Well I got Shannon on his plane yesterday, so my vacation has officially started. Since I got up at 5 am yesterday morning to do this, I was just about out of it all day yesterday. I got some stuff uploaded that I bought on sale, rearranged a few of my files and started a layout. Too tired to make it work right. So I watched the girls on American Idol and then was fast asleep. I feel like I have the flu. So now this morning I'm debating how much I want to go to work. Ok, that's not the debate, it's how badly do I want to use up my remaining sick time. They're forcasting 7 - 9 inches of snow for tomorrow (and that's now, it'll change by the time it comes. Our weatherguys are all doom & gloom).
There are several blog challenges out there that I want you to remember. The quote challenge over at Heather's CT Blog. It's a great quote. Please stop by and play. Also over at Cherie Shields new CT blog we have a terrific challenge. Do a layout about a Life Changing moment. 1 person who posts a layout and links it to the blog will win a $10 GC to Cherie's store. Also don't forget Cherie's Rock My Desktop challenge over at Gotta Pixel. She's picked a great spring inspiration for March. And keep an eye on Heather's Manning's blog, there's something brewing for tomorrow. It's top secret I think, cuz I don't know what's going on but I think it's gonna be big!
That's about it for scrap news for me. I figure if I do stay home I'll stop by your blog earlier than my new night visits now for those of you on Blogger or Wordpress. If not, catch you tonight. Of course tonight is Island night, lol. Survivor & LOST. Which means that I won't get much scraping done. Sheesh, another reason to *cough, cough* make that phone call. lol.
Have a great day!
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Thursday, February 21, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
a rant
Not much to report here today. Didn't get anything accomplished last night but a few new CT things downloaded and my SIL sent me some adorable photos of the kids. I'm trying to get old layouts loaded into Shutterfly so I can get the books I bought on ebay ordered before they expire. The countdown in now offically on and is at 24 hours. I'll have to get up a bit early to get him to the airport, but I won't mind. There may be no post for tomorrow unless I do it tonight. We'll see what happens.
I guess I can't let it go by without putting in my 2 cents worth. I usually am behind the times and sometimes feel like the last to know anything. I didn't know about a certain store closing and why until way after the fact. I don't know who Tandika is and other than it affected some of my friends, couldn't care less what she does. And while I had no clue what digiscrapping was in Jan. of 2007, I did read part of the the smurf, tunabake, Mo debacle. I read up on these things and look at them the same way as the evil blogs (yes, I admit I read them too, usually a week after the hubbub). It's all a train wreck and you just can't take your eyes off of it. However, this stuff (edited, I'm a family blog) with the pirating has got me pissed off. When this affects my friends the way they were affected this weekend, I've got a right to be pissed off. They don't need the stress that this *stuff* adds to their lives. As designers they don't need to feel unappreciated, used and ripped off. As people they don't need to feel unappreciated, used and ripped off. And as a scrapper, I don't need to feel ripped off. Cuz that's how I feel. I work hard for my money. I sit through long and very boring days, but I willingly and honestly (even though I usually wait for a sale) give my money to these designers because I support what they do. Do you know that IRL when people steal from stores, it makes the prices go up?!!!! And knowing that people are getting this stuff for FREE, stealing this stuff that I pay my good hard earned money for really makes me mad as HELL. Yes, I've found this a way to make it about me. Cuz if we get pissed off, maybe we'll take a stand. And we can say enough is enough.
And with that, I'm off to jump in the shower and go to work. I hope that you all have a wonderful day.
I guess I can't let it go by without putting in my 2 cents worth. I usually am behind the times and sometimes feel like the last to know anything. I didn't know about a certain store closing and why until way after the fact. I don't know who Tandika is and other than it affected some of my friends, couldn't care less what she does. And while I had no clue what digiscrapping was in Jan. of 2007, I did read part of the the smurf, tunabake, Mo debacle. I read up on these things and look at them the same way as the evil blogs (yes, I admit I read them too, usually a week after the hubbub). It's all a train wreck and you just can't take your eyes off of it. However, this stuff (edited, I'm a family blog) with the pirating has got me pissed off. When this affects my friends the way they were affected this weekend, I've got a right to be pissed off. They don't need the stress that this *stuff* adds to their lives. As designers they don't need to feel unappreciated, used and ripped off. As people they don't need to feel unappreciated, used and ripped off. And as a scrapper, I don't need to feel ripped off. Cuz that's how I feel. I work hard for my money. I sit through long and very boring days, but I willingly and honestly (even though I usually wait for a sale) give my money to these designers because I support what they do. Do you know that IRL when people steal from stores, it makes the prices go up?!!!! And knowing that people are getting this stuff for FREE, stealing this stuff that I pay my good hard earned money for really makes me mad as HELL. Yes, I've found this a way to make it about me. Cuz if we get pissed off, maybe we'll take a stand. And we can say enough is enough.
