The restful weekend (HAHAHAHA)

This weekend was a full one (not quite the relaxing few days I was hoping for). Saturday I went over to Christy’s house and then we went to the Friends of the Library Book sale in downtown Gainesville. I found 9 decorating books and two crafting books on rug making. I got all eleven for $17.25, which was almost exactly what I had in cash on me. The place was packed, which made me a little anxious but well worth it for the deals! We went to Zaxby’s afterwards and then back to Christy’s house. I showed her the pics of the house I’m interested in- she mirrors most everyone else’s sentiments- that house COULD be wonderful but will take a ton of work. The house buying is moving along- pre-inspection is on Thursday and will let me know if there is any structural damage (which means I can’t get it if the IS). I’m trying to balance the overwhelmingly positive and enthusiastic friend with the overwhelmingly negative and doubtful friend. So far, the optimistic one is winning (which is strange for ME).
Sunday was going to be a nice relaxing day- I slept in until about 8 am, had a bowl of cereal, read the paper… and then decided to paint the back porch stairs red to match the front porch. Two hours later I had some lunch and Chris managed to trick me into a nap!  Once I woke up though, I decided to push ahead and rip the rotting wood and shingles off the back porch roof. Despite the constant reminders to “be careful” and to “watch out” from Chris, I managed to get all the nasty shingles off and part of the rotting wood. My arms and legs are exceedingly sore this morning!
The plan may be to pull down the roof all together and make an open deck- that way we can put the grill on the porch and possibly either a covered swing or porch set with an umbrella. It’s so cramped with the roof on so this is probably going to be the next step of the project…

Worn O U T

I am absolutely worn out and beat today! Uggg… I can’t say last night’s fun wasn’t WORTH it though! I got a last minute invite to a dinner meeting with a couple of the people from the new paper I’ve been working with (as a designer- YAYYYYYYYY). One of the people happens to be Michelle- so it was a blast!

I had already eaten so it was more of a liquid second dinner but we hammered out some more stuff about the paper (The Foggy Bottom- a local event finder for our area) and had a generally good time. We chilled for a bit and unfortunately for me sleeping over in High Springs was just not a good idea… I scored maybe 90 minutes worth of sleep. I have a hard time sleeping anywhere new/different (kills me at hotels) and I am sooooo dragging @$$ this morning because of it.

And I’m sore to boot…

Full of energy and a new BLOG

So I am finally over (I hope) being sick and I now suddenly have huge surges of energy! One such surge has prompted me to start a new blog based on Etsy (handmade eBay) and a random word generator… each morning I can, I am searching using the random keyword on Etsy and then picking the coolest, weirdest, most unique item I can and posting it with a few comments.

http://keywordcrafts.blogspot.com/

It’s new and hopefully I can keep it up- better than this blog… I’m almost done with my taxes (yay) and I have finished my internal inventory of my photography and other items which will help in getting me to post a bunch more on Etsy. It’s all the prep work that drags me down- I know I need to throw a copyright ghost image over each item so I don’t find out later it’s been ripped off. But it’s just keeping the motivation to do that on EVERY item that drags me down. Hopefully I’ll get into a flow and get some more items posted- they’re just sitting around taking up space otherwise!

Wow have I been lazy with the updates...

It’s already the middle of February so I suppose I’ve been VERY lazy with the updates!

December was fine- my art show went okay, with me selling two out of three of my larger original fiber pieces (but not much else). My birthday was uneventful and probably involved me drinking a lot at Red Lobster but my recollection seems a little hazy... Christmas was fun since Grampy flew in from Wales and spent about a week with us.

January started with spending a few days at the beach with Grampy, Dad, Chris and Alex. It was actually quite good- nice and warm in fact so I squeezed in some tanning time. Then back to work as usual. Except work is crazy with possible future cuts so no stress or ANYTHING like that.

February began with the insane idea to actually buy the house I’ve been whining about wanting (for four or so years). We looked at a cute house that was too small, another one that would have been nice but was already under contract, and now we’re holding out for a really nice place with lots of studio space (converted garage). Fingers crossed and all that stuff!

My new ear piercings...

Finally decided to get two more piercings in each ear- I’ve only been meaning to do it for about five years! In an astoundingly selfish move I treated myself to an early birthday present that is purely for my own enjoyment. I love them! In about six weeks I’ll be able to take out the starter earrings and switch over to little mini hoops. I decided white gold studs would compliment most of my other earrings in the bottom hole and I’d be able to live with them for the required month and a half. They actually hurt less than my initial earrings (which I had done at 19). In fact, I barely made any faces and they just kind of felt like I had worn heavy earrings for too long. Next stop… tattoo land!

First cold of the season!

So with just a few days into the fall season I have a cold. Fabulous! I predict a long winter of bronchitis and general crumminess. Luckily, I have an awesome boss who actually believes that when you are sick you should stay home- but who am I fooling- I can’t leave this place! Especially not on a payroll week!

Chris’s procedures went fine at Shands Hospital (where I undoubtedly caught my cold) so we’re just waiting on the biopsy results as usual. No huge bleeding tumors this time so probably no surgery! We just have to keep our fingers crossed that the tumors they removed are all benign and then I think it’s time for a mini vacation- off to mooch off my Dad at the beach!

Labor Day Weekend!!!

My Labor Day weekend began with the brilliant idea to get PIZZA for the first time in seven months. My friend warned me not too, Chris was a little reserved about it, and even I was a little leery. However, we went ahead and ordered one, along with some wings. BIG MISTAKE. 18 hours later I was just finishing getting over the worst stomach ache and digestive issues I’ve had in, well, 7 months. Coincidence? I think not. Pizza is not definitely off my list. Permanently.
Sunday night Chris and I went out to a party where I did NOT get wasted- pleasantly chemically altered perhaps- and everything was fabulous. Until Chris went out to pick up another 6 pack and the car died at the gas station! Luckily we got a jump but we went home early anyway just to avoid having further issue. Monday, Chris got the car in and it WAS just the battery and not something much worse.
I did some clean up in the craft room (not too much, I’d hate to actually accomplish something during a 3 day weekend) and plan on working during the week to try and re-organize my supplies.