happiness project: learning (sep) + misc
Create, Project 45, and the monthly projects in my Happiness Project … so many projects! In reality, they are all facets of the same project, guiding me to finish or give up old projects and move forward on the ones that are most important to me. August’s main theme was Exercise. I finally made it
college search: oregon colleges
As we traveled down the west coast from visiting washington colleges, we entered into the next phase of our spring break, visiting Oregon colleges. As we reached Portland, we took a quick turn though the University of Portland. Not a school on her list, but there and worth a drive-thru. We spent a couple of
celebrations: week 35 (29 aug – 4 sep 2016)
Managed one celebration this week. Next week will be better! Coming up this week: 29: Chop Suey Day and Lemon Juice Day and National More Herbs, Less Salt Day 30: National Toasted Marshmallow Day 31: Eat Outside Day and National Trail Mix Day September: 1: National Cherry Popover Day and Emma M. Nutt Day Popovers
brooklyn flea.
The Brooklyn brownstone that Camille and I stayed in on our latest trip to NYC was a block away from the Brooklyn Flea Market. Not the *big* one, but a smaller version. Nevertheless, we had a lovely time exploring. I bought a new ring and Camille explored the booths, bought a few small things, and
mouths to feed.
When we first moved to Decatur, I had dreams of creating the ideal teen hangout. The kids would LOVE to hangout at my house. Snacks, xbox, Netflix. Our home is in the ideal location. Close to the high school and even closer to “The Square”. Despite my eagerness, my dream happened. Every Friday without fail,
photo friday: corona park
As I mentioned in photo friday: queens museum, Camills and I ventured out to Queens. And to get to the museum, we had to walk. Walk through a really incredible park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Really incredible. Old World’s Fairgrounds incredible. A Parisian Style park, though a bit neglected. Even when we were done exploring
one step at a time.
So many dreams. So little time. So little money. How do I prioritize? How do I decide what to pursue first? How do I decide what might even be possible? While I made a few of those decisions when I outlined my Happiness Project, I find that I just don’t have the time or, discouragingly,
college search: washington state
February break we spent looking at college. April break was no different. On the first day of April break, Rob, Camille, Chloe, and I flew out to Washington State to visit colleges in Washington, Oregon, and California. In our first pass, Camille had identified a cluster of schools near Seattle and Portland as possibilities, most
butera.org
The family website. I find that I change its focus ever few years as our family changes. And of course, re-evaulation of the blog is on my Happiness Project plan. Once a year, every August, I look it over. Does it have a mission that fits with what I want and with our family? How
celebrations: week 34 (22-28 aug 2016)
No celebrations last week…. Maybe this week! Coming up this week: 22: Be An Angel Day and National Eat a Peach Day 23: National Sponge Cake Day 24: National Waffle Day 25: National Banana Split Day and Whiskey Sour Day 26: National Dog Day and National Cherry Popsicle Day 27: Banana Lovers Day 28: National
the cloisters.
It was a bit of a trek to get up there, but The Cloisters was a lovely place to visit. Serenity in the city.
atlanta area: monastery of the holy spirit
I’ve been wanting to visit for years, but never found the right time or anyone to go with me. I decided earlier this year that I’m not going to wait any longer. I will do the things I want to do, even if it means going alone. So when I saw the “Monastery of the
photo friday: queens museum
After years of having it on my “NYC wish list”, Camille and I finally had the time to hike on out to Queens and visit the Queens Museum. I had been expecting the museum to be an old, dusty place, but we were pleasantly surprised by the modern, open, airy spaces and the diverseness of
learning: french
I’ve spent years now “learning French”. I’ve gone through the programs – Rosetta Stone, etc. But I still don’t feel like I can speak French! After my trip to France last fall, I stepped up my game. Stopped splitting my time between Mango and Duolingo and decided to focus on Duolingo. And, at last, I
atlanta: compiling a bucket list
Atlanta in one year. What do you do? What do you see? If all goes according to plan, Camille will leave for college in one year. While she’s lived in Atlanta for almost her whole life and we’ve found some favorite places, I know there are Atlanta institutions that she has missed. Last week, we
college search: always looking
Even though Camille didn’t join me on my trip to Memphis, I convinced my family yo take the time the time to visit Rhodes College. On paper, the school fulfills many of Camille’s requirements – “real” college campus in a city, liberal arts. Plus, it has a good reputation for merit scholarships. I fear it
celebrations: week 33 (15-21 aug 2016)
Managed a couple of celebrations this week…. Coming up this week: 15: National Relaxation Day and Lemon Meringue Pie Day and International Homeless Animals’ Day 16: Bratwurst Day and National Rum Day and National Roller Coaster Day 17: National Vanilla Custard Day Creamy Baked Rice Custard 18: National Soft Ice Cream Day and National Ice
snapshots from gooney road – 14 aug 2016
Today is National Creamsicle Day. Up early to take care of things, clean, and work. I went down my list, one by one. Rob, the girls, and I went out in the early afternoon to get ice cream at 8 Fahrenheit. We stopped at the comic book store and guitar store while we were out.
world’s fair.
After years of trying, I finally made it “all the way” out to Queens.
snapshots from gooney road – 13 aug 2016
Today is Left-Handersโ Day. Up early to take care of things and clean. Rob drove me to GTRI on his way to kayak. I spent the day learning more about Jupiter and notebooks. Rob picked me up on his way back home. He took the Chloe and Anna to the thrift store and dropped them
GBK Gwyneth
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