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The last thing I should have on my plate today is writing a blog. But here I go.
I'm about to lose my head as always, especially before the first vendor event of the year.
And of course, I did not write an earlier blog this week to prevent me from panicking.

So let me fill you all in on my absences and schedule for the next bit.
I won't be in class at all this week! Leon and I have a mandatory orientation meeting tonight for his German exchange, and on Wednesday morning, I'll be heading up north for North Country Fair. I'll be out of cell reception until Sunday and therefore can not attend our Saturday class either.
As a side note, Leon will be in class on Wednesday but will also miss Saturday's class, as he will be joining me up north on Friday.

The week after, we shall all be there for Monday's class, but will be missing again on Wednesday, as that is Jason's 50th birthday. Since we have him home for the big day, we will be out celebrating.

In July, I will miss a few classes as well as I will be traveling to Winnipeg with my felting wares, and in August, we will be mostly gone as we head to the Island for another Sea Kayaking Adventure. 

My head and calendar are full, the Sun is shining (at least right now and I'm ignoring the weather forecast for this weekend, as it looks like we will be camping in the rain đź‘€), and my business helps me snap out of my funk. 
Now it's time to focus on my juggeling skills, I know I'll drop some balls, but as long as I notice and pick them up again, I should be fine!


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