Let The Blogging Begin

This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time but I always felt too busy. I recently quit my job of 16 years and I am starting a new adventure and I plan to make blogging one of the many new adventures that I am embarking on. 

I am planning on blogging about several projects.

First, the new job. I am hoping to get back into the preschool classroom and I am hoping to promote an outdoor nature play program. There are a few options that I am pursuing, but I would like to have the summer free before I go back to work.

Second, we are selling our first house, that we bought in 1986. It is empty and waiting for a new family. My husband wants us to "Sell by Owner", so far the house is listed on Zillow and we have held one open house that was attended by six people, in three groups. I am working on getting it listed through a MLS group that helps the for sale by owner, owner. More on this later. 

Third, I am working on a kitchen remodel in the new condo. I have already selected a designer and have put down a deposit with a local kitchen remodel company. I am still waiting to be added to the schedule - there is a lot more to the story.

Fourth, can you really lose weight by walking? One of my ongoing goals is to remain healthy and stay active (one of the reasons I would like to teach preschool again). I have high cholesterol - around 280, usually my good cholesterol (HDL) is above 60 and the ratios are fair, but I refuse to use medication. Both my parents have Type II Diabetes and my main goal is to prevent this for as long as possible, I hope drinking wine is the secret to success.

I also enjoy cooking and reading and like almost every blogger out there, I am interested in photography and art. There will probably be a lot of posts about family, community, education, and faith.