When life sucks, you look at it's beauty.

As some of you may know, things have not been going as planned for the past few weeks.

Crap happens and all I can think is "I didn't see this coming."

In the past I could find beauty in the unexpected, and joy in the unplanned. But not now. These surprises have been less like unanticipated guests, more like unanticipated overwhelming stress.

Therefore, my peace is now being found in the predictable: FALL.

I love all of the expected changes that come when fall is in full swing.

The progression of color, the cooler weather, the sounds of crunching leaves, the smells of damp leaves.

And so, a little over a week ago, I took my camera outside and enjoyed the beauty.

I hope you are all getting a chance to enjoy your favorite things (girls in white dresses and blue satin sashes etc.).

Catch you on the flip side.

What do you mean, my birth certificate expired?

Yesterday was the Bean's 13th Birthday, and I was in charge of the cake.

Here is what I accomplished:

Today I treated myself to a hair cut, and I'll post a shot as soon as I get one.

Catch you on the flip side.

DO IT

I’m jacked up like some hillbilly kid who just stumbled into daddy’s meth lab

Fall is tied with spring for my favorite season.

The weather is changing, the colors are new, and my creative juices are flowing. I am loving it.

Today I hemmed a friend's pants and I didn't want to stop sewing, I also got some writing out. And yesterday I took my camera out again.

I can't wait for some free time so I can really get some things started.

In addition to creating things, I would love to do some antiquing. Spend a day in some out of the way antique stores.

Well I you all are enjoying fall.

I would love to hear how everyone is doing, so hit me up.

Catch you on the flip side.