current pic of myself

from 2 peas:Do you try to get current pictures of yourself by doing a self photo shoot or having someone take them of you? If you have recently taken some new photos share with us

I avoid all pictures of myself. In my head, I look like my dd, and the reality is unacceptable to me!! ha! lately, I've done it both ways.. trying to figure out how 'the kids' are taking their own pics with their cameras..how do they get the right angle? So, here is a recent one taken w/DH.

I did get some scrappin' done on my Christmas Journal...I'm up to the 12th,
hey, thats pretty good for me. Just finished the one about our Christmas tree, which I added glitter to the photo mat edges...what is it about Christmas that I want to add glitter?...I make such a mess...I got this glitter at the Stamping Show I went to last fall, so it is big and chunky.

Also worked on my suite bathroom..spent hours on AllPosters.com looking for that perfect print...and then...in dd's closet was a book of Vogue posters..and there it was, perfect for the mood I'm going for. Don't it figure? Spend hours looking and it was here all along. Still considering the sheers over the window, and though I love the shower curtain, it is too short. Oh well, it will all come together, right?

Creating lately

From 2 peas: Share what you have created lately....

well, spent most of the day working on my Project 365 blog...I have a link under Fave Blogs on the right side column.

also have been working on my Shimelle Christmas album, and hope to get back to it!!

So, today is gloomy, been raining since Friday..we were out of electricity at the house for most of yesterday, good thing I was at work!

I was hoping today would be scrappin', laundry and relaxin'...but not working out that way so far. I've been cleaning, doing laundry, decorating a little...
The back suite is now my palette, with the kids moved out and mom probably not moving back...

I put pink up in the bathroom today, just need to go to AllPosters.com to find that piece of art to pull my colors together.

The bedroom is going to stay with an Oriental theme, but the suite is gonna have C's art deco type vogue prints put on the wall...mom had sunflowers.

Hey, though that's not scrappin' that is creating, right?

inspiration..and my Sat

from 2 peas:
What helps you get some inspiration?

just about everything, these boards, magazines, everyday little things, the patterns on clothing, color combination and pattern combination in every day items.

so, I'm back to work today. it's okay, I don't mind working on Saturday, I have the office to myself, can play the music I like..take off my shoes and that chest restrictor and be comfortable.

I just don't like being in a position where I need to work the extra day, 2 weekends in a row (and possibly next Saturday)...But it is my busiest time of year, I am not only closing December, but also the 4th Quarter and 2007. (I work in General Ledger accounting and accounts receivables) sooooo, that's just the way it is.

Oh, also been seeing in your blogs about selecting a word for the year...
after some thought, I think mine will be "POSITIVITY"
It may not actually be a word, but it is an attitude I want to have.
DD has been pointing out to me how many negative comments I make in a given day,
I hadn't noticed...I so do not want to be like my 75 year old mom...who grumbles and doesn't seem happy unless she is grumbling...so I will work on being more positive in my outlook this year.

When it comes to the glass...I alway just thought of it as being "half a glass" thinking myself a 'realist'...but I am gonna concentrate on looking at it as
"half full"...cuz I want to move to that positive realm.

challenges...

Do you try to join scrap/card challenges to keep you going on your projects? Or for inspiration from others?

Oh Yes, I do love challenges, inspires me to sit down and 'do it' also I get inspiration from others. I don't alway post my layouts, but I do enjoy doing them.
Over the holidays, I did backslide, but I do have my Shimelle Journal in progress.
And Jan 7 is the kickoff for Faithsisters...and there is talk about a "use your stash" on Scraptalk.

Also really want to do an "about me" type book...so thinking the Project 365 would be help for that.

Thanks to Jill and rhyzmomplus2 who responded about the Project 365 and gave me access to your blogs. Jill, I do believe your blog is the one that planted the idea in my mind. And I do want to take part...so this weekend, I'm gonna set up a photoblog and get started.

I do want to take part in Anna B's challenge.

So exciting, we are having storms, my co-worker just came in with his umbrella all 'pushed back' from the winds...good pic for today!!

