One of the blogs that I like to follow is Cathy Zielske. She used to work for Simple Scrapbooks and I just love her writing style. Thats why I was thrilled when she announced on her blog several weeks ago that she would be teaching an online scrapbooking class through Big Picture Scrapbooking called Me: The Abridged Version (Me:TAV).
I am fascinated by the concept of telling my story. She based this class on a book called: Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life, Mark is in town picking up my copy as I write. Writing is something that I really enjoyed in high school. I've lost touch with that and have recently had a desire to have more meaningful journaling in my scrapbooking. I'm guilty of enjoying the moments with my family, so though I call myself a scrapbooker, I don't have a lot of pictures. I decided that I need to use my words to tell the stories that I want to share and this class would help me rediscover those words.
Our first assignment was to make a tag book or use her prepared template. I opted for her template and then altered it to suit my style.
I am really the most excited to be taking a class for me. Just because I want to. Just because I can. Just because I don't HAVE to. Thats really different for me. I'm normally the one offering the classes. I must confess, I am really liking being on the other side of it.
Which leads to my announcement: I have been contemplating this for a VERY long time and have finally decided to share. I was recently re-hired by my School District and am thrilled with what they will have me doing.
I am the new Special Education, Speech Aide. But we are doing something that is cutting edge. We are experiencing a shortfall of Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) in our state. Because these services are federally mandated, our district is trying a new soloution. They have contracted with an SLP firm in Portland, OR to provide SLP services to a few of their schools. How are they going to do this? So glad you asked. Are you ready for this: my SLP is going to attend our daily speech sessions with video conferencing through Skype. Isn't technology an amazing thing? I will be her assistant and will work under her direction with our students. Tuesday is my first day in session with students. How cool is that??? Because my SLP is out of state, this job has quite a few responsbilities for me.
Because of this, I have decided to discontinue being a Stampin' UP! Independent Demonstrator as of 9/31/2009. I don't think this is a huge surprise to my customers, I haven't done much for the past year. But, I have decided to walk away from it. I am a little bit sad, SU! was a huge part of my life for 7 years. I have been blessed with an amazing group of women, whom I shall call friends for life. Thanks to all of you for your love, laughter, concern and support. You truly are amazing!!!
May your stamps be plentiful and your pads be inky!
Arctic Stamp Queen










