Update

As you can tell I have not been doing daily updates... well things are a lot busier and crazier this quarter in school and I just have not had time. So, my new thing to try for the new year lasted about 3 months, O well. I will still post things and update from time to time with over all recaps. Just not able to do it daily right now (not that it matters don't have that many followers any way, lol)

April 1st

Well I didn't pull any April Fools day jokes on anyone, I normal don't, can't think of anything fun to do. Finished up my tax stuff and almost was late to leave for school, I was thinking about what time I left yesterday, ops. Just another day at school, got my 1st English writing assignment, not looking forward to it. Then enjoyed some lunch and reading my text book outside between classes. Getting home at nine after class is no fun, I am tired and hungry by the time I get home. But I took the time to make some cookie dough so I can bake tomorrow and ended the day with a nice phone chat.

March 31st

Last day of March I realized I need to get my taxes done soon, I have been waiting on my W2 and still don't have it, so I am just going to have to do it with out. But the good thing is I got all my photo stuff done and ready to go, now I have to fill out a form for not having my W2, Rrrrr. After that I went to school, I have one class on Wed. but it is suppose to be four and half hours long. But there was a scheduling problem and they had two classes in the same room, so we got out really early. That was a good thing as we was having an adult staff meeting for camp. I got home early enough to relaxed a bit and then walk up to the meeting and enjoy the beautiful day. Adult staff meeting went good, we planed out our weekend counselor training we are having in May, looking forward to it. Walked back home and took the time to cook myself a descent dinner and made the 1st of my Easter goodies, my dad's no bake cookies.

March 30th

It's Tuesday and my first day back to school and it was kinda a long day. I have my first class in the main building, so I had to find my class rooms, found them. I am not looking forward to English, but don't think it will be as bad as I thought, I hope anyway. Class let out early so I had about three hours to kill, got some lunch and went to Wal-Mart to get some things. Then back to the school, spent a little time on the computer and then decided to try to enjoy the nice weather and went outside to read my English chapter. For my soil fertility class we went out side and walked threw the turf plots and gulf green. Didn't do much else and got out early, that meant I had an hour and half to kill till my next class, went back outside and had a snake. Then my last class of the day, Ag Marketing, went good, got out a little early about eight. Then a quick stop at Kroger for some milk and things. Didn't get home till nine at night and had a headache and was ready to call it a day, but needed to eat something first. After I ate a little, I chatted a little with Patti and then to bed. First day back to school took it all out of me.

March 29th

It was boring, uneventful and relaxing Monday. I spent half or more of the day on the computer. I edited and posted my pics from BLW on Facebook. Then I made a Facebook fan page for BLW and up loaded my pics from the last 4 years so that took sometime. After all that I was tired and fell asleep watching the news for a few hours. When I woke up it was after eight and I had a headache and didn't feel so good, but felt better after I ate some dinner. Ended my evening with some chatting on Facebook. Like I said boring day, but that is ok.

March 28th

Today was the last day of BLW, sad day. It started out gray and rainy witch makes the last day even sadder. My two outdoor workshop got moved inside, but we still did some stuff and learned somethings, so all good. Had some time after lunch for some packing and getting ready to go home. Then we had our last think together group and it went good. Then the closing song circle, it was good, Barry pulled me into the inside circle witch is always a good thing. Enjoyed the music and sharing and then lots of hugs before heading home. On the way home Mel and I had lots to talk about sharing about what we did at camp. Got home a little later then expect and because of that Kevin got there before I did, we had plans to go eat. So, we got all unloaded and then we watched the end of the Duke basketball game. We had dinner and ice cream at Friendlys, it was good and much better then camp food, lol. Great way to end a good week!

Last song circle

March 27th

Saturday at BLW the weather was sunny and a little warmer today, so a good day. In my morning workshop we went out to the wood and learned to build fires, a few different ways. Then we cooked and apple over the fire, it was good. After lunch my shooting workshop we shot air guns at targets, in the shooting sports trailer. Did you know that 4-H shooting sports is the largest growing activity in 4-H and Ohio has the second largest shooting sports program in the US, that is great! We had meatloaf for dinner, not very good, but cover it in Ketchup and you can eat it, lol. It is the last night of BLW so we had our Auction tonight to raise money for the BLW scholarships. It went good, there was some great items up for sell. There was a farm quilt I really wanted, but I didn't have money. I did buy a small picture frame in the silent auction. Then on to some dance and workshop show casing, then the great slide show of pics from the week, a great way to recap the week. Then it ended with a great candle lighting, the first time scents I have been going to BLW we did one. It was very nice, a little cold, but that was ok because it was great time to share with everyone.

March 26th

The weather today at BLW was much better, it was still cold but the sun was shining. After breakfast I put my bib overalls on and head out for more great workshop time. Today in my outdoor workshop we did cooking outside, mostly with dutch ovens. We broke into 10 different groups and each group cooked something different. It was fun, good and ummmy... can't wait to go camping this summer and cook outside. After lunch we went to the shooting range again, this time we shot clay targets with shotguns. I was looking forward to this as I have a shot gun at home and have never shot it, I feel much better about having it now that I know what to do with it, also I hit a few targets. Took a little nap during free time and then helped set up for dinner. Dinner tonight was with our think together groups and each group decorates there table up, fun times. Evening rec tonight was where the wild things are and you was to come as your favorite wild things, I didn't I just came as me, but I guess that could be a wild thing sometimes, lol. We did some singing and dancing about wild things and then got in groups and went to different stations to do things. I learned cup stacking, shot marshmallows, played a very fun ring toss game and a one on one tug a war tip game. Then ended the evening with some more singing, dancing and the reading of "Where the Wild Things Are". I am very ready for bed now after a full day of fun.

March 25th

Today was the first full day of BLW. After breakfast I had my outdoor workshop and we took a nature hike, we looked for signs of wildlife and things we can point out when leading a hike, also learned how to us a compass. There was a little rain on our hike but not to bad. After lunch I had my shooting sports workshop, we went to the firing rang and shot rifles. It was cold and rainy but good, we was under a shelter, enjoyed the shooting. During the free time, also known as 4 to 5ers, I learned to juggle. Got the concept down, but need to practice, can't do it yet. We had a fun evening program, it was Harald and his purple crayon and we was to wear our favorite color... bet you can guess what I wore, pink :) We created a world with our think together group and then played some fun games with them. After a day of rain it got colder and then snowed. BLW now has a white covering, this is not a surprise to me, we have had flurries before when I was here but not snow cover. The group from Florida was going notes, because they got to see snow. One of the guys from Florida had never seen snow before and made his first snow man. Even though the weather was not so good it was a Great Day!

