My Life & More...

I've been doing a lot of thinking lately...

I think it is time for me to take some time away from stamping and the ole blog (officially). It hurts me to say that but...there is never enough time. Never enough "me" time.

In addition, I have been struggling with some stuff for awhile now...

When I was let go from one of my design teams awhile back, I was told that "my heart just wasn't into it anymore." That I was "burnt out." At that time, it couldn't have been further from the truth. I love/loved that company but when that happened? I think I lost a little piece of what made me happy when it came to stamping. Stamping hasn't been the same since, I haven't been the same.

And now? Now I can't seem to pick up a stamp for the life of me. Other than to take it out of the box or package. Yep, still buying everything under the sun, just not using it. What is up with that? I just don't get it. It's frustrating...VERY FRUSTRATING!!

So what am I going to do? Walk away from it? I think so. At least for a little bit or maybe longer... I don't really know. I just hope that my love for stamping will come back to what it once was. I hope I can move past my hurt feelings. I hope that I will reconnect with all of you, that my blog will one day be what it used to be...FUN!

Until then? I am off like a prom dress!

Take care!!

Wow, what a Saturday!

I got up this morning, got ready & headed out the door to be at work by 8am. I know, I know, working on a Saturday. It was not my idea of fun and certainly not what I like to do with my weekends. In fact, for the past couple of months, I have been adamant about not working weekends but I figured since I was going to be over on that side of town any way I might as well put a couple of hours in.

So there I was. Working. I had to leave by 1:30pm as I had to get to a birthday luncheon for a friend of mine. When I left the office I was a little disappointed in the fact that I was only able to get through 4 files. Oh well, it is 4 more files than what would have been done had I not showed up, right? Right.

Anywho, I made it to the luncheon and had a FUN time!I met the birthday girl and 5 of my girlfriends over at Macayo's (a mexican food joint here in AZ). There was no drinking involved but you would never have known that with all the cackling & laughing that was going on. My goodness, what a crazy bunch of women! I feel so fortunate to have the friends that I do!

After a few hours with my girlies I headed home. I was really hoping that I would walk into a clean house or at least a semi-clean house since my hubby had spent the day at home but NOOOOOOOOOO, that thought was too good to be true. Where was he? Sitting on the couch, watching tv. I was instantly pissed. I couldn't help it. The angry feelings completely washed over me and I just brewed in them. I didn't say anything to him. I just started cleaning the house.

Am I the only woman that ever feels like that? That I expect my man to help out? That I expect him to think of me and think of ways he can help me out? It's not like I haven't told him before that I need help, that I can't do everything by myself. I certainly don't like working the crazy hours I do and still have to clean, do laundry & do all the shopping on top of that. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate that he works a full time job and helps with keeping the back yard in order (we have 3 dogs... that's a lot of crap if you know what I mean) but still? Am I expecting too much? Maybe I am. Maybe I am just an ungrateful wench. I don't know. I just know that I was feeling a little disgruntled when I got home and had to clean the house...BY MYSELF...again...

I really didn't mean to jump on my blog and start bitching, but I have to admit, I do feel better. Sometimes it just helps to air things. No, I am not looking for sympathy or for any of you to agree or disagree with me. I just wanted to get some stuff off my chest so that I could move on.

I am looking forward to a better day tomorrow. Not that my whole day was a complete waste, it wasn't. I mean, hey, it's not everyday that I get to spend a few hours with wonderful people laughing & talking. I love that.

If you made it this far... thanks for listening. I appreciate it!!

I think that's it for today. Thanks again!

Peace out my Peeps!

What I have been up to lately...

This is what I have been up to:

 

I have been working on my FIRST EVER QUILT! Can you believe it? I have been a sewing fool. Between this and my job I have been outside of my friggin' mind! But alas, it will be worth it in the end.

So... what you are looking at above is the top panel. I elected not to do the actual "quilting" part myself since I wanted a pattern on it rather than a straight or diagonal quilt pattern. The backside is going to be a super soft chocolate brown, something called, Minky. When I get the quilt back on Monday I will add the edging to cover up the unfinished edges. I can't wait.

On another note, I did get some fun stuff in the mail this week. I have a TON of new Cat's Pajamas stamps to play with as well as some new Rosie Roadshow stamps. Two of my favorite companies. I think I am in heaven. I just hope I can squeeze some time out this weekend to play with all my new goodies.

Oh geez, hubby is calling. I better get going. Hope you all have a fun weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Thank you Dana for taking the above picture for me!! :)

Sorry...no eye candy today...

