So, a couple of things have happened.....

....since I last left you. Apparently it's been over a year since my last entry. *sigh*....what's that saying about the best intentions? Sorry, sorry, a million times sorry. Actually many, many things have happened in the last year. However I don't think I'll be able to get you up to speed in just one post. Okay. That being said, I'll start from the most recent and go back. That's just the way my brain works.

This is a doozie, too. I quit my job today. Ha! It's a job I just started last week! For those that know me, you know that I can tolerate a lot of crap. Well, lets just say I stepped in a really, really big pile at this place. They have serious, serious issues. None that I can fix or would want to so I'm gettin' while the gettin's good! Please say some prayers for me as I look for another job in this poor economy. For my Catholic compadres, say a rosary PLEASE! lol...

In other, much happier news, I FINALLY went to Bonnaroo! Last month! It was awesome! One of the top things on my bucket list. I can't think of the proper words to describe my adventure but I'll try: amazing, surreal, HOT!, lots of fun with memories I'll cherish forever. I put together a playlist on the right if you want to listen to some of the music I had the great fortune to experience LIVE! I'll post some pics (none of them are that great but you'll get the point) in another post. I went with my best sister Liz and I'm so grateful that she went with me. It just wouldn't have been the same without her. She kept me in stitches pretty much the entire time.
So many bands that I wanted to see but there just wasn't the time or energy to do it all. We ended up leaving a bit early 'cause we'd just had enough of the heat: 95 + degrees each day and enough humidity to choke a herd. We camped out (that was an adventure in and of itself!) which was another first for me. Safe to say that I won't being doing it again any time soon. Unless it was the Stones, then I would totally do it, no question.

It's getting late so I'll post more later. Promise, promise, PROMISE that I'll post pics soon. Love to you all and peace!

Don't give up on me, yet!

Okay. I'm a slacker. Please forgive me. C'mon....I have pictures....

I was lucky enough to attend the Heidi Swapp classes at By Design Scrapbook Boutique in Houston on National Scrapbook Day. Yes, I'm aware that was WEEKS ago, but I thought you might enjoy some pics from my fabulous weekend. The classes were definitely worth the trip. Check 'em out:



A couple of pics of the "Energy Journal". You're supposed to journal about the things that give you energy. Good concept, although I don't exactly know if I have the "energy" to journal about the those things. Frankly there isn't a better catalyst for energy than deadlines! Other than that, I'd rather nap! :P



These are a few from the HS secret techniques class. VERY good-I really enjoyed this class. We used masks, the new HS invisible chipboard, distress inks-it's incredible the creativity that this gal has. When I grow up, I want to be like her!

For whatever reason I didn't get a pic of the H of 3 wall hanging class but here's a link where you can see a few, posted by my CE pal Timi Forrest:

http://pinkjubilee.blogspot.com/2009/05/weekend-with-heidi.html

I hope to be back to blogging soon. I've accepted a position at work that's sure to keep me busier, but my goal is to try to make time to play. We'll see how that goes.
I hope everyone is having a good Memorial Day weekend. Party hard and stay safe, but let's not forget the real reason for the holiday. Take care and God Bless you all.

Oh, and peace. Talk to you soon!

Seriously, ya'll.....

I just don't know what happened. I had every intention of keeping up with the blog thing. Really. But it turned out to be one of the things that got ignored or half-ass done, along with about a thousand other things on my "to do" list from last year. However, it was a year full of opportunities and personal growth, both mentally and physically (HA! gotta get those extra lbs. off this year). I started another job that allows me to work out of my home and the ability to devote more time to my family, which is awesome! I also reconnected with some old pals from escuela at my 20 yr high school reunion in October-also awesome! I had alot of health issues in '08 but nothing serious, thank God. I'm glad to be on the road to recovery and looking forward to a much healthier year. I got to spend time with some dear friends through various scrapbooking events. I made and received some beautiful keepsakes that I will cherish for years to come.

So, it was a pretty good year when I stop to think about it. I'm going to try to keep up with the 'ol blog. So sorry to have neglected it for so long! AND my goal is to take more pics this year to share w/family & friends. Hope you all have a happy and healthy new year filled with blessings. Peace ya'll!

Getting old SUCKS! (warning: colorful language)

But you already know that.