March 24th

Today was the first day of Buckeye Leadership Workshop (BLW) and that means it was a good day. Spent the first half of the day finishing up packing and getting somethings around the house done. Then about three in the afternoon Mel got to my house and we head out. Got to BLW about an hour and half later, the cool thing is we are in the same cabin and I am in the same cabin I was in last year and with two of the same girls, are bed set up is just the same. It is great to see everyone again, I can't believe it has been a year already. But we had a good evening of get to you know you activities and info about workshops. I decided to change my one workshop, I am now taking shoot sports, that should be fun. Also found out that Dave is in my think together group, that should be interest... well he already knows everything about me. Looks like it is going to be another good workshop, of course, looking forward to the rest of the week.

March 23rd

Today was a kinda of relaxing and good day, the sun was shinning and that is always good. I finished doing laundry so I can pack and well I started packing for camp too. Ran some errands, went to the post office to ship an ebay sell and then stopped in Nancy's frame shop to ketch up with her after there vacation and up date her on the latest with me. Then didn't do much else till time to head to Springfield. I went to school to buy my books for next quarter, thought if I went today it might not be crazy busy. It wasn't busy at all there was one other person in the store, so I got my books with out any problems. I am still floored with how much books cost though, crazy. After getting my books I went to my friends house to hang out, it was good except his heat quite working that day, so it got a little cold. We watched the movie Couples Retreat, I thought it was funny and good.

March 22nd

It wasn't to bad of a Monday, kinda of lazy morning. But I did get some stuff done and that is always good. After about a year and half I finely put together the night stands for my bed room. Yeah, I bought them when I bought the house, but with everything else that need to be done I just never got to it. But now it is done and they look good, finely have both lamps out and my clock. That took some time and of course I needed a nap after all that hard labor, lol. This evening we had a good camp counselor training, I am happy to say they are coming up with some good and new things to do. I think making some changes to the schedule and how we break of the groups is really helping. I can't wait for summer and camp, but the great thing is I go to camp in two days, yay.

March 21st

The day started with a good morning and a nice drive to church. As always enjoyed the music and sermon at church. Then went to London and spent some time with Steph, catching her up on how graduation went and stuff and we went to lunch. Didn't do much else today, drove home and it was about five and I was tired so I put a movie in and ended up falling asleep till about 8:15pm. Then tried to find something on tv to watch but not much luck, watch some clips from the Ed Sullivan show on PBS and that was about it. Had a nice chat on facebook and then ended the evening with a nice phone call and talk. As I said didn't do much today, just a lazy Sunday, but good.

March 20th

Today was a sad, but great day, it was our last Agri Power and our graduation. We started the morning with some training and review of our time. Someone said it was a good time for it to come to an end because we are getting way to comfortable with each other, but is that such a bad thing. I have enjoyed my time with this great group of people learning about agriculture and how we can speak out for it and be a leader. But also I have built some great friendships threw our time together and I am greatful for them. Our graduations started with a reception before lunch, the guy I have been dating came, then we had a good lunch. After lunch Jack Fisher, the vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau spoke to the class and gave a leadership charge. Then we had our graduation, we each got a very nice clock/plaque and the book "The Beef Princess of Practical County". After graduation a few pics and a little more socializing and then it was all over and everyone was on their way. Wow, it is all over, but that was a great way to spend national ag day. Today was also the first day of spring and it was another nice day out. The rest of the day was good, just hung out together. We went to the park and walk a trail a long the Clifton gorge it has been years scents I have been along there, we walked to the back side of camp clifton, I haven't been around there scents the last time I was at camp there in 1998, I miss that place. After our walk we was a little wore out or tired and just hung out watching college basketball and a movie.

March 19th

I was up early to drive to Grove City for my last Agri Power training, I am sad to see it come to an end. We started this training at the Mid Ohio Food Bank to do some volunteer work for them. They had a large shipment of grapefruit that needed to be bagged to be able to give out. We went at and rocked, they was big boxes and it was hard to get to the bottom, so I got in the box to get the last of it. Of course we made it a fun time, because we are a fun group. We bagged 14,000lb of grapefruits in less the two hour, the food banks posted "Oh my amazing OhioFarmBureauvolunteers! 14,000 LBS OF GRAPEFRUIT SORTING IN UNDER 2 HRS! Fastest volume vs. time EVER". I said you put a group of farmers on it and things get done, we know how to work hard. After the bagging we got to tour the building and learn more about what they do, this is a new building for them, giving them more space to do great work. After that we headed out to Canal Winchester to tour the great Blystone Farm, my favorite goat farmers place. I have been there before but not when they was open and running so that was nice. It was beautiful day to be out on the farm, we learned about lamb and goat meet and about the ethnic community and when and how they like to buy their meat. Had a good lunch at the farm also. Then back to the farm bureau office for some more training. We went to The Elevator for dinner, it was a very good and fun dinner as always. After dinner we headed to the arena district to the R-Bar to hang out and watch some basketball. A great day with a great group of people. On another note two years ago today my life changed, I became single again, at the time it was upsetting. But over the last two years a lot in my life has changed for the good. I have been living life and having a lot of fun doing it. I love all the new people and things in my life now and am looking forward to all the great things to come.

March 18th

First day of my spring break, yay no classes for 12 days. Spent the morning getting things done around the house. I iced and decorated cookies to take to my last Agri Power training. Then out and about town to run some errands, it was a beautiful day. Then home to get ready for my evening out, I had tickets to another show tonight. We went to Applebees for dinner before the show, service was a little slow, but food was good. Because dinner took a little longer then expected we was rushing to get to the theater in time. But we got seated just as it was starting. This show was The Aluminum Show and it was weird and not very good. They played with alumni to music, we joked we needed to be high or something to truly enjoy it. The good thing was it wasn't a very long show. Then back to my house to hang out for a bit and laugh at some internet stuff.

March 17th

Happy St. Patrick's day, I sported my green 4-H and John Deere T-shirt that says "Farm Raised". Another good and sunny day, I baked some cookies for this weekend and a few St. Pat ones for my friend. Went into school early to try to work out financial aid and study. Well the good news is on my last day of this quarter I finely got my financial aid worked out for this quarter and next. That was good because if I didn't I would have to pay something today for next quarter. What is frustrating is it sounded like they have had the updated info for sometime just hadn't put it in the system. Then I needed to study for my last exam, it wasn't quite in the class room, so I went out to the outside class room. It was so nice outside I actually enjoyed studying. Then the rest of my class did their sells presentations and then I took my exam and I think I did pretty good. Yay, all done with classes for the next week and half, looking forward to the break. Stopped on the way home to take care of the cats and fish and had a fight with a humidifier, I think it won. When I got home I had a laughter filled phone conversation, I enjoy those. Now finishing up my evening watching the movie Old Dogs, so far very funny.