As much as I tried yesterday to get some cards made, it didn't work out for me. I did, however, get my messy desk cleaned up a bit. I still have a couple of stacks of papers to get through but that shouldn't take me too long. Hoping to get a card or two made tonight. Keep good thoughts for me!

And hey, THANKS for stopping by!!

No plans today...

So guess what that means? Stamping & a movie. Yeppers, looks like I am gonna make a little magic happen today. I am so excited. I can't wait.

I think I am going to concentrate on using some scraps that I have laying around my desk and see what I can come up with. I'll post the results later. Keep good thoughts for me.

See you later!

By the way...I saw Eclipse on Saturday...can I just say...those movies are getting better & better! Can't wait for Breaking Dawn. When does that come out? Anyone know?

Oh! I also saw A-Team on Sunday. GREAT movie! Oh my goodness, Robert and I laughed continuously throughout the movie. LOVE THAT!! Go see it if you get a chance. And if you were ever a fan of the TV series, you MUST see it. :)

I wonder if this thing still works...knock, knock...

Is anyone out there? Just curious. It's been forever since I posted.

Maybe I could work a little magic this week...we'll see...   <- that's me, keeping my fingers crossed.

By the way...

Sharon in NE was in AZ!!

Oh my goodness, I was so excited last night. I FINALLY got to meet one of my FAVORITE online friends, Sharon in NE. She ALWAYS leaves the funniest comments on my blog. I thought I was so special having someone like her visit my blog all the time, turns out she was visiting other blogs on the side. Sniff, sniff.

BUT, she must love me that MOST cause I got to meet her IN PERSON. Neener, neener, neener...LOL

 

And I let her meet my Sister too...

 

Let me just tell you...Sharon, is just as FUNNY and just as WONDERFUL in person as she is online. I love her to pieces. I just know that we are going to be life long friends. I can't wait to see her again. I just may have to go visit her in NE, but only if she washes the sheets for me....LOLOL <- total inside joke...heehee

Anywho, I just had to share my excitement with all of you and... uh...make you all a little JEALOUS!! heehee

 

Sportin' a new do...

FINALLY! I haven't had my hairs cut since July of last year. YIKES! And my hair grows like a friggin' weed! UGH!!

Anywho, my sister's hairdresser, Jessica, hooked me up yesterday. (THANK GOODNESS!) My hair is now short & sassy again and I LOVE IT!

See...

It hangs a little longer in the front. I think she called it an a-line cut. Fun, FUN, FuN!!!

Alright, well, I am off to Joann's to get some fabric so that I can make a cover for my NOOK and a new cover for my iPod. I figure I should take advantage of the fact that my Mom is here and can help me if I need it.

Anywho, I am off like a prom dress. Still need to get a tan too...YIKES!

Thanks for stopping by!

I made it...

Yeppers. So excited to see my family & spend time with them this week. There is so much going on right now. This week is going to be PACKED full of fun and WORK. Can you believe that? What kind of vacation involves work? My family thinks this is acceptable. What the heck? I am going to need to go home just to get a days rest. LOL

So this is how my week is going to go...

• Sunday...HAPPY EASTER!! I think we are headed out to breakfast this morning & then we are hooking up with the family later. My Mom also needs to fit me for my bridesmaid dress and we need to get some sewing stuff for the dress.
• Monday...I am helping my Sister paint her "new, old house." My Dad thinks he is getting out of manual labor but I have news for him! LOL
• Tuesday...I am getting my hair cut & I need find a tanning salon and even out my farmers tan. It looks like I have a sun necklace and am wearing long gloves that go up my arms. Won't that look "hot" in a sleeveless bridesmaid dress? heehee
• Wednesday...more painting...
• Thursday...I am hoping my Sister & I can sneak off to San Francisco and enjoy a day together. A little "us" time.
• Friday...rehearsal luncheon with the wedding party and mani, pedis for everyone.
• Saturday...the big wedding day. My brother is getting hitched again. This time, I think he has it right. Kathryn is a keeper. So happy for the both of them!
• Sunday...flying home. I will be so exhausted from the week of fun & manual labor that I am going to need a day to re-coup. I may be sick on Monday...just sayin'...LOLOL

I am sure there will be some drama in there too but I am hoping it will stay to a minimum.

Alright, I better get ready. Hope you all have a FUN & Happy Easter!!

Thanks for stopping by!

I have some GREAT news!!

I went to my eye surgery appointment this morning and guess what?? I didn't have to have surgery!! YEAH! Doctor said that the problem area looks "mild" and that we just need to keep an EYE on it (get it??? LOL). WOOHOO!!! I am beyond ecstatic right now. :)

Anywho, I just thought I would share my excitement.

Thanks for stopping by!