Blogging Reflection

 Well, this summer semester has been interesting that is for sure. I enrolled in my first online class, my first summer class and started a blog. I am all about trying new things but I was skeptical about the blog. I wasn't sure if this was something I wanted to share with everybody. I couldn't decide if it should contain deep thought provoking entries or plain information about daily life. I used it as a journal, writing about this, that and nothing in particular. I am still not fond of the thought of keeping a daily blog as I write in a journal and often post to Facebook. It did become a habit and was hard to write in a notebook on our trip to the lake instead of typing it all in. It is a different type of writing style. Sitting at my table typing in the computer vs lying in my bed writing in my journal. I enjoy writing my thoughts and ideas down so adding the blog wasn't a big deal but there were days I had no interest in writing. If dedicated writers do this daily then maybe writing isn't my cup of tea. It does offer a person a way to express thoughts and opinions or ideas and dreams to friends or peers that they might not be able to express in words. A blog might also be a good way to stay connected with loved ones, although there are other outlets for this like Facebook and Twitter. I enjoyed reading the other students blogs, seeing how they chose to write in their own blogs;even how they decided to design their pages. It was an interesting experience although I doubt I will continue this once I complete this course.

Flying Spiders

When we got home from our camping trip there was a large spider in the dog's water bowl. It must have crawled inside and drown. It was huge. I am not a fan of spiders. If one is around the house then they usually have reign over that room until my dear hubby comes home to get the terrible creature away from my stuff and me. I was thinking after this episode, how horrible would it be if spiders could fly. They watch you with their multiple eyes and crawl across their sticky webs just waiting for a chance to attack with their sharp pointy fangs as it is. Now add wings, you could be walking down the middle of the road just minding your own business when BAM! One just flies up and attacks. Nothing has provoked this vicious little creature, other than the fact that you are there. Instead of fearing that the spider crawling across the ceiling will suddenly turn your direction now they can just take off and glide or dive bomb your current location. I have chosen this color red to show the color in which they must see. They are mean little creatures put  here to do nothing but ensure that you don't take that shower you planned because they are taking up residence in the tub or to  scare the living daylights out of you when you walk into an abandoned web. Now we add to the fears by letting the little monsters have wings. Could you imaging a  large terantula or camel spider  coming right after you. I say no thank you. People have told me that they are more afraid of us then we are of them. I am sorry but who is the spider shrink? I have never seen proof of this. Besides I haven't seen a spider about wet on himself when he walks into my home while  I am away.

Overwhelmed

This is how I feel tonight, overwhelmed. I had a very long day at work, then I came home to figure out my new schedule for this week for my online classes and feel very overwhelmed at the amount of work due this week. I have been sitting here tonight working on an English assignment and am getting ready to call it quits. Now that I am looking back over my stuff I feel that I haven't done a single thing. This is very discouraging. I am glad that it is almost over and now I think that I just need to dig in and work hard. I can do this and will succeed. I feel that my government class is going well, I just need to make sure that I study well for my next test and my upcoming final. I feel very differently about English though, I have no idea where I stand with my grade and am not sure what to expect from my final. I feel like I am stuck in the dark and can not find the light switch. I am trying to plan ahead and make sure that I have everything done but it is definately time consuming. I have registered for my fall classes and decided that I will only take one online class at a time. It has been a little stressful to say the least. That and I thought that I could work full time and do both classes, boy was I wrong. I know better than to underestimate an online class. Well, I think my best bet is to call it a night and try to regroup tomorrow. I can do this and I know it. Deep breath Trish, deep breath.

