February!!

This is going to be my February post seeing as how I can seem to remember to write more than once a month! I can't believe I never posted after TMEA! It was awesome! OK, it was a kinda sucky and lonely drive to San Antonio by myself (and I had the self-control not to stop at the Czech stop in West). Once I got there, I had some fun hanging out with my friends, but more importantly, I learned alot at the sessions that I went to. I was at 8:00 a.m. sessions every morning and out till late with more sessions and concerts. I came home with lots of resources, and I didn't spend too much money either. I got to meet up with the mentor band directors that I student taught with, and that was pretty cool to hang out with them as an adult rather than a student. Then we also had the TAMU-C Alumni get-together where I met some alumni and had fun hanging with my friends that I haven't seen since graduation and people before us too.

As far as everything goes since then, I haven't really subbed a whole lot. I am more than willing to do so when I get a call, but I haven't been getting that opportunity. This past weekend was Midwinter Retreat in Bridgeport, Nathan's and my first big outing as youth director and sponsor. We took 5 youth who all had a great time! My small group time was great, I liked the kids. They were all middle schoolers. Played several games, and just had fun. I was planning on leaving early, early Sunday morning to drive back to Sulphur Springs, but I decided it was better if I left Saturday night after all. So, I left about 10 p.m., got to the church about 1 a.m. Sunday morning, and crashed on the youth room couch. Fun stuff!

This monday we stole Midget from her momma who was going out of town. So she's been here at the house for a couple of days with me while Nathan has been at work. Monday, I met a lady and her twins who I could potentially start babysitting for. Can't wait to hear from her soon! Then Monday night I had a tutoring session as this is my second week for that on Mondays and Thursdays. Yesterday, Midget and I went to the public library and checked out some books! She loves to read!
Today is Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, so we have our service this evening. I am going to be dedicating myself towards being healthier this season. I am 153.5 lbs this morning, with a goal of breaking below 140 by Easter. That's basically about 2.5 lbs a week, which should be manageable if I can stick to my plan! Wish me luck!

Well, I guess that's about it. Oh, one last thing...I LOVE PINTEREST!! :-)