Choosing Joy is over. It is sad that this class has ended. It was definitely an amazing 8 weeks of work. I learned so much from Kolette Hall and her husband Jason about the choices that we must make in life. I have learned to definitely let go of my grudges and slights from others and must choose to add joy to my life. Her story is one of challenge and triumph, and my life is not nearly that challenging. Living with near constant back pain has definitely made me a more whiny person, but I must try to change my attitude. I have learned that it is what I do with these struggles that will make me a successful person or not. I truly wish to be successful.

I need to finish off my book-having only the bonus "What I learned" layout left. But I am planning on redoing my "Celebrate me" layout over....I destroyed the first one not liking the outcome. Picking the 26 alphabet facts was easy but I did not like the look of all of the circles, and random words everywhere for the layout. Mine did not compare to hers. I just hated it. So against the scrapper code I am redoing it with a new idea of only one page and computer printed text. I will use the second of the two page spread to hold my Thank you cards made for the class.

Now tomorrow begins a new chapter my first Digital scrapbooking experience. I am taking the new class called Doing it Digi....I can't wait. I have had photoshop elements for almost 6 months and can't wait to learn to use some of its features to enhance my paper scrapbooking. Besides just using it for a fancy photo editing program. I am sooooooo excited to begin my new adventure.