getting my second wind

My name is Laurel. And this is my online journal. I am a development manager for a small nonprofit in Kansas City, MO by day (okay, and often by night as well!). In my “spare” time, I am a designer of other people’s websites, graphic designer, and crafter/scrapbooker.

This blogs represents me and my thoughts and flaws.

I am a wife.

I am the proud owner of 2 rescued puppies (Chloe + Floyd).

I am the step-mother to 2 great kids – who are no longer kids.

I am an aunt to some amazing kids – both of whom rule my world.

I am a sister.

I am a workaholic who wouldn’t have it any other way.

I lived in Morocco for two years with the Peace Corps. It was the best of times and by far the worst. Ask me anything about that time and I will gladly answer.

I am passionate about helping those who have less than I do either because of birth or circumstance or choice.

I am an avid collector of quotes.

I am sarcastic.

My mother is an amazing sewer.

I am not. (But I often dream of the things I would make if I was.)

I try not to take myself too seriously, but often fail.

I try not to take others too seriously, but often fail.

I love to take pictures and every now and then I get one I like.

I hate to have pictures taken of me.

I am flawed.

I am well-aware of those flaws and don’t need them pointed out to me.

My blog is – for better or for worse – completely owned and operated by me and in no way reflects the views, opinions or anything else of my employer.