the Life of Olena

It didn't take long to fall of the bandwagon huh?? To make matters worse, I have to admit that I have spent the last month flying through each and every day....not taking a single moment to stop and really appreciate anything.  It is the sad but honest truth.  I sit here exhausted right now, thinking back over the month of February and all I can say is that we got a lot done.  I don't know how, but we did it.   My house is a disaster zone despite my futile attempt to keep it clean and organized.  The surface is presentable but the closets, basement, garage, and any storage area should probably have caution tape across it.  I almost sustained an injury today opening our coat closet and a huge pile of shoes, coats and riding gear tumbled onto me! So whats been keeping me busy?  work! OH MY work!! I am blessed to have a job especially in this economy.  It is something that is required for us financially but sometimes it is so overwhelming and time consuming.  I have had to put i

I know I made promises, and I fully intend on keeping them.  Honestly though, my life is complete madness right now.  I am  barely even home, and when I am here I end up getting caught up in the daily chores, school prep, cleaning, blah blah blah.  Well before I lose my inspiration to write tonight lets get right too it.  So I came across a quote today that really made me start thinking.  In honor of Valentine's Day, my 9 year wedding anniversary and all of those around me these days who are faces challenges in love I would like to share a few of my thoughts.  Wikipedia definition for Love: Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment . Love is also a virtue representing all of human kindness , compassion, and affection; and "the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another" Sounds so simple doesn't it?  An emotion...a simple affection and or attachment to someone or something?  I personally don't think it is an emoti

Next week, this is what I will be driving!  A Buick Rendezvous! Pretty nice, huh? I love my Trailblazer and I love the idea of no longer having a truck payment, but it is getting pretty old and has well over 130,000 miles on it.  With all of the driving I have to do (especially far distance driving) between horse back riding, co-op, work, etc... Jason and I were starting to get a bit worried about the cost of repairs and the idea of whether or not the Trailblazer could continue to handle all of the extra miles.  This truck is used, a 2006 but the mileage is really low (47k) and it is in great condition.  It is comfortable, has 3rd row seating,  it is a bit smaller than my Trailblazer and good on gas.  Best of all, we got it for a steal.  The dealer closed another lot and aquired about 150 of thier car, which they have been sitting on for awhile now.  It was the fastest and easiest car purchase I have ever made.  We asked them to "eat" the cost of taxes and title trans