Thursday, July 16, 2009

A finish and a NEW start...

I just finished Blackstone Fantasy Garden at 6:00am (eastern time) this morning... I just figured out it took me a total of 6 months and 20 days...it didn't actually take that much time but I started it on December 26, 2008 and finished it on July 16, 2009. I've had many days of no progress on it between working on other projects or dealing with real life.



I'm posting pictures of it I took a few days ago with 6 or 7 areas to be complete and then the final pictures. Not sure when I'll get it framed but as soon as I do, I'll post a picture of it here on my blog...

Now on to the NEW start in my life... this morning I took the plunge and applied to the local community college so I can start taking classes this fall to start working towards getting my nursing certificate... this may not seem like a big deal to some but it has been well over 20 years since I've been to school and two kids later it is a VERY scary proposition for me but with the love and support of my family I'm sure I'll get through it...

I now have to get on the phone and find out from the college what they mean by "proof of immunizations" so I can try and figure out what I need and get what I don't have.

As usual thank you for reading my blog. I'm sure future updates will be both stitching and groaning about classes.

6 comments:

5 Foot Runt said...

Congrats on your finish! Hey that's great going back to school. I'm proud of you, most people wouldn't attempt it out of fear. If you call you doctor they will make a print out of you immunizations. You may have to have some again.

Mel said...

What a fantastic finish!

That is so great that you are going back to school! Can't wait to hear your stories about it.

Carolyn NC said...

Jackie,
It's gorgeous - congrats on a fabulous job!

Cyn said...

Hi,

What a beautiful finish!
Congratulations!

You'll do great at school. Older students usually do better than the teens/young twenties as we usually take it more seriously and work harder! Plus you will be an inspiration to your own two kids. :-)

Cynthia
Windy Meadow

Shelley - Monopoly said...

Beautiful finish!! Congrats!!

Cindy's Stitching said...

very pretty - love the colors