When I'm not studying the corpora quadrigemina...

Okay. It's been a while. I've learned the hard way that anything to do with grad school sucks up any and all of your time. Every moment spent not studying or working on some sort of assignment makes you feel guilty. Really guilty. And I'm not even in grad school yet. (Maggie, how did you do it?!)

These past few months, I have been applying to different schools (a full time job in and of itself!) and taking some intense courses to fill requirements (like neuroanatomy!). Which means that things that bring me simple joys (crafting, cooking, reading, exercising, etc.) have fallen by the wayside. Because, let's face it- stuff like that doesn't get one into grad school, or get a job, or anything that gives the illusion of 'adult productivity'. And that makes me grouchy. And stressed out. And... maybe I've gained a little weight. Well.

It's high time that changed.

I do have a couple projects sort of on the way. I've joined ravelry, as I now know how to crochet (thanks Lindsay!). I have also joined Pinterest, a wonder of wonders for inspiration. I joined a knitting/crochet club. And I'm determined to get myself out of this rut and feel as good as I used to before this stressed kicked in.

Don't get me wrong, though the applications are completed, I'm still biting my nails down to the bones waiting on an answer. And those courses are still ongoing and are tough as ever.

Oh life.

Katelyn

Hellooooo, 2012.

It was an exciting 2011 for us at The Golden Means.  Katelyn and I actually had the opportunity to meet up (a British Columbia, Canada to Colorado, USA rendezvous is rare, at best).  Our visit was somewhat short, but we did have time to fit in one fantastic craft.  We went to Sippin' n Paintin'.  Perhaps you have heard of similar places, where you attend a class, enjoy a beverage, and an instructor walks you through a painting.  I would encourage everyone to give it a try.  My father, brother, mother and fiancé promised to attend a class with me—pictures to follow, as I can promise the results will be phe.nom.e.nal. 

Admittedly, I kind of fell off the face of the planet for the last four months of 2011.  Life got crazy.  I was finishing a Masters program (yay!) and swamped with my lovely little first graders.  Upon graduating, one of my first thoughts was how excited I was to be able to return to The Golden Means. 

It’s a big year for me!  I’m getting married!!  September!  I’m ridiculously excited to marry the love of my life (and for all of the DIY crafts--centerpieces, invitations and decorations, oh my).  We’re also in the process of looking for our first home, which will probably be one that needs lots of TLC so I’m really excited for the before and after pictures.  And for the first time since I was five years old, I am not a student!  Which is wild, and sad in some ways, but a huge relief to have actual free time again (which really equates to wedding planning and home buying time, but a refreshing change). 

So…2012.  It’s gonna be big.  And I’m so ready.