Thursday, May 12, 2011
Book Clocks
A little over a year and a half ago, I was looking for a creative gift to give my best friend for her birthday. I stumbled across this idea on-line and instantly fell in love with it. The directions told me to drill a hole through the book itself to insert the clock. I, being the nerd that I am, could not bring myself to do this. Instead, I went to my dad's garage, found some plywood, and cut it down to look like a book. I painted the edges to complete the look. Since then, I have made two more book clocks. I love these!!! They are quick, easy, and fun!!!
This last one was the original I saw on-line and by far my favorite! I've been on the look for more books that will work, but it is difficult. Especially living in a small town without a used book store (that I know of), I have a hard time finding good books and keeping it affordable!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
A #2 Pencil and a Dream Can Take You Anywhere-Joyce A. Meyers
I begin my blogging journey anew after a brief interlude in which I re-examined my previous thought process. Alas, the beginning of this new approach is unfortunately hindered by the fact I am sitting in a class that is about to end proctoring a test...hmm..perhaps not the best time to start.
The quote that is the title for this posting and my blog is my new mantra to live by. This week has been a bizarre one, to say the least. (Ex: I am just beginning to heal from the worst sunburn of my life. One so bad, it literally stopped students in their tracks when they saw my swollen forehead. Ex: While about to sit down before giving said test, a bird flew into the window directly behind me. This was followed within seconds by a hawk swooping down and taking off with the first bird. Try giving a test after the class watched that.)
So I am hoping that by repeating to myself that it is the simple things in life that matter and that will get me through the day, I will believe it and hold true. While my life is so up in the air, I have to remind myself of what I can control and never forget the simple things in life.
The quote that is the title for this posting and my blog is my new mantra to live by. This week has been a bizarre one, to say the least. (Ex: I am just beginning to heal from the worst sunburn of my life. One so bad, it literally stopped students in their tracks when they saw my swollen forehead. Ex: While about to sit down before giving said test, a bird flew into the window directly behind me. This was followed within seconds by a hawk swooping down and taking off with the first bird. Try giving a test after the class watched that.)
So I am hoping that by repeating to myself that it is the simple things in life that matter and that will get me through the day, I will believe it and hold true. While my life is so up in the air, I have to remind myself of what I can control and never forget the simple things in life.
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