My first attempt at blogging...

This is it...my first blog ever! As a teacher with a few hours of free time in the summer, I thought it might be fun to begin a blog. I enjoy writing, usually have a great deal of uninteresting clutter on my mind, so I thought I would share, even if no one chooses to read it. If you are reading this, thanks - and you really should get a life! :^)

So, here's a little about me...I am over 40, I am married to a great man who is several years older than I (that's for another blog!), between us we have five kids ages 33 down to 12, as well as four grandchildren and five dogs. I teach 3rd grade, which is a great age to teach - we can do a lot academically, but they are still pretty innocent (for the most part). Before teaching I was a hairdresser for 17 years. It has been an interesting journey, but I must say that going back to college was the best thing I have ever done for myself. In July I will complete my master's degree.

We live in rural Tell City, Indiana. I was born near Chicago, so country life has taken some getting used to. I still don't like bugs, the gravel road, or all of the work associated with having a lot of land (okay, my husband does most of it, but I do feel bad for him). I think owning land is a guy thing. I'd prefer a pool! My husband works really hard to keep up with the yard and cutting wood. We heat our home with wood in the winter. Can you believe that people still heat with wood when there are perfectly good furnaces on the market?

What's currently going on in my life? I am on a fitness kick. I have never before trudged into the world of fitness. I have made fun of people who regularly exercise. I hate healthy food. But here I am, finally admiting that I need a little exercise in my life...I will tell you all about it - if you come back tomorrow!