And with that, I'm off to jump in the shower and go to work. I hope that you all have a wonderful day.
A little chuckle for ya
Irish castaway
One day an Irishman, who had been stranded on a deserted island for over10 years, saw a speck on the horizon. He thought to himself, "It'scertainly not a ship." As the speck got closer and closer, he began torule out even the possibilities of a small boat or a raft.
Suddenly there strode from the surf a figure clad in a black wet suit.Putting aside the scuba tanks and mask and zipping down the top of thewet suit stood a drop-dead gorgeous blonde!
She walked up to the stunned Irishman and said to him, "Tell me, how longhas it been since you've had a good cigar?"
Ten years," replied the amazed Irishman.With that, she reached over and unzipped a waterproof pocket on the leftsleeve of her wetsuit and pulled out a fresh package of cigars and alighter.He took a cigar, slowly lit it, and took a long drag. "Faith andbegorrah," said the castaway, "that is so good! I'd almost forgottenhow great a smoke can be !"
And how long has it been since you've had a drop of good Powers IrishWhiskey?" asked the blonde.
Trembling, the castaway replied, "Ten years."Hearing that, the blonde reached over to her right sleeve, unzipped apocket there and removed a flask and handed it to him. He opened theflask and took a long drink. " 'Tis nectar of the gods!" shouted theIrishman. " 'Tis truly fantastic!!!"
At this point the gorgeous blonde started to slowly unzip the long frontof her wet suit, right down the middle. She looked at the trembling manand asked, "And how long has it been since you played around?"
With tears in his eyes, the Irishman fell to his knees and sobbed,"Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Don't tell me that you've got golf clubs inthere too!
One day an Irishman, who had been stranded on a deserted island for over10 years, saw a speck on the horizon. He thought to himself, "It'scertainly not a ship." As the speck got closer and closer, he began torule out even the possibilities of a small boat or a raft.
Suddenly there strode from the surf a figure clad in a black wet suit.Putting aside the scuba tanks and mask and zipping down the top of thewet suit stood a drop-dead gorgeous blonde!
She walked up to the stunned Irishman and said to him, "Tell me, how longhas it been since you've had a good cigar?"
Ten years," replied the amazed Irishman.With that, she reached over and unzipped a waterproof pocket on the leftsleeve of her wetsuit and pulled out a fresh package of cigars and alighter.He took a cigar, slowly lit it, and took a long drag. "Faith andbegorrah," said the castaway, "that is so good! I'd almost forgottenhow great a smoke can be !"
And how long has it been since you've had a drop of good Powers IrishWhiskey?" asked the blonde.
Trembling, the castaway replied, "Ten years."Hearing that, the blonde reached over to her right sleeve, unzipped apocket there and removed a flask and handed it to him. He opened theflask and took a long drink. " 'Tis nectar of the gods!" shouted theIrishman. " 'Tis truly fantastic!!!"
At this point the gorgeous blonde started to slowly unzip the long frontof her wet suit, right down the middle. She looked at the trembling manand asked, "And how long has it been since you played around?"
With tears in his eyes, the Irishman fell to his knees and sobbed,"Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Don't tell me that you've got golf clubs inthere too!
A grandfather clock
What is it about a grandfather clock that makes one so nostalgic? And is there room for them in the households of those younger than the baby boomers? My grandmother had a gorgeous clock, if I close my eyes I can still remember the rich chime of the bells. Shannon's grandparents had a beautiful one too. I'm not sure where either of them ended up after our grandparents passing. But I rarely see them in the houses of my friends or neighbors. Could it be that we are just waiting for one to be passed down to us? A grandfather clock that may or may not work correctly? I've seriously started looking into purchasing my own to furnish my living room. There's no guarantee that one will come to me, since I'm not sure who has the family ones. So in my quest to get more information, I stumbled across this, a Grandfather Clocks Blog. It is full of information regarding grandfather and grandmother clocks, how they work, the retailers of new clocks and a whole lot more. It seems to me that the entry about looking for an antique vs. a new retailer purchase makes a lot of sense. So maybe it is time for our generation to looking into decorating our homes with what we want, instead of waiting and hoping a family clock will come our way.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, Monday
Hope you enjoyed your weekend. It was very low key for me here. Friday night I swear I was in bed by 9:30. I must be getting old, cuz 20 years ago I'd have just been leaving to go out for the night at that time. lol. I still feel like I'm fighting something and am wishing that I also had President's Day off. I'm thinking we're gonna be rather busy today cuz so many people are off.
