A Dying Dance of Resurrection.

This week was a good and sad one.  First Steven began his long week of 5 hour days. He is still alive and wasn't as burnt out as he thought he would be by the end of the week (maybe it's because he didn't have to work Saturday too).

This work week for me was a tad on the crazy side. the first 2 days we had two lead teachers out and that was hectic as we made sure people were where they were suppose to be so no one was over ratio. I got to work about an extra hour this work (woot OT). Plus I was spending my days at work since I didn't want to bus all the way how during my 4 hour break and risk being late coming back.

Thursday and Friday a co-worker switched shifts with me (she needing the 4 hour lunch for some appointment/errand). I of course was cool with it because I was already staying there and it meant I got to sleep in an extra hour. Steven took advantage of this Friday morning. When I woke up to go get ready for the day, I found under my keys a ticket for 'the April 7th Saturday Night Ball.' For a moment I thought he was seriously taking me out somewhere to dance but I then figured this was just gonna be me and him at our house (which is was). I didn't care, I was thrilled! It wasn't a holiday or birthday or anniversary. It was a spontanious date he planned ^_^

It thought it extra sweet of him because I had told him Thursday night that I was gonna go to Jessica's house for game night and then stay the night at my parents since I wanted to see my dog Thor. My mother informed me that he has a very high chance of having bone cancer and probably will only be around for another week or 2. I thought about how I could see him during the coming week, but I was just too busy and Friday night/Saturday morning seemed like the only time I'd have available. I didn't want to risk waiting til next weekend to see my boy in case he only had one more week in him.

So back to why it was sweet of Steven to plan this date was because he was gonna have a bunch of time to himself. I thought him preparing a date for us with the many hours he'd have to himself while cramming WoW and lesson planning into it as well was very considerate. Let alone we haven't had a lot of time to do stuff together during the week.

Saturday before going home to the Ball I got together with my friend Jackie again. We spent our time in China town looking at Manga's and other Asian foods and gifts. I had gotten a bite to eat and we went out to the park across from Uwajimaya (the Asian mart) so I could eat. In the midst of chatting and eating we heard some singing and drumming. We looked around and saw some martial artists. We decide to go watch, which turned out to be a very entertaining decision. They were sparing/dancing with each other. 2 at a time and they'd tag each other out. Some times they'd hit or kick each other, but mostly it was them kicking and purposely dodging each other. At the end it was announced that they were a fitness group and paced out postcard sized fliers. I plan on checking them out because that looked like tons of fun and a full body work out.

I then returned home to my man. On the ticket Steven made it said formal attire, so I told him to give me an extra hour to get ready. He too had to get dressed up too. Once we were both ready Steven lit candles and I put on our wedding playlist and we enjoyed dancing together for about an hour. It was a wonderful evening and I do hope he does this ever so often in the future.

Now it is Sunday. Easter Sunday! Happy Easter! Today Steven and I will both be teaching. I will be substitute teaching the Sunbeams and Steven will be teaching Priesthood. I also will be conducting for Relief Society too, so I'll be somewhat multitasking ^_^

I surprised Steven with some chocolates this morning. One of them imparticular I accidentally found last night. My co-worker had told me about this chocolate egg that had a cream/mousy filling that you ate with a spoon. It sounded there was only one place you could get it and I unfortunately never got around to going to the store she said they were at. But, last night while I was at Fred Meyer, there they were! The chocolate eggs that came in a carton and had spoons so you could eat the filling.

They are so yummy! I believe I'll be getting these every year now as a special Easter treat.

Alas, the more important part about Easter is to remember the wonderful gift our Brother Jesus Christ did for us. He gave his life so we could be saved and He Is Risen so we can live once more with Him and our Heavenly Father. I am ever grateful for the Atonement.

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter and another wonderful week.

The Sugar Graph

A year ago, my friend Amilyn and I thought giving up sugar would be a great idea (for our health, it probably was). We lasted about a month. Later I made a graph for fun to show how "well" we did (though for narcissistic reasons the graph is completely from my point of view).

Mother and Son

Just playing around with colors. Drew this during October 2009 General Conference.

Kids Try To Be Like Us

This will be a quick update since I only have a few minutes to update and time in the next week to post will be very minimal too.

First off, Happy Birthday to my Dad!

Last Monday was pretty cool. I got off work early (the morning shift) and went to deposit my check. Low and behold my parents too were making deposits. I was to go shopping at WinCo next and behold they were too but first they were gonna eat at Ihop and invited me along. I had already eaten but I enjoyed a few bites of pancakes and omelet.

Later that day while I was working my afternoon shift I was outside with the Pre-School 2 class. Amidst talking  with my co-worker I realize it was kinda quiet on the play ground. I see the kids all on the wall at the back of the yard and see one kid out front talking to them. I laughed to myself and said to my co-worker, "If only they were like that inside this morning." So I decide to go over and see what they were playing.

