This is the day the Lord made - I'm rejoicing!

Seems He's given me a bit of peace over this whole situation. Faith is a wonderful thing!
I chatted with lots of folks at church this morning. I feel pretty good about working our businesses. They say if you do what you love, you don't have to work a day in your life. I do LOVE taking photos and all that goes into creating the sets, and of course, playing with the kids! I also love helping families to become closer and less stressed from the parenting classes. So, maybe that's what HE is telling me to do. I'm sure not having any luck finding a job that pays decent.

I've been working on paperwork today for early retirement, etc. Lots of forms!
We are meeting with a small business counselor this week to get us really focused on what we need to do. I'll be out heavily marketing then!

Keep us in mind for any photographic work you need. We do all kinds! Not just the really fun kid stuff. We enjoy it all.
OK, back to the forms....
Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Learning to eat more healthy & making decisions....

Went to a free class at the Rec Center this evening for several reasons. It was a class on learning to eat more healthy foods, presented by a dietitian. Great presentation, and because I was one of the first people who signed up online a week or so ago, I got a free hardback copy of the Sonoma Diet book. Now to actually crack the cover....

Also, I thought it would be a good opportunity to network - meet some local folks, advertise our photography business and parenting classes. It was. I met some really nice people and gave out a few cards. Drove the rolling billboard so it was out there the whole time. They saved the first parking spot at the end of the row by the driveway just for me! Nice of them, I thought. Hopefully someone who wants some great portraits saw the car and will call for a session.

I'm seriously considering taking the unemployment for the next however long they allow that and focusing on building our businesses. There is potential (except for the poor economy) to make a much better income than I have been for 20 years, AND to make a difference in the lives of a lot of people by helping them to raise more confident, respectful, reliable children by teaching parenting classes, and with photography, to show people at their best in their portraits.
Praying to make the right decision about this!

Just beginning to learn about blogging....

OK, I found how to make SOME of this purple, but how do I get the PINK off the background!?! I'd rather have it a little more toward the purple. Not quite so bright!

My first blog.... on my last day....

Blogging is all new to me... so I'm playing it safe for now.... maybe I'll watch the "tutorial" tomorrow...
It's still today since I haven't gone to sleep yet, even tho MY clock says it's tomorrow (12:55 a. m.).... this one still says today... must explore that....

This was my last day at my 20 year job. Not my choice. Loss of funding resulting in a mass layoff. I'm sad to be leaving that "family" but ready for a new adventure.... after a couple of days to catch my breath!
I've interviewed for a position that I think will be fun and interesting. Hope and pray for a second interview next week. It's at the new hotel across the highway from my old job.
I'll be sure to post when I know something!