March 16th

A good, productive and sunny day. I spent the morning doing some cleaning, did the dishes, cleaned the bath room and went threw some close. Put up the really heavy sweaters and snowflake stuff. Still got some cold weather close out for when the weather goes crazy before spring gets here. Then I did a good one I drove all the way to Springfield to turn in my Soil Science homework and got there and didn't have it. Good thing Mr. Davis is understanding and a nice guy and lives close by, he let me drop it off. So, I went to Springfield to go to Kroger and Walmart, I could have done that here, but it was a nice sunny drive. Didn't do much the rest of the evening, just TV and relaxing.

March 15th

It is Monday and no classes today, yay, a day at home. But most the day was spent working on school work, I got my soil science homework and take home final done. Also I burned, printed and packages 23 photo CDs for the Agri Power meeting this week. Pics of all that we have done in our year together and what a great year it has been, I am not looking forward to it coming to an end. After I finished my school work I debated to take it to school today or tomorrow, well I guess it will be tomorrow. Because I turned on the 5 o'clock news and laid down and fell asleep, took a nice nap till almost 8pm. Then up only to discover that Monday night comedy is reruns tonight, that is no fun. I fixed some chili for dinner and watched it any way, that is about it. Kinda boring and lonely day, didn't talk to or chat with anyone all day, but I guess that made for productive day.

March 14th

Wow it is Sunday already, went to church and was enjoying the music so much I almost forgot I was an usher. But I remembered just in time and got to the back of the church, was just having one of those morning I guess. Went to London to get lunch and spend some time with Steph, she was finely kid free for a little bit. Unfortunately it was because she didn't have heat in her house (good news she does now). We had some pizza and then took a nice country drive, the van was warmer then her house, lol. Then I had another steam show meeting, it was the same old stuff, but good thing was it wasn't to long. Ended the day at home watching a movie and then a nice phone call with lots of laughs.

March 13th

Day two of the young farmer conference and another good day. Started off with a good breakfast and then my morning workshops, two good ones. First one was on canning food, I don't do any canning now but maybe someday I will have a garden and give it a try. The second was on our up coming battle we will have with HSUS in Ohio, a lot of good info and more things to make me hate HSUS and all they do. Then a good lunch with some good speakers during it. After lunch Andy and Lindsay from ABN radio spoke to us, good job. Then they showed part of Food Inc. for all the farmers to see what is being shown to the unknowing public about what they do. They was very upset, they didn't have time to show it all, but I hope this gets them to watch it and speak out about it. We have to speak laud and often about how great farmers are to get our story and the truth out there. They ended the conference with a good agricultural based comedian. Another great conference done and in the books for another year. After the conference I went over to the mall with some friends, they need to look at curtains and I needed to kill time till dinner. Went out to dinner with some of my great farm bureau friends at the Japanese Steak House. By the way everyone needs a good pair of boots. Some of them got some new boots tonight and one friend was saying something about the cost and I said something like... you can pay that for a good pair of boots because they last a long time. My last boots lasted me like seven years, they lasted longer then my marrage, I had them before I married him and was still wearing them when it ended. Food was good, I tried some new things, it was very cool and good time with friends.

March 12th

Friday finely, yay, day one of the young farmer conference. Spent the morning packing and not doing much. After lunch I headed to London to visit with Steph some before heading on to Columbus. Hung out there for a few hours and just talked and hung out till all the kids got home, then as always the craziness begin, lol. Then on to Columbus for the fun to begin. Got to the conference and started socializing with everyone, I love spending time with all my farmer friends. Found out there was some interesting things went down in DC, but that is ok I can laugh about it. After a good dinner we had a great speaker. Trent Loos spoke, he is a ranch from Nebraska and speaks out for farmers and agriculture all over. He talked to us about how each of us can speak out too. Then the rest of the night was social time with the friends, both old and new. Had some good times with my Scott's, the others guys and the great goathearder in the "after party" I tried one drank of the moonshine, didn't like it even thow it was wild berry blind flavor. Great day one of the conference.

March 11th

No class for today, kinda the start to my spring break I guess. Spent the morning working on some photo and computer stuff. Then spent a good bit of time packaging and get ebay items ready to ship, had some good sells this time. Went to the post offices to ship everything and then down the read to see my old bosses new frame shop. Had a good visit with her and it is a nice shop. Ran some errands and got a few more things done, so good afternoon. Then a short and small, but good county farm bureau meeting. Most the meeting was spent talking about the up and coming farmer share breakfast, where we serve breakfast, pancakes, eggs, sausage and drank for only $ .50. The reason for that is fifty cents is about how much the farmer would make off that meal, so it is away to educate the public about how farmers don't make that much off the food you buy. That was about it not a big day, but you will have them.

March 10th

Well today was my last AGR_104 class, took my final and think I did good on it. It was nice at school today they had the windows in the class room open, enjoyed that. Spent my down time trying to study for my exam and going over my sells presentation. There was four of use to do our presentations today and I went last. I think it went ok, didn't go as good as I wanted, I got nervous and was loosing my place and thoughts. But I got the main points across and did ok. Our exam was postponed till next Wed. because we ran out of time. I was kinda glade about that, gives me more time to study. After class I had plans to meet up with my friend, we didn't do much just got something to eat. But I was left with something to think about, but trying not to think to much into.

March 9th

Spent most of my day working on school stuff, studding for my final, working on sells presentation and soil science homework. Also got a nap in there, wasn't feeling the greatest, think my sugar was off. Then I went to my last soils class, I think I might miss that class. We have a take home finely for the class and I think my teacher missed up and gave us copies of the key with the answers on it. It was a beautiful day out today, I enjoyed my drives. Home for some more school work and dinner. Talked to my friend and made some place to get together.

March 8th

Today in class we had to do mock interviews, but we had to do them in front of the hole class, that was different. Then got some lunch and got my 3rd and last lunch with the Bob Evan's gift card I won, it was good while it lasted. Worked on some soil science home work and had my later class. Briefly got to see and talk to my friend as I was leaving school, I was impressed by his dog, she was in the back of his truck and staid there while he was in class. Made it to the last half of counselor training tonight, it was good and bad, some groups had some good ideas other the same old thing and not doing anything, well we have time to work on that before came. Also happy to find out that Mel is going to come to BLW, yay. Catching the last of Monday night comedy and then going to bed, lots of studying to do tomorrow.

March 7th

Had an OFEA meeting this morning for the steam show, it was the same as always, boring and long. They served lunch, it was ok, not the best, there is a reason groups should hire a caterer. Then the long drive home, it was quite for the most part but some laughs with Elanor and Tony. Then got my truck stuck in their drive way, but got it out with a few trys. Then back home, was tired so I tried to lay down for a nap, but didn't fall asleep. Then was hunger so I and had a snack to start. Interesting my brother joined facebook, never thought I would see that, but cool. Just eating some dinner and watching the awards show, probably going to bed early scents I didn't get a nap.

