a list. this and that.

hello everyone. So much time has passed and so many things have happened I have to revert to the trusty list.

Looking back, I have:

• discoved more about teaching inner city children
• sown winter seeds and struggled to keep them watered before germination
  
• been all decked out in a $200 dress and $65 shoes as a bridesmaid
  
• sung with a string quartet in my classically trained soprano style which I should be proud of, not embarrassed by
• rejoiced in the announcement of 1, 2, 3, and now 4 friend's pregnancies, phew!
• for two months now, enjoyed more than I can express the tangible, real life presence of the man I love more than any other.
  

presently I am:

• enjoying a cold house, a warm blanket, a cup of tea, and 2 days of solitude with no boyfriend and no roommates, only chickens and vegetables to keep me company.
• reflecting on the cinematic beauty that is Brother Sun, Sister Moon- the story of St. Francis of Asissi.
• preparing to watch, for the second time, La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon). This movie is worth owning, and therefore, I will own it. Then, if you live close enough, you can just borrow it from me rather than buying it yourself. I gave it 5 stars and lots of tears of unspeakable joy.
• fighting, fighting, fighting this three month sinus infection. Seriously- three months. I have a doctor's appointment for Next Monday. Yes, I am giving in to either antibiotics or steroids. Which is the lesser evil, anyone? Advice please, before Monday.
  
• chopping vegetables, cooking meat, and organizing bags of food for the 5 day trip to Enchanted Rock with all my boys and one of my girls.
  

Looking forward, I am anticipating:

• buying fireworks
  
• interviews with Neil, Dale, Matt, etc for the WHRI internship
• Nearly a week of climbing in the hill country
• applying for midwifery schools- New Mexico, Vermont, Utah, even El Paso, TX
• trying on the new fancy ring that Terry is making for us
• giving the last three Christmas gifts
• friends coming home from far, far, far away
  
• lots of babies being born- you can't have too many nephews and nieces

peace to you all
Shalom