“"I lose my temper, but it's all over in a minute," said the student. "So is the hydrogen bomb," I replied. "But think of the damage it produces!” Spencer Tracy

SD obviously worked hard today at school

I should not blog and say "Nothing new to report."
Actually that is totally unfactual. I have a myriad of new things to report the gravamen of the issue however is that the new material I have to report is dreary. Chapter 1 is done, Chapter 3 except for 2 problematic paragraphs are done, Chapter 4 needs work, Chapter 5 needs a bit more work. None of it is properly formatted. However I feel real progress in my bones. I feel dare I say accomplished?

“If it weren't for electricity we'd all be watching television by candlelight.” George Gobal

So last night SD was at our place, but I am not there.  :(  SO Bey had made her a delicious dinner of Lobster and King crab (Fry’s had them onsale last week so I bought a bunch. 

SD said to Bey…”I am going to start calling IPG the not evil stepmom.”  Bey said, “Yeah she is pretty good to you.”  SD said, “Yeah she is great.”

I turned in the final copy of my Chapter 1 to my advisor today!  THIS is the sound of relief!!!

"Travelling is like flirting with life. It's like saying, i would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station." Anon

What all has been going on?  LOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First and foremost I should mention I am once again out of town.  Out of the country.  Out of my mind.  One thing I have just recently realized is I hate being separated from the man.  Bey is an outstanding man!  I can’t believe how much I miss him. 

Let’s see I believe I mentioned I bought a new truck, and the pool was finished.  Work has been hectic and fun all at the same time.  My parents came for a visit which was nice to see them.  I can’t ever spend enough time with them!  It is so great that my dad is now retired.  I have never seen him so relaxed. 

Bey and I have been having a great time.  One thing that has been a lot of fun is settling in to our schedule.   Having SD every other weekend allows us to have alone time.  We are able to spend some quality couple time.

We went to a crawfish festival back in April.  It was nice to listen to Zydeco music and eat Jambalaya.  It was even nicer to spend the time with our friends and hang out with people from Louisiana that have been transplanted in Phoenix like us! 

SD was inducted into the NJHS (National Junior Honor Society).  We are so proud of her!  She looked so pretty at her induction ceremony.   I was so proud seeing her standing there with her candle. 

SD has been attending Bible study at church.  She is very dedicated and enjoys the study.  She has also made quite a few friends at church. 

My stepmom group is going well, and I have been enjoying getting to know my fellow Stepmom’s in the valley.  On Saturday, we went and painted our own pottery.  Not really my thing, but I still had such a blast with the girls. 

I’ll have some new school stuff to report directly.  Additionally now that all the projects are done around the house Bey and I can just settle in to our little love nest.  J