What a Difference a Year Makes!

I am sure you have heard the Dinah Washington song... "What a Difference a Day Makes..." It has been used on several commercials and is pretty much a classic. If you haven't heard it before, because maybe you live under a ROCK... check it out when you have a chance. But I digress.... I need more then a day to take in all the differences I have dealt with, in the last 10 years!!

As I reflect and wrap up 2009, and another decade of life, I am blown by the choices I have made and the changes that have occurred as well. Some days I am still in awe that I actually quit my job and moved to Europe; still seems like a dream. Of course I have memories that make me sad, like being so far from friends and my sweet grandfather passing away. The fact I was able to survive 2 of the hardest years of my life, but that is now a testimony! I am also laughing thinking back to all the Y2K drama and BEAMING, because I became strong enough to compete in my first sprint triathlon and have been hooked on a healthy lifestyle ever since.

So what will the next decade or better yet lets start with the first year have in store for little Laci? I want to continue to show and sell my art...Walk in love with those around me... Maintain my strong and healthy lifestyle... Travel! In the end, only God knows for sure, but I promise to keep you posted. Happy New Year everyone! 2010 ready or not... here we come!!

Texas Two Step

This is literallly a post of frustation!

Do you ever feel like you take one step forward only to take two steps back? Well, I kind of feel like that about now. I am working hard pursuing my dream and even have a show opening TOMORROW!! But Lord knows I am still trying to figure this thing out. I have been back in the States now starting on 6months, October 1st. And still havn't quite landed. I tell my friends Marcia and Coby that I often feel like I am floating... Remember that 1970's song, by The Floaters, *singing* "Float, Float on, Float on, Float on..." Believe it or not I am STILL in Milwaukee! (insert vomit face here) Still debating on NYC and just to make things interesting... looking for my ruby slippers, 'cause if you know me well, you know Nashville will ALWAYS be home.

*sigh*

Country Cookin'

Well, I am back from Nashville, it's actually been about a week and I am preparing to head out of town again. But before we go there can I just say... Nashville was totally awesome!

I am so thankful to my other parents, Joan and Jerry, for housing and feeding me!!! Can I just say, I love country cookin', so good you have to leave off the /g/. I had a great time catching up with everyone, but the story of the 10 day visit was my camping experience with my girl Stephanie.

Some may not be aware of this, but I was a Girl Scout and to earn one the badges we had to camp. BUT... we camped in the back yard of the troop leader's house and another time in tents at GS camp. So, I thought.... surely I could do this. Joan and Jerry, big camping folks, hooked me up with equipment and Steph had the tent, but... I will leave the mini-videos to describe the rest... but let me add my disclaimer. Rain, Thunder and LIGHTING ladies and gentleman is NOT your friend!!

Finally, my girls of the BTC celebrated our 3 Year Anniversary with a traditional tea party... HATS and all! It was so great to catch up and see what all have been doing during my season in Italy.

What else is going on...

1. I am heading to Jacksonville for 3 days, with my ed consulting group.

2. The week after my mom and I are going to Chicago for a few days, I know there will be a post about this trip!

3. I finally made a decision, but you have to stay tuned!