Monday, August 24, 2009

Sometimes the small things are the big things

Hmm, it's like all of a sudden summer has come to an abrupt halt. No more kids on the playground or at the pool. Even the weather has changed. I was actually cold this morning in a long sleeve shirt while I walked the dog.
Speaking of my pug puppy, still fighting little mini battles every day to keep that dog well. I thought it was funny (and kind of sad) that J treats his plush toy puppy the same way I do Sam. He gives him pretend pills out of an empty medicine bottle, he wraps up different body parts with gauze and treats wounds, and pretends to put antibiotic cream everywhere. I was really impressed that he watches me so intently, nothing escapes him at all.
Which is why I've got to be easy on the swears no matter what life is throwing my way this week. Last week was just the pits. I was paralyzed with indecision and fear and it was just an awful week. I am determined that this week will be better, somehow, even though little has changed. Spending too much time with our real estate agent looking for someplace to live. I'm more determined than ever leave renting (and all the problems of this house) behind. My favorite thing about looking at houses? The fenced in yards with actual grass. I know that seems like a small thing, but it's actually a huge thing to me.
On the scrapping front I've just been editing photos, and sketching ideas. My terms for American crafts and Cocoa daisy don't start until Sept, so I've just been taking it easy waiting for that. I'm really excited about the Ali Edwards CD kit, love Ali's favorite things. (I guess they are my a few of my favorite things too.) She has great taste that girl. I've been organizing my scrap room, I got 4 reveal bulbs for the torchiere for $6. So, lighting situation solved inexpensively. I got rid of a ton of paper, mostly my basic grey collection. It was totally out of control, and I don't want to be a paper collector. I want to be a memory collector. I took it as a sign that I hardly ever use it to get rid of it. And that stack was 1/2 a foot deep. Sad really. When it was all over with, I had completely filled a large tote with paper, embellishments, and magazines to get rid of. It feels good to be back to empty for the moment, although I wish my mojo wasn't stuck on E.
I've decided to participate in my friend Kristina Proffitt's card drive for Kate. You can click on the link and read about it here. I think that one of the best ways to be happy in this life is to focus on helping others. I know that when I read about this family's tragic situation that I didn't feel like my week was going all that badly after all. It gave me some much needed perspective, and I'd like to give that family a little smile with a card if I can. I hope you will consider making a card for this. It takes so very little to give someone hope, which is actually something very big.
Happy Monday to you! Until tomorrow.

12 comments:

Houston said...

I get the paralyzed with indecision thing... I'm like that currently, it seems to come and go... I hope it goes soon for both of us! Glad to hear the pup is doing okay and that J is so attentive to his stuffed pup... it is amazing how much our kiddos are watching us. Hang in there this week, I'll be thinking of you.

Murphy's Law said...

i have been paralyzed by indecision as well. hugs. good luck w/the house hunt. and the pup is doing ok. kids are amazing for keeping our bad habits in check. lol!!! hang on.

kristina proffitt said...

Hi sweet friend!
Hoping this week is a great one for you! Thank you so much for posting about the card drive. So happy you'll be participating. :-D BIG hugs and I'm here for ya if you need me!

Vee said...

i can't believe summer is pratically over! enjoy your time off and i hope you have a better week!

Stacey Michaud said...

I hope your week gets better! Sometimes we just go through these phases or are hit with things, but there are always good times on the other end! Hope you get there soon! Would chocolate help?

*reyanna* said...

Hugs to you, first of all. Sounds like you're stressed over things good and bad... keep your chin up. :)

American Crafts arriving on your doorstep is just around the corner! YAY! Can't wait to see what you create. :)

And house-hunting... *sigh* We're about to start this process. I need to de-stress before that starts. LOL. Maybe I'll clean out our storage room this week... :D

Good for you for purging some of your scrap stuff! I, too, have WAY too much Basic Grey. I don't scrap with much of it anymore. I should probably do some purging too. *sigh* Thanks for the motivation. :)

Erika said...

hope this week is better for you! You are lucky the weather is cooling off for you. Still 90 down here in FL - UG!

lisa truesdell said...

hoping that some mojo comes along, soon. and a house. =)

A Soldier Girl said...

Hope your week gets better girlie .. and thanks for the Card Drive link ..

xoxo

Unknown said...

Good luck with the house business! Ack! I've so been there. I'm sure once things settle down, you'll get your mojo back! Hugs.

Unknown said...

The right house will come. It will appear when you least expect it! My work everyday reminds how lucky I am and gives me good perspective on life. Sometimes I get tired of the reminders though ;) Hope your week gets better!

Sasha Farina said...

sending you positive vibes for everything. . . *hugs*