Look at my new blog! Thanks to Liz at Polka Dot House Designs for all of her hard work. She's the best! I love it!
If you'd like my "faux" blinkie (no blinking...I'm not a huge blinkie person) right click and save to a file - then upload on your blog. Send me a comment to let me know you did it and you'll be entered in a drawing for a little scrapbooking goodie! Talk to you soon!
My 'Australian' brother is stateside! It's pretty funny how we haven't even seen him yet and won't for a couple of days, but he feels closer already. Thanks to Marie for letting him come visit :) We appreciate it!
I'm still recovering from the ickies - feeling good, but my throat not cooperating during the healing process. One minute I have a voice, and the next not so much. Recovered enough, though, to be excited about scrappin' on Saturday. Laurel has kindly invited us all to her house for a day of creativity! I can't wait. Now, to decide what I'm working on….I've got so many fun ideas rolling around in my head, I can't make a decision!
Will I work on Christmas presents? Or Christmas cards? Or layouts? Or cards? Or……AAAACCKKK!! What a wonderful dillema!
Talk to you soon!
In honor of Jonathan's 2nd birthday - sorry I missed your birthday party, buddy!
"There are two kinds of pain – the short-term pain of discipline and the long-term pain of regret."
That line has stuck with me all week. Pastor Kevin talked about health and fitness at church on Sunday. It's a first for me. Honestly, when was the last time it was addressed in a church? I have to be completely honest, I was taken aback when I realized what the topic was going to be, and even more, filled with trepidation. But in the end, it was completely appropriate, and completely God sent. Anyway…the line above has been in my head all week. And it doesn't just apply to food or exercise.
More than anything, it's about changing our habitual responses. My desire to yell in the direction of the car that cut me off on the highway…spending money on something that doesn't hold value, or isn't necessary…eating dessert just because it's available and not because I really want it…not holding my tongue when someone hurts me. The potential regret that comes from those responses is massive…much more than the need to purchase, eat or feel vindicated.
I refuse to live a life full of regret and guilt. There…I said it!
On another note….my brother will be here in 11 days…or in 10 sleeps (depending on how you count!). Whoohoo! Can't wait!
Oh, and Kolette's class at Big Picture Scrapbooking has begun! I'm excited!
Happy October! It's been a productive week, but I can't show you much of what I've been working on. But I promise, I'll have some posts soon, as soon as I hear back from a couple of companies I have submitted to!
Tuesday night was absolute luxury (this is going to sounds crazy) but I spent a good two hours walking up and down the aisles at Hobby Lobby with eMo. I think we both could have spent a couple more hours, but they made us leave *sigh*. In fact, now that she's realized that HL is awfully close to her house, I think she may take up residence. She went back the next morning to look at patterns. :) I didn't purchase much, my first "Christmasy" decoration of the year - peppermint candles that were 50% off, some alcohol inks, also 50% off, one piece of paper (gold with raised velvel pokeys) and three cast iron hooks for my closet. Not a single one of these items was on my list, but I'm awfully happy I ended up with them!
Very much looking forward to this weekend - nothing planned except being crafty in way or another. I have a list of things I'd like to work on - as long as my arm, so I'm hoping to make a dent! And Saturday is World Card Making Day - so I'll definitely be making a few cards!
Happy birthday to Chris!
Have a wonderful day!
