I am thankful for … balance in so many areas of life: the balance between ethics and income, the balance between work and home, the balance between family and life.  I am also thankful for a husband who wakes up early to light a fire in our little woodstove and makes sure that it is nice a hot before bed so that we are using less natural gas!

I am creating … a bunch of maternity pictures from the shoot I did on September 11.  I normally walk away with 40-50 shots, but this one has 75!!  It’s taking a little longer than usual but I am enjoying them immensely

I am celebrating … fall, and surviving another stressful summer.  I love the sense of accomplishment that comes with harvest time, whether you’ve been growing food or not.  There is such a hum of activity and enjoyment in the air that I just love!

I am wearing … Sherrie’s green sweats!  She passed them on to me and I love them.  They are a gawd-awful kelly green, but they are soooo comfy.  I’m just impressed that I can actually squeeze into them LOL!

I am reading … Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Neffeneger  <== I'm sure I spelled that wrong.  She is the author of my favourite book, The Time Traveller’s Wife, and this story captures the same timeless love and heartache that her first book did.  I am head-over-heels for it – it is beautiful.

I am hoping … that my Parkland classes fill up for H.A.W.T. Momma!  It would mean a lot for us to have at least 2 full sessions in before Christmas.  Fingers crossed!

I am hearing … the dishwasher running and the fire crackling

Around the house and yard … a few more vegetables to bring in (no pumpkins, unfortunately), laundry to continuously tackle and floors to wash.  Leith and I did devise a kitchen-cleaning co-op, so dishes have been done every day and night for a couple weeks now!  Yay!  I love having a consistently clean kitchen

One of my favourite things … getting up on my soapbox.  I’ve been doing a lot of that lately, haven’t I?  I just have a few too many things that I am passionate about, and I believe in the power of compassionate awareness – that is, sharing my opinions without forcing others to do the same.  I think that sometimes, people just don’t realize what’s going on around them.

A few plans for the rest of the week … Salsa Burn and Bollywood classes tonight, a quick meet-up with my Dad at the AMA today (getting him maps, paying my van registration…), Salsa Burn and FitHop tomorrow, and Mel’s Bridal Bash on Saturday night!!  Yes, that’s right: a chance to wear my wedding dress and party with a whole bunch of other wives, 20lbs after the fact!  Should be an interesting squeeze … maybe I ought to have gone for a lace-up gown instead of a zipper

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you: