One More Day.

That's it, just one more day until the big class. Actually, I'm really not that nervous. I've been having many conversations with God, asking him to give me a sense of peace over this deal, and I've asked Him to be with me as I teach the class. Sort of my "security blanket" if you will! I'm more nervous about forgetting something than I am about meeting the ladies and teaching my craft. A little something you should know about me is that I am an introvert by nature. My energy comes from within, not from the outside. My comfort level is in familiar surroundings and familiar people. I sometimes find it hard to be in a room with lots of people I don't know. I think I'll be fine tomorrow night, because I am comfortable with creating art, but I just hope I don't say anything stupid, which I sometimes do when I'm with new people!

I just got back from a quick shopping trip to Macy's. I had to return a shirt that didn't fit, and ended up buying my first Christmas present of the season! I'm late getting started buying, so this was a good thing that I bought my first present! I also picked up this adorable white, button down shirt, in a size I've not worn in the past (read between the lines....BIGGER than I've worn in the past), and it DIDN'T FIT. It's so depressing! Over the last few years, I have gained weight so easily. I think my choices now that I'm getting older are either 1. Exercise and be able to eat food, or 2. Don't exercise and stop eating all together. It's not an either/or option anymore. I HAVE to exercise or I can't eat. It's as simple as that. I don't want to keep buying larger sizes. Enough is enough. I think I'm just about at the perverbial "wall" that you need to hit before you are able to "diet" successfully. No more bigger sizes. No more feeling miserable. The time is now. I've got to take better care of myself. As mothers that's difficult to do when we're spending all day taking care of others. And starting my diet is going to be tough this time of year, but I've got to try and get things under control, regardless.

Unfortunately, I didn't get any cards made today {insert sad face:(}, but I did mangage to make a few Christmas cookies! I play Bunco once a month with a bunch of crazy ladies, and this month it's at my house (next Wednesday!). So, I figured since the theme of the party is Christmas, I thought I should have some Christmas cookies to munch on! I'm glad I don't have a huge sweet tooth, otherwise dieting would be even harder! Look here! This is my sweet, lovable Copper! He is a 7 year old toy poodle, and he is the love of our lives. He's wearing his winter sweater for the first time this season, so I had to snap a picture of him. The poor guy is due for a grooming, so pardon his rather scruffy look!