lost ....

and kind of found!

computers.... aren't they loads of fun?

I'm using a re purposed computer! Thought I was getting a good deal...but...I have no way to download photos, took a step back in time with word, and the anti-virus, that's a whole 'nother ball game.

I've been keeping up on reading blogs that I follow, but not so good on my own!

Life's been a WhIrL wInD lately.

I got a part time time job working at a local store 'The Scrapbook Page' and loving it! I still have my antique booth, however, moved back to a smaller booth and doing very well. And I still have a handful of pooches that I groom.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner,

I guess I'm thinking about all the thanks that I have & feeling like I need to share...I'm thankful for my best friend, my husband! He has kept me grounded lately. I'm thankful for having the two best step children that a woman can have. I love these two young adults more than I could have ever imagined. I have a roof over my head, food on my table & laughter in my heart.

I've also experienced something pretty cool...my neighbors adopted a couple of adorable sisters (3 & 4 years old) from Russia a few months ago. The other day I came home from work the same time they did, not having the best of days, until...I hear 'Traci, Traci...Hi.' (they don't say my name quite correct) I waved & shouted hi back, then I heard...'have a good evening!' This just warmed my heart! Not having children of my own...I'm finding out that I'm more of a softy than I thought. (oh great!)

Anywho, overall, things are good & I'm really not lost,

just took a looonnggg break from blogging.

Who knows, maybe,

just maybe,

Santa will bring me a new computer for Christmas.

Whippet Wednesday...a day late

an apology....

I owe an apology to anyone that reads this....

my last few posts have been pretty blah & I'm sorry for that!

Even though I have a few good things in the works.

I'm also a little overwhelmed by the bad.

This blog seems to be an easy place for me to release some of my feelings.

My mother's been ill again &

I found out this evening that my step-mother has breast cancer.

Plus, I've had a dull headache for the past 5 days.

However, I'm going to try & remain positive, therefore,

from this point on....

I will try to leave you with better posts.

God bless family & friends!

frustrated & sleepy sunday

the past five days have been spent looking at house after house, three hours away from home, with 2 dogs & a husband....feeling like, well, what am I doing!!! ? I feel like I'm just starting to get things rolling with my cards & what am I doing.....
I'm so overwhelmed right now that my husband & I fighting. He likes this...I like that...not agreeing on anything, other than we are annoying one another. Oh joy!!!
I need sleep...soooo....goodnight all. Thank you for letting me vent my frustrations.

bad blogger blues

Hi all....boy-oh-boy, I've been a really bad blogger lately!

I guess I enjoy reading rather than writing.

Things have been a little busy around here...the worse part...this morning,

I said goodbye to my old cat! That's two pets in a couple months.

Making the decision vs dying unexpected...hard either way.

I've been struggling with making this decision for weeks. However, yesterday I could just tell...he starting limping & really having a difficult time getting around. When I didn't wake to him walking around the house this morning meowing, I knew in my heart it was the right thing to let him make the trip over the Rainbow Bridge! Rest peacefully little kitty!

On a brighter note...my cards having been wonderfully, along with my altered journals and such. Needless to say, I've been stamping & gluing, trying to get ahead of my sales.

Well, I've got lots to do....have a beautiful day!