Home Sweet Home

We are home from our camping trip now. I love taking trips or going camping but I always love coming home. I missed my bed and will be glad to be sleeping in it tonight. We left  fairly early today, the kids took a trip out in the boat while we cleaned up camp. Then they played in the woods for a while. At one point we watched then run into the edge of the woods in plain sight and pull candy bars out and start eating them. I hollered out that we could still see them; they looked shocked then took off to a better hiding spot to enjoy their stolen goods. They try to be so sneaky, it's really cute. As soon as we were in the truck and on our way home it got really quiet. Both boys were sacked out. They slept the whole way home and easily went in for baths and bed. It was such a beautiful weekend and I enjoyed getting away. I know where I am going to write my next essay though, not like I am putting it off until the last minute or anything. I was ready for a shower when I got home though. My hair felt horrible, greasy and stiff at the same time. Gross. My animals missed us terribly and were relieved to see the food bowls filled and each got their own cuddle time. Our dog even got in the recliner with my husband and he's about 45 pounds, not a lap puppy. Well my cat, Gera, is trying to cuddle now and is making my typing very difficult.

Saturday blog- Peaceful

*Note* This was originally written with pen and paper, but I was camping and electricity wasn't an option.

Peaceful, that is how I am feeling right now. The kids are out on the boat with the guys. We are just sitting here, Brandi and I, enjoying the early evening. There are some ducks that swam up to the camp looking for leftovers. They didn't find much so they left. They were wonderful to watch, they just glided in, hunted around for a minute and just the same glided back out. I can see little camp fires all across the lake and am thinking that they must frequent many camps. It is beautiful here. Our camping area is pretty level but is slightly uphill from the lake. Our tent is set up straight up from the camp fire, so when I get up I can head straight to the fire for some much needed coffee. We have a canopy set up with a table and our food. This is a good thing as we had raccoons visit our camp last night. The kids have had so much fun swimming and playing today, I bet they will be sound asleep as soon as they get back. So for now I will enjoy the peace and quiet until then. They did not do very well fishing yesterday so we will be throwing something together for dinner here pretty quickly. That is a true wonder of camp. You can just throw anything in a pot and call it camp food. I have sausage, potatoes, left over corn and some onions. Sounds like a meal to me. Well, I can see the boat approaching and I know they will be starving.

Friday's blog - Crazy day

*Note* I am writing this now but the actual blog was written on paper late Friday night. We went camping and did not have a way to get this online.

     It has been a crazy day for me. We have been planning a camping trip with my husband's cousin for a few weeks now and we finally are here. It started out okay, we woke up and started loading my husband's truck, then I had a test to take down in Branson. From there we had to go home for something we forgot, then run by the store for a last minute purchase. Finally we arrived. This spot is one they new about and so after driving miles down an old country road we found our campsite. It is right on the lake and absolutely beautiful. Then we had to set up camp and start a fire. They guys were setting up the boat and fishing stuff and we got dinner started and a canopy set up to keep bugs out. We cooked corn on the cob, "Cowboy Beans" (that's what my 4 year old calls baked beans) and pork steaks; all over the open fire. It was delicious. Now I am sitting here by lamp light, my boys are asleep. Their kids are asleep and she is lying down with her smallest one. Aside from my lamp light and the dying camp fire it is very dark and peaceful. The lake is about 30 feet from where I am sitting, although I cannot see it I can hear the gentle waves lapping at the shoreline. The guys should be back any minute from their catfish hunting. Our plans our a fish fry tomorrow if they are successful tonight. I hear rustling behind me, wonder what kind of critter is out tonight. Off to bed I go on my little blow up mattress and sleeping bag.

