Is it really 2019?!

It's hard to believe how quickly 2018 went by and that we're already into February of 2019. A lot is going on in this world, good and bad. A lot is happening in my life, good and bad. I won't get into any of it right now.

I am listening to President Trump (I still can't believe he's president, lol) give his State of the Union Address to Congress. I'm hopeful our congressional representatives will get their crap together for the sake of our nation. Again, I won't go into any real detail here.

So, I am sitting in my hotel room, in Kissimmee. Not too far from Disney World and yes I will be visiting one of the parks this week. Not too far from several friends. I may see one or two later this week. Not too far from where my work conference is located. All the while wishing my cat were here with me, or my niece, or even my friend (which would mean having a cat-sitter, lol). But, I do need this time away so I can get MY crap together, lol. And hopefully get my students' exams graded. Yeah, that's slow going currently. 😑

Well, that's pretty much the start to 2019 for me. Staying busy at work. Teaching my favorite subject once again: American History. And looking forward to a great year!

Michael

While we are not being directly affected by Michael in the East Pasco area, many of my family and friends to the north are or will be. It's amazing that just over a year ago I was in Taylorsville, Mississippi escaping Irma. A few weeks ago, that same area took basically a direct hit from a hurricane, albeit a small one if not a tropical storm. And here we are almost half-way through October and Michael is about to hit land.

I leave you with an image found online...

Praying Hands and Cleaning House

Let's start with the cleaning house bit. No, not my actual house. I recently went through the blogs that I follow list and removed several from my list. Mainly due to inactivity for more than a year. While doing this, I noticed several are no longer available and/or have no way to "Unfollow." I wonder how I can remove those from my list? Life goes on, I suppose...

I have done a bit more stitching on Praying Hands in recent weeks and have meant to share a post before now.

I'm hoping to pick up my stitching again in coming weeks. For now, I am taking things slow as I continue to deal with some health issues. Have a few more tests to do and then I'm sure there will be consults. Possibly surgery. But all I can do is put my faith in God's plan for me.

Someday... Yea

I wish I could tell you how I really feel. The flirting is fun, but I am beginning to develop feelings that go beyond friendship. Maybe you're not the one. Maybe you are. Only God knows for sure. I just want to say the words, but find those words sticking - not coming out. Why are you so handsome, so kind, so funny and fun? Why did you come into my life? Am I reading too much into the flirtatiousness? Am I just that lonely and longing for companionship, fulfilling companionship? I don't know.

I do know there is a fine line.

I do know that the sound of your voice, the emails and texts, they all bring a smile to my face. At a time when I feel so much sadness. I know the desires of my heart. God knows the desires of my heart. Do the two really meet? Or is it just my mind and the games of the dark one?

Praying Hands update

As promised, an update. The first picture is where I left off.

The second picture is what I completed recently. Mainly part of the left border to the top of the chart so I can complete that top section without getting off count. 

I got this chart from Yiota's XStitch. You can view her stuff on Etsy or Facebook.

http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/YiotasXStitch

https://www.facebook.com/yiotas.cross.stitch/

Latest Paintings...

Been trying to do some more paintings lately. Here are 4 of my latest.

Colorful Hex

Shades of Blue

Patriotic #2

Sea of Green

I have also managed to do a little stitching on "Praying Hands." I'll post a picture soon.

Lettuce Lake Park (picture heavy)

Went on a little walk in nature yesterday. What started out as a visit to the local VA Hospital for an ultrasound on my kidney turned into a jaunt at Lettuce Lake Park in Tampa. Here are some pictures from what I saw.

This heron didn't know what to make of the gator