Valentines

OK I really should be upstairs making some hearts - really got into polymer clay but cant find the time to work on it at all.  I keep getting sidetracked and really cant concentrate.  I did do some pieces; have listed two on etsy and have ordered more materials such as clay, cutters and designs - have to organize my craft/computer room and really sit down and work work work......I really only have weekends and they just fly by ----on that note, will stop and go upstairs and work!   will report back with my creations soon I hope.....

If I could save time in a bottle....

Wouldnt that be nice!  To save time in a bottle.  Use it when we want - not turn around and another day is gone.  I am just getting older - thats why I think about these things.  But one cant mull over things that are not in one's ability to change.  So I sit here on my computer instead of finishing off the pendants I finally sat down to make yesterday....because I am also waiting to do laundry downstairs - while my beads are upstairs.....wishing I lived on one level.  I had a three day weekend and want to know where the time went.  I sometimes fantasize about retirement and all that I will do because of all the time I have but sometimes I wonder if I would really use this time in the way I want or would I be inclined to be outside and running about.  I have a list of things I want to do when I retire - shop at bead stores, go to bead shows, take up walking - actually have a routine to walk!......go to lunch/dinner with friends.....go to shows in the afternoon, during the week.......go to galleries and museums.....the list never ends.   Also, I want to take jewelry classes but they are usually during the day.  Found this great shop in Queens that gives classes during the day and although they have some on weekends I never find the time to go because after working all week and babysitting, the weekends are for finishing up all my errands.  Things like food shopping.....So I will end now so I can decide between laundry downstairs or beading upstairs.......Mmmm

time to reflect

Well the new year hasnt been going as planned.  The diet stinks - altho I lost 4 lbs, I have already gained back 2.....1000 calories wasnt doing it so I upt it 200 cal and gained 2 lbs.  Everyone said 1000 cal was not enough to survive- granted I was hungry - thought 200 more cal would be ok and here I am gaining again.  Cant seem to get a handle on this diet thing.  Know I should up my exercise and hope when the weather gets better I will start walking.  Until then, I guess I just have to hang on.

On the other hand, my jewelry is at a lull.  Cant seem to find the time to go upstairs and be creative.  I suppose it is my fault because I should just make the time but the week goes too fast and as long as the kids are here I cant go up and by the time they go home - too tired.  Like now.   If I go upstairs it will be so late when I finish I wont be able to get up tomorrow. 

You know what I would like to do?  Take a day off from work and just stay in my room and make jewelry.  Ahh so sweet.  Well I really have to get some priorities in order - wonder what other people do. I read blogs and articles of all these creative people who seem to have the time to create.  Maybe the next time I blog I will be able to show some jewelry here.....dont give up on me.....I may surprise you......

Beader Bubbe: 2010

Beader Bubbe: 2010

2010

Well, finally 2010 - time to relax.  Now that the holidays are all over, it's time to focus on the new year.  The weather is crazy cold but you know there is nothing we can do about it.  Staying in today, relaxing and think I will finally get upstairs to make some jewelry.  With the holidays taking up most of my time I havent been upstairs in a month...So today this will change.  Keep an eye out on my website to see new things.

Going back to work tomorrow after 11 days vacation but that's good too.  I am very grateful I have a job, a family and friends and good health (altho right now I have a slight cold).  I am hoping 2010 will be a good year for my jewelry and once that takes off, maybe then I can think of retirement. 

Tomorrow is my weigh in day and am excited.  Think I lost some because overall I feel much better.  I hope to start a walking problem but right now the legs with my CVI are not doing well.  Also, would like the weather to warm up a bit.  Plan to start by just walking around the block.....

Yep, 2010 will be a good year!