Ponderings Over the Kitchen Sink....

Hi everyone,
Just thought I would share something with you, not very profound, but meaningful.

Recently I have been trying to notice little things, such as, when I am cleaning up the kitchen, and trying to rush thru it to GET IT DONE! So I can go onto something more fun, right??! You all know what I mean, we do it every day.

The other day, there I was cleaning up the kitchen.Well, it wasn't easy, but I tried to be fully in the moment, instead of looking ahead. I realized, and yes I know this is corny, but I realized what I had right then & there. Sure I was doing a mundane task that I don't enjoy. But I have a home, and even though I have to clean it, I'm glad I have it, and that I am able-bodied to do so.

Today, another thing happened as I was emptying the dishwasher, (another thing I like to just get it over with). Lately, I've been looking at all my mismatched glasses & coffee mugs lately, and thinking, ugh--these are just a mish-mash of crappy old things. I wish I had some nice new glasses and mugs, that all matched.

Well today I looked at them in a different way when I realized that they were pieces of who we are, and they all represented something. Like the big golden-yellow plastic Bruins cup: a reminder of some fun B's games... the tiny Guinness glass: when I won the Guinness basket at a raffle at a fun dance... the pair of Michael Collins Whiskey hi-ball glasses: from the wonderful Irish gift basket we've received every year at Christmas from one of Steve's vendors (we all get so excited when it comes!)... the Smuggler's Notch coffee mug: a souvenir from our friends' vacation one year... the pair of Montana coffee mugs: another friend's thoughtful souvenir from their trip... Red Sox cups and pretty blue-streaked wine glasses: also from gift baskets won at the countless hockey fundraisers over the years... a coffee mug from the lovely Brewster Inn in Cazenovia NY: reminds me of the wonderful year Laura spent as a student at Caz... a pink "All My Children" mug: Santa had magically left one for me & my BFF one Christmas!... a goblet from Apple Annie's in Orlando FL : an actual souvenir from our honeymoon!!!

Sappy? Maybe.

But the point is, we all really have a lot to be thankful for, if we only open our eyes to it. I challenge everyone to look at things from a different angle today, and see if you can't see the good in it!

Let me know your thoughts!!

Hugs,

Crazy day yesterday!

Hi guys! Yesterday was a Crafter's Yard Sale at Bella Art in Johnston, RI, (my new favorite place!) I schlepped all my no-longer-wanted SU sets, and misc. items in the high hopes of selling some. Luckily the table only cost me ten bucks. Because.... as SOON as I got off the highway, and the store was within sight, less than a quarter of a mile away, I got pulled over by a RI State cop! I was apologetic, (he had also pulled over two other cars) and respectful. I sat and waited. He came back with my 95 DOLLAR TICKET, saying it really should have been 300 dollars. So I said thank you (BUT I REALLY DIDN'T MEAN IT!!!) I then started bawling, got to the store and set up. I "made" like 35 bucks, so I'm really only 60 dollars in the hole I guess, and hopefully I won't get a surcharge on my insurance. Maybe not, I'm hoping, since I have no prior speeding tix.
Sooo, not exactly a great day, but... afterward I just had to shop at Bella, and boy lemme tell you, they are an awesome store! (I spent 92$, LOL!) Oh, Lord, forgive me for I know not what I do!! So I guess it was retail therapy for me, huh? I got two new Nestie die sets, 3 stamps, and a new Tim Holts ruler... oh also some Kaiser rhinestones. Fun schtuff!

Have a wonderful night, I'm off to watch the Boston Bruins game 2 of the playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes. BTW, my husband, & I, and our son & his friend were at game one! We won, and it was and awesome night, the arena was filled with energy... a great experience!!
GO BRUINS!!!

Class Tonite

Hi All,
Tonite is my "Mothers Day/Feminine Cards" class. We'll be making 2 each of 5 different designs. I have six girls coming, and we'll have a good time, I am sure! TTYL!

INCREDIBLE Blogaversary Candy Alert!

Incredible blog candy being offered by Debbie in the UK over at her blog "Passion For Crafts". When I say incredible I mean it! Like, 5 sets of Nestabilities dies,a set of 36 Copic Markers (!), Basic Grey papers, ribbon, flowers, OH MY! But it's only till midnight tonite, so get your lil' behind over there!!! And good luck! Let me know if you win!

Hugs,

My Package Has Arrived!

Well, lemme tell you, I got the most fabulous package in the mail on Saturday! Yes! My blog candy from Chris at 'Scrappin' With A Porpoise' came & I was SUPER excited!!

OK, first of all a set of oval scallop NESTIE dies!! As if that weren't enough in itself, the box was brimming with other goodies: from Inque Boutique- the 'Always In Bloom' paper pack & a coorindinating ribbon assortment, their Felt Embellishments & Cardstock Stickers in both 'Cabana' and 'Memoirs' and a pack of Mini Felts in 'Isn't It Romantic'; from Creative Imaginations- a chipboard Gift Card Holder, from Club Stamp- a pack of matchboxes ready for embellishing, from Club Scrap- a pack of 'County Fair' 8 X 11 paper, and last but not least, from Colorbok- a pack of Folio Closures.
I cannot thank Chris enough. Except maybe to encourage everyone to go to her site, http://scrappinwithaporpoise.blogspot.com/2009/03/giving-away-blog-candy.html where you'll find the mailing address, and send her dear Mom a card. When you're not feeling well, receiving hugs in the mail are so uplifting. So, go ahead and help out a fellow blogger & make her Mom happy!

Have a great day & stay inky!!

Hugs,

Can you believe it? I won more blog candy!!

OK, this is just amazing! I won more blog candy! This time, from Gina K Designs. It is Melanie Munchinger's newest set, "Wee Tees". Check it out here: http://blog.ginakdesigns.com/2009/04/19/preview-day-1-part-2.aspx

Did I mention how excited I am????!!!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!!

Blog Candy Alert!!
Bev's blog, "All The Things I Love", is quite an inspiring site, you must go check it out! And, Bev is giving away some amazing blog candy! Good luck, and enjoy her blog!!!
http://bevscrafts.blogspot.com/2009/04/some-blogoversary-candy.html

Hugs,