Where do you see this hobby in five years?
I think it will be predominately digital...I'm sure the digital programs will get more and more 'user' friendly, and printing a digi page to create a book will get less costly and easier, and younger people will discover it...it will go more digital.

Happy Thursday!

already a crazy morning, woke up late, so in a rush.
ugggh...when do things start to settle down?

worked out on the treadmill last night, I admit, it was more low key than Tuesday's, but I still ended up with a heating pad last night. My back felt tweaky.

I watched the Make me a Supermodel kickoff after Project Runway...NOOOOOOOO
I do not want to watch another show. I WILL NOT!!!

So, does this Challenge 365 look interesting?
A picture a day...I noticed the photo boards have a Picture of the Day thread....
guess one goal today is to find a link and get more info about this.

Okay, ya'll have a good, unrushed day!!

Jan 1st..a good day..busy but good

I got myself an MP3 player, now its a cheapy...got it at Mervyns for @$30.00
but I like it...It was in the kids section and as I registered it, I named it "Pookie"...oh well. Only one CD on it, but am listening to it while at lunch today. dd said she would show me how to download...we'll see.

Yesterday was not what I hoped. I had hoped to sleep, read and scrap. All of us, dh, dd and I ended up cleaning and organizing areas of the house. Kinda dozed on the couch to Thats Entertainment III...man, what beautiful dance numbers. You kinda lose sight about what was special about a Fred Astaire or a Gene Kelly...then watch something like that. I esp liked Fred Astaire's number with drums in Easter Parade, and Gene Kelly's with a newspaper...pretty cool.


Got to read a little bit of the new Julie Garwood novel, I'm such a dork, Amazon contacts me before they come out and I pre-order them. But it is good so far, kinda continues with the family in one of my fave book of hers, Ransom.

But did not really scrap..got some journaling typed, and did a pic on a calender dil got me... but that is it! Was hoping to accomplish so much more, oh well.

But I did get my half of the office organized, started my Bible Study, bought stuff on Scrapgalz (a relapse!!...its the fault of the pea who linked the site in a thread about college press), got on the treadmill (certain muscles are achey today) Oh, and put up goodies on the display shelves dh built me in the great room. Lots of Gone with the Wind plates and cranberry glass...and stuff. Not done, but I like it.
stuff is still in storage, sooo...gotta make do, right?

celebrate the New Year...

from 2 peas: How did you celebrate/bring in the New Year?

Shopped all day yesterday, met my friend and her grandson...he is simply adorable by the way. Went to the Great Mall..a mile round of shopping, shopping and shopping. Went with dd, dil...after shopping we went to Trader Joe's to stock up on lunches for the week...cuz we are going to be eating healthier this year...
one of many resolutions.

Then watched Stardust with dd and dh. He made it (he usually sleeps thru movies)
but went to bed right after. went to bed @midnight, but was quickly awakened by the sound of gunshots...we live in the country, so I guess thats how some people celebrate. dummies.

I liked Stardust...looked like a fun role for Michelle Pfeiffer. And I do recommend it. Some of you may be uncomfortable with Robert DeNiro's cross dressing pirate, or be uncomfortable about your kids seeing it, so be prepared.

BUT Saturday night dd and I went to see Sweeney Todd. a movie we both Hated...I spent a lot of time looking at my dd's profile (its very pretty by the way) while turning my head to avoid the gruesome-ness. The only good thing was that Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham can sing...who'd have 'thunk'... but in general, a waste of time and money.

so, I guess its time to write out the New Year's resolutions...

1) healthier lifestyle and lose weight. Got a couple of incentives, my cruise in Oct and a possible wedding.

2) Study my Bible, I've really let that one lapse.
I'm hoping Faithsisters will help with that one.

3) Stop buying scrap supplies and use what I have!
(gotta save money for that cruise!)

3a) Finish projects I've started!!


So, I'm hoping today is a day of Scrappin', readin' and sleepin'...

ya'll have a great one!!