Halloween fun

Halloween was filled with candy, bats, and the cutest little..... sweet 100 tomato you ever saw. Little Marcus was dressed all in red with a hat that looked like a tomato top and a large produce sticker on his chest. He made himself at home at all our neighbors, just wanted to walk right in- silly boy. He is not a shy one. I think he/I probably had way too much candy last night.

Life is AWESOME!

I guess I'm just feeling good, but I do think I'm pretty blessed. I have been able to find more and more time to spend in my studio creating. In fact, last week I rearranged my space and it functions even better for me. Sometimes all one needs is a fresh perspective and a positive attitude. Things seem to be falling right into place for me.

I haven't blogged in a while, but I hope to do it a little more. Since last time I blogged, we went on a week vacation in New England visiting family and seeing my old hometown. It was such a beautiful visit. I was also featured in a blog and sold my first piece through Etsy. So I've been moving right a long on a happy note. I've been doing very well in the other galleries and stores selling my jewelry.

I would like to mention here that if you would like to pick up gifts for yourself or someone else I'm doing a friends and family sale at my Etsy shop http://www.hgjewelry.etsy.com/
I will give a 30% refund via Paypal once payment has been made- all you have to do is tell me how you heard about my 30% off and you'll get the refunded discount of 30%. Yeah! Plus free shipping. Sign up for my fan club on Facebook- I just started it and I'll list new pieces and specials there.

Happy shopping

No I'm just Fat!

Today I worked at the dental office and first thing this morning a patient said with a twinkle in her eye and excitement in her voice "Oh your pregnant!" or something just as rude as that. I was like uh... no. How embarrassing for everyone. Not to mention crappy for me. This is the third time since I've had my son that this has happen. But I've lost 20 pounds since the last time. The first time was the worst. This old lady looked at me and I saw it was coming because she'd look at me then down at my stomach and back up again. She said, "When is your baby due?" I said, "I had him 3 months ago." Then she proceeds to look me up and down again. She follows up with "Are you pregnant again?" I just said, "NO, I'm just Fat." I guess it happens but it stinks when it happens to you. I need a t-shirt that says "No, I'm not pregnant, I'm just fat... what's your excuse."

Sweet Love- a short story

There was a quiet stir in the air that was unsettling. The evening sun had set and the air had grown chilly. I walked by the light of the street lamps to my dark house. Even though I was alone I felt comforted by an inner peace. I could feel that winter was approaching and the warm glow of sun lit leaves would be fading away. I remember this time of year as a happy time; always full of cider, crunching leaves, and family. But it was mid-winter that I dreaded most, when the excitement of the holidays end, and it seems like winter couldn't get any colder, it gets colder. But this night was different. It was unreal. Nothing seemed natural, almost staged. As I approached my door and drew the keys from my pocket, I noticed that a sweet smell of cookies was creeping from behind the door like a loving invitation down memory lane. I put the keys in and turned the knob. As I entered my house the smell engulfed me, filling my soul with swirling thoughts of childhood that I did not remember. I paused, only for a moment and inhaled the pleasant scent of cookies. As I looked around the dark house that was only lit by the faint street lamps I couldn't see anyone or any cookies. My family was all far away like my distant childhood, only a faded thought that gets more difficult to remember everyday. Who could have created this perfect scent? This feeling of a mother's love? I closed my eyes. Could I be dreaming?

Surprise

How surprised was I when a fellow Etsian (Kerry) chose me as one of the artist to blog about. I just finished typing my rough draft for the feature. I'll be sure to mention it when it's up! I'm so excited, what a great thing she is doing for other artists!

Kerry does beautiful original art that is whimsical and enchanting! Check her out and her blog!
http://folkartbykerry.etsy.com/
http://www.etsystudios.blogspot.com/

Working Hard

I'm try to stay positive about my jewelry, but sometimes I feel frustrated. I want so badly to have more time to make jewelry and it seems I spend more time on the computer. I keep trying to get feed back online but get no answers? I wonder if my Etsy account is working right? It's probably the time of year and sales are slow- at least that's what I'm told. Oh well, I just have to keep at it- like a diet but in reverse. I've been working hard in the studio to create new designs and hope to have some of them posted in a week!

Where does the time go?

I feel as though there is not enough time in the day to do everything I want and need to do. I miss my college days- where all my time was spent creating and learning. I can hardly believe that school is starting again for everyone and August is winding down. As a kid it seemed like time went sooooo slow and now every year goes quicker and quicker- AHHHHHH! I love looking at my son and see the future as a kid again through his eyes, and hopefully a little slower.

Media and Me

I saw the Dr's show and they were talking about how people can permanently change their eye colors, have their hands lifted, faces injected, etc. I found it all really disturbing. I guess because it's like trying to keep up with the Jones of beauty and I'm made more aware of my own physical short comings. It starts to beat down my self-esteem. What happened to people naturally aging? I guess I don't want to age either but how far will we go? I want to move to some mountain where no one judges or cares about that stuff (not really). I wish people could forget trying to make Hollywood reality, because it's stressing me out. I'm not perfect and that's what makes me- ME! But then I see this media stuff and I think hey I might be "happier" if I had a pair of "those" on my chest or maybe I need a laser skin treatment. That's when I have to look inward and ask myself what's really the problem- because a band-aid only sticks so long.