Racoons vs Chickens

 We have had chickens for about 3 years now. Every spring we buy new chicks and ducklings. This year is no different. I had 3 ducks from last year, Cherry, Freddie and Dr. Phil. A few months ago when it started to warm up my chickens and ducks started to lay eggs. They do much better when the weather is warmer and the days are longer. they were laying about a dozen a day. Then in June when the weather really got warm we noticed that they stopped laying as much and then Freddie disappeared. The ducks are normally outside of the pen so we didn't pay too close attention to their whereabouts, they always stick come back around. The eggs stopped after about 2 days and I assumed that it was due to the heat as they can also stop laying if it gets too hot. Then after about a week Dr. Phil and Cherry both went missing in the night. We decided that we had a critter although the pens hadn't moved or been messed with. So out with the box traps to see if we cold catch something throughout the night. Baited with wet cat food, honey (cat's don't eat this which is good because I don't want to catch a stray cat or one of my own) and some sweet grain. For 3 nights we did not catch anything although something was taking the food. So night four we make the super buffet and my husband keeps watch from the front porch. About 10:30 I hear the pop of the gun and a few moments later he walks in announcing that he has killed the critter that has eaten the ducks. It was a raccoon. I was expecting my chickens to start laying again now that the threat has gone. They did not start laying again and 3 days later we got our second Raccoon. The shot was clean and the hide was good so we are tanning the hide of this one. That was a week ago, I had one egg this week and finally thought that I was on the way to comfortable chickens and more eggs. Sitting outside tonight, planning our upcoming camping trip, I see a little masked face peeking around the edge of the chicken house. I don't need to go into details but the final result is that we now have 3 raccoons that will not eat another duck or chicken. So I guess the score is even my 3 ducks for those 3 raccoons. I wish they would find food elsewhere as I really do not like killing animals but it is mine or theirs in this case and as raccoons don't lay eggs then I have to side with my chickens.

Long day

It has been a very long day.... It started really early. I had a very busy day at work even though I was convinced that it wasn't going to be. I left there a little late with an empty gas tank. I debated if I was going to pick up my 4 year old from daycare first or get gas in my car. I was already late picking him up so I went there first. The daycare was ready to close and go home for the day so I am glad that I got him first, then I put in a whole $5 in gas. In case you are wondering that was 1.5 gallons of gas, which barely got me above the E in my car. By now it is 10 minutes to 6 which is also the time that I am supposed to be in a town that is still 30 minutes away. So I call my husband and ask him and our oldest to be ready to go. I pulled in the drive and they jumped in. I didn't even change my clothes like I usually do. So we stop on the way to put in some more gas, because 5 bucks doesn't do what it used to, and headed on our way. We get done at the auction house and my husband wants to look about a repo he's working on so he go to look for an address. It is now 9:15, we find the house which is now vacant, big surprise in the repo business. Then we get lost trying to take a shortcut home. We finally get home an hour later and it is now 10:25 and everyone is in bed sound asleep, except me. I am going to do a load of dishes, some more laundry and get stuff ready for tomorrow. I will go to bed soon and start all over tomorrow.

New writing assignment

    I read our new lesson plan for this week and very excited to discover a new essay about a special place to each of us. I have so many good ideas for this. I think that I am going to write about the river that we go to every year. I have a special spot there, besides I think I need to be out there to get a full appreciation for it and to write a wonderful essay about it. I could write about my mom's house in Idaho, or my back porch. I could write about the spot where my husband proposed to me. I could write about the little breakfast spot that my husband and I go to on special days. I could write about the front passenger seat of my car while taking a long road trip. I could write about department stores that we walk around to do Christmas shopping. I could write about the train ride we took in Eureka Springs for our tenth anniversary, that was very memorable. I could go back in time and write about the little creek I used to escape to when I was a kid, or the secret hideout we had. There was an old tree house in the neighbor's woods we would play in. I could write about hunting mushrooms in Washington state with my mom, fighting the underbrush, the smell of the wet dirt and moss that usually fills the Northwest forests. There are so many places that I could write about, it will be hard to chose. I am very excited to write this paper though. My last essay was a little depressing so I think that I want to write something that is going to be a little more upbeat.

