Day 48: Rain Fall

Today was the first rain fall of Autumn! I am very happy.

 I love the sound rain on the rooftops and the smell of wet pavement. 

They say there might be thunder, I say, "Bring it on!"

-Natalie

Day 47: The Dinner Party

Had a lovely time with lovely people. I don't usually come out of my cave, but I was glad I did this time. Good company and good food makes for a happy Natalie.

As always, 

-Natalie

Day 46: Ruffled

Yeah, you're probably tired of pictures of the sewing stuff, but I have class, what else am I supposed to take pictures of? Today's task was pretty difficult. We had to do 2-1 ruffles and 3-1 ruffles. It took the whole class to do and I didn't even get to finish :(. Maybe next time.

-Natalie

Day 45: He used the stars to guide his way

Finally got my hot drink for Stargazing!

We had this whole plan for a day hike and picnic, but we ended up being too lazy to do any of it. At the end of the day we didn't want to have stayed at home on a "holiday," so we decided to see the stars. I gotta tell ya, I definitely feel the seasons changing. We gotta remember to come better prepared for the cold next time... 10 layers ought to do it.

-Natalie

Day 44: Aisles of Smiles

Maybe it's because I don't like crowds or long lines, but I really enjoy going to the 24 hr. Walmart. I made a calendar plan of meals for the week and we bought meats and produce accordingly. By the end of our shopping excursion we were pretty knackered. 

-Natalie

Day 43: Isn't She Lovely?

Spent the day at the mall with my lovely cousin Claudia. She's a freshmen in high-school now, which just makes me feel old. It was nice walking around and talking about days past. It's crazy how many things she remembers from when she was little, things that seemed so trivial but became memories that she cherished. I'm glad I could be part of her happy memories as a child, and I hope I can continue to make happy memories with her as she continues to grow. 

-Natalie

Day 42: Whistle While You Work

Spent the whole day cleaning with Danny. You'd think with the amount of time I spent picking up the house would look half-way decent. Alas, that was not the case. Still have a lot of work ahead of me. No picture today :( I thought about it, but then I got distracted....

Oooh butterfly!

-Natalie

Day 41: So Darkness I Became

Ah, night! The time of day when Natalie comes alive, yet everyone else is tucked in their beds. It's not that I don't like sleeping, I just don't like having the day end so soon. I know that if I start going to sleep at a decent hour I might be productive, but It' so hard to break old habits. Plus, I like the silence and calm that the dark offers. 

-Natalie

Day 40: Dinner for 7

Mom and Dad are on a vegan diet for church, so we were invited to try one of the new recipes that my mom was trying out. It tasted really good, if not a bit spicy. I think I lost a layer of my stomach lining. Afterward, we played headbands and realized just how difficult children's games could be. 

-Natalie

Day 39: Lookkit What I Made!

Today's class when by so quickly, and I was working up to the last moment- badgering those unlucky folk around me about what exactly we were supposed to be doing. In the end I was very surprised it looked anything like what the teacher made. I'm happy I actually have something that looks like it can belong in a garment now ^_^

-Natalie

Day 38: In Memoriam

I did not know you, but I know a few of those that you left behind. I pray that your family finds consolation and may your soul know peace.

-Natalie