I get there and ask to play. The little girl who was standing in front of the kids said sure. I asked what the game was and she goes on to say, "Well, I'm the teacher and this is the class. But no one is listening to me! They keep getting up, they keep pulling each other's hair, and they keep talking and I can't get any control!" It was incredibly hard not to laugh in the little girls face because she practically said word for word what the other teacher, who was doing circle time that morning, had said to them when they were all squirming about and not listening.

Then the week zipped by and it was Thursday. I got to get together with some sisters in the ward for a girls night out at Menchi's (so good!)

 I got off work early Friday and had Jessica and Adam over since Steven was doing over time. Funny enough they all got to the house around the same time (9pm). We enjoyed watching Tarzan (which was fun nostalgia for me).

Saturday Steven and I went to Amilyn's mother's wedding. That was nice and simple. Kinda long because we got there early, but once the wedding started it went by kinda quick. Then it was time for Steven to go to Priesthood session of General Conference and I had my sis Emily and two friends over for pizza and games.

Then it was today, Sunday, and we enjoyed 2 sessions of conference. First was with some other member while the second session was with my family. My favorite quote of the day from conference is, "Don't judge me because I sin differently than you."

Have a great week. Steven is about to enter into a month worth of continual Over Time which means lots of money, but I get to bus it every where @_@

<3

Blue Dragon

One of my first creations on the Bamboo tablet I got. The Bamboo tablet lets me draw on the computer. It's pretty awesome :) And this so far has been my best work on the tablet. Click on the picture to make it larger :)

Hunger Games and A Happy Reunion

The week went by... kinda slow yet really fast. It seems so long ago that I was doing my visiting teaching (which was Monday). The work week was great with it's highs and a low. I really love the teacher I get to work with a lot and can only hope that my shift will one day change so I can solely be in her room and not so broken up through out the daycare.

Wednesday after I had my meeting with the Bishop, Steven and I saw the check engine light come on. Steven fear that the car was gonna die the next time we used it and also assumed it to be the lack of an good oil change to be the cause of it. So I took the bus to work the last two days. It was quite the experience. I have to walk up a hill for a mile to work. It wasn't so back. I made sure to pack my lunch and entertainment so I wouldn't be bored during my 4 hour lunch break. Then I'd walk the mile down hill to go home.

Friday though was my work out! I had my Chiro appointment at noon. So I got to go up the hill twice ^_^ Let alone it was a beautiful morning and day, making the walk even more amazing. I also got to chase kids around at the park as we played tag. I was so tired and couldn't wait to see the Hunger Games with Jessica and Adam. Of course of all days that you want to make sure you got out on time, all the kids seemed to leave in just the right intervals that I couldn't get a moment to clean. Finally at 5:50 I was able to start sweeping (which I like having done 10 minutes prior) but still had a lot of other minor things to do before I could vacuum and mop. Lucky me though, my other co worker was also running behind and in the moments she was free she helped me  finish cleaning AND gave me a ride home. It was super kind of her.

Steven too was having a later day and literally ran home. Once he arrived we zipped out to Jessica's car since she was ever so kind in giving us a ride to the movies. For those who've seen the Hunger Games, I'd say it was quite decent. I probably won't see it again, but the movie seemed to lack details in which now has me wanting to read the story to see what more depth there is to it. I will say my favorite parts were the futuristic city in all it's flamboyancy and Stanley Tucci's great acting as the Hunger Game host.

Then it was the glorious and much look forward to Saturday. I love sleeping in and just taking my time doing my things. Steven went to dink on the car and found the anti freeze was way low and thinks that could possibly have been why the engine light came on. While he did that I got prepared to meet up with an old friend. I had tried ridding this friend from my life thinking she was not a good part of my life any more, but I kept having dreams about her that left me with the sense that I still needed to be her friend. And honestly, I do. When I reflect upon the crazy years we've been apart, a lot of what turned me off from her were was some bad choices and the people it seemed she was hanging out with. However, knowing who she is, I know she was a good person and like everyone of us is doing what they think is right.

We had chatted for about 2 weeks now and from what I gathered she was more clear minded now, smarter, and was pursuing a career as a dental assistant.

Our get together went very well. Any old resentment we might have had toward the other wasn't a thought on our minds. It was like being back in high school as we talked. Being able to laugh and share what was on our mind. Almost as though the time apart and though we knew we both did some crazy stuff, we were now back to where we left off. Like I briefly said, we did some crazy stuff apart and both of us on our own got our heads all straitened out and our life/goals back into view.

I have a feeling those old promises we made will be fulfilled now, of how we'll be friends forever.

Talk to you all next week <3

A Forgotten Sketch

Often I look back through my old sketches in my art books and come across pictures that make me think, "I drew that!?" I just had one of those moments as I continue to organize my art work I've moved from one computer to another. I cannot recall drawing this, but for what I can only assume was a quick sketch, this has me wondering why I stopped. I love the eyes the most. I feel the face as a whole was set very well for the little time and effort I put into it.