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A Good Thursday

Thursday, September 6, 2012~

   Feeling better today. The day started rough, I won't lie, but after Julian got over his snit this morning, things vastly improved. My Thursday morning group at church started up again. I'm part of a "guinea pig" group this time around. We're doing Warren Wiersbe's study on the book of John and that's not unusual. The part that's different is that it's a small group that requires each member to set a weekly personal goal and a goal that requires us to go above and beyond our usual habits. We're also committing to monthly service projects for our community. There's a high level of accountability within the group. I've mentioned before that I'm pretty burnt out on long book studies so this is a great fit for where I am and where my heart has always been.
   I left as soon as we'd finished so I could get up to Tampa. I do love seeing my former co-workers at Family First. It's been 4 years since I worked there and I still think about them and the programs all the time. I don't know when I'll go back to work full time, but it's a little dream of mine to be able to work there again. Anyway, I had lunch with my dear friend Amy. We had such encouraging conversation. It really made my week!
   Tomorrow I've got a fun morning and afternoon planned with another good friend. We're headed to St. Pete. I think Jason is craving Delco's so we may end up there too. What a good way to finish this week of ups and downs! 

Getting a better feel for the new camera. I'm excited to have a lot to list on eBay this weekend!



Work Space

Sunday, May 3, 2012~



   Checking off orders on my commission list... Love commissions 'cause I know it's a sure sale! I'm going to start saving just a few beads from each project so I have some if they request earrings. Sometimes I can run out and find something that matches, but on the stuff that I get overseas, often it's just a few beads and they all go into the necklace.

I'm a little envious of people who have real, legit, work spaces. I have my dining room table, a tackle box, a dozen plastic organizers, and a bag full of smaller Ziploc baggies. It's a little sad. I do get by, though!  One day Julian's room will probably be a home office/work room and I'll be a bit sad about that. =S

Serving

from Thursday, May 17, 2012~


  
For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. -Hebrews 6:10
 
   Without a doubt my favorite place to volunteer is the Bay Area Pregnancy Center. I use to be very political in my opinions on abortion. I guess I still am, but I'm far less outspoken than I use to be. I think our best case is made with with science and logic, not browbeating. I use my vote to support the cause. I support this Center with my volunteer hours because they are on the true front lines of this issue. They give women reasons and options not to have abortions. They council and love the ones who made that choice and are scarred and hurting from it. They give women training and parenting classes. They give necessities to struggling moms. That's where the rubber meets the road.

¡CĂ­nco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo 2012~

Pinata madness


We fiested hard this year! Jason's company picnic was such a rager that they wanted the employees families to come too. A corporate company actually wanting to include employee's spouses and kids- bonkers! Anyway, we hit that hard and then got out of there before it got lame.

My vacuum was feeling left out so when we got home, I busted her out and let her do her thing. Then Jason and I paired up and double-teamed the kitchen. Then the bathroom got it too.Then I did the front porch. Quick naps were needed to recoup before we hit the town again.

Now it gets loco... The Avengers in St. Pete at the same time as a Ray's game! Traffic was off the hizzy, as was parking, but we just crunked our way through it. The movie was amazing! I want to watch it again. Right now. In 3D. Afterwards, when we left the theater, the City of St. Pete kept the movie feel going by setting off fireworks. Nice of 'em!

So anyway, there ya go, our awesome Cinco de Mayo...

Thinking Big

Friday, May 4th~



Getting ready for my party tonight! My last party was huge- both in turn out and inventory that I brought. Tonight's going to be a little less grand. And that's a great thing! I mainly just want to roll out my newer designs and get feedback before I add them to my Etsy shop. I'm not saying that I don't hope to make a few sales, but it won't be a failure if I don't. 
I'm actually hoping to revamp my whole jewelry shop. Some of the photos are not great and I want to clear out older inventory. I need to do tonight and then make a run down to the boutique and see what R wants me to leave there and then the hard work starts. I think once I have things how I want them online, I'm going to do a giveaway on my blog.

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