be trapped inside a bit more and will be able to get some new artwork done. I hope.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/26282593/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/26282593/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:14:02 PDT
Realized I haven't updated my journal in a while. EEP!

I've been quite busy so far this summer..... Mostly with work. I did get to take a nice vacation to see my family in Pennsylvania and stay at a camp in New York State. Broke my foot (please don't ask). But things have been so very busy that I haven't had time to do very much besides grab my camera.

But what happened to summer? Seriously. I haven't been able to enjoy it as much as I used to be able. Is this what happens when you grow older and have responsibilities? Sucks.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/25056013/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/25056013/ Sun, 31 May 2009 17:23:57 PDT
With Spring in full swing and Summer just around the corner, I've been buy cleaning up the yard and planting my seasonal flowers, plus just starting a new garden as well.

I found my Photoshop Disc! Yay! Have it uploaded and am working on some new artwork. When I'm not out in my garden, that is.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/24466737/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/24466737/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:26:37 PDT
As much as I love winter, I'm gld to have the warmer weather now. I've been able to get a lot of work done out in my yard and have take several beautiful hikes through local parks. I love mowing my grass at 7am and waking up the neighbors. I've joined the Facebook Community so that when I'm not outside, I have something to do inside. Cleaning just isn't fun.

My only problem is that in setting up my new computer I seem to have misplaced something important. I can't find my Photoshop software anywhere! Can't put the program on my computer if I can't find the darn software.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/24133928/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/24133928/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:21:44 PDT
Thanks to my income tax return and my saving a bit of money this past month, I have a new computer!! Right now I'm busy getting everything set up and operating, but I'll be posting new art and photography soon. And.... The friend of mine that was looking at my broken computer had good news. Even though the computer itself is fried, the hard drive was the only thing functioning. That means that he was able so salvage all of my lost data. Everything. Yay!!

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/23528882/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/23528882/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:42:59 PST
My hard drive is toast, and with it all of my artwork, photos, wirting and everying else..... So. Instead of getting the new camera that I've been wanting, it looks like I'm going to be getting a new laptop sometime in the next month. Not what I wanted to do with the money that I've been saving.

I'm sending my busted hard drive to someone that is going to try and salvage anything from it's memory. Wish me (and him) luck.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/23452891/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/23452891/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:39:53 PST
Yup. I'm mad. Went to turn on my Computer last night and..... Nothing. It tried to turn on for about a second, then turned itself off again. I repeated this attempt for a few hours before giving up and going to bed. Tried the same thing today using both a/c power and/or the battery. Nothing. Tried the outlets in five different rooms. Nothing. So right now until I get it back from Geek Squad (Best Buy), I have to use my husband's computer. That means all of the updated artwork I was trying to post last night just won't happen for a while.

Sorry.

All of my photo editing software is on my laptop as well as my camera software, and my artwork that was done in photoshop with my new tablet. It took a great ammount of control not to throw the thing out the window this morning. I just bought my computer a year ago and don't want to have to buy a new one for a while. Please keep your collective fingers crossed.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/22824843/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/22824843/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:06:19 PST
If you look at the calandar, Spring is just a short distance away. I do so much love winter and snow, but it's just the cold that I'm not wild about. It's been too darn cold lately. Right now I'm looking forward to my Anti-Valentine's party on Friday the 13th. We never celebrate on the 14th like most couples. Why give the greeting card industry more money?

After the 13th, there isn't much going on until March 21, which isn't just the first full day of Spring, but my little sister's birthday. I'll be heading out to Pennsylvania to spend the day with her.

Just try to remember that enven tough it still looks like winter outside, spring is just around the corner. There'll be green grass under the snow....

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/22800790/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/22800790/ Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:45:24 PST
Yup. My b-day is today. Yay. It's cold, i'm feeling a bit under the weather and I had to buy my own cake. In other words....A typical birthday for me. My hubby got me a few GI Joe sets that I've been drooling over and the new Enya CD. Got some money from my parents. My cat woke me at 4am just to tell me that he loved me (and that the food dish was empty). At least I can enjoy the day knowing that I can party all night 'cause I took the day off tomorrow (a trip to the mall is planned...)

btw....I'm thrity frickin' seven now.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/21537538/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/21537538/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:07:42 PST
Seriously. Everyone thinks I'm absolutely insane. I love snow. I love winter. It's not because of Christmas or anything like that... I simply like snow. I smile whenever I see it falling from the sky, and it gives me a very peaceful feeling. I do understand why most people don't enjoy winter weather. Yes, driving can be difficult and the cold is annoying, but it's really not that bad.

