the train

took the train from Union Station to Arroyo Grande.

It was lovely to have some alone time and enjoy the beautiful train ride.

I read

enjoyed the spectacular scenery

and sewed.


Im having the most wonderful time with the Bartles. Life is good.

not again

so the thought of starting school again has me a bit on edge.
I don't want to go back.
there I said it.
It's not that I don't like it.

hmmm...
well maybe it is.
you see.
I love to learn.
I really do.

it's just the classes.
oh the classes.
the are not my cup of tea.
some of the students make me crazy.
and I'm not to fond of the assignments we have to do.

but if I'm being honest I find these classes far more enjoyable then when I was at university.
School is part of life.
at least it is here in America.
I see it's benefit and will continue to strive to do my best.
I don't need to love it
but you know what
I shouldn't complain about it.

My education is a gift
it truly is
I really should treat it as one.

Praying that my mind doesn't think so negatively about school.
I'm trying to be more positive.
Who knows maybe one day I'll want to be in school again.

night
xo
-esther

breaks almost over :(

craft
work
sew
that's what my day looked like.

I'm trying really hard to create while I still have time.
It's going pretty well.

I can't believe I start school in less then two weeks.
Not to excited about that.
It's so nice being on break.
I have so much more time to do the things I love.

Things can get so hectic when school starts... :(

On Saturday I'm heading up to Arroyo Grande to visit my dear friends.
It will be so nice to catch up.
It's been a real long time since we have actually got to spend quality time together.

I can't wait.

night
xo
-esther

room redo

have I mentioned I'm planning on changing up my room.
I'm thinking plain white walls and I'll be sure to use lots of colors in my decor.
That means more pretty maps to hang on my wall. The United States one I have hanging isn't enough. I'd like one of England too.
Also I want to hang some pretty framed photos and art.
Perhaps some plates too.
Right now I need to tidy up the room so I can get started on these changes. I was actually planning on working on this last month but life just gets so busy.
I've order some Cath Kidston fabric to make some big giant pillows for my floor.
I think a nice little corner to sit in will be lovely.

Well I better finish cleaning my room.
xo
-esther

create

feels good to sit and create.

unfortunately when my school starts I know I won't have the time to do so.
such a shame it will be.
Well I suppose that isn't entirely true.
I will most definitely be creating delicious desserts to eat in class
but will no longer have the time to sew and crochet.

Perhaps I should practice prioritizing and time management.
I really need to plan out my days before they pass me by.

I'm trying to enjoy my last couple weeks before school starts in a couple weeks.
I just love being on break. If only I had more time. So much needs to get done.

Night
xo
-es

inspired and exhausted

boy am I exhausted.
pretty much all I did this weekend was eat, sew, and sleep.
It was fantastic.

We saw some spectacular quilts at the show.
The one below was my favorite.

oh the detail....
so amazing.
unfortunately I didn't get a good photo of the entire quilt. But it was absolutely stunning.

Some people are so very talented.

Im working on a nice little simple quilt made with vintage fabric scraps from the thirties, forties, and fifties. I'm really excited about this one. I've never made a quilt like this before and can't wait to see how it turns out. I'll be sure to post photos of it.

night xo.
esther

quilting

How lovely it's been to getaway to quilt.
I just finished sewing the binding on one.

Pictures to come tomorrow.
I can't wait to put it to good use.

goodness it feels good to create.

keeps me sane.

night
xo
-es