Drinking alcohol and acting like a fool

So, here I am minding my own business looking at books on Amazon when all of a sudden my husband runs in through the front door and says "honey you need to see this". So up I get and walk to the front door. "I don't see anything" I tell him. It is about 10:30pm and the only light outside is the street lamp and the front porch light. "Just wait, he'll be back" to that I ask him who and he says he doesn't know just that he left the neighbors house on a 4 wheeler. I start to go back inside and resume my search when I hear the neighbor's motorcycle fire up. He comes tearing out of his driveway wearing nothing but a pair of jean shorts and I know from his previous track record that by this time of night he is completely wasted. I am unimpressed by this and ask my husband what the deal was to which he replies that the first man that left was obviously drunk and riding the ATV stark naked. This is not something that I wish to see so I head back inside. None to soon either, as soon as I sat down at the table I hear both vehicles coming back. I am not a man but I could not imagine driving any kind of vehicle down our bumpy dirt road with nothing cushioning me between my boy parts and the machine itself. I imagine he will be very sore tomorrow. I just can't imagine what he was thinking, although it could have been some kind of bet. Alcohol makes people do incredibly dumb things. I wish I could record people and then play it back when they are sober. I bet that would change a lot of perspectives about yourself. I bet a lot of people would realize that they are just not as cool as they want you to believe. Well, I am off to bed without the luxury of an alcoholic beverage but I believe that I will sleep just fine without it.

Quality family time

   Today was a beautiful day. My husband and I took my boys out geo-caching. We had so much fun! Sunscreen, bottles of water and a handheld GPS, it was quite a day. We found all kinds of stuff and had a blast doing it. I love spending time with my husband and kids, days like this when I can forget about work and school and bills. I am ready to go again, in fact there is a place that has a lot of hiking trails and caches to find that I think we are going to do next. We have plans to go camping next weekend and I am also very excited to do this. We are going with some family that we just recently got back in touch with. I am happy that we are doing this. We will be spending time on the river and cooking over an open fire, sleeping under the stars. I am a lover of nature and of the outdoors. It is very peaceful and relaxing out there. Even in my own home and yard or out on the river, it is really very therapeutic for me. A warm soft breeze, a good book in my hand floating down the river in a john boat, my kids fishing off the front, my husband guiding us from the back, ah peace. Cooking on the river is just enjoyable. I love my dutch oven and cook everything in it. Potatoes with peppered bacon, a coke cake, eggs and sausage in the morning, and fish caught from the river. I am hungry now though.....

Independence Day

Today we celebrate our Independence and our right to be free. I am proud to be an American even if I don't agree with everything our country and government do. I am proud of our men and women in the armed forces. Without their strength, courage, and sacrifices we would not have the freedoms we have today. I sat down with my children today and asked them if they knew why we celebrated the 4th of July. My 9 year old new that it had to do with the Declaration of Independence and my 4 year old said it was to pop fireworks. So we discussed why we celebrate this day. They both seemed to understand and my 9 year old said, " you know a lot of these holidays are based on something important" he was correct. I just wonder how many kids know this. It saddens me to think that their might be quite a few. I was at a parade a few years ago for Christmas and a man next to me held up a sign saying something about soldiers going to hell for what they had done and I thought to myself, if it wasn't for that soldier and his brethren you might not have that right to stand their and hold up your ridiculous signs. I will say this in closing, thank you all for what you have done for us all and I am proud to be an American.

My Credo

I believe that everything happens for a reason. You may call it karma, fate, or God's plan but I have faith it exists. I have focused my life and have covered some pretty rough terrain with this belief system. Instead of living life wondering "why me?" I sit back and say "okay this has happened what am I going to do next". You can wake up each day and decide to be happy and have a great day or wake up depressed and fight for a reason to get through the day. I hope that I can pass this credo down to my children. Life is short and can be hard, knowing that it was meant to be. Everything from a death of a loved one to wrecking a car while under the influence of some illegal substance. As I said before, whether it is God's plan, Fate or Karma. I believe everything happens for a reason.

