ICYMI

I'm just sitting here after lunch feeling extra sleepy and dreading going to my Daily Life of the Roman Empire class.  I was so excited to be in this class.  The Roman Empire is full of "fun" facts. Then I met my professor and it's worse than sitting in a class hearing "Bueller...Bueller..." over and over.  He's this tiny little man who probably should've retired years ago.  And this insensitive on my part because I just learned in my Aging Psychology class that we should not put older people in a category...but I can't even stay awake in that class.  Send help.

The past couple of weeks have been so extremely stressful that I broke down in tears driving to the Round Rock campus.  I'm sure I freaked the boyfriend out a bit.  But he was comforting and eventually everything worked out and I was able to breathe a sigh of relief.  I just don't understand how people who tell you you have a deadline don't take said deadline as serious.  

Saturday I went to Painting with a Twist for the first time and had a blast.  I was sitting there thinking I was a real artist.  Wine helped with that.  I learned painting is NOT easy.  I am that much more proud of my daughter for her talents.  I want to go back with the kids so they can paint something, too.  I know they'll have a blast as well.  

Football started yesterday and I am losing in my league already.  Not cool.  And can we talk about that Giants/Cowboys game?  I seriously thought the Giants had that one.  Now we get to hear it for a week about how awesome "Dem Boyz" are.  Ew.  The only thing getting me through this day is that I get to watch the 49ers play.  PLEASE let them beat the Vikings.  Amen.

Anywho, that's what I've been up to lately.  I'm sure you were all dying to know.  

Have a great week!

To Blog or Not To Blog...

I've been MIA.  Again.  I'm lacking motivation.  For school, mostly.  I know I'm almost done, but I just can't seem to find the light at the end of that tunnel.  It's really frustrating.

I haven't even had the motivation to create anything.  I made myself a Fourth of July wallpaper, only because I wanted it to match my new case. 

And, as a result, I closed my ETSY shop temporarily.  Knitted items are not that in demand right now.  Who knew?!  You can go to my shop's Facebook page to continue to purchase through Paypal: Becca Itzel Designs.  When I have time and when it gets cooler (ha), I will reopen.  I am actually taking a Computer Science class right now and am learning how to build my own website, so hopefully I can create my own shop site that's all my own.  I'm actually kind of excited about this.

Since I'm considering blogging again I will add some personal stuff here as well.

I joined a group on Facebook to help motivate me to be healthier.  I love it.  With the exception of my best friend, the other women are strangers.  They're awesome.  We all have a common goal and it's to be happy in our own skin.  It's wonderful.  I see a difference in myself I haven't seen in awhile.  I am 3 lbs away from my goal weight and my BMI and Body Fat % are in the healthy range.  I've never been a super healthy person, overall.  I walk every day on campus between classes.  And Texas State is not a small campus to walk!  Add me on Fitbit if you're interested: Becky. 

The kids are great.  The boys started the summer off with a bang.  They got to go with my dad to NYC.  We have family in the Bronx and they loved every minute of it.  Jackson got along so well with everyone and Caleb got to soak up culture and history.  I hope to take him to DC one of these years.  Izzie is spending time with her father and but will be home within the next week.  I'm glad she is able to feel comfortable here and with her dad's family.

The boyfriend and I are doing well.  We got to have a couple weekends alone while the kids were on vacation.  I really enjoyed the time we got to spend together.  It's rare.  Houston was especially fun because I got to hang out with a couple I went to school with AND see my childhood best friend.  I can't wait to go back. :)

Any way, there's the update on my life.  Hope you're all well.