March 6th

Up early today and to early I woke up at 5:15 an hour before my alarm. Then drove to steam show friends near Plan City. Then we headed to Delaware to meet up with some more steam show friends and off to Amish country. The day was so so, didn't help that I was really tired. It was an interesting drive, I am not sure we was really following any drive directions, but we got there. Walked threw a few shops in Berlin, got a few small things. Then went to lunch, finely, all the restaurants around there was busy. Then to head to Dover, stopped at 4 wineries or wine shops along the way. Then got to the hotel and the cool thing is they put all the rooms on my reward points, sweet free hotel stay soon. Then they decide to go to another winner, I stayed back with the thought of taking a nap. But then my friend called and we had a good talk, almost 2 hours I think. Then the group was back and we ordered dinner in, had a good sub and we hung out.

March 5th

It was a great day today, got a lot done during the day. I put some music together for the young farmer conf. next week, I think I got a good mix of fun stuff for it. I also worked on a few orders and then went to the lab to print them. I haven't been to the lab scents before Christmas it was good to see Jeremy and have things to print. It was also a nice drive, glade the sun was shine for once. Then home to get ready for my evening. Dan dropped off his 20/20 seed monitor for me to use for class, he was chatty and wouldn't leave for a while. He finely left and then I got some sad news Steph didn't have a babysitter anymore, we was going to meet at Cappy's for pizza and she was going to meet my friend. I was bummed and feel bad for her, she really needs a break. I went to my friends and I told him we didn't have to go to Cappy's now if he didn't want, he said no we'll got to Cappy's I like to keep my women happy, lol. So we went Cappy's and he was surprised it was busy on, hello, it was Friday night at a pizza shop. When I set down at the table he told me I looked pretty, how sweet. Dinner was good and then off to campus to meet up with some of his fraternity friends. Started out at a place I think called Pita (like the sandwich) it was a sports bar tip place, but then went to Mama's. I have been there before, but it was funner this time, it is a little hole in the wall place on campus. One time when my friend was introducing me he called me his lady friend, hmmm, is that a good thing, I think so. Had fun and lots of laughs and enjoyed meeting his friends.

March 4th

Spent the morning updating what photos I had to add to my blogs, also trying to defend farmers by commenting on facebook about Food Inc. and got my self in to a long debate. Did some homework, had a good phone conversation with Steph. Then to my last Soils Science lab, it was good did three small labs tonight. Tested how water movies threw different tips of soils and how fast, need to know these things to help know how things will grow in different soils and how much water they would need. Then just a night at home, watched the movie "My Life in Ruins" it wasn't as good as my big fat greek wedding, but it had some funny and cute parts.

March 3rd

Finished up my new resume for class, then got there and realized I missed changing one thing that was marked to change, O well, will fix now for the next one. Also got the draft for my sells project for class done. Going to do my sells project on precision planting 20/20 seed monitor, should be good I know a good bet about them to start with and a friend hooked me up with some more and newer info and sells stuff. Didn't see or talk to my friend today, thats ok, thought he might like a break from me, don't want to bug him to much :) I did though have a phone call from my brother, he never calls, we talked for about an hour and it was needed. I hope things can some how work out for him, people sometimes make BIG mistakes and that is what we all have to keep in mind.

March 2nd

My day... school and laundry, that's about it, lol. I started some laundry before class but ran out of soap, O well. Also worked some on my sales project for class. I spent time going threw resent photos and uploaded them online. Went into school early to meet with the career office to look at my resume for class, hoping my new resume helps me get a job. Then another good soils class and a stop at Wal-Mart for soap, then home. Did most of the laundry and watched tv, after a nice phone call I had some interesting texting, but all good in the end I think.

March 1st

First day of March already, it is going to be a great month I have lots of fun things planned for each weekend and looking forward to see where my new friendship goes. But for today not much, back to school and realized there is this week and next week is all that is left to this quarter then finals week but I only have one class that week. Not much else happened when at school, but did get to briefly see and talk with my friend as I was leaving class and he was going in. Then home and Monday night comedy.

Feb. 28th

Wow the last day of February and it was a good day. Went to church it was good, a lot of people wasn't there because they went to IN for a wedding, but service was good at always. After church I went to Springfield for lunch, meet up with my friend and two of his friends it was good. Then we all went to Lowe's they all needed to get things, fun. Then home and the rest of the day was spent relaxing, watching movies and tv and did some homework.

Feb. 27th

Last day of this Agri Power training, it was good and relaxed, the guy from Gallup was sick and unable to complete his part, but we did part of it any way. But most of all we talked about the last training, the next class and what we can go on to do with what we have learned. It was good to talk about these things and think about the future, though I to hate to see it come to an end I have had so much fun and learned a lot. After training I meet up with some of my BLW friends in Wooster. Great lunch chatting and catching up with them. Also visited some local stores before leaving the area. Went to mom and dads for the evening, rested after my training and drive. Then we went to dinner in Jeffersonville and that was it.

Feb. 26th

Another great day at Agri Power, we learned about Economic Development in the area. I think we are all ready to grow produce after hearing from the Mount Hope Produce Auction. After lunch we started part two of our Gallup training, demands of leadership. Guess what my top trait is communication, no I don't like to talk, lol. Then on to a great dinner and learning experience. We went to Buehler's store for a demo and dinner from them and Certified Angus Beef, it was very good and very different. We had a very nice dinner in the middle of a grocery store, but it was net to tour and learn about how the store does things and tries to support local growers as much as they can. Then back to the hotel to hang out, as always fun but not as crazy as the night before and had a nice fireside girls talk with my favorite goat herder.


My table at dinner

Feb. 25th

I was up early to drive to Wooster for another great Agri Power training. Got there just after 9am. We started our training with learning about our leadership styles. I am a 4 that is the Artist & Romantic, I avoid be ordinary. I am also a 7 they are the Fun-lover & Adventurer, I am optimistic and playful. Yep I would agree with both of those things about me. After lunch we heard from different parts of OARDC and what they do, it was interesting. We had a good dinner with wine tasting, I didn't partake but enjoyed learning about it. After dinner had a fun evening hanging out with everyone and watching some of them do some interesting things with the help of there beverages. Had lots of laughs and fun tonight!


Matt collecting chairs from the hotel

Feb. 24th

Went to class and once again not many there to do there presentation. Then I drove to South Vienna to get something notarized and the guy is on vacation. Went back to Springfield and had lunch at Bob Evans with my new gift card. Called my mom and she asked me to get something at the craft store for her, so off to the other side of town. Then back to school to wait to kill time and wait to hear from my Realtor, she is so nice she came to Springfield just to notarize my paper. After class I went to mom and dad's so I have a shorter drive in the morning. Had dinner with them and for the 1st time was on the Internet on my laptop at my parents, they got Internet and it is wireless!!