Brand New Day

 It is a bright and beautiful day today. It is not too hot or humid. I stood on the back porch this am and took in a deep breath of clean fresh air. I wonder if people in over crowded cities and say the same? I love my life here in the country. It is so peaceful. I could not imagine living anywhere else. This day is so bright and seems so full of hope. It puts a smile on my face and I know that all will be well. I pray that my patient's today get the care they need and that their health will be improved. A new day, a new fresh start. I work in a clinic, don't get me wrong. My patient's aren't all dying or suffering from incurable diseases, but we do have some newly diagnosed with cancer, some coughs and colds, and others that need treatment for blood pressure or blood sugar problems. It's a regular day but will be a happy one. Often times I feel very stressed and that there is not enough time in my day. I like days like today where I can just take a moment to breathe and enjoy the peace and tranquility around me. It is a blessed day.

Sad Cat Diary on Youtube

The sad cat diary on Youtube.com  has to be my favorite video online right now. I have three cats and this fits them perfectly. I originally heard about this on the radio then looked it up as soon as I got to work (yes work). If you have cats I recommend this video. Like I said I have three cats. My husband is not a cat fan at all. He would rather keep to having dogs. A few years ago for Christmas I bought him a sharpei puppy. In my gifts I found assorted cat things, toys, treats, and little cans of fancy feast. He had also planned to buy me a pet, mine was to be a kitten. This was a big deal as he is not a cat person. My first kitten was a little rescue that had been dropped out on the highway. His tail had been runover and soon fell off. He was completely black and I was not sure what the sex of my kitten was but I was convinced it was a girl. I named her Magera and bought her a pink collar and a pink pillow to sleep on. When she went in for her first check up it turns out Magera is a boy. So I added a Mr. to the beginning of his name and now have shortened it to Gera. My husband calls him tranny as he was a boy dressed as a girl (pink collar and all). Then about 15 months later, I heard a cat meowing at the back door of the clinic I work in. So a coworker and I opened the door and she walked right in like she owned the place. No collar or tags, a little too skinny. We knew she had been dropped off as there are no homes near by. I took her home, my husband was not excited and convinced that she was going to get a new home. She is still here though and we had named her Bella. She is a beautiful Siamese. The vet said she was already an adult cat when I got her so I am not sure of her age, although she had never had kittens, according to the vet. Then our last newest member arrived in October that year. He was a tiny gray stripped tabby that had cold in his eyes. We didn't think he was going to make it. He slowly recovered after a week of antibiotics and lots of TLC. He would push things with his head, much like how we would roll the potatoe across the floor during birthday parties so my husband wanted to name him Dozer. We decided on Dodge though. He is the only one of the three that my husband has not nicknamed. He seldom calls them by their names but by Tranny, Hobo, and Dodge. Hobo is Bella's nickname as this is how he views her. They all have different personalities and I love them dearly. Like the youtube video I mentioned I currently have a cat in my lap blocking my view of the keyboard. Mind my spelling as it is difficult to see around Gera. Time for me to go to bed and see which cat is going to try to cuddle on my pillow tonight.

Know Your Audience

This blog is about Knowing Your Audience, last week we each asked a question to provoke thought and responses from our classmates. This was a fun assignment. The question I posted was about a favorite song. Music is important to me, it is a form of expression, much like writing is for me. It was interesting to see what people responded with. The specific song or type of music can say a lot about someone's personality. Someone mentioned that it's not just the lyrics but the sound of the music. "It's comforting to me." I love that statement. That is how I feel about music.
     There were all kinds of questions. Some were deep and made me think. Others were fun and easy to respond to. I think we have all types of people in this class. Lots of ideas and personality. I am so excited to be in class with this group of people. My favorite questions was about going to prison tomorrow. There were a lot of different answers for each question, like favorite foods. Some like certain types of food and others certain dishes. That was a fun one to respond to. Most of us are thankful for our families, that was really nice to read. I really enjoyed this writing assignment. I feel like I know each of you just a little bit better. If we need to get together for a class thing then I will bring the chips and salsa!
     This is something that I think more classes ought to do. Not about knowing your audience but knowing your peers. It amazes me how much better you can learn or how you can help a fellow classmate if you know they have kids or work a graveyard shift. As far as writing goes, it does open a door to writing. It gives you a rough idea of the things that you think they want to hear or do not want to hear. I am not sure how this would work for a professional writer but for students in this class I feel that it does give us some insight.

