So much has been on my mind lately. An alteration in our plans has come up that has reminded me, or maybe just shown me how selfish I am. I always thought that there would be a specific moment when I would just become humble, and not care so much about myself and more about others, but it seems to happen in small deliberate moments when I can either choose to accept it, or turn a proud eye to my chance to learn. I’ve been in the USA far too long. No offense…just a feeling I get when I feel like I’m conforming more than living differently.

New Countries: For instance. Did you know that a new country was born a couple weeks ago? Did you know they’ve been fighting for this for so long, and finally, even though it’s going to be such a long hard fight, they are finally proud, excited, and increasingly FREE! South Sudan is one of those places I don’t know anything about and won’t pretend to, but the courage and sacrifice those people went thru to get to this new stage in their future is amazing, commendable, humbling and eye opening. Do any of you feel this way? Have you been following the news? Are you reminded of how lucky we are and how much we take for granted when you read about it? Are you reading about it?

I’ve been thinking about doing a research paper on it. Just for myself, maybe for you. Just to have so that I can really be informed and know about something so big and important and hopeful in these days of depressing news on every headline.

Enough conviction for everyone. Just wanted you to think a bit.

New Movies: Now rest at ease knowing that I did join millions of other people and finally finished my life with Harry, Hermione and Ron. It was sad, emotional, and exciting. It was the perfect solution to a 100 degree day. That and the Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp in the oven right now.

Yes I realize I just said it was 100 degrees.

Yes, I know I have something in the oven….which means the oven is on during this 100 degrees.

No, I don’t care. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is refreshing.

Oh, oh did you want the recipe?

Ok. It’s just Ina’s from Food Network, but you can share. A word of caution. Don’t use as much OJ as she does. do like 1-2 tablespoons max, or else you’ll have a runny feast on your hands which will already be runny with the side of Vanilla Ice Cream you’ll be delighting in.

New Jobs: I’m going to hopefully be getting all the paperwork and interviews done by mid August so that I can FINALLY get my own store! I know this is exciting. It’s taken so much time, a lot of things have been on the up take to make it seem more daunting and improbable but I’m going to finally go for it, full on. Hubs is also looking for a full time job which will be a change for us. He’s always been in the band and doing freelance work from home and the road so for him to have a normal 9-5 will be so strange but exciting. It’ll definitely take some of the pressure off me, while giving him some structure and encouragement from someone other than his wifey. So if you know any great design/print/media companies out there let me know so he can send them his resumé.

Alright, it’s late, I’m hot, I’m going to soak in some ice.

Or at least think about it and hope that cools me down.

Because I’m so hot. HOTT. Blah. I’m becoming delirious.

Lovies