Feb. 23rd

Today was Ag Day at the Capital with Ohio Farm Bureau, witch made it a good day. I got see some of my great farm bureau friends. But also we got to hear Governor Ted Strickland and gubernatorial candidate John Kasich speak. That was good and I think I am going to like John Kasich, but most of all I am happy to say both are against HSUS coming into our state and telling our farmers how to do things. It is going to be another busy and crazy fall with this falls elections. The really cool thing today was I won a gift card to Bob Evans. We had lunch with some of our reps but I missed going to there offices to meet with them because I had to head to class. Got to class early enough to get my soils homework done before class, I was worried about that. Had class and it was out early again. Then home for some chatting, watching Olympics and dinner. It was a good Tuesday.


Gov. Strickland speaking

Feb. 22nd

Well up early to finish my project and homework due today. I got the power point done with a little time to spare. Then headed to school and almost no one came to class only four of us did our oral report but having less people there made it easier to do. I did it and hope I did ok, not sure how I did just glade it is all done. Spent the rest of the day as most Mondays, hanging out at school and doing homework. Then evening class and then home. The normal Monday night comedy except I didn't see part of it because of a nice phone conversation.

Feb. 21st

Not much went on this Sunday, I watched the Sunday Morning Show and did some internet searching (not for school though, lol). Then I tried to start working on my school project, but didn't get very far. I felt like I was falling asleep so that is what I did, I took a nap. Two hours later woke up and felt better. Then to work on my school project, no tv, no music, a little facebooking at times. At 10pm I finished the written part, then did the bibliography and appendix and started the power point. But got frustrated with the power point and went to bed.

Feb. 20th

I spent my Saturday at home and should have been working on a paper for school but didn't, to much else on my mind. Instead I spent most the day picking up and cleaning around my house and most of that time doing dishes. Because my friend was coming over and though he probably wouldn't care how clean my house was I would be embarrassed by it and most of all by having way to many dirty dishes built up. The rest of the evening was good. We had dinner, watched a movie and chatted, the movie wasn't that good but he needed to watch it for Sunday School so it was ok, I'm just glade he goes to Sunday School. I spent some time before bed just thinking and reflecting on the evening, wandering how it really went.

Feb. 19th

Today was the 1st day I could register for next quarter at school. So I worked on somethings around the house and then headed to Springfield. Got in all the class with out a problem, that is good, now if I can just finish getting financial aid worked out. Then I went to London to visit with Steph for a little while and tell her about Wicked. As always at her house it was interesting with all kids and this time few more, an ex and a mother that isn't much help. I feel sorry for her and wish I could have gotten her out of there for a few hours. For dinner the ladies at church was meeting for pizza in Groveport, so that is where I headed next. It was a fun time socializing and eating good food with the ladies. After dinner we went to one ladies house and played a dice game, good night.

Feb. 18th

Well the big day finely came, the day to go see Wicked and it was a very good day. Started slow, I was at home finishing up some homework and getting ready for the show, you know trying to decided what to wear and important things like that. Then I went to my soils class and hoping it would be a short class, it wasn't to long, we watched a video that made it a little longer. Then went to my friends house to meet up to go to the show. Well I got stuck in his driveway, he warned me of that, but he came out and helped and got it up the driveway the rest of the way. Then on to dinner, we went to the Olive Garden, it was good as Olive Garden normally is. Then on to the show and it was Great! I love Wicked and have enjoyed it every time I have seen it, this was my 4th time. I enjoy the music and story line but this time I think it was even better with the company I had I am glade to be able to share it with him.

Feb. 17th

First full day of school in a few weeks, class went good. Didn't go anywhere between class today and that makes for a long day at school. But I did talk to Financial Aid again today and finely found out that they needed some more paper work, you think they could have let me know that some time. But by the time I got home I had an email that they had summited the additional info to FASFA, hopefully I will get all this Financial Aid all worked out soon. Also went to the library to get stuff to work on my project this weekend, I am not looking forward to that. In my evening class I had to take two quizzes and one test, no fun, hope I did ok. Then home for dinner a little tv but not much it was reruns and then to start getting ready for Wicked tomorrow and try to get some sleep with my excitement.

Feb. 16th

School was once again open today, so I worked on homework and things around the house till time for class. I left early not knowing what the roads was like and wanting to stop at the store. The roads wasn't to bad, spotty. Class was good and short and the good news is the class Thursday should be short too. When home I worked on homework, watched NCIS and cooked dinner all at once, I am good, lol. Talk to my friend that is going to Wicked with and made plans, I am getting more excited each day.

Feb. 15th

Another day of snow, it started snowing about the time for me to go to school. But I made it there ok, but set in class watching it come down. Around 1pm they cancelled evening classes so I headed home, it was the worst drive I have had so far. The worst part was in town not out in the open. I had trouble getting up the hill coming out of Springfield, that was a first and then in Troy had some trouble getting my truck to turn and slide into a snow bank but made it out ok. Then had trouble parking in front of my house. Gave up on getting the truck where I wanted it and parked and went out the passenger door and the road was very slick. I fell trying to walk beside my truck, not a bad fall just slide down onto my knees. Didn't do much after all that, worked on a take home soils lab. Then watched the movie The Hangover, funny. Then scanned some of those old photos I brought from mom and dads last night and posted them, great memories and some crazy cloths. Then just watched Monday night comedy tv.

Feb. 14th

Valentin's day and what a better way to spend it then with my great church family that I love so much. As always the music was great and a good service about Real Love, "Some of us know what it is to have love go wrong... but God can make it right", "God is the author of Love... experience it!". Had a dinner at church after service, the famous Hilltop Spaghetti dinner. Good time talking, socializing and getting up dated with those from church. Then went to Steph's to kill some time till my steam show meeting, it is always interesting with the kids. Then a steam show meeting, not much new or exciting there, just trying to decide what to do about the parks electric problems. Then home and to bed early after a very fun and full weekend.

Feb. 13th

Another good day, I started out going threw old photos at mom and dad's. Trying to find some pics of me back in my rock concert days. Of course there aren't many because I always took the pics, but found a few and had a lot of fun going back memory lane. Then Steph came over to get a dress and then we went to lunch at Cappy's, mmmm. Then we went to Columbus to get her a new camera, went to my old stomping grounds, Cord Camera. That store has changed a lot over the years but still my trusted place to get a good camera. Then we was killing time till dinner and was entertained at Barn's and Noble with the Valintens day gifts and books we was very shocked at what was out on the table for just anyone to look at, wow. Then we meet up with the very lovely Kathrine and her friend Steph and had dinner at Johnny Rockets and then on the Rodeo. Good time at the Rodeo watching the cowboys and the other fun activities like the kids doing the mutton contest. Very full and good day with the ladies.

