Hello!! Call me a copycat, lemming or Hot Beth, but I am joining the masses and starting a blog. I don't know how well I will keep up with it-1.) I absolutely hate to type 2.) I am really not that deep 3.) I did not do well in Creative Writing 101 4.) I have so many peaches on my plate right now-I am struggling to keep any from sliding off--but I am going to take it day by day.

With that said, I have a NEW ROOM/STUDIO!!! This weekend, between Ted and I, we painted, put in a new Pergo floor (Ted Rocks!!), put in new shelves in the closet and organized the old scrapbook/computer room to turn it into my kick butt studio. I see myself doing great things in this room and I can not wait to get crackin'!! It is truly amazing how a little bit of change gets the creative juices flowing. Did I mention that Ted Rocks!!! Also want to give a shout out to Marci who was very understanding today when I explained that our house was literally in shambles and had to rescheduled our photo shoot--two grilled cheese sandwiches for you Marci.

Alright, since this is my first blog and I can do whatever I feel like I am going to list my top 10 Likes/Dislikes for today.

Likes:
1. My new room
2. Linda Howard books
3. 3 little angels named Ben, Alex and Cate
4. $ .94 bandanas from Walmart
5. being organized (for the moment)
6. being married for almost 8 years (anniversary tomorrow)
7. hidden meadows
8. B&W photos
9. my lips (take that Larry)
10 BJ's wholesale club

Dislikes:
1. the downward spiral of despair
2. Imbalances of any kind
3. poopy diapers
4. my gut
5. zits
6. Costco (man do I miss BJ's)
7. the frickin' price of gas
8. what is happening down in New Orleans/AL.
9. sawdust
10. kidney stones

Okay-that does it. I am going to bed. Say a prayer or have a thought for the people who are struggling in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Peace, Love and Happiness to everyone.