It's been awhile, eh?

Tuesday

June 30, 2010

 

Hi,

First of all...where have I been? I can't even answer that question. I also can't look at past entries to see where I may have left off because I am doing this through email because I can't get into the website.

 

HALF THE YEAR GONE ALREADY!!! What have you done to make the most of the last 6 months? I learned some very hard lessons about loss so far this year. Makes each day a little more precious.

 

I am still working on jewelry. Started making more woven items in addition to straight bead stringing. Lots of fun, but tedious as well. This past weekend, I was inspired by a website to create some "vintage" looking pieces for my next sale. I drove off to buy some supplies and made a couple of necklaces so far. Since I have no plans for the (LONG!) weekend, I will work on more. Maybe I'll even get on here and upload some pictures!

 

My friend Shelby, who makes gorgeous and fun totes and purses from recycled jeans and materials will be joining me in an Open House in the fall. I can't rely on my 2 sales per year at the hospital anymore as I'm not doing as well there as I have in the past. Time to take my show on the road! :)

 

Well, my train tickets for my trip to AZ have arrived. My biggest challenge at the moment is not misplacing them before I leave in October. I have already begun my list of what to bring on the train/trip so that I don't leave anything out. Oh yea... must find people to cat sit and water the plants. :)

 

We have been having triple H weather and it makes me very cranky. I hate summer weather in the worst way. The last thing I want to do upon drying off from the shower is need another shower right away. Bah! It began to cool off last evening and I slept with windows open in my bedroom. Well, "slept" is a little misleading. I tried to sleep but the "children" who live in the house across the street starting lighting fireworks in the yard at 11PM. Grrrrr.....

 

So, I've been diligent and obedient (once again) about healthy eating and getting some daily exercise (even in the nasty heat...yay me!) and was rewarded for my efforts last week with a drop on the scale of 2.6 lbs (yes, I count the ounces). My friend dropped 4.8! I wonder when (oh when!) will it finally click/stick that I can't diet until I lose XXX lbs, but that I must eat in a matter to promote a long and healthy life. Sheesh...it's not rocket science...it's common sense. So, so , so easy to let comfort and laziness blow it all away. 

 

I was talking about when I quit smoking the other day. I said that it would be 20 yrs for me on October 11 (yes, it's burned in my brain). While I'm very happy that I haven't smoked for that many years, it was a (painful) reminder of how long I have been struggling with weight gain! 20 freakin' years! I never had a problem before that...was always very small. Growing up, I didn't have to learn about proper nutrition because I could eat what I wanted, when I wanted, in any amount that I wanted and never gain an ounce. This has been a hard lesson to learn.

 

My kids and grandkids are doing great! Em just finished 7th and made honor roll 3 semesters. Sam finished first grade and had a very good year as well. Den is in his car driving up the California coast as I write this. He's on his way to a 10 day silent meditation retreat. More power to him...I could never do it. Tammy is talking about selling her (beautiful!) house in the fall and downsizing a bit. I don't blame her...it's a really big house and requires a lot of upkeep. I'm sure they will be happy wherever they end up (in same community), but I will miss that house.

 

STILL lovin' my new apartment! I bet you were tired of listening to me bitch about The Loud Family. Well, they are someone else's problem now. Specifically, her mother and step-father's problem. :P I'm still in the loop of what's happening over there because my friend, Nora is her mother's sister. 

 

Speaking of Nora...and Judy...they are both done with all treatments (chemo and radiation) for their breast cancers and doing great! 

 

Well, my lunch is gone, which means I must be done with this entry. Have a great Independence Day!

 

Peace,

Kay