Yes, I like to ski and just about everything else that comes with winter weather. And yes....

I'm insane.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/21149955/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/21149955/ Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:45:12 PDT
I think it's time for me to look for another job. I love teaching. Honest. But I'm just so very tired of coming home each day too exhausted to do much of anything and most weeks wear me out so very much that I'm getting sick just about every weekend. I'm looking for just about anything right now that isn't a secretarial position. I like being able to move around all day and look out a window or even go outside for a while. It's definately the wrong time of the year for a greenhouse to be hiring, but maybe a florist shop? With today's job market as it is, it's going to be a long process but I't time to move on.

If I could get started and get a reputation made for myself, I would love to do art and craft shows, artist exhibits, fairs... I do everything from painting and sketching, to photography and woodworking. I make seasonal wreaths. I quilt and sew. I do landscaping and gardening. I love to go fishing and am in love with boating and sailing, swimming...anything to do with water.

So..... Any ideas?

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/20728481/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/20728481/ Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:06:50 PDT
I'm honestly glad that fall is now here. I truly enjoy the cooler weather and all the beauty that comes with the season. Of course, I am the type of person that enjoys every season of the year - the hottest days of the summer and the coldest of snowy winter storms. Every day is truly a day to savor no matter the weather. Please don't complain when it's cold and wet outside, or if there's a foot of snow awaiting you in the morning. It's all beautiful.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/20495047/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/20495047/ Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:34:27 PDT
I've had enough of Ike. Hurricane/Tropical storm. Pain in the ass is what is is. After record setting rainfall this weekend, Now i've got to clean out the basement because it's got about six inches of water and the kitties litter boxes are floating around. I've got to get an insurance agent out here, borrow my neighbor's sump pump, and get everything dried out and see what can be salvaged. I keep most of my stuff in plastic storage boxes and up off of the floor, but my husband isn't that clever. I'm afraid to even look at his things. Once the insurance person is finished, we've got to have the basement waterproofed. Whoever did it the last time did one of the crappiest jobs I've ever seen.

Anyway, Fall is just a week away. I'm honestly looking forward to the cooler temperatures. Summer's going fast and the nights are getting colder. As much as love running around in my shorts and bare feet, I love cuddling up in my sweats and curling up in a blanket. That, and everything else that comes with the fall season.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/20001017/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/20001017/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:58:48 PDT
Whatever happened to three months of summer vacation? I got out of shcool the first week in June (no later than the 4th) and went back to shcool two days before Labor Day Weekend. I had almost three solid months of doing absolutely nothing. Now? I really feel sorry for most kids these days. They go to school until mid-June and go back to school the second week in August. August is still summer! It's way to early to have to be stuck indoors all day, suffering in a classroom. Part of the problem is all of these stupid days off that most school districts are throwning into their schedules. Days off should be restricted to holidays and foul-weather days, not just random days here and there. Fewer days off means longer summer vacations. Children need their free time, just like averyone else. It's a rite of childhood and shouldn't be taken away. Three months off should be a Consitutional Right.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, and never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/19738938/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/19738938/ Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:29:17 PDT
Just got back from my vacation in Pennsylvania. I have way too many pictures to post at one time, so they will be coming in installments of 2-4 a day, or a few every other day. My husband and I had a blast visiting with my family and we went hiking just about every day. We saw everything from wild turkeys to a doe(female deer) with antlers. Like I said, the pictures are coming, and I'm sure everyone will be pleased. And to make things even better, I'm going back to work next week. The ribs - they be healed.

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, but never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/19521240/ http://thunders-girl.deviantart.com/journal/19521240/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:30:12 PDT
It's probable silly, but after sitting at home for almost two months I'm going on vacation. I had planned to take this trip almost a year ago and it's too late now to change my plans. The next few days I'm going to be busy cleaning, doing laundry and packing. Then on the 24th my husband and I are headed out to Pennsylvania for some hiking and visiting with my family. We plan on having a whole lot of fun. After that, we're going to Columbus (Ohio) for a day or two before heading home again. New art/photographs will be posted in two weeks. I'm planning on taking pictures of places/towns that haven't been photographed before. Like... Ice Pond Valley. Stoddard Hollow. You'll see.

TTFN!

Always remember to forget the things that make you sad, but never forget to remember the things that make you glad. ]]> *thunders-girl