Internet Malfunction

I tried to get online yesterday and was denied access to my online account. It started to connect then to authenticate then an error box pops up stating that access has been denied. Oh, this is great. I have homework to do for both online classes and needed to type on my blog. I have seen this error before when I hadn’t paid my bill and my service was suspended. So, we get other things accomplished around the house and head to town. I have other things to get down while I am out so I decide to pay my bill while I am at it. Now the bill is paid, I have my diet coke and my Government book open so now I can begin my homework. Connect, Authenticating, Access denied. Well crap, so now I call tech support. I will not say any names but the first man I spoke with, I will call him C, was not very bright in my opinion. He had my shut off my internet card and computer then restart. When this did not work, he kept repeating phrases such as “Well, I am not sure”. “It should have worked”, “Um, I am not sure what to do”. I sat there patiently trying to wait for him to say something intelligent such as “Let me get a supervisor or someone who might have a clue with what’s going on” however the call gets disconnected. So, I call back and speak with M. He actually has me run through a couple of programs and has me reinstall the card. Still no luck though, I am unable to find a certain number he needs so he says I need a new card and better luck next time. My husband decided he was going to play around with the card and see if he could find this number and low and behold he finds the missing number! So this initiates my third call to tech support. This time I get G, he is pretty good too. We go through some similar steps that I have been through before but also some new. After 30 minutes it is decided that it is my computer and not the internet. This is something he cannot fix so the call is disconnected. I am pretty frustrated at this point because I have spent 90 minutes trying to fix something that is still not fixed. So my husband is still messing around with the card and he tells me that maybe I should call Compaq next as that is who the computer was made by. So, I sit down, pull up my computers information and dial the phone. I go through several prompts and wait on hold for about 10 minutes before I look up at my husband. He has a sheepish look on his face and says, “honey, you can hang up the phone now.” So I hang up the phone and ask him why. He shows me the broken internet card.” I guess I got a little rough with it” he says. I laugh at this point, it’s almost a hysterical laugh in which you almost start crying. We finally find a missing number that we haven’t had for months and I think I am starting to make process then the real problem hits. No internet card. So now my online work will be done at my in-laws until my new card arrives. On the bright side my bill is ahead as it wasn’t behind to begin with and my kids get to spend some quality time with their grandparents.

6-27-13

Good morning. I had meant to write last night but was having a hard time with my internet connection. All is well now though. It is around 7am and I have to be to work by 8. My husband is driving me today so he can use my car today. He is still in bed as are our children. It is summer time now and they do not need to get up so early. It is warm in our house this morning and will only get worse. Forecast says that it will get to about 96 degrees today. I would like to talk my husband into going to the river to swim tomorrow. I will be off work tomorrow and would love to spend some time outside. I read part of my book this morning and it moved me to tears. In fact I am still saddened by it. I should have continued reading to find something happier but I just couldn't. There have been a few occasions where I have read something that moved me to a certain emotion. Every once in a while I will read something and laugh out loud. That is truly a good book and a good writer. To get me so involved in the story that it evokes words or emotions, that is amazing. I could only wish to be that good of a writer. My youngest just woke up and wants to sit with me. I normally don't mind but it does make typing a bit tougher.I am sitting in my husband's recliner with my grey tabby, "Dodge" curled up on my left and my little boy sitting on my right side. Its a comforting feeling, however I know that it will soon end as I do need to get to work. This is a good way to start the day, wish I had time to make breakfast. With that in mind, it is 7:30 and I must go to work now. Have a great day.

