Give a Cheer
Journaling:
Standing on the outside looking in, it would seem as if this past year has been the least productive year of my life. I'm not working and thus not running around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to squeeze something “important” into every minute of my day. I've started a few projects and had the opportunity to experience some things that I most likely wouldn't have done before due to job related responsibilities, but I don't feel like I've gotten much accomplished. Then I started to wonder why I am being so hard on myself. I've kept myself so busy in the last 10 years, that I no longer know how to do one thing at a time anymore. I haven't accomplished the things that I had outlined for myself in this past year, but I have been able to slow down and do others. I've been able to spend a lot more quality time with my children and attend fun photography and small business seminars. More importantly, I've gotten to spend time with and learn a few things about myself. For one, I don't want to go back into the science field unless I absolutely have no other alternative. Being a working mom is a better suit for me, but I now know that I need to find something that feeds my creativity. I've also come to the realization that I am not June Cleaver either, in fact, I hate doing chores with a passion! Having worked since I was 14 years old, I've found myself on an emotional roller coaster over the past 13 months. I'm ecstatic knowing that I don't have to drag myself to a job that I hate, but disappointed knowing that I've had to use up my savings to stay afloat. I get to participate in school activities, but am not able to take spontaneous family vacations. For the most part, I've enjoyed the time off…not the lack of funds, though. It's not the “ideal” life that I had in mind but I'm happy and that's most important!
Product list:
American Crafts
- Textured cardstock
Clearsnap
- Chalk Ink (Dark Brown)
DMC
- Embroidery floss
The Girl's Paperie
- On Holiday Double Sided Patterned Paper (Days Away, Travel Ticking)
- Paper Girl Double Sided Patterned Paper (Patch Work, Shabby Flower)
Helmar
- Adhesive (Premium Craft Glue, Quick Fix Permanent Tape Runner, Zapdots)
Kaisercraft
- Pearls
- Rhinestones
Making Memories
- Noteworthy Flocked Alphabet Stickers (Hillary)
October Afternoon
- Cherry Hill Double Sided Patterned Paper (Recipe Box)
- Fly A Kite Double Sided Patterned Paper (Picnic Table)
- Good Cheer Double Sided Patterned Paper (Sugar Cookies)
- Hometown Die-cut Shapes
- Lunchbox Alphabet Stickers (Picnic Table)
- The Thrift Shop Double Sided Patterned Paper (Near Mint)
Ranger
- Stickles (Cotton Candy, Lime)
Sharpie
- Ultra Fine Point Marker
Thanks for spreading positivity!
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