Feb. 12th

Had a great and fun day, went to the National Farm Machinery Show in KY. I went with my favorite goat farmer, Kathrine and her intern Abby. Found out when they picked me up at mom and dad's that Abby is from Madison Co. and remembered me being her camp counselor. So we was able to talk about Madison Co. 4-H and stuff on the way down and lots of other good talk on the way down. The show was good, of course lots to see, of course the best part was the pink tractor. Two of my favorite things in one, pink and tractors. Two friends was there working, Doug with Great Plains and Trish with Precession Planting. Rain into a few friends too and had a great dinner with the girls, Doug and Kerrick and his family after. Good time I think had by all! By the time I got home I was losing my voice, that is a sign of a good a day.

Feb. 11th

Got up early to work on my Valentin's day cookies and treats. Iced and decorated the cookies and dipped the buckeyes in the chocolate, all came out good. Then did some studding for my soils midterm and headed to school. Not many in class again, but we took the midterm, I think I did ok. As very often in my life I was the only girl in a group of guys and after the test we had to wait for our lab. Had some very interesting conversations in that time with the guys. Then we did another soils lab, looking for living organism in the soil, didn't find much. Then back to Troy for our county Farm Bureau meeting and not many made it to it so didn't do much. Then went to my mom and dads for the weekend.

Feb. 10th

I couldn't believe school was open today, then again yes I can. I went in but I shouldn't have, my stomach was a little up set and not many others made it into class. We didn't do much in class because of not many there, but I got to talk over my schedule for next quarter with my teach and she is going to sign off on me taking a class I don't have the prerequisites for. I decided with the way I felt and the weather to not stay for my evening class and went home. Took a nice two hour nap and felt much better after. Then at 11pm decided I should back that cookie dough I made yesterday and was up till 11:45 doing that.

Feb. 9th

More snow today, all day, so no school. That meant now soils midterm today. Just a day snowed in, didn't go any where. So I made cookie dough and started buckeyes, made the peanut butter balls part. Did some more cleaning and picking up around the house. Our camp counselor meeting was of course cancelled. For the most part a very boring day at home, but one good thing happened. I was chatting with a friend on Facebook and asked him to go to Wicked with me next week and he said yes. I can't wait to see Wicked again!

Feb. 8th

Just another day at school today, took a midterm in one class and I think it went good. Then I went to the craft store to get some chocolate to make some Valentin's goodies. Then back to school to work on homework and kill time till later class and it went good to. As I was leaving school I noticed someones truck in the parking lot and crazy us stood in the cold talking for about 15 min. but it was worth it. Then home for some Monday night comedy and some chatting with the great ladies in my life, getting some good advise from them.

Feb. 7th

Do to the snow over the weekend I didn't go to church today, that and saving gas money. I made a new resume for class, I hope it helps me get a job soon. Of course I played some more Nintendo. Didn't do much else till time to go to Marcella and John's for dinner. Cleaning my truck off was more work then I had expected, but I got it. Then off to Piqua, the drive there was fine, but the drive across town was not. The City of Piqua doesn't do a good job cleaning off the roads, John said because they would rather spend there tax money on an old hotel then on there peoples safety. John cooked up a good dinner and I took cookies, had a good time talking and hanging out with everyone. Also got time to catch up with Marcella, over all a good evening.

Feb. 6th

Another long day snowed in all day alone. I did take the time to fix myself a nice breakfast of eggs and beacon. Then I went out to shovel my sidewalks and my nice neighbor was out and he helped me and he told me his son was coming in for out of state. And that made me think I can give them the cake I made yesterday, they have 4 kids at home to start with and he helps me out from time to time. So, went in and iced and took it over to them. I did a little more cleaning around my house, scents Christmas and going back to school it had gotten a little cluttered. Then I decided it would be fun to hook up my old Nintendo and play it. So I did and played for probable four hours or so. Then scents I was home on a Sat. I watched Our Ohio and Americana's Heartland, great farm bureau shows. Then on to watch a couple DVDs, eat dinner and do some chatting, texting and talking on the phone. Good way to end a long boring day snowed in.

Feb. 5th

Today was a stay at home day, one because I had nothen to do and two because it started snowing about noon and never really stopped. My goals for today was to bake and decorate a cake for Ash's Birthday party and clean up around the house. Well I started on the cake, got it baked and then Steph called and said the party was cancelled, she was thinking about doing it and then the skating rink cancelled. So, I didn't finish the cake and now I have a large cake to get ride of. I did tho get the rest of the Christmas stuff to the basement finely and actually put out a few Valentines decorations, haven't put them out in a few years, guess I am more in the mood for the holiday this year. Spent the rest of the day watching, TV, movies and facebooking. Some of my friends was with out power, I am so glade that didn't happen to me and wish them the best and hope it comes back on soon.

Feb. 4th

I started my day by fixing myself some blueberry muffins for breakfast, they was good. I had to do homework for my soils class where I to go online and look of soils maps for an address I know. So I first tried where I live on the farm and everything came up red and not usable. So then I put in mom and dads address and was able to do the homework, just hope I did it right, now so sure. Then we had a lab in class doing soils ribbons to test the tip of soil it was and watched some videos. Not much go on today

Feb. 3rd

We finally started going of Ag stuff in my one class, it was interesting today. Once again I didn't have my evening class tonight, that makes the day so much easier. Scents I didn't have class I went to London to help Steph go get a new van. The bummer is she called and the van had just sold. But she had gotten her new Sprint phone so we went to Hilliard to get her numbers transferred and get some Chick-fil-a to eat. And of course lots of girl talk between us of what has been happening in my life. After that I got home and spent most of the evening board... not much on tv or online, O well, guess you will have nights like that.

Feb. 2nd

Got a lot done today, this morning I baked a batch of cookies, first time scents Christmas. It was good to have the smell of cookies in my house again. I got laundry done. Did my homework for my soils class and then iced and decorated the cookies, super bowl cookies. Then went to soils class and the class is suppose to go till 6:15 but got done around ten till 5:00. I wasn't meeting my friend till 6:00 at the school so I did home work and texted till then. The rest of the evening went very good. We went and got pizza then to a movie, saw Extraordinary Measures. It was good, it's a true store and Harrison Ford in wrangler jeans. It has been a long time scents I went out to dinner and movie, I hope to do it again soon or something like it.

