Is Someone Out There?

Not happy when I feel stress and there is nothing I can do about it other than have an upset stomach over it. Because no one will listen...who needs to...to remedy the situation.

And my problem is when I have no control over something, and not that i necessarily should have control, I get a very upset stomach. Ginger tea helps for sure. Camomille tea too. But I guess I just have to hope and pray that someone out there can hear us.

It reminds me of the teeny Who people in Horton Hears a Who. And I am talking the even teenier people than the ones on the clover that Horton so bravely defended. The ones in the dust speck. They try to call out to have someone listen to them.

Situations in life that you have to deal with...you gotta love it...well, maybe wrong choice of words with the "love" part. But somehow you get through it and hope that someone will notice and make the needed changes.

; )

Phyliss the Pheasant

So I have a little friend hanging out in my backyard. She has been here at least since Wednesday. 5 days so far. Maybe my yard is a big nest to her. Not sure. I just looked out the window. She is still here. 

So I named her. Phyliss the Pheasant. It makes me wonder if she is an expectant Mother. I guess I will find out if she continues to hang out in my yard.

Kind of fun to look out and see her there.

I assume she will leave when she feels the need.

He likes Vanilla Frosting

Okay, that statement really made me laugh...or worried!

Two co-workers were talking. One has a new born- well, a little older but under a year old. The other is expecting.

The one with the baby said that her son loves vanilla frosting. The pregnant co-worker said,"Oh, that's good."

Kind of threw me off.  Oh well, to each their own I guess.

And I guess those of you out there who eat sugar all the time, it is no biggie. But I was surprised about the excitement of a baby eating frosting. A milestone I suppose? Of some sort? Not a good sort in my book. But that is me.

Kit 'N Kaboodle to Goshen

So two sweet ladies in my neighborhood are off on a mission to Goshen, N.Y. this week. They asked to be companions. They are both widowed and have raised their families. They are great examples to many people. My sister, Karen, and I thought it would be fun to make a candy poster for them. It was fun to work on together. See you in a year, Janet and Evelyn! You will be amazing!

Love the Sunny Warm Weather!!!

Can I just say what a great day it is today? Amazingly beautiful and warm outside. Had lunch with great friends of mine...past co-workers (I miss working with them)...WP/Novell pals. They came to see my house. So sweet of them. Though apparently my guest bathroom toilet is really small. Hey, it is perfect for my nephews...until they grow up I guess.

And I dropped my iphone in a parking lot while picking up lunch for our get together...and all I had to do was take it into the AT&T store and they replaced the SIM card and it is good to go. So grateful. Phew.

I have much to be grateful for...even when I seem to forget sometimes.

Using the same Swirlies

This weekend I was asked to design a poster for a prom and also an invitation. Made the same flourish (swirly) design and used it for both. hehe.

Happy President's Day!

I wish to acknowledge President Thomas S Monson. The president I always put my faith in.

Kind Neighbors

As I woke this morning to some snow on the ground, two neighbors were out there snowblowing my driveway.

I really do have good and kind neighbors. (Photo looking out one of my bedroom windows.)

Perfect

Just seems like in the last while there has been some unneeded drama in my life. Just hard to compete with.

This weekend was perfect. I was around some of my family. I got some projects done. I saw 3 different friends of mine. And that was just what I needed. I could just be myself.

I find myself in one situation in my life, lately, where I feel like I need to compete and I am so over that. Just too much drama and effort and a waste of my time. And mostly I was tired of feeling left out and of feeling a little bit hurt too.

It was so nice to take a breather where I could just be myself. Absolutely loved it. No 5th wheel feelings for me this weekend. Just good, peaceful, happy feelings.

So thankful for all that I have. So grateful. Grateful that my family knows who I am. Loves me and accepts me. No competition at all.

PERFECT weekend.

Painting Machine

No pics to post yet but I have been a painting machine lately--on the walls of the rooms of my house that is. I really do like to paint. So fun to see the difference.  I am getting so close to finishing. Woo hoo!

Just nice to make some changes. They will continue as I need to get some cosmetic things done in my kitchen, main bathroom, family room, furnace/ac...but at least I am painting. If i had an extra 10k hanging around, all these things would be done by now. But I don't. So I will dream and slowly save.