So it's been about a month since I've written my last blog. There has been a lot going on. 

A few days after my last blog entry family came down to visit us. It was nice to spend time with family and go to places that I haven't ventured to. It's really true that you never know what's in your backyard especially if you live in city. The city life is busy and noisy. And after being here eight months I think it's safe to say I'm not a city girl. It's just not me. 

Being close to stores is a huge plus but I grew up in a small town and it's due to that small town that a lot of what I write about relates to my childhood. And speaking of childhood I have been very nostalgic lately. Nostalgia has always been something that I love turning to. To simpler times or to remember something to calm the nerves. And speaking of nerves, the last week of April was quite terrifying. 

I've been through some tornado warnings before but nothing like the one in April. Sirens blaring and lights flickering, I'm very thankful I had my husband with me. I rushed to our closet. It's not huge but it is big enough to walk into which is plus for me. I had crawled into a corner and just waited and prayed. Something that God taught me last year in May through a dream is that if He wants something to happen it will happen but if He does not want something to happen He will not let it happen. In the dream, I was shown a lot of destruction but when it was coming my way I was swept up into the sky. God taught me the trust that if His will is that I am protected it will be done. No if's ands or buts. 

I've been working a lot on understanding faith. I've started to read a bible commentary. That will be a dozy to read. Page 30 and the book is talking about Noah. I'm using this as a resource to help bring up topics to write for the devotional. 

Yes, writing in general now that it has been mentioned. I haven't written much besides this right here. I've been getting ideas but I haven't had the spark to write. It's a really confusing feelings. I'll feel sparks about where or what time of day to write but when it happens I just feel blah. But I feel like this is something I really need to do. I know people look at my writing as a hobby, and truly it is but I also feel that I am constantly reminded there is a reason why I write. 

I have learned quite a few different soap techniques and tonight I made my first creation. My soap blog may even be shut down because I haven't been active. I may let that blog be inactive but I'm not sure yet. In addition to learning more I have went to my first bazaar and let people see my products. They tried my samples and I only had a few left out of the 60 I made to give away. I felt really good overall but I was so scared and anxious. I don't like big crowds and I feel very blessed that I was placed in the ending row facing the wall and no other tables as well as being placed by the snack bar. (Thank you God for looking out for me) Thanks to this bazaar I met another soaper! That was really cool! 

Exercising is still being continued I'm pleased to report (except for last Friday that was nice break). I've switched machines now to the cycling machine. I can sit down while working more on my legs so I always have a book handy just in case I want to read. I use my exercising time to think, to praise God, to talk and pray to God and think about my writing. My music is a huge motivation to keep pushing and each time I have gained a little more in the mileage and calories burned (though the number depends on the machine). 

Oh and cooking! I made homemade Honey Chicken that tasted just like the kind you get at the Chinese restaurants (though it was more like sweet and sour but still could taste the honey. One day I will have the crispy honey chicken, that's the why I like my chicken!) Here is the recipe. http://therecipecritic.com/2013/09/baked-honey-sesame-chicken/

So yeah...that covers most of it. :) And Mother's Day was last week! Last year I gave my mom a picture that pretty much said that she gave me both wings and roots. This is especially true. I have roots to where I came from and the family and friends that got me through but I also have wings and the ability to move away and be independent without letting emotion take away the experience. This year, I made my mom and mother in law different kinds of soap. 

HAVE A HAPPY WEEKEND AND KEEP HOLDING ON!