Last year for my September class we did a really fun Halloween project--the infamous "BOO"! The girls who made it loved it (at least they seemed to) as much as I did--so I thought I would share it with you all again.
and I still love this Halloween origami box...
We all know how I love polka dots! They DO seem to speak to me, LOL!!
Aaaaahhhh, and this was taken one year ago today...
That seems like a lifetime ago.
Life can change so much in one years time. And one just never knows! And that is a very big part of the reason I have been MIA so much lately on my blog. Life throws lots of little curve balls, and there are lots of little bumps in the road...but on occasion there are stinkin' DETOURS!! The past 10 months we have been winding through a dang detour--and we are just now getting to the really frustrating/scarey part. No one is sick thank goodness (not physically anyway!)--I don't want that detour. But, my husband is going to be out of a job in 20 days. Which means no money, no insurance, yada yada. And we surely can't live on my wages, LOL! Stress levels have been at an all time high for us for obvious reasons. And emotions run high, energy low...you know what I mean! At this point, I am as eager for him to be done as he is. WHY you're saying--are you crazy?! No, but there comes a point where continuing on a certain path is more damaging and painful than changing course. Change terrifies me, no insurance even more so!! But his job has run its course, and because of certain things (or aka people)--we are done. And that is not the royal "we"...I seriously mean we are both done with his job, LOL!! 14 years for nada. It's disgusting, and really frustrating. So, I have not had the energy or enthusiasm to play very much--life has sucked me dry at the moment. And I am changing jobs again here too. I loved my little stint at the fabric store...but it didn't love me very much. I have fibromyalgia, and who knew that the fabric store would make me flare so much--not I. Between being on my feet ALL day, and lugging bolts of fabric around...aaaahhh--it has been really bad! So, in an effort to reduce stress (physically and emotionally) I am going back to my old job at the school--non instructional para (making copies, and projects, etc. for teachers). It is half days, so I won't be on my feet as much. And I can still sub 1/2 days on occasion if they need me. I am thankful for my short time at the fabric store though...I loved my boss (and I really, really loved helping people match fabrics and put things together!!!). And I have a rekindled interest in sewing!
I always try to find something postive in everything--sometimes it is harder than others, and sometimes it takes me a while longer...but eventually I can see something good that came from the situation--it might be a lesson that I learned, or that it strengthened me in some way! I believe that is why Heavenly Father tells us to endure to the end. If it doesn't kill ya...it can only make you stronger, LOL. At the moment I am still looking for something good to come from this experience though. But, I know it won't kill me--so that can only mean it will make me stronger!!
I don't really like to spill about my personal life on my blog because I am a pretty private and reserved person, but I have to say that it kind of feels good to spill once in a while! I am a bottler by nature--I bottle things up! But sometimes ya just gotta open the bottle, LOL! Sorry.
I hope you have a great weekend--I am!
Yvette
EDIT: I got so caught up in opening my "bottle" I forgot to share my recipe! This is killer--and if I didn't tell you it was zucchini--you would totally think it was apple crisp!
(I Can't Believe It's) Zucchini Crisp
8-10 c. zucchini, peeled, seeded, and sliced (to resemble apple slices)
2/3 c. lemon juice
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Cook zucchini in lemon juice until tender then add sugar, spices and vanilla. Simmer. Mix 1/4 c. sugar and 1/4 c. flour together and add to zucchini to thicken. Pour into 9 x 13 pan.
topping:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. quick oats
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. butter
Cut together until coarse crumbs and pour over top of "fruit" mixture. Bake at 375 for 45 min.
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5 comments:
Hi~ I just wanted to tell you that I wish you and your husband the best in this new life change.
I work in the payroll/HR area of my company and I just wanted to throw this out there for you. I can't remember numbers off the top of my head, but as far as insurance goes, your husband should be eligible for COBRA when he leaves his job. COBRA's expensive, but there's some sort of relief for people now with Obama, that you get your COBRA subsidised for 9 months, so you only pay a portion and your "former" employer pays the rest and they get a credit on their taxes at the end of the year. You may want to check into it and see if it's something you can afford to do for that short time. As much as I hate paying for insurance, it's good to have.
Anyway, thanks for always posting such cute artwork and I'll have to give that zuchini recipe a try. It sounds very interesting! Take care.
Oh Yvette, hugs to you. I am just getting to know you and I eel so bad about your DH's job and your situation. I am glad that you can get back in the schools and also sub parttime. I love your projects you shared today. I will be praying for you!
Sandy in Glasgow
Sending prayers and good wishes your way while you navigate your road of changes.
Thanks for your lovely art!
Love your work, and hope things look up soon!! We made a zucchini mock apple pie, and my son and his friends didn't even know what they were eating, LOL!! Thanks for sharing your crisp recipe!! :) Kim H.
I;m sooo sorry to hear this...but as you said God makes us stronger when we are at our weakest..(if that makes any sense :)...my hubby has been out of work for about a year and we have managed....very hard but doable....
Big hugs to you!
Grace
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