Starting a daily blog

 So, here I am in the blog again. Can you tell that I am currently listening to Bob Seger? I am trying to decide how I want to use this blog, obviously I will use it for assignments as required but what else? How far do I want to go with my thoughts, feelings and actions? Do I just scratch the surface or do I dig deep inside and let it all out? I have two things that I need to write about this week. One is an assignment and one is something that is going to help me with an assignment. I have to admit that reading our lesson plan this week had me pretty intimidated. Once I read it through a few times I felt a little better about it. Gave myself " A Little Engine That Could" pep talk and here I am. My life seems so busy right now and I thought I would never have the time but finding these quiet times for reflection and writing are truly little blessings. My children are asleep in their beds. My dog is curled up on his pillow in the living room floor. The radio is on, as I mentioned at the beginning of this blog. Its just really peaceful right now. It is getting later than I would like and have to be at work first thing in the morning, but if I didn't have a day job then this would be a good time to read a book or write a little story for my boys. It is quiet outside, I can hear the crickets and a light breeze blowing through the trees. Its cool enough to enjoy the night, for a few minutes at least. This is a start for me, I think that if I can keep up and stay focused then I will do just fine with this. Wish me luck. Here goes!

I believe that a trip to the river is necessary -Freewrite

This is a freewrite from a list of beliefs that I had previously written. This one is entitled I believe that a trip to the river is necessary. I need this trip because it is very hot outside and I am all sweaty and breathing in hot humid air. I have the air conditioner running but it is not the same. I had thought about taking a cool bath or shower but I know as soon as I step out i will be all covered in sweat once again. Then all I managed to do was waste water and time. I like the river, it is soothing. Usually there are not a lot of people where we go. I could set out a few chairs and a fishing pole or two. Start a fire, ro ast a few marshmallows. Swim in the cool water, let it carry me downstream. I can just imagine how good that water will feel. Bring some towels from home to dry off, sit infront of the fire. Re apply the bug spray because the mosquitos will be making a snack out of me. I love the river, its a small spot that we go to . Back in the woods on a small country road. I have to take the truck because the car would never make it. Sometimes when the river is up you can't even get to that spot in the woods. I have seen people try and have e ven helped pull a few people out of the river because they drove in thinking they could just follow where the road is and end up on the other side. Too deep for that though, once it's over the banks its just best to sit back and wait until it goes back down. Besides water gets up that high and critters start coming out. Especially snakes, my husband hates them and would not stay anywhere near a spot he thought one might be or was recently there. So we know to stay home when the water levels get too high. In the back of this area that we like to go, there is a bare dirt spot that is very nice, it is one of my favorite spots to go, it's hard to get down to the water but the shade is great and so is the view. I love to set up the tent facing the river and when I wake up in the morning, fix my coffee over the fire and sit in my chair as I watch the river in silence. Well not complete silence, you can hear the nature calls, bugs and the river itself. it is very soothing thing to listen too. It is peaceful and gives me a head start on my day. I love to hear my kids stirring around and waking up. Everyone is so happy out on the river and it makes me want to go very badly. This is a freewrite from a list of beliefs that I had previously written. This one is entitled I believe that a trip to the river is necessary. I need this trip because it is very hot outside and I am all sweaty and breathing in hot humid air. I have the air conditioner running but it is not the same. I had thought about taking a cool bath or shower but I know as soon as I step out i will be all covered in sweat once again. Then all I managed to do was waste water and time. I like the river, it is soothing. Usually there are not a lot of people where we go. I could set out a few chairs and a fishing pole or two. Start a fire, ro ast a few marshmallows. Swim in the cool water, let it carry me downstream. I can just imagine how good that water will feel. Bring some towels from home to dry off, sit infront of the fire. Re apply the bug spray because the mosquitos will be making a snack out of me. I love the river, its a small spot that we go to . Back in the woods on a small country road. I have to take the truck because the car would never make it. Sometimes when the river is up you can't even get to that spot in the woods. I have seen people try and have e ven helped pull a few people out of the river because they drove in thinking they could just follow where the road is and end up on the other side. Too deep for that though, once it's over the banks its just best to sit back and wait until it goes back down. Besides water gets up that high and critters start coming out. Especially snakes, my husband hates them and would not stay anywhere near a spot he thought one might be or was recently there. So we know to stay home when the water levels get too high. In the back of this area that we like to go, there is a bare dirt spot that is very nice, it is one of my favorite spots to go, it's hard to get down to the water but the shade is great and so is the view. I love to set up the tent facing the river and when I wake up in the morning, fix my coffee over the fire and sit in my chair as I watch the river in silence. Well not complete silence, you can hear the nature calls, bugs and the river itself. it is very soothing thing to listen too. It is peaceful and gives me a head start on my day. I love to hear my kids stirring around and waking up. Everyone is so happy out on the river and it makes me want to go very badly.

