Back to School…Back to Work
Back to School time always feels more like January than January to me. A fresh start and time to put ye old nose to the grind stone and get back to work.
Happy Back to School and Back to Work to all the kiddies heading off today!
I’ll be making that fresh start with you while I’m at my desk.
Best,
Kwana
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On My Fingers?
Well ok? If you say so… but I’ll be doing it my way.
Happy Labor Day!
Best,
Kwana
Keeping it together, moving into a New September
So I’m back. Looking the same but not quite feeling the same. In the span of a week you see there was an earthquake that was felt up here in New York, I dropped my dear son off at college and then turned around and the very next day dropped my dear daughter off at college and oh there was Hurricane Irene as a topper.
To say I’m a little mentally and physically exhausted is putting it mildly. For all my big talk there was nothing to prepare me for the letting go moment. I literally did not know what to do with myself and my emotions. I tried to hold on but still the tears flowed and my heart ached like crazy.
All I can say is I feel I left half my heart in another state and I pray it keeps it well while we are separated. I let go of my two opposite twins but had the same feeling of overwhelming, pride, love and sadness and hope at the letting go momen for both of them.
This mom’s only solace is the fact that the dear twins seem of be getting along happily and making new friends which gives me so much joy. Let’s hope they have the same joy as the plunge into classes. Fingers crossed people.
Now it’s time for me to get into a good work and writing routine with the Jackster as my helpmate (thrilled as he is in his boredom).
Wish us well.
In the meantime I’ll try and Keep it Together and keep singing in my own way… melodrama over. Next week more Jackster drama. Hint I’m not on his nice list right now. Yikes!!! LOL.
Happy September!Onward and Upward. Wheeeee!!!!!
Best,
Kwana
P.S. the above are pics of both as they move ahead one me with their dad into their new lives.
Ouch, Eek and Moving Along…
So this is it. The last week at home and final crunch time for the Dear Twins before heading off to college. With so much to do this week I’m going to take a little blog break so I can concentrate on my lists and check them twice and then once more for good measure. Of course true to form I started things off right this morning by reaching for the coffee and dropping a can of ginger ale on my foot. Let’s hope it’s not a sign of the week ahead.
But moving on…I’m thinking by the time I’m back here I’ll be all cried out from my double goodbyes but hopefully ready to face Life Part 3. At least Jack will still be here to keep me on my toes.
Have a good one!
Best,
Kwana
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Random Reading and a giveaway!
Hi Folks I’ve packed up my wares and for the day I’m guest posting over at Romance at Random.
I’m over there talking about my eclectic Summer reading. Pop on over, join the convo and share what you’re reading. There’s a cool giveaway that-a-way too!
Thanks. Happy Sunday!
Best,
KwanaImage fm here
Wonderific!
Last night’s Project Runway was all sorts of fun and made double your pleasure with the addition of a twitter party that was going fast and furious.
The designers were quaking in their boots when they were put to the test of dressing fab judge and one never without an opinion La Nina Garcia. I’m sure they were all wishing it was the outfit Michael Kors challenge but hey, maybe that torture is next.
Nina didn’t fail us in delivering the goods right from the get go. No wild colors, no crazy prints and now we know cowls are banned! Not to grace her lovely neck. And the “No’s”, I lost count two minutes after Tim lead her carefully into the work room. Is it me or does Tim lead guests around the workroom as if they are going through a Jurassic Park exhibit?
I have to say I was thrilled with Kimberly’s win though true to Bravo cutting she had me on edge up until the end and I was on the fence even as her look walked down the runway, not knowing what Nina would think of that top. But her magic gold top of superpower prevailed.
It seemed that top could do no wrong. Giving all power to all women (I’m now wondering if it will go with my writing sweats).
Congrats Kimberly, go forth and conquer. Yes!
As for the eliminated designer I have to shake my head on that one. Yeah Julie’s Droat (Dress/coat LoL Johanna!) was dreadful but I thought Cecilia’s one shoulder mousy give up called her to go. If only the judges could have heard her awful not wanting to be there comment from the back room.
Cecila’s look
Julie’s droat look
Oh and though I still love a late bloomer, I fear the youngsters may be making Bert a tad bit cantankerous. What’s with the attitude man? I’m not feeling very #TeamBert lately. Though I still think he’s extremely talented I’m wishing there was an Ernie in the mix to cheer him up.
Best,
Kwana
Coffee and Donuts
Today I woke up tired. Don’t you hate when that happens? You sleep all night but wake feeling like you ran a marathon and chopped down a few trees. Oh well, still time to make the donuts.
Maybe this cute coffee and donuts necklace found here on Etsy is just the thing to chase the tiredness away. I likie.
Best,
KwanaAnderson… on a Bike?
So if I was driving around Columbus Circle and Anderson Cooper zipped by me in one of those cute tees on a bike I’d surely spit my coffee and then crash my car into a cab or something. As if I don’t have enough to worry about driving in New York. I now have to watch out for hot Andersons on bikes. What is going on?
Will you be watching this show? I’m a little suspect since I like my Anderson in mysterious and in faraway places that I can’t pronounce or the CNN cave which is where I don’t know. Still I’ll give it a go. You know me.
Best,
Kwana
Tea for Tuesday
Me and the Dear Twins are feeling a little (*see a lot*) overwhelmed with the days until the college buh-bye coming faster than all we have to do.
Makes me feel like we need to slow it down and have a tea together or something to catch our breath. Not that I see us sitting so serenely, but maybe if there are cookies involved all will be well?
Note the little bear on the left, always bear (twin) griping. *headshake*
Hope you get a tea moment today.
Best,
Kwana
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Rainy Monday