A couple of weeks ago I went out to a sports bar with my sister. She and I are hanging out on the "hip" side, and some dude is trying to talk to my sister. She seems a little interested, so we stay in the area (she's single, I'm not). By this time I've a had more than a couple. So I'm standing at the part of the bar where everyone comes up to ask the bartender for a drink. Most people don't give me a second glance. This is okay. I'm feeling a little wallflower-ish, kinda tired, more than a little bored. Then a young, very cute guy comes up and says, "hi, what's your name?" (he's obviously had a couple, too)and I say, "Laura" (that was my "bar name" back in the day). He told me his name then starts getting chatty. Then all of a sudden I ask, "So how old do you think I am?" and he gives me the up and down. I'm thinking to myself, "I still got it...". Then he says, "About 38 or so". Of course I said, "Mother fucker!" and he says, all defensive and everything, "I'm sorry! how old are you really?". Then I said: "38!" LOL! He got a kick out of it, and to tell you the truth, so did I. I've never really been sensitive about my age. That is not until lately. The gray in my hair is becoming more color resistant (thank God for Lo'real!), my memory isn't what it used to be and it takes me a little longer to get out of bed most every day. I get reminders all the time that I'm no spring chicken. I know, I know. 38 is pretty young. I'm not trying to come across as some whiny-ass ingrate who ought to be grateful she's not ______ (fill in the blank). I realize this. But, damn it! I spent my 38th birthday on the freakin' couch, sick as a dog with the a flu that took me 3 freakin' weeks to get over. I deserve a do over, don't ya think? I'm just sayin'! Back in my prime, a little cold couldn't keep me away from quarter beer night at the Crystal Chandelier, or $1 longnecks at Borrowed Money. That's all I'm sayin'...where did the time go? And why did my by body abandon me????

But you know what they say, 'with age comes wisdom'. I'd like to think I am where I am today because this is true. Looking back, there isn't much I'd change. I definitely would've finished school. I'm right where I should be, I think. I hope. Oh, well. I'm fairly content. So although getting old sucks, I'm trying to live life to the fullest.

Anyway, I leave for Scrap Etc in Nashville this week. I'm so excited! The thing I'm looking forward to the most is reconnecting with friends. I always come back from these events so inspired by them. So have a great week and I'll try to share pics next time we chat. Maybe I'll spot Elvis!

Peace out and smooches to you all!

Are you FREAKIN' kidding me????!!!!

Okay. Okay. Breathe....breathe...don't hyperventilate...aaahhhh.....betternow ....but can you BELIEVE this? Breathe...Many of you know that i LOVE the Stones, and for those who don't know, well, I LOVE the Rolling Stones. They're the best band of all time. Period. End of story. Before you get your drawers in a bunch, the Beatles are alright, maybe number 4 or 5 on THE list, but they're not the Stones...anyways, I digress....so, I'm SO out of the loop nowadays. My sister called me last week and asked, "Are you excited about the new Stones movie coming out?" and I'm like, "uh...what?" She said are you f***ing with me?" and I said "no, what are you talking about?" Then she said, "You mean you don't know? uggghhh" (LOL-inside joke). She said she didn't know the name of it, but that it was opening on Friday of last week (April 4th). I didn't know. My favorite band and I didn't know.

So I'm making plans to see "Shine A Light" this week. "What?" you ask, "you mean you haven't seen it yet?"...uh, no. But it's on the agenda. It's in IMAX. for crying out loud! and Martin Scorcese directed it. WTF??? They're killing me. I'm practically salivating. I know, I know, I'm a little obsessed but I recognize it. No apologies, but I deal with it the best I can.

So sorry that I've been away from the computer lately. Actually I haven't really been away from it. I've just been mindlessly playing online games. Addicting I tell 'ya. Before that, I went to Scrapbowl in D.C. in February. It was great. The classes I took were awesome. Loved meeting the scrap "celebrities". I'm totally envious of their creativity. Here are a couple of pics from that weekend: Friends that I met up with at Scrapbowl: Megan, Sandy & Josiane (my roomies)and Bernie. Then there's Margie Romney-Aslett, who is the BOMB product designer for Making Memories. Her class was awesome! Take a look at the finished project: Gorgeous! Of course my project doesn't look like that :(






Okay, here are a few more. The first is me w/Tia Bennett, who designs stamps for Autumn Leaves and is known for her "green" crafting concepts (totally recycles and re-uses stuff). She's a total FREAK about music, too. I think we must be related in some way. She had everybody tell the class the story behind the tee (it was a t-shirt on canvas w/a mini scrapbook-to-go type of project). Of course I used an old Rolling Stones tee. It was sad to part with but look at it now!








And then this is me with Kristina Contes, whom-I don't care what anybody thinks about her or says about her -(I don't let that kinda crap to sway my opinions anyway)-I've decided is a really a down to earth and modest gal who just wants to create! Leave her alone for pete's sake! Her TWO classes were awesome! I just need to finish them and then you can see them in all of their awesomeness! Oh, and I like her colorful language. A kindred spirit she is!It was a great weekend. I'm definitely going to go to Scrapbowl again next year, God willing. Really, I'm blessed to be able to do these kinds of things, like traveling for scrapbooking events. I thank God every day for my supportive hubby, my health, andthe extra cash to support my addiction. :p

And on that note, I'm off to start gathering my supplies and suitcases for Scrapetc 2008 in Nashville next week! Can you FREAKIN' believe it? I can't wait! Talk to you very soon! Peace!