Hello!

I've gotten behind in writing on my blog! Sorry for the delay...I kept thinking about writing, but sadly thinking was as far as it got.

Life for me recently has consisted of projects, babysitting and the greenway.

My 2D design class is really starting to pick up speed as far as projects go. We usually spend about 2 weeks per project but recently the professor has knocked it down to 1 week or 1 and a half. it is amazing how much a few days less for a project can stress you out! None the less, i love the class. I'm learning a lot in it and the projects can actually be pretty fun once you get past the tedious parts.

This is my most recent project. It's my least favorite yet semi-rewarding all wrapped up into one. Least favorite because we had to draw the picture on the right using only dots of ink, which meant hours of taptaptaptaptap! It was rewarding though because it was a whole different style of drawing and art.

Babysitting has become my job for the time being. I babysit 3 kids down the road on a pretty regular basis (1-3 times a week). This has worked out great with school, tests, projects etc. AND I'm starting to get more "clients" (I dont really know what to call them...haha) People are sharing me which is nice and a good way to make some money with a flexible schedule.

The weather, with the exception of tonight, has been beautiful! I just love it! It's making me want summer so bad! I've been going to the greenway on days where I have the time and the weather is nice.
This is my favorite spot on the greenway. If it hasn't rained, then the rocks close to the river aren't covered and you can walk right up to the waterfall. I sat there the other day and read for a little bit. Don't you worry...I was "aware of my surroundings". There are usually enough people on this part of the greenway that I feel pretty safe...not to mention I've got a thing of pepper spray I take with me. Oh...and in case you were wondering...that stuff BURNS! heh....thats a story for another day. :)

In the realm of weight loss....I've lost 7 pounds. Slowly but surely. I got frustrated last week at how slowly it was going but I was encouraged when I discovered that if you average more that 1-2 pounds a week of weight loss, it can actually be unhealthy and you have a higher chance of gaining it back. So, for now, I'm alright. It's coming off so I can't really complain.

Being an aunt is still as amazing as ever....We got Connor a jump-a-roo....here is a video of him in it for the first time. haha! oh man...i love my little bug!



I do believe that it all for this post...Thank for following!

Love Love Love.
Katie

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Spring Break, Union, & A Girls Night

"In Him, you have the full rights of sonship or daughtership, including the right to live wildly in victory. Do you hear what I'm saying to you? I don't care what kind of addiction you've had of what kind of places you've been, you have as much right to flourish in Christ's abundance as Billy Grahm...No head hanging is necessary unless Christ has crowned you with so much love and compassion that the weight of it sometimes bows your head in hoyful worship and gratitude."

-Beth Moore, "Get Out of That Pit!"..... This is from the book we are doing in my Sunday night Bible study. It's such a good book and this is just a part that I underlined and thought I'd share.

Good Evening! :)

This past week was Spring break...Hooray! On Wednesday I left for Union with Jill to visit everyone up there. I was so blessed by the whole 3-ish days I was there.
Wednesday night I got to go to dinner with my small group from last semester. Those girls are so amazing and Mrs. Marilyn will never know how much she encourages me.



^^^Thursday night was roomie night :) Elizabeth and I cooked dinner and the four of us had dinner and watched the office together. Oh goodness...i sure have missed my roomies!

Friday was the busiest day of all! Jill and I had lunch with our first RA, Rachel. It was definetly one of the highlights of my trip. We sat in McCalisters for about an hour and had a good long talk about God, transferring schools and everything in between. She is one of the most amazing people I've met since coming to Union. Friday night- Sarah and I distracted Laura by taking her out to eat and bringing her back to her surprise party...too fun! :) and Friday night I went to see "Measure for Measure", a play at Union, which my friend Ryan was in. It was absolutely hillarious.

All in all, an amazing trip...There are so many people that I wouldve loved to get lunch or coffee with but there simply just was not enough time. I'm hoping to make it back up there one weekend before the end of the semester.

In other news...

Kim, Candice, Ashley and I went out for Amber's 21st on Saturday night. so much fun :) We went to Chili's then to the bowling alley for cyber bowling. Too bad I'm absolutely horrible at bowling. but none the less a good night. Definetly a well needed girls night...So sad i forgot my camera though.

No news in weight loss....I missed my meeting on Thursday night since I was at Union. Not looking forward to this week's meeting.... I haven't "been good" this week. :/

That's all for tonight!
Love. Love. Love.
Katie

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Snow, Shoes and Spring Break...

Will You begin right where I end
And be the God of all I am because You're all I have
Hallelujah, Everything You are to me
Is everything I'll ever need
And I am learning to believe
That I don't have to prove a thing
'Cause You're the one who's saving me

-I love this song! I heard it this week on the radio. It's by Josh Wilson, if you were wondering :)

Hello, Hello!
Another great week! Late Saturday night/Early Sunday morning we got around 6 inches of snow. It was beautiful!
And now.....Introducing....
The "five-pound" shoes! cute, right? I lost .4 this week which set me to a total of 5.2 pounds...new pair of shoes for me! Unfortunately that 5 took me longer than I'd wanted. I haven't been as strict on working out/eating as I need to be...I'm going to really buckle down starting this week. I think I need to make a work out schedule and really stick to it. I'd like to average about a pound a week. That'd be 52 pounds in a year...and I'd be quite alright with that. haha. Oh geez. I hope I can do this. sometimes I psyc myself out. I'm getting a bit nervous... The other day in my meeting a lady said to get a picture of your "skinny days" out and put it out for motivation. I realized then that I'd never really been skinny...It's always been something I've battled. I can't even begin to imagine what I'd look like. hmmmmmm..... Okay...gotta move on before I really get myself in a tizzy!

Isn't my nephew beautiful? This is my favorite picture of him so far...my goodness he's going to be one handsome lil man! :)

I'm officially on Spring Break! It's so hard to believe that the semester is half way over. It's a blessing that it's gone so well...I'm actually really enjoying my 2D design class. anyhoo- this Wednesday, I'm heading to Jackson to see my roomies and other Union friends! I'm so extremely excited. I've missed them!

anyways- Thats the end of this post...Have a lovely break and get out and enjoy this 70 degree weather! :) If anyone wants to head to the greenway, feel free to give me a text or call. I'm so up for it.

love. love. love.
-Katie

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