A New Path

Its strange to be 30 and to figure out that life is what you make it. How obvious?! I have gone to school for elementary education and psychology. I am currently getting my degree in Health Care Administration. And I have recently discovered that I want to be a Photojournalist. Really?! (I say to myself) I am months away from a degree 12 years in the making... and I just now discover what I want to do with my life?!
I am pleased as punch!
It may have been a long and windy path, but I have found my way.
As soon as I am finished up with this degree, I will embark on the voyage that is calling my name, tugging at my soul, warming my heart (and any other over-used suitable cliche'). Photojournalism- HERE I COME!

Realizing where I want to go has lifted this weight from my shoulders that I did not even know was there. Living without direction is a heavy burden.

I have a vision, a plan, and a path.


Pictured is my Nikon D90

Collection Collector

I don't think I love anything more than a bluebird! Fenton bluebirds are probably my favorite! Or... maybe Lefton bluebirds are my favorite. Well, I do love bluebirds on China. And I love Depression Ware too! And... milk glass...Oh- A good McCoy vase makes my day. Lately I haven't been able to walk away from an old candle stick (you know the kind with a cute curled handle). I'm a sucker for anything with roses too- 1950's blue. But my favorite leaded glass is circa 1910.

For a long time I believed that I needed to pick one collection and be loyal to it. I failed miserably, and was riddled with guilt. How could I love Lefton if I loved Fenton, and how could I love Fenton if I loved McCoy?! It was all too much for me to ever say out loud. No one would understand my termoil.

Then I began quilting (a tiny bit). I started to become attached to my fabrics, and found it impossible to choose between them. Finally, I finished piecing my quilt top together, and learned a valuable lesson in the process. There was never a need to choose. "Both" was my answer.

I can love bluebirds, circa 1910 leaded glass, and all things roses. My favorite quilt (on the back of my couch) has every 1930s replica fabric available- and its perfect.

I am a happy (guilt-free) Collector of Collections.

I challenge you to say "Both" the next time you are faced with a decision. I warn you it is addicting.

(Pictured is my Fenton blue rose bluebird)

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