a DIY day

Saturday,

I made 2 awesome scarves out of tshirts

a picture mural

and my awesome new dinnerware : )

Today, 

I made a italian breaded chicken dish for lunch (homemade italian dressing), 

then pound cake with a crumbly top

which I graciously shared with the ward

(I know I don't need to eat the whole thing)

Needless to say it's been a homemaking weekend.

I guess I'd forgotten how much I love this stuff; 

but then again, that happens when you spend your days working with testosterone only.

Did I ever mention I am the only girl in my class right now and on my research team?

If I talk to the secretaries in the Clyde, I see girls. 

But that's about it. 

But hey, 

I'm used to it. 

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

I'll post some thoughts from my sacrament talk tomorrow :)

Ali day

I have a tendency to hold very high expectations. For that reason, I am often disappointed.  Disappointed with myself, disappointed with how things work out.  One thing I've discovered is how much time I spend worrying about external things.  I focus so much on schoolwork, social life, etc. that I forget to ask myself if I am happy.  Forget academic success, forget if I have people to hang out with on the weekend - am I happy?

I dedicate so much time to school, and now work, that I forget to take time for me.  After the worst part of winter semester last year, I took an Ali day. I skipped my classes, had someone cover my shift at work, and spent the day at the beach.  That single day made all the difference in my year.  

I can't afford to take a whole day off.

What I can afford to do is take a little time every day.  A little time to spend for me, not doing school work or socializing with other people.  A time to sit on the couch and read a good book, take a bike ride, or make something crafty.  Those are the things that make Ali happy. 

That being said, I took a little trip to DI today after reading some DIY blogs.  I was feeling crafty and needed a break from circuits. I bought flatware and dinner settings for 6 and plan to make these little babies : )