I have written 494 words in this freewrite

This I believe list....

1. I believe that there is not one quiet room in my house right now.
2. I believe that my youngest did not get his full nap
3. I believe that it is hot outside
4. I believe that my dog needs a bath
5. I believe that I need to start a load of laundry when I am done
6. I beleive that I need a nap
7. I believe that I spelled the last one wrong
8. I believe that I do not want to list books tonight
9. I believe that I do not want to have any more children
10. I believe that I am too warm sitting here
11. I believe that a trip to the river is necessary
12. I believe that I am tired of listening to old batman reruns
13. I believe my cat wants to cuddle and I don't
14. I believe that my bed needs made
15. I believe that I am a good mom
16. I believe that I am a good nurse
17. I beleive that I am a good wife
18. I believe that I spelled the last one wrong again
19. I believe that I want to help people
20. I believe that I want to go back and pick up the free puppy I seen at a yard sale
21. I believe that if I did my husband would not be happy with me.
22. I believe that I have too many animals
23. I believe that I am a huge animal lover
24. I believe that my yard needs mowed
25. I believe that the boys trampoline will get set up tomorrow
25. I believe that my porch requires some alone time with me and a glass of iced tea
26. I believe that my back is starting to hurt in the current position I am sitting in.
27. I believe that I would be able to do more if I didn't stop to write in these numbers
28. I believe I can hear my chickens from here
29. I believe that they are still upset from the raccoon that visited them last night.
30. I believe that my 10 minutes is almost up
31. I believe that I am ready for my time to be up
32. I believe that my husband is handsome
33. I believe that I love him very much
34. I believe that we were meant to be
35. I believe in true love
36. I believe that everyone has a soul mate out there
37. I believe that some questions will always be unanswered
38. I believe that my thumb hurts, I just popped it.
39. I believe that 10 minutes is a long time when I have nothing on my mind
40. I believe I am done.

Jung's Typology test

I took the Jung's Typology test today for an English assignment. I was surprised by the kind of questions it asked of me. Being an English class and a "typology" test I assumed it would be about English stuff and typing I guess. So, I took this test, it asked everything from do I like outside noises to do I prefer a book over a party. I answered them all as was required and was shocked at my outcome. I am apparently a very boring person. I would benefit best from being an accountant or computer person. I know that I am not a drama queen or a rock star but I thought that I would come a cross a little more personable. According to Jung I am introverted, sensing, thinking and judging person. I guess this means that I should take up professional writing and move out to the isolated country lock myself away and write a novel or two. It actually does sound peaceful, but the path I have chosen in life involves a busy career, children and a husband. It does make sense however, in the fact that I like to be alone. I write better when I am by myself and do not have distractions. I am in my own head a lot during these times and can do a lot of reflection. I am more at peace here. I think that if I really do want to go on with a career in writing then I know that I need to plan time to be away from all of my daily distractions. Win the lotto and buy a place up in the mountains that I can escape to for long weekends. Husband and children optional. (Just kidding)