Yesterday we spent the day enjoying the beginning of Nascar season with the Daytona 500. A terrific finish as most of them have come to be lately. My favorite drivers didn't win but had decent runs and good finishes.
Look at what Kiki Halbert has just released over at PDW. Aren't they adorable. Stop by her store and check out her wonderful designs. I love her papers, they have such depth to them.
I did get some scrapping done this weekend. I'm still a little behind on CT stuff, but the playtime just really produced some of my new favorites.
Credits: Birgit Kerr Just You & Designs by Natali
Credits: Hubba Hubba by Melissa Bennett, Iced Berry by Lindsay Jane Designs, template by Amy Bleser all at SBB.
Varsity Blues & Le Grunge by Kiki Halbert, stiches & template by Lindsay Jane Designs.
SethroTull by Rachel Martin; Andrea Gold temp.
Don't forget about the various challenges. The quote challenge over at Heather Manning's CT blog. It's a great quote and you most likely have one already done with it. I have 3 of them in my gallery already. Also go update your desktop for March. Spring is around the corner and Cherie Shields has just posted a fantastic inspiration for her Rock Your Desktop challenge over at Gotta Pixel. It's a great ad she chose and I feel like it's gonna cause me to stretch some.
Off to work. The countdown has begun and it's only 48 hours now. hehe
Yesterday we spent the day enjoying the beginning of Nascar season with the Daytona 500. A terrific finish as most of them have come to be lately. My favorite drivers didn't win but had decent runs and good finishes.
Look at what Kiki Halbert has just released over at PDW. Aren't they adorable. Stop by her store and check out her wonderful designs. I love her papers, they have such depth to them.
I did get some scrapping done this weekend. I'm still a little behind on CT stuff, but the playtime just really produced some of my new favorites.
Credits: Birgit Kerr Just You & Designs by Natali
Credits: Hubba Hubba by Melissa Bennett, Iced Berry by Lindsay Jane Designs, template by Amy Bleser all at SBB.
Varsity Blues & Le Grunge by Kiki Halbert, stiches & template by Lindsay Jane Designs.
SethroTull by Rachel Martin; Andrea Gold temp.Don't forget about the various challenges. The quote challenge over at Heather Manning's CT blog. It's a great quote and you most likely have one already done with it. I have 3 of them in my gallery already. Also go update your desktop for March. Spring is around the corner and Cherie Shields has just posted a fantastic inspiration for her Rock Your Desktop challenge over at Gotta Pixel. It's a great ad she chose and I feel like it's gonna cause me to stretch some.
Off to work. The countdown has begun and it's only 48 hours now. hehe
Friday, February 15, 2008
TGIF!~{What an original title}
This will most likely be another short one today. No real new scrapping news. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day yesterday. Mine was so so. I got to work and there was no heat in the office. Went and got a space heater, but still not good. They're supposed to be fixing it this morning. I'm not holding my breath. Shannon was supposed to fix me dinner last night, but decided he wasn't gonna cook and take me out instead. I just wasn't feeling up to dealing the a holiday crowd in a resteraunte so we grabbed cheap Chinese and came home. At least I got to watch my TV for the night. Gotta love it when someone gets totally blindsided on Survivor. And then I got a second wind and watched LOST. I love that show! Too many twists and turns and a hundred unanswered questions, but I love that show. I did do a little shopping yesterday even though I haven't been scrapping and still have a ton of CT layouts I still have to do. Just stocking up for my vacation, I mean Shannon's vacation. I'm gonna miss him while he's gone but finally time for me. I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend. With any luck I'll have bunches of new stuff to show you next week. I also hope to get my new blog up and running. Enjoy!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Happy Valentine's Day!
Hey all,
Hoping that you have an awesome day today and are able to spend it with the ones you love.
Not sure what's on my agenda for the day. Not feeling all that great, but really have to go into work. The weather's cleared but it's still cold. I really have a whole lot more to say, but I didn't want to pass the day without wishing everyone all the love in the world. Enjoy your loved ones today.
Hoping that you have an awesome day today and are able to spend it with the ones you love.Not sure what's on my agenda for the day. Not feeling all that great, but really have to go into work. The weather's cleared but it's still cold. I really have a whole lot more to say, but I didn't want to pass the day without wishing everyone all the love in the world. Enjoy your loved ones today.
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