Stuffed peppers

Well today I spent most of my time picking green beans and other veggies from our garden. I then made stuffed peppers for dinner. They came out pretty good. I half followed a receipt from Better Homes and Garden but made most of it up as I went. I was trying to use up older veggies before they expired. I took a picture of the peppers because they were so colorful!

Oh and our AC is fixed! Lucky for us it wasn't too expensive to repair. It's cool again!

Still hot and scared!

Well, it looks like tomorrow we will find out about the AC and Saturday we get our new hot water tank- yeah! Super exciting- anyway.

This evening we took little Marcus to this garden shop to pick up a plant and they had their Halloween stuff up. I picked little Marcus up so he could look in this coffin with Dracula and he jumped. Then big Marcus showed him the other figures and he didn't care for them much. This was a first for him and us, because he's never showed any fear before. We weren't sure how he even knew these images were scary but he sure clung to us and would get in a real panic if he thought we were going back over to it. I find that interesting. Was he afraid because they're ugly or can he sense something evil? I guess I'll never know.

We went to fountain again today too and little Marcus had fun! I'll post an older pic since I didn't have my camera and I like posting pictures :)

I'm feeling hot hot hot

Yesterday we came home from work to find that our AC broke and that our hot water tank was leaking. It's been a hot week, but the basement has been okay at least.

Etsy

Today was much like yesterday and just as hot. Mostly worked on updating jewelry pieces for etsy and I looked at a couple of really cute wallets from one artist. Christmas shopping is going to be so much fun this year- I love Etsy.com!

Just a nice day

Today was just a nice day of doing ordinary things. I worked out. Took little Marcus to the kids water fountain (pop jets) but he wasn't into it, he just wanted to sit on my lap, which was nice. Then we went to the farmers market and picked up all sorts of goodies. I got some fantastic corn on the cob. We had it for dinner and Marcus was so cute trying to eat it. I even got a nap today! Then this evening, actually pretty late Big Marcus and I sat outside and listened to the music of the night. Life is pretty good! :)

How Blessed I am

A patient at the dental office told me a very short but touching story that made me well up inside. It was of mother who found out that her daughter of six years of age had cancer. She died within ten days of knowing. But during treatment she died 3 times fighting to stay alive. Then as the girl was passing she asked her mother to hold her like she use to when she was a baby. The thought of that still makes me want to cry for the mother. Children are so precious and touch us so sweetly that we often don't realize their impact till something so sad like that happens. I makes me feel so grateful for what I have right now and in this moment, and fearful of what I could lose. So my prayers go out to that mom and every soul that has had to face the unthinkable, and to God's little angels.

I have a poem that I write for my mom but I think it fits well here too.

If I was able to put into words
How much love there really is in this world
I'd surely be a poet beyond my years
But alas I can not say how beautiful life is
Only that it's perfect and preciously short
Let's remember to be thankful for all that we have
And to take the time for those that we love
To give of ourselves a little more
Lend a hand and open a door
Hug those who need hugging when words are not enough
And to be grateful of each other and not our stuff.

Fun at the Fountain

Today was a day of the unexpected- little Marcus woke up this morning soaked. His diaper was so full it was dripping. He had too much to drink before going to bed. He was so upset over it. I undressed him and was bringing him to the bathroom for a bath and he just wanted me to hold him.

This afternoon we had a great time at this fountain area for kids at Crocker Park Mall. I took video and pics of him, but they're on the other computer. He'd run to the water and stick his head in and then run back screaming to dry his face off. Again his diaper was full, but this time of water. I didn't realize how much that gel stuff swells up!

Itty-Bitty Titty Commitee and stuff

Okay, I was going to complain about bra shopping but decided it would be a difficult topic to discuss. So instead I feel the title of this blog says enough.

I have been hoping I'd have time to check out other blogs but instead I worked out in the morning, photographed more jewelry, and dragged my son to kohl's to get new bath towels. I've been feeling very guilty as a mom- I feel as though I'm missing out and every week I tell myself I'll try and make more time to just do stuff for my son. But then I always have something come up or don't have the energy on my few days off. I guess I have to slow down and relax.

A new Chapter

I can not believe I am entering the world of blogging. But I hear it's a great way to keep in touch with others and for providing information! So here I go.

I enjoy creating and others who love the arts like I do! My main focus is jewelry. I have a website http://www.hgjewelry.com/ it is in need of some updating but works well for showing my work. My graphic designer (my hubby) will help me update that this winter hopefully. I'm now on Etsy.com as of July 2009 at http://www.hgjewelry.etsy.com/. I'd love it if you'd check them out sometime! XOXOX