I've got sunshiiiiiinnnnneeee...

Can life get any better? I submit that it cannot!

Yesterday, I posted about starting an etsy store, so here's a preview:

Can't wait to do have more stuff to add to it. I've even got Jeremy in on it. I told him I was going to teach him one of the following: photography, sewing, crocheting, graphic design, or painting. Then I just decided that teaching him to crochet would be easier than anything involving the computer or artistic skill. And he went for it! I know, I was shocked too. His first crochet lesson is Sunday when he's finished with his online classes. One of which he finished last night :)

Yesterday I went in to discuss benefits and sign my life over to my new employers. They said they were excited for me to join them, but it can't compare to my excitement! I'm gonna have a huge office, my own department, a ton of creative freedom, and they're even willing to buy a new Mac for me to use! (For the record, I'm NOT a PC) The increased pay isn't too shabby either!

Another part of the process was doing a drug test. I know, luckily I kicked my cocaine habit months ago ;) Anyway, I just want to point out that there is nothing more uncomfortable than handing a complete stranger a cup of warm urine. AWKWARD!

As I was typing this, I also got some FANTASTIC news! When I put in my two weeks notice, I proposed to my supervisor that I could do what I do now from home. That way they won't be in a bind to find someone else quickly and it keeps my grandma happy (it was pretty obvious she didn't want me to quit...she also says that she's gonna pray that I don't sell my house so that I don't move further away, but that's a whole different post.) What else does this mean? Extra moolah! Never complain about that.

Speaking of extra jobs, I have another photo session this afternoon with Levi. Seriously, this kid is cute as hades. He's the little boy featured on the right side of my header. Flippin' adorable. He just turned a year old and it's time for more photos! I'll post some when they're complete...or done at all. Hopefully the weather will hold out and we'll find a good spot in Greenville.

So, if you can't tell. Life is grand right now :) I'm a happy girl!

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Just another boring Monday...

Another busy weekend that flew by WAY too fast. Spent most of Saturday driving around. Went to Jeremy's old church to get some barbeque and tomato plants they were selling (but I got them for free...let's not kid ourselves.) Then I went to get more compost for my garden from Jennifer and John's house (also delivered some barbeque.) From there, it was on to the Plum Tree Market Place to get more plants. The Barnes sell plants there and it's really interesting if you've never been. I highly recommend it. Got lots of plants for my grandmother, and a headband and grape hull conserve for myself. Finally....headed back to the house.

Forgot to take a photo of it, but I spread some of the plants around in my little flower bed. They're getting big, people! I might be a gardener after all! I'll set my self a remind to snap a pic when I get home.

After working in the yard and getting burnt (doesn't take much for me), I was on the road again, this time to deliver the plants to my grandmother. Tomatoes, cantaloupe, marigolds, and spaghetti squash <----can't wait til my own start producing :) Anyway, after helping her with some stuff around the house, I forced her to order my fav, Greg's Pizza. Seriously, I pity all of you who haven't tried ANY of the food from there. SOOOOOooooooo gooooooooddddd. While I was there, she wanted me to take a picture of the flowers in bloom. This one is her favorite. All I had was my phone, but it's not too bad.

I'm going to steal a vine of it to put at my house, she just doesn't know it yet. Well, after getting treated for my sunburn with aloe and my mammy's secret "talking the fire out," I was back in the car. This time the destination was hell Walmart. I was inspired by the headband I bought at the market to finally open up my sewing machine a year after I bought it. I have all these beautiful fabrics that I purchased that have been sitting on the shelf. So, I went to Walmart and bought elastic since I was determined to make one that night.

It's so hard to believe that I used to be able to make purses a couple of years ago, because I can't make anything now. Seriously, I had to watch the dvd that came with my sewing machine to figure out how to thread it. It was pitiful. My hard work was not in vain, however! Here's what I've made so far. Not too shabby, I think. In fact, I'm wearing the green one right now :)

Maybe the skills are coming back. I'm going to make an attempt for a camera strap tonight. Of course this will have to be right after I finish my crocheted elephant (I'm so close!) Maybe I'll have a photo to post of it tomorrow. You never know.

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1st of 2010!

Yes, I am well aware that I said I was going to blog more and have failed to do so. I'm setting a new goal for myself (well, a couple actually). I'm going to make the effort to blog everyday. It's asking a lot from a person like me, but I'm going to try. One thing that is going to make this goal even more challenging is the list of things I want to accomplish this summer. I'm beginning to realize that I'm lazier than I would like to admit so 2010 is going to be my year of change. Some of those changes are: planting a garden, painting the bathroom, losing 10 lbs., maybe ripping up the carpet in the bedroom, paint new artwork for the living room, take more photos, learn how to sew on the brand new sewing machine I've never opened, and HAVE FUN! Not that I don't have fun now, but I really don't feel like I'm making the most out of my time and enjoying myself in the process. Anyway, it shouldn't be too hard to track my progress if I actually do blog everyday ;) But enough of my rambling for now. I'll leave you with something I'm pretty proud of. It's the blanket I crocheted for my mom for her birthday. Later, folks!

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I'm feeling creative

Ok, I feel pretty creative on a regular basis. It would be pretty bad if I wasn't considering I'm a graphic designer. However, I'm looking for a completely different kind of creative outlet. Jealous cannot begin to describe my feelings toward people who have a talent for sewing and creating things with fabric.

My sewing skills are basic (at best!). I've made ATTEMPTS at sewing. A few years ago, I made little handbags, but you'll never see them because I'm embarrassed by the end result. Overcoming my past failures, I'm hoping to make another attempt to break into the sewing world. I've already bought fabric from eBay (basically because all the fabric stores around here are terrible). Then I realized, I'm going to need a sewing machine. I plan on making that purchase this week.

I'm not really sure what I'm going to do with all this fabric. I know I want to make some camera straps, (thanks to the tutorial demonstration found here) but I'm not sure what to do with the rest. I'm open to suggestions. Here are the photos of the 16 different types of fabrics (warning, envy might ensue):

Yeah, I'm in love with these Amy Butler fabrics...and I haven't even gotten them in the mail yet. I'm sure I'll be buying many MANY more. In fact, I'm checking eBay at this very moment. Now, I just need to find time to do all this creative stuff :/

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