Feb. 1st

Went to school today and just like every other Monday, class then break then class. But the cool thing was Steph called me before my second class and asked if I wanted to go to dinner at TX Roadhouse on her. Of course I said yes, they got there taxes and came to town to shop and take Ash out for her Birthday. Dinner was good and fun with the girls. I was surprised how busy it was there on a Monday night. As I was leaving I got a phone call and made plans for tomorrow night, things are good.


Ashley getting surpirsed

Jan. 31st

I went to church in Piqua this morning, it was good, got to catch up with Lori. Then home to change and grab a sandwich. Drove to New Paris for snow tubing with farm bureau, I was rushing to get there because I thought it started at 1pm and then get there to find out it starts at 2pm, O well. It was fun, never done something like that before. The down side was my friends from out there didn't come, so I spent the day with my ex. It wasn't that bad but would have been funner with someone else, wish I had asked someone to go with but I don't know who. Then home to finish home work, a little texting but not with who I really wanted, he didn't seem in the mood to talk so I left him be.

Jan. 30th

Today was boring Sat. for me, I had breakfast at Buffalo Jack's in Covington. We had our county Farm Bureau membership kick off there, it went good. Then I came home and was going to clean house and stuff but then decided to watch a move and take a nap. When I finely got up I did do a good bit of dishes and made a batch of cookie dough. Then watched one of my favorite movies on TV, Magic of Ordinary Days, I haven't seen it scents the first time it played a few years ago. It is a Hallmark move so it is hard to find unless you go to there store and buy it.

Jan. 28th

I spent my morning working on home work, watching tv and waiting for the UPS man. He finally came around noon and I got my new phone. I am very happy, it is pink, a full, keyboard and it was free nothen better then that. Before heading to school I stopped at the Sprint store to get my phone book transferred over. Not use to the keyboard yet, back to slow texting, but I will get it soon. Had a short soils class witch was a good thing because we had a farm bureau cabinet meeting tonight. After class I drove to Xenia, went past camp Clifton, I miss that place. Helped at the meeting with talking about social media, then had a good dinner with my favorite goat farmer. The meeting part was good to, Darrell's workshops are always entertaining.


Sporting my fav pink boots at the cabinet meeting.

Jan. 27th

New cookie cutters for the super bowl

Not much went on today, class this morning and then tried to work on my library project. I am not having fun with it there are somethings I can't find, but I have till next Mon. to finish it. Then I had my first exam in my sales class, I don't think I did great but I don't think I did bad, just hoping I did ok. We had a study session before class so I think that helped. Then home for the normal, except the president was on TV so not going to watch that, but my netflix move came so I watched it. "Get Smart" it was funny and good. When I got home my new cookie cutters came in the mail and that is always exciting. I ordered two for the super bowl for the saints and colts and a snow flack for the winter time fun. I decide to make chili for dinner, it was good and texted enjoyed some texting.

Jan. 26th

I had to drive to Columbus today and go to the Cents show for school. It is a large landscape trade show and conference, not for me. I thought it was a waste of my time and money, but got to do what you got to do. But the good thing was I got to have Chick-fil-a for lunch, now that is good stuff. Went to school and had another good soils class, had a guest speaker that works for USDA. After school I went to dinner with a friends brother, it was good, enjoyed talking with him. Then home for more PBS on tv because stupid UD basketball on.

Jan. 25th

Monday and back to school, we had to meet in the Library for class to learn how to look things up on there systems and stuff. Then I got my new student ID and once again paid a visit to financial aid. Then off to the grocery store, Save A Lot, haven't shopped there scents the one in Troy closed last summer, a good thing about going to Springfield almost everyday. Didn't have my evening class today, so then I headed home. Glade we didn't have class I looked out about 5pm and it was snowing and blowing and couldn't see much. Then just an evening of Monday night comedy on TV.

Jan. 24th

Went to Columbus for Church, great music and sermon. Then home and had a lazy Sunday, with a nice nap. Got some laundry done and the DC pics up on facebook and that was about it.

Jan. 23rd

The great Agri Power group at the Capital

Today was are last day in Washington DC, once again up early for Breakfast. Then back to the capital building for a tour. Then outside for tour of some of the monuments, it was a beautiful sunny day in DC. Enjoyed seeing things with great friends. Then back to the airport and a flight home. Back in Ohio I went London, Steph and I went to Cappy's, mmmm, I was really wanting pizza once I got my appetite back. Then to mom and dads for the night.

Jan. 22nd

Dinner at Fogo De Chao

Up early in DC for breakfast at the Capital Hill Club and Trade 101. Had three speakers on trade. Then went to the German Embassy and the Minister of Agriculture meet with us and we learned about agriculture there. We had lunch at the German Embassy, it was interesting, but not bad. From there we went to USDA to hear from one EPA worker and two USDA workers and what is going on there now. A little nap at the hotel before dinner. A great dinner at Fogo De Chao, where it is all you can eat meet, heaven.

Jan. 21st

Dinner with my Scotts at Bistro DuCoin

Today was the start to another great AgriPOWER, we are in Washington DC. Started the day with a drive to the Columbus Airport and fly to the Baltimore Airport. Had a good lunch at the hotel then on to Capital Hill to meet with three Ohio members of the Ag Committee. Can you believe there was no water fountain in the building, I had a dry throat and started coughing and couldn't stop. Then on to the American Farm Bureau offices where we learned what they do, toured the offices and played the Campaign game. Had dinner at a French restaurant, Bistro DuCoin. Good food, slow service, but had a good time with half the AgriPOWER guys and of course the Scotts. Then back to the hotel and to bed.

Jan. 20th

Another day at school, but light eating today, so all was good there. Realized this morning that I had one more homework assignment due that I hadn't done. So I went work on it, but then I got a phone call from someone I thought I wasn't talking to any more. Just asking how I was and saying Hi, interesting, not thinking into it to much. Got to school and realized I forgot my wallet at home, so no id and no money. Not good I needed to get gas, Thank goodness my cousin was able to help me out when we meet for lunch. Once again had to kill time for a few hours but had a talk with Steph and some texted helped pass the time. When I went to leave school I was surprised to find ice on my truck, but made it home just fine. Home to have something to eat, wanted pizza or french fries, but I was good and had chicken and noodles. Take it easy on the food so I can eat all the good food in DC. Speaking of now I am packing for DC then off to bed.

Jan. 19th

Took it easy for the first part of the day, just did homework. Then went to my soils class, eating toast and a banana on the way there. But I still felt hungry so I eat what i had with me and still felt hungry, so i was worried about my sugar levels. So after class I stopped at the store and I got cuties to eat. Then got home and thought I need protean for my sugar... yeah I over did it and another tip to the bathroom. But I felt better after. That was about it for today.


