New Journey

I started this blog as a place to put the things I create. In the process of reclaiming myself and getting back to who I really am, I realized that crafting is a big part of my life, but only a part. So, now, as I am beginning a new journey, I will be updating here as well as posting my crafts.
First of all, I will start with what I currently have going on.
*I am in school again. I am only going part-time so I won't be done as soon as I would have liked. I am loving my classes and can't wait to get into my clinical classes (I still have a few semesters before that happens).
*I still work full-time and love my job, although I sit at a desk all day (something that will be changing with this new journey).
*I play my violin in the Rockford Community Orchestra. I absolutely am having a blast with it.
*I finally had a chance last weekend to see Michatucky. I have been telling a friend of mine for quite a while that I would come see them. They are amazing. Great variety of music. I don't think there was a song they played that I didn't enjoy. I definitely will be seeing them again.
*My sister is getting married in April so I have been busy with planning showers, attending showers, designing and making (with help) the wedding invitations, putting together reception decorations, dress and accessory shopping, and just spending time with her. I am so excited for this wedding. I am sad that she and her soon-to-be husband will be leaving us though. They will be moving out of state. Eh, it will give me a place to vacation:)

Second, the new journey.
I am going to be participating in a medically supervised weight loss program. I hope to use this blog to document my journey. I meet with the doctor for the first time next week Thursday.
The basics of the program:
*800-900 calories per day of high protein foods (all purchased from the "store" where I am doing the program)
*labs once a week to make sure my body is handling the food well and that I am staying at good levels
*meeting once per week with the nurse/doctor one-on-one and then a group meeting where we will meet with either the dietitian, exercise therapist, or behaviorist
*program runs for 12 weeks, and then 4 weeks of transitioning back to regular food

I will get the full details once I meet with the doctor next week.
So, that's my new journey. I hope that by keeping this blog I will be able to keep myself accountable (although a little encouragement from others never hurts) and it will give me an excuse to get back into crafting more often so that I can post some things here.
That's all for now. :)

Blog Candy - All 148 Promarkers

Check out Going Buggy's blog. She does some incredible coloring work with these markers and she's giving away a whole set of them! Good luck!

Hello Thursday!

Check out these examples of the Hello Thursday! releases! I have to say that I have been waiting for a cartridge like Quarter Note for quite some time now! I am also excited for the Ornamental Iron because it has such beautiful cuts! Now I just sit back and wait for Black Friday deals to come out:)
More examples here:
Courtney Lane Designs
Great football tag, card, and treat box
I hope you check out the other posts on these blogs, too, as they are wonderful!
They also have some great giveaways this week! Enjoy!

Last year's Christmas cards

It's only 71 days away! Yep, Christmas is coming soon! I found pictures of some of the cards that I made last year and thought I'd share! Enjoy!

Everyday Cricut Expression Giveaway!

Head over to Everyday Cricut for chances to win a Cricut Expression!
I have learned so much from this blog! It is by far my favorite blog for my crafting!
Good luck and hope you enjoy their work!