January was probably the longest but most productive month in quite some time. I may have overworked myself a little bit but the outcomes have been very rewarding. I had to take two sick days this week because of an overwhelming sinus infection (I won't go into details) but thinks are looking brighter on the health front. My IT duties at work are expanding and I have taken on the task of being part of the Strategic Learning team to determine what direction the council should go. I am so honored and humbled to be among community leaders, volunteers, and fellow staff members that have a focus to make an already great thing better and more accessible to all girls. I feel like the founding fathers who sat for hours in the Pennsylvania State House (a.k.a. Independence Hall) that lacked air-conditioned in the heat of the summer. The difference is we are meeting in a church, in a central location, in the middle of winter, where keeping the doors shut of the meeting room is essential to keep warm air in, and we can let everyone know what we are up to because this is far from committing treason. I have learned so much about the council, the business world, others in this great 40 county area, and myself. We have no direction to go other than up and this council can do it in style.
Little Miss Freshman, Taima Doodle, has been asked to prom by Mr. Seth and she was unsure until she chatted with me about it. Now she is on board and I will soon be shopping with her and Mom to find a pretty yellow dress. If we can't find a yellow dress to her liking I will make her one, just like my Mom and I made my junior prom dress. I am so excited for her. She is going to have so much fun.
Wow! I just realized that Chesson and I have been together 1 year and 6 months! We have been through some crazy things but it has made us stronger and more in love with each other. I now know how he reacts in situations and how well he takes care of me, even when I'm cranky and not quite myself.
Soon I will be busying myself with sewing for two weddings in two months and possibly a prom dress. I just got business cards to help promote the fact that I can sew and make fun things with fabric. If you have not liked James 1:17 Creations and Alterations on Facebook take a look, click the "like" button, and spread the word! My most current creation with fabric is a skid proof mat and coasters for the console of my car. I will probably be posting pictures on the facebook page soon.
I finally got to hold the newest member of my NE Tennesse family (college friends that are so important to me). Mr. Zackary and I had the best time hanging out with his mommy (Tiffany) and babbling about how well Claire the Great Dane takes care of him. Visiting that area is always a treat. I got to spend a lot of time with people I care about and love so much.
Now that I've updated you, you can continue with your regular programming. Hopefully this hasn't been as disruptive as a test of the emergency alert system.
Manda
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