Great Way to Spend a Saturday

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in business, it’s to do the hard stuff first.  Putting these tasks off seems to make the project grow exponentially and out of proportion of what they really are.

Today I had to deal with an issue that I don’t find fun – insurance.  Due to Sam’s mishap earlier this year of totaling my car, my auto insurance company is dropping me as of July 31.  This means I have to find replacement coverage prior to that time.  My first stop was calling my current company to see if there was anything I could do to stop this from happening.   The only way to stop this was for Sam to move out; although he is refurbishing a house to rent, it’s not quite ready for move in so this wasn’t an option.

Next step was contacting insurance agent extraordinaire, brother Todd, to see what options he could think of for me.  It pretty much came down to obtaining insurance quotes from companies to see what type of reasonably priced insurance they could offer.  Oh joy, so much fun.  NOT!

Tomorrow morning I have an appointment with a local State Farm rep to see what they can do for me.  What a great way to spend a Saturday!!

 

 

Color and Continuing Creativity

Last night and today have been crazy busy. Got my hair colored and cut last night...added a few more brown streaks to break up the blonde.  Worst part was wearing a cardigan with the plastic cape on top as I sat under the dryer.  I was melting especially when I had to peel myself off the vinyl chair to be shampooed.

Hit Walmart after to pick up some groceries.  The Friday "I'm so beat" vibe hit me while I was at the cash register.  I was ready to be home, change out of my heels, my control top underwear, my bra and that dripping sweat-wet sweater.

Today after sleeping in until the grand hour of 6:30, I got up, got my coffee and started a few crafts.  It was then time to get the oil changed in my car, browse a local thrift store, get nails done, then return home with hopes of a nap.

Nap time didn't happen so I made a date with Mr. Coffee because 7pm is just too darn early to go to bed.  Right now I'm finishing up Never Been Kissed with Drew Barrymore.  Just love her movies!

Here are a couple of my project's from today.  This first one was inspired by the following, which is much the way I feel.

Praise be to the Lord , who has not let us be torn by their teeth. We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped. Psalm 124:6.

And a wreath made with a wood circle I found in the local Free Wood box.

TGIF!!

Happy Independence Day!

Independence - quite the word and so apropos at this point in my life.  It's been some time since I didn't have a man in my life.  And you know what?  I'm okay with that.  Now is the time for me to restructure my way of thinking, knowing that I don't need a man to validate my self worth, to make me feel whole, or to add value to my life.  God has big plans for me and I'm ready to finally sit back, listen, and wait patiently (not my strong suit) for the right person -the best person - to come into my life.  To be honest my life has never been happier in the last two months.  Sure there have been struggles, hardship and heartache, but God has blessed me with love and support from friends (new and old), family, and time filled with personal, mental, emotional and spiritual growth.  I can't wait to see what's next in my life.

On a side note, here are a few more items that filled up my recent days.  Couldn't write a blog post without including my creative ventures!!

And Just A Couple More!

Just a couple more projects I whipped out today, both designated for people at work. Thinking it may be time to move away from the driftwood now!

Introspection and A Little Venting!

I've Met My Match and His Name is Glue Gun

Took Friday and Monday off simply for some relaxation time. My relaxing has consisted of hitting Willow Grove with Stubbs to pick up more driftwood. I then spent most of yesterday and so far today crafting my fingers to the bone!

Here's some pics of my project's. Cost me nothing - used free driftwood along with supplies I already had.  Plus on my way home from the river I saw a Free Wood box so I snatched up a couple of items from there.

The highlight?  Making a ship to set on a rock. Looked so much like Castaway I had to add Wilson to it as well!!