Hi! Is anybody out there? I have two days off!! Two whole days to realize how many aspects of my life I have been neglecting because of work. My hubby, my home, my jewelry, MYSELF(need to go to the doctor concerning a very suspicious mole EEK!!), etc. I will say as stressful as my job is I am enjoying the challenge. But I am not complaining about some unexpected down time! Ansley and I are throwing a couples shower this weekend for D-Knight and Tad! I am going to us the time off to prepare!! I love weddings!! I wish Zan and I were just getting in the car to head to New Orleans for our wedding! Anywhoo!! Off to the store. Hope everyone is well out in cyberland!!!

My current obsession:

I AM GOING ON VACATION!! I cannot wait! It has been almost a year and a half. It is a girls weekend for one of my best friend's in the whole world, D-Knight! Bachlorette weekend in Durham!! I cannot reveal all our plans tonight as D is unaware of the real plans for the weekend! I hope this post finds everyone well! I will be posting new jewelry when I return!!

The time has come all you lovely cyberbunnies for The Walden Artisan Market. I know I said I was going to be there last time but as most of you know I kind of lost it right before that show. So if you are in the Nashville area this weekend stop by and say hi! This will be the largest market to date! I am working my fingers to the bone to get ready so we shall see. Between working all week and forcing creativity only time will tell how prepared I will be!

Quick question: What is your best strategy for last minute prep on a big project??

Working, working, working!! Pictures to follow. What are you up to today??

It is 3:30 am and I am awake. Luckily I have the day off tomorrow but my current game plan is to clean, clean, and clean!! I have my grocery list floating around in my head. It is filled with healthy goods for Z and me plus rubber gloves and a toilet wand!! Also in my head this early early morning is my perfect plan of attack for today's Spring cleaning. However, the fact that I am awake at 3 am does not bode well.

I mean really, for those of you with a full time job outside the home, who has time to keep a clean house? IT IS EXHAUSTING!! But it is either figure out a game plan or live in filth. And believe me I have been living the latter for well over a month and it is time for a game plan!!! My current game plan consists of bright yellow rubber gloves and an attitude adjustment ;)!! Spring is in the air (well I mean the severe storms have arrived indicating that Spring is on it's way) and my house needs some attention. Man I am optimistic in the early cracks of dawn! We shall see how the day unfolds.

How many of you Spring clean? What is your personal motivation?

Stress Management????

Well I have just royally f***ed up my sleep pattern for the evening by falling asleep after work. Now I am totally awake and 5:15am is looming!! My main goal for this particular blog is to get some advice. I have now been working my new job for a little over a month and I AM EXHAUSTED, both mentally and physically!! I am trying to leave work at work so I am not bringing that added stress into my home life. But I am not sure how to do that.

Aside from being too tired to buy groceries or cook dinner, (many many thanks to my lovely husband for keeping us watered and fed!!) I have also fully neglected my jewelry. I am starting to feel like I don't even care about it. It is enough for me to feel prepared to make it through a whole day of work! I know I can use some good old fashioned exercise but how do I bring back my creative energy without feeling like I am forcing it?

Any suggestions for staying balanced that you use in your own life?

No time!!!

Dear Blog,

I miss you. I miss the days of pondering what to write. Now I have little time to chat. Please forgive I will be back soon. Between work and the Walden Market this weekend I am swamped. But I love and miss and will talk soon!!! If you are in the Nashville area this weekend join us!!

Sincerely,

Me