Friday, January 23, 2009

Happy Chinese New Year!

creator of this artwork
Well, its a new year.
And with the inauguration of our new president: I've decided to renew hope in all the things that seem a little crazy or out of whack in my life:

...like trying to keep my business afloat...
...like trying to believe that my referral WILL come someday from China...
...like trying to cherish those too few, too short weekends that I get to spend with my daughter before I have to go back to full days of work... ...like trying to refinance my home... ...like enjoying more time with my family... ...like trying to pay off my debt... ...like trying to see more movies... ...like trying to have a party once in awhile (like I did in the old days)... ...like getting back in touch with so many friends on Facebook (I LOVE that thing!)... AND MOST OF ALL...

...counting my blessings everyday!!

Thursday, January 01, 2009

First Five....

taken from cath's blog (which was taken from kate's blog)...see how this whole chain of giving gets started?...cool: _______________________ the first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! my choice. for you. this offer does have some restrictions and limitations: 1. i make no guarantees that you will like what i make! 2. what i create will be just for you. 3. it’ll be done this year. {translation: you may be waiting a little while} 4. you have no clue what it’s going to be ... it may be cards, a poem, a bookmark, something yummy or a complete surprise to you (and me!) ... who knows? not you, that’s for sure! 5. i reserve the right to do something extremely strange. 6. most importantly, you must offer the same deal on your blog - the first 5 people to comment on your blog (or if you do not have a blog, facebook) get something made by YOU! the first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me ...