My truck looks small next to my classmates

Jan. 18th

Didn't have school today for MLK day, that was a good thing but not because I got to get things done. I spent the night up and sick in the bathroom, no fun. In the morning my local "mom" was able to bring me some medicine and stuff to eat and drink and after spending the day pretty much in bed I am feeling better. Hope it is all passed and I am ok and good to go to school tomorrow. When I got on facebook this morning one of my farm bureau friend asked me if she could tell her brother about me, that was nice of her. I chatted with him later in the night, it was cool, probable going to meet sometime next week. Now to try and get some sleep tonight.

Jan. 17th

Started with a good breakfast at Elanor's, pancakes and beacon. Then a great time at church as always enjoyed the music very much. We had a lunch at church it was very good as always. Always a good time socializing with my church family, I love them. Then home to just relax and took a nap. Then in the evening I was having trouble getting my dinner eat. Because I was texting and chatting online with about 5 people at once. It was a little crazy but fun at the same time, really enjoyed having people that want talk to me and learn about me.

Today's Pic - chatting and texting all evening

Jan. 16th

My little bit of Christmas is coming down

The day started with Dan coming by to check my spark plug wires and then he was nice enough to change them. Then spent some time finely taking down the very little Christmas decoration I had up. In the evening I dove to Plain City for the Steam Show dinner and meeting, once I got there it was good. It was foggy and dark and people forgot how to drive in that, it was bad but not that bad, so I was almost a half an hour late. But the dinner was very good, home cooking and sugar free apple pie for dessert. We had a meeting after dinner and of course some subjects was talked about way to much and it ran on. Then went with others from the show to a Birthday party for Tony's 30th birthday. It was fun, they convinced me to try one jello shot, didn't care for it. Do to the fog and how late it got I just stayed the night there. It was a fun evening.

Jan. 15th

Today had a lot of frustration with my truck. I was up early to take it out to Harts so they can hook the emergency break back up, they missed that the last time they had it and get an oil change. Well I set there for 2 hours and still don't have my break hooked up. The break on the new rear end is different then what was on my truck so now they have to find parts to hook it up and I am to take it back Monday. Then I decided to break down and pay for a car wash because it had so much dirt and salt crap on it. When in the car wash my check eng. light came on, yay for me. So I went to auto zone and they said cylinder 3 is misfiring. When I got home I texted about 4 or 5 of my guy friends about it to see what they said. Well they said spark plugs or wires. But then J called to talk to me about it and when he found out I got a car wash said most likely there is just some water in there and when it drys out it will be ok or the water knocked a wire lose. So I am very much hoping that is what all it is. It was good and interesting to here from him again. But I also was texting a new friend and he offered for our first date to be him giving my truck a tun up, that was very nice of him and that would be a different date. But I don't what to put someone to work when first meeting. I am still enjoying texting and chatting with some new Internet friends. Then I had a meeting for writing grants for come fix ups at camp, went and had dinner at Friendly's so that was good and got Ice Cream, it was good at the time but I got a headache after.

Today's Pic - My truck

Jan. 14th

Today was full but good. I had one of my new chatting friends ask me my thought on Food Inc. and I had not watched it yet, but was asked to for Agri Power. So I it was on my Netflix instants so i watched and once again got my blood warm. My thoughts on it, Not saying these things don't happen, but I don't think this shows everything and shows only a small part of it and this isn't how every farm is! It is miss conceiving to what really takes place on most farms! Just another attempt by animal rights groups to make the world vegan. It only shows you what they want you to see. I have been on lots of large farms that raise the food we eat and I am very happy with how they raise it. Farm practice used today are for the health and safety of the animal, the farmer and the food they produce. I am very for buying local when you can but also happy with what i buy at the grocery store. Then I went to school 2 hrs early because I thought I was going to meet with financial aid. But all they did was give me more paper work to fill out and that took about 15 min. if that. And non of the Compt. labs in my building was open. But I had another Soils lab and it was good we testing the change caused by different things on soil and rocks. We got to put rocks in acid and see what happens too. Then right after school I had a county Farm Bureau holiday dinner and meeting, that was good. I always like when good food is involved. We did something new for our dinner this year, normally we go to a nice restaurant, but to support a local community place we went to the AB Graham center and the local ladies that help run it fixed us a nice dinner. It was good to do something different and some new people got to see the museum.

Today's Pic - Limestone in Acid it is eating away at it

Jan. 13th

Just another day at school, got my 1st homework back and happy to say I got a 10/10, but it was easy. Went to walmart and treated myself to Bob's for lunch in my break. Then back to school for sales class, had some good laughs in that class. Home in the evening was frustrated by channel 7 once again not playing a good show, Criminal Minds, for Dayton Basketball. Who wants to watch that? Rrrr Did a little chatting with my new online friends, not as much as the night before but that is good. Might start texting them soon.

Today's Pic - where all my classes at school are

Jan. 12th

I finely got my sells taxes for the end of 2009 done today, had to wait till I got the finances with school stuff worked out. I made the most I have ever made in a 6 month time frame, that is a great thing. My biz did good the year, I hope and pray it keeps growing. Then I just finished my soils homework before going to school. Scents class was cancelled last Thursday we had to have our lab and next chapter lecture tonight. Soils lab was easy tonight just looked at soils under a microscope under different circumstances. Then home for a small dinner, tv and Internet time. Internet time was a little crazy tonight, I joined a new website a few days ago and I was got all kinds of email and replies and then chatting and facebook. It was nice in away made me feel good but crazy too.

Today's Pic - it got to the end of the day and I had forgot to take a pic, so I took a pic of what I was doing right then, computer and tv

Jan. 11th

Monday and back to school, good day at school, got my homework done (that is always good, lol). Meet up with my cousin at the school cafeteria for lunch, had a good chat with her. Then I had the rest of my 5 hours to kill, set in the Ag building and did homework for my next class. Then home for dinner and Monday night comedy tv, the Big Bang Theory makes me laugh, I enjoy it. When I got home my thermostat set it's self to 75, I think not. So I finely figured out how to set it for each day to turn down when I am not home and up when I get home (and not to 75). Besides that I did some chatting on the computer and then me and night quell went to bed, lol.

Today's Pic - the snow and ice hanging off my roof, hope I am not out there when all falls off

Jan. 10th

Had a good breakfast of blueberry muffins at mom and dad's and found out dad can add me to there AAA. That is good I can't really afford it right now and I hate to be on the road with out it. Went to church and had a good time, as always the music was great and a good message. "God doesn't send your prayers to voicemail." I found out we wasn't having a steam show meeting so I didn't have to hang around Columbus, that was good I didn't have anything to do to kill the time. I headed home and didn't do much the rest of the day. Just a load of laundry, a little homework and watching tv.

Today's Pic - The frozen beauty outside at mom and dad's