Major Change.

When I say major I mean it in both senses of the word. Major as in it's a huge change and Major as in, it's my major that I'm changing. Recently, I have discovered that Architecture is just not for me. I like it, really, I do, and I'm good at it but right now at this point in my life it's not worth it. I don't have the drive that I need to get through it and I don't feel as if I could do this for the rest of my life. But no worries, I have a backup plan! I fell in love with my Anthropology class, seriously in love with them, and I've always loved History! So I'm going to combine the two! I'm going to major in History-Seconday Education and Anthropology. Yes, High School teacher. I want to be able to make as big of an impact on kids lives as my teachers made on mine. So, we'll see how it goes. 

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Spoiled? Maybe slightly.

Have you ever been accused of being spoiled, even if someone's joking just a little? Well, I have been and I admit it...I'm slightly spoiled. Only slightly though. It's not as if even though my boyfriend lives an hour and some minutes away that he comes in every weekend...or that I get to Skype him every night. Or the fact that my friends are always willing to help me out whatever I need, whenever I need. So maybe I'm a little spoiled. (: 

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Lift Ellie Up

Back on June 23rd, I came across the story of Ellie Potvin, an 8 year old who fought for her life and lost. She was strong, amazing, and beautiful. Here is more information on her if you'd like to help support her cause: 


Supporting the Lift Up Foundation

This summer, we offered fine art giclee prints from three of my Angel Series paintings to raise funds to support of eight-year-old cancer fighter, Ellie Potvin.  We also reproduced limited edition prints of three of Ellie's own paintings, together earning over $15,000 for the Lift Up Ellie Fund.

Now as a fundraiser for Amy Potvin's new 501C organization, Lift Up Foundation, we will continue to offer these limited edition prints this fall.  Fifty percent of proceeds from Angel Series prints, and 100% of proceeds from Ellie's prints will benefit other families struggling with pediatric cancer.

By popular demand, a new edition of Ellie's "Blue Moon" print is now available.  Find that and the other prints here.

Thank you for your support...Ellie will always be 'An Angel in Our Midst'.-- Anne

Got a Secret, Can You Keep It?

Postsecret is an ongoing site dedicated to sharing secrets, anonymously. It is possibly one of my favorite sites in the entire world. Seeing other people's secrets, sometimes your own if you send one in. It gives you a sense of community, especially when you can relate to others. Check it out! (:

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Peaches.

Recently, I convinced my friend to get a kitten. She lives in an apartment behind her dads house, so caring for the kitten is no big deal. She was a little skeptical when she first brought her home, but she quickly fell in love with her. Our entire friend group loves her. She's like our little baby. At times, she's evil and terrible, but most kittens are. She has stolen my heart. 

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