Every year it's the same thing, lose weight, get fitter, cut carbs. As much as I should do it, I don't wanna fail again. So this year its a little different. This wasn't planning on being a resolution. Actually, I hadn't even thought about a resolution until this moment. I wanted to write about my plan. And then got to thinking what today is. Now it's a deal. I'm making a deal with myself to get out to the torch 2 days a week. I work 3 days a week, 12 hour days. If I get out there 2 days a week, I'll still have 2 days off. I also figured out that if I make 25 beads a day, that will be 200 beads a month. Can you say, wow? I can't even fathum that. Mainly because when I think about it, I get overwhelmed. But not this time. Its not a short term goal like the usual, it's a long term goal. I'd like to do my first real show in September. And then do one each month through the holidays. I'm also going to be working on some web design classes to get that up and running as well. So.......
200 BEADS A MONTH! WOOHOO!
I'd like to see the different variations of beads I come up with. Hopefully, few mindblocks.
So..... what's your resolution?
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
How do people get the time?
I've been dieing to get to the torch lately but life just hasn't let me. Hence the lack of posts. I view my favorite blogs of bead and jewelry designers and I see post after post of beautiful work. I wonder how many of them have little kiddos or work full time or are full time designers. And if they are full time designers, how do they get started to be able to do it full time with lack of funds to begin with. I work full time, which is really 3 days a week, 12 hour days. I have 4 days off unless I put in overtime, then its 3 days off. Of course, I can't torch during the day because I have my 2 year old and even if hubby is home, I want to spend time with them. When he naps, I want to nap. I occasionally get out there at nap time but usually it takes awhile to get my mojo going and by then time its going, he's awake. It's either that or I'm just not feeling it and I stop after 2 beads. He doesn't fall asleep until late, about 10pm and then its mostly too late to get get started on anything. When I think about well, I can make jewelry inside, he would be so in the midst of it all, getting into it all and then the disappearing tools, oh my! Yea, that won't work. So how do you get the time? I really want to, but there's always a "but". Any suggestions?
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Busy Happy Days
I've been busy lately... trying to find the meaning of life. LOL, not. Actually, been working overtime when I can and trying to get my life in order to finally finish college. Yes, I have my Associates Degree, but I want a Masters. Life is settling down finally since the move and its time to get it done. The kids are doing great in school. Its time for Mommy. I'll be studying for my GRE and taking a review coarse to make sure I do well. Then it'll be time to study for the CCRN while I take Chemistry II and finish my BSN courses. I'd like to apply for my Masters to start January 2012. Classes aren't cheap though so I'm trying to work overtime to pay for it. I've been getting out to the torch and working on some basic beads, different shapes, etc. Beadmaking is such fun. I'll be squeezing the torch in when I can for some stress relief. Mesmerizing the flame. Ahhhh....
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Happy 4th of July
Well, we are partially moved in. Pool is clear. It will still be a long while before I can make beads. There is much to do around the house. We have to paint the boys' rooms and buy new furniture. It's a bigger home so we have a few empty rooms, plus there was some furniture we just were tired of and got rid of or it was just too big. I also have a studio desk in mind for my torch that I want to make. That will be a lot of sawing, sanding, nailing, screwing, painting, etc. We'll be cooking out today and enjoying the pool. Hope you have a Happy 4th of July!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Moving In
Well, we found a really big, gorgeous place with a pool and we are moving in as we speak. The "men" are doing all the work. My father-in-law went into the hospital after I had to do CPR and has been in the ICU since. He may be coming home to stay with us if he has to stay on a breathing machine. You know the saying "everything happens for a reason"? Well, this all occurred for a reason. We got lucky and found this place that has room for everyone and not be cramped. I may not get back to making beads for awhile but that's ok. There are more important things at the moment. I just may go to a lot of bead shows instead. Hehe! I gotta get my fix somehow! Anyways, the guys are calling...
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Check-In
I don't really have much to blog about unless you want to hear all about our moving woes so I just wanted to check-in and say I'm really not doing much besides resting my back since the move. We are staying with the in-laws until we find a place down here. So far, that first place I blogged about is still in the running. We fell in love with another only to find out when we met the realtor he was totally shady; told me one thing on the phone and then something completely different when we went to sign the lease. It's a shame, it was gorgeous and the community was awesome. That first place in Ft. Denaud, though, is just.... peaceful.... huge.... relaxing... and kid and family friendly. And huge is for a lack of a better word. Every time we turned a corner there was more house. Anyways, life is just on hold at the moment. Watched True-Blood, LOVED it. Doing some reading and catering to my back. Found an awesome job, with a great interview, just waiting to hear back. And thats that. I'll keep ya updated.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
True Blood Countdown: 5 more days
Continuing on with my True Blood and Vampire inspiration countdown, here are my vampire-inspired finds on etsy. Five more days until season 3 of True Blood begins on HBO. Hooray!
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