Hello all!
Well time has flown by again and spring has finally sprung!!! It is actually a little chilly today in the 60's I think, but much better than 20's.
SOooooooooo much has been going on since I last blogged--that kind of sounds like a confessional thing. "Forgive me people for I have lagged...."
Here goes:
Work.
Well I worked at the VNA for 6 months and really liked it there and tried to do everything I needed to to love it, but, there were some things that didn't suit me right at this time so I left (on good terms and with per diem status) and took a job as a traveler again. I am commuting back and forth to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (see above) (1 & 1/4 hr drive) working 5-8hr evenings. I never thought I'd like the evenings too much but it's going well. Everyone there is very nice and friendly and the work is very good. ---Very good! I will definitely travel here again--they have already asked me to sign up again. I was hoping to go out to the cape again this summer but that hasn't panned out -yet.
Housing.
What can I say! I am still on River Street--the loud noise, the road GRIME on everything, and the neighbors! I have GOT to get my 'grand old farmhouse'. And I think I've found it. There is a house for rent that is in the country, that has a huge yard, lots of rooms and -- and MORE than one bathroom! Plus no other tenants in the house!!!!!!!!And it is not very much more money. I will just work smarter to get more money--not harder. I'm sure it will work out. (Shhhh, Joe doesn't know yet)
Family.
Mom is back from FL for the summer. Drove back ON HER OWN from there! Not sure if she is happy about being back or not. Celebrating lots of events this month: Deb's birthday, Jeff's birthday, Jeremy's birthday, Jeremy and Heathers' anniversary and Mothers Day. And having a picnic hosted by Amy in honor of all at Deb's next Saturday.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary and Happy Mothers' Day to all!
And a big HOORAH goes out to Miss Jayden for her first ballet recital! She is the one directly to the right of the teacher, under the drapey sleeve.
You go girl!
CRAFTS.
I know this should always be first but somehow it keeps getting put on the back burner. My craft room is in disarray (big time). I'm having withdrawal. I really need to do some scrapbooking and I should be making cards right now instead of blogging (but that was so far behind I thought I'd do that first). When this posts I my computer will (continue to) be smokin'! Then I am going to crochet!
And, And.....I found the greatest thing!
"Etsy"
http://www.etsy.com/index.php
It is all things handmade. You can buy or sell your hand made goods. Bookmark this as I will soon be making things to sell there. My 'store' name is (what else?) justwannacraftCathyM . It is part of my "working smarter-not harder" way to increase the money coming to me.
I'll keep you posted. And I also just recently was accepted to join
Ravelry.com
http://www.ravelry.com/
It is all things knit and crochet. My name there is (also real creative) catjmoses. I am making time everyday to do more of the things I really enjoy doing like my crafts. After all isn't that what life is all about!
And the last word.
I have been listening to Harmonic Wealth by James Ray. (The book can be found at Amazon.com). It's a great book I bought on Audible.com to listen to on my drives to/from work. It is a truly wonderful book about really having and enjoying your life to the fullest. I'm an avid
"The Secret" believer and this book not only compliments that but takes it to a much higher level.
And, on that note I will leave you.
Be well.
....justwannacraft,CathyM
