Bloggage

I am at a loss for words right now, but I really want to blog. Times are busy right now, between working 2 days a week doing taxes, being a business manager for an awesome photographer, and leading youth group activities, and being a mom and wife, it's crazy!

How about some Valentine's talk? I am always up for love! It's coming soon and I have already ordered my husbands gift- a 20 ounce container of New England Clam Chowder and a 20 ounce container of Seafood Chowder from the Lobster Gram- a place in Maine that delivers the stuff fresh. I have used these people a few times and if your love likes seafood- it is definitely worth it! My husband is going to love this and I am excited to see his reaction! Check out the site- http://www.livelob.com/

I personally am hoping for some flowers- roses. I know- cliche and a waste of money on something that dies in a few days. But it has been a long time since I have gotten any and I think the thougtfullness is the best. It's like chivalry- kinda.

What else....? My daughter's second birthday is coming up in a few days- she is so cute! So, today I bought her Amethyst earrings, her birthstone. Can't wait to put them in!

Another thing that I think about a lot is that I wish my parents lived closer. They live in Kentucky and it is so far away! I wish I could see them more and I wish they could know my children better. Jake and Eve recognize them on the phone and when they see them, but I so want them to be close. I really regret not knowing my grandparents better and everything I could have learned from them, not to mention the fun times we could have had. My mom's dad was a college professor who taught Botany- think of all I could have learned about plants and trees! Then....my dad's mom is a dancer- seriously, 90 years old and goes dancing every Friday night! She is feisty and a blast! But they both lived a good 9-10 hours away....doesn't that stink? So much wasted time with family. Anyway......I have realized how important family is and I want my family close!

Well, I guess that is it....pretty random....I guess it fits with the name of the blog. Hope you all are doing well, whoever reads this, and are enjoying the new year and are keeping up with your resolutions!

Typical Blogging

Well, it is the New Year, so I am sure that everyone else is starting the new year with a fresh blog, so why should I be any different?

Well, 2008 has come and it has gone. Nothing huge happened this past year, which I consider to be good. No one is sick or dying that is close to me, we are all in good health. Praise God.

Now that 2009 is here, I would like to ask the same question that I am sure many other bloggers are asking- what are your resolutions? I really would like to know. I wonder where the whole resolution thing came from and when it started. Mental Note: research New Year Resolutions and history.

My resolutions are to be healthier, (which hopefully should spur some weight loss), I want to be more patient with my kids, I would like to work part-time year round and help with the finances in the house, I would like to become closer to God (thankfully, Michael is doing his Masters in Spiritual Formation so I have a little help with that one) and I would like to really get some movement with my business going....not sure I ever blogged about that, so....

I started a business a few years back, but it has really taken more shape this past year with some larger clients. The business is called Woods Consulting. I have a Masters in Business and for a long while, I was trying to find my niche with what it would be used for. Sure I do taxes and am the Business Manager for Images by Shari (http://www.imagesbyshari.info/) ((shoutout)) but I really wanted to do something on my own.

Well, after helping a few people with small businesses, and with some advice from business people, I realized that I have a knack for how a consumer sees a company and therefore am able to consult a business owner on how to streamline their company. I modify and tweak their ideas to meet how they want their customer to see their business. I find this very fun and very rewarding. It doesn't pay very much since new businesses don't have much money. Haven't figured how to fix that, yet. Let me know what you think of my business card.

Anyway, this year I would like to see where I can go with that with some more active advertising, business cards, website, etc. Hopefully I can get that moving. If not.....on to something new. And that's about it. What about you?

I pray and hope that this year keeps us all healthy and happy. I get scared when I think about a whole new year ahead and what it could bring. I hope my children and yours are safe from harm and wrong-doers and I hope we all commit to keeping our New Years resolutions. We are all in the palm of God's hand, so whatever does happen, we can know He knows about it and find peace in that.

Have a great New Year!