7 Random Thoughts to end July

#1. HUGE Kudos to my amazing brother, Matt, for the the awesome wedding video that has been seen 'round the interwebs over the past week. We've all known he's a brilliant photographer / producer / director / butcher-baker-candle stick maker but it's extremely satisfying to see him finally getting the notoriety he's so long deserved. Being in a new city can be rough (See #4) but I think being "famous" in a new city will make it just a bit easier. If, by some chance, you've missed the much praised work you can watch it here: Wedding Music Video by: Matt Odom


#2. I can change a flat tire. In the dark. On the side of a busy highway. BY MYSELF. Well kinda, ...at least in theory!! We'll never know if I could have gotten that last stubborn lug off because the Marion County Sheriff's department stopped to help and rescued me in all my damselly distress. Never-the-less, I was proud of myself.

#3. My 3rd year of homeschooling will be monumental in that we'll be adding a 3rd student. Brooke surprised everyone when she asked to be added the roster. And I surprised myself when I realized how excited I was at the prospect! Our official start date is the 9th of August. Wish us luck!

#4. Earlier this month my eldest brother, Matt, left his long time home of Atlanta, GA and started his life anew in Venice beach, California. While I couldn't be be happier for him, his removal from the southeast United States means that I'm the only one of 6 Odom kids who can still call the Eastern Time Zone home. Years ago, it was Allison who held the title of being"Navigationally Challenged" living "all the way out there in Montana". Looking at a map, it's clear that the crown and sash have been passed down to me. I'll wear them with pride Allie!

#5. With the exception of Wipeout & Psych, there is nothing good on TV. I'm ready for the new fall lineup.

#6. Journaling has become a powerful new outlet. I didn't quite realize how much I had to say until I put pen to paper and let the words flow out. There is nothing eloquent or poignant offered up on the pages, but the process itself has curative powers that I take advantage of daily.

#7. Tonight I asked the kids if there was anything specific they wanted to learn about in school this year. Diana said "I just wanna learn to read!" Brooke told me she wanted to learn "real Japanese" and Dominick told me that he "needed to learn a lot more about Jedi's." I am pretty sure that I'm not allowed to incorporate Star Wars into the curriculum. ....Or I am?? ;)