This morning I received a response via e-mail from the University of Arizona - Declined. I am trying to keep my chin up and be optimistic about the remaining three schools but with 50% of my schools declining my applications I feel as though I'm walking through a muddy swamp with mud that just keeps getting thicker. I will remain

As I sat in my makeshift office this morning, looking out of the bedroom window I saw it rolling in, a snow storm. I don't much mind snowstorms when I am safe and sound inside my home with my family and a refrigerator full of groceries and so as the day dragged on, as overcast days tend to do, I

It’s Monday again which means only one thing! It’s time for Monday Mingle! If you want to get in on the mingling fun drop by Jen’s blog over at EightyMPHMom.com ! This week’s questions: 1. Do you like to garden? What are your favorite flowers? 2. Faves: Coke or Pepsi? Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate? Coffee or Tea? 3. What nationality(s) are you? Or

Sometimes you have to learn to laugh at yourself. This morning when I walked down the stairs in my slippers (sans socks), I lost my footing on the third from last step and landed on my knee (as if proposing to Mr. Invisible) on the tile floor at the bottom of the stairs. While it hurt I couldn't help but