Tuesday, March 23, 2010

I am...


I am 39.
I am perpetually tired.
I am still somewhat of a novice knitter.
I am a granddaughter.
I am really wanting to sew.
I am a bread baker.
I am learning to make jewelry.
I am slowly getting control of my house.
I am slowly getting control of my life.
I am working on getting more fit.
I am a library lover.
I am a bookstore lover.
I am a terrible phone talker.
I am looking for the right bookshelf for Eva's room.
I am going to learn Illustrator.
I am craving a pedicure.
I am an introvert.
I am a Primary teacher.
I am a piano teacher.
I am a person with a lot of good intentions.
I am trying to become a person with good follow-through.
I am surrounded by projects I want to work on.
I am avoiding doing yard work.
I am a mother to a child who is registering for high school this month!
I am a mother to a child who is registering for kindergarten this month.
I am readying myself for change.
I am boycotting candy for 34 days.
I am baking cookies today.
I am a recipe collector.
I am kind of a pack rat, but definitely not a hoarder.
I am filled with gratitude.

22 comments:

  1. I am loving this post. You are such a great person.

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  2. Happy Birthday Michelle! I am loving your necklace - did you make it?

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  3. You are someone I love! I love sharing hobbies with you and spending relaxing time together just knitting and talking. I love that we are friends.

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  4. I will add, you are gorgeous! And with every photo, I covet your lips/lipstick. Always looks fabulous!! Excellent post Michelle.

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  5. Beautiful picture and beautiful words Michelle. I love getting to know more about you through your lovely blog.

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  6. I always covet your lips and lipstick. How is it that yours always stays on?! Beautiful SP and reflective list--sort of makes me want to do one of my own. Love you!

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  7. I love this post, and this is such a beautiful picture of you! High school and kindergarten?! Wow, it's a good thing you are preparing for change -- yikes! :)

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  8. I love this list.
    I love you more.

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  9. You are quite a person. I hope you had a wonderful birthday. I have a card that I hope to finally get off tomorrow! Life has been a little of a tail spin lately.

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  10. I'm curious about you "readying yourself for change" that sounds like something big!

    I can't believe Lucas is sick again, and what is up with Max needing an x-ray?!

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  11. One or two on the list at a time...prioritize...give yourself the time to rockNroll with the daily stuff...BUR YOU ALWAYS WILL NEED PRIVATE TIME...SET THE BOUNDARIES NOW....

    XoxoxoZ¡

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  12. You are generous with your love, patience, and time.

    You are a compassionate friend.

    You are a great mother.

    You are deserving of life you want to lead.

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  13. I love this. And would love to meet you in person some day.

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  14. I love this. Really. And I love you.

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  15. Why inspired this post? I love it just like I love you. You're beautiful Michelle.

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  16. we actually have lots in common.

    I was socked to see that you don't sew. How come I thought you did? Guess that will be your next thing. Love that you're getting into jewelry.

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  17. You are an inspiration! Happy Birthday!

    Gorgeous necklace on a pretty girl!

    P.S. Hope things get better for Lucas and Max...

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  18. You also have the best brows in the world. Best.

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  19. I am...glad I know you.
    You are...wonderful.

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  20. I really love this post. Good luck on your candy boycott.

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  21. Happy Birthday to an amazing person! I wish I had half of your talents. Hope you had a great day.

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