What books and/or magazines did I read this month? I read several of Sarks books which I LOVED...they are perfect laze-in-the-bath books :) very inspiring for women and artists :) I also starting reading The Childrens Book by A S Byatt. and a book for my training course that I start next week.
What movies, television shows, plays, etc. did I watch this month? I watched Titanic with the kids. I think that was it. Oh and Scream - and Avatar!!
What fun things did I do with my family and/or friends? pub quiz, I went out to the Christmas store with Ki and took her out for dinner for her birthday, I went to Vegas for a few days and was able to take Laurence with me as a birthday treat for him - we had a fantastic time - some amazing memories made :) We just celebrated a wonderful Halloween weekend with friends, Some Fall walks through the month, a games night at home, some craft times at home too and some fun homeschool events. A Lovely Thanksgiving Sunday spent together.
What gifts did I give and/ or receive? A lot of love and support from friends online and in real life. Encouragement for my business and career plans. generous support from my lawyer. Love and support from my children who are just so sweet and wonderful. Help and support from friends while I was away in Vegas.
What special or unusual purchases did I make? discount tickets to go and see Criss Angel in Vegas - best money spent all month!! It was such an amazing show!!! Other best money spent was the tickets we bought each day for the Deuce - the bus!! Which allowed us to ride the bus for 24 hours. You do soooooo much walking constantly and our feet and legs were aching so much - the bus saved us a LOT of walking and we also met so many great people and characters on those buses :)
What illnesses or health concerns did I have? a lot of migraines at the beginning of the month - but so did a lot of people I knew - I think it was because of the changing weather/ seasons and the up and down of the temperature constantly.
What were my accomplishments this month? Selling my art work, selling out of so many spaces in my art classes and being asked to set up MORE classes....being accepted onto the training class for the job I want :) Already having the references I need for the job I want! Knowing that actually the two jobs I have are perfect for me....and feel RIGHT.....and I am the one who has chosen them for ME - I have not been pushed into them...no one is TELLING me to do them....no one is MAKING me do them....for the first time EVER I am doing what feels right for ME :) and it feels sooooooo GOOD :)
What were my disappointments this month? It was a great month...my disappointments weren't so much for me but were for my children...they felt let down YET AGAIN by their Father.....and it is always me that is left to pick up the pieces because he is incapable to be there emotionally for them. Still, I will use this as a learning lesson and a life lesson....Maybe I have to go through this to gain the experience so that I can help my children and other children as they go this.
Anything else noteworthy to include? October was fun - it was very busy, it was definitely an adventure - very exciting and a month of growth. I gained courage and gained experience and found myself doing things, trying things and experiencing things I never thought I would do alone.....I ended the month feeling inspired and proud and with a new sense of strength, knowing that whatever life throws at me, I can survive - and not even just survive.....but win through!!!! :) Like the quote says: "I am woman, hear me ROAR"!!
