It's Thursday...

Wow it went fast. Work is so busy and action packed. It's all good but it's all busy too. I'm feeling better today about things. Met with a board member today who really gets the mission of our organization. He's got the time to help us focus and get where we need to be. He's a peach!

Day and a half until the Illinois Marathon. I'm so exhausted that I didn't run tonight and I'm going to have to cut this short so that I can get a good night sleep tonight. I think it will be a great day and I can't wait.

Writing class is going very well. I really am 'nsync' and having a great time writing. I could do more writing but I'm pretty busy at work. I'm doing good keeping up here which helps. I try to be faithful to my blog.

I've decided to share an assignment from Lesson 2. Assignment: Find a candle, set it in a safe place near your computer, and light it. Write a one-paragraph only description of the lighted candle.

The light from the candle is constant. Vanilla fills the air. The lights are low and the light from the candle shines brightly competing for my attention. There is something soothing and peaceful in gazing into the light. I am mesmerized by the light flickering on the wick. Hours could pass and I would be lost in my thoughts sitting here focusing on the candle. I’m lost in the beauty and simplicity of the light. Reflecting on my day, slowing down, I focus on my breathing and how peaceful the room has become. This candle gives me an ambiance that I long for, calmness settles in.

Quote for the day: Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. Gloria Steinem

Why so busy?

It's late, so this post won't be very long. I started my writing class tonight. I'm so excited. I know that if you don't use it, you lose it when it comes to writing so I'm happy to be back on the bus. It's going to be a wonderful 6 weeks.

My nephew had a baseball game tonight and I took pictures. I posted so many...about 50, which seems like a lot. Oh well. It gives me great pleasure to take these pictures. I'm so glad that I have three more years after this to take pictures. Here is one from tonight.

He had an awesome two base hit! It was jacked right over the second baseman's head. YAY!!

This morning was the Busey Economic Seminar. It's always an eye opener, I enjoy it every year. It's a great tradition that they have at Busey. Ed does a great job with it. My goal: to be the Economist of the Year! ...Right....

Ten more days until the Illinois Marathon. I can't wait. It will be an interesting day. I have not trained like I could or should have. Being out of town on the weekends has really hurt me. Oh well, It will be fine and I'll finish and that's really my goal.

Quote for the day: “I write down everything I want to remember. That way, instead of spending a lot of time trying to remember what it is I wrote down, I spend the time looking for the paper I wrote it down on.” Beryl Pfizer