FOR TODAY
August 15, 2017
Getting a late start this week, again! But, what better way to share a fabulous weekend with my friends! So, check it out!!
Looking Out My Window:
On Sunday afternoon, it was cloudy and raining very hard...as we were trying to load our cars after a 3 or 4-day weekend retreat. The storm was heading the exact way I would be driving...Dare I leave and drive in it?
On Monday morning...after spending another night with my friend...the weather was beautiful! The drive home was great; no rain! Just a few sprinkles when I was about 10 minutes from home...
Today, Tuesday, the weather is beautiful; HOT, but beautiful and no rain...yet! Staying inside after a doctor's appointment and grocery shopping.
Looking Out My Window:
On Sunday afternoon, it was cloudy and raining very hard...as we were trying to load our cars after a 3 or 4-day weekend retreat. The storm was heading the exact way I would be driving...Dare I leave and drive in it?
On Monday morning...after spending another night with my friend...the weather was beautiful! The drive home was great; no rain! Just a few sprinkles when I was about 10 minutes from home...
Today, Tuesday, the weather is beautiful; HOT, but beautiful and no rain...yet! Staying inside after a doctor's appointment and grocery shopping.
I Am Thinking:
Still thinking about how blessed I am to have such loving and caring friends. My birthday is 10 days away, and they made my weekend so fun and special; and blessed me with gifts and lunches.
But, also thinking about the others who blessed me this weekend:
V., who retired on Friday...on her birthday! And was blessed with cards and cakes, and buttons galore...hence, her nickname "Buttons".
T. who is battling cancer herself, and just lost her daughter in an accident a few months ago. She and her husband were blessed with a beautiful hand-drawn picture of their daughter.
M., the sweet young lady that drew the above picture; and also created the logo for our retreat.
D. who spoke about her journey with breast cancer...after all, the retreat was a fund-raiser for cancer research.
And, I can't forget D., the organizer of this annual fund-raiser event...one which I will definitely be attending again.
So many others who just became fast friends...new friends; as well as the friends I already had, that invited me to attend the retreat.
What blessings we all have and share with each other!
Still thinking about how blessed I am to have such loving and caring friends. My birthday is 10 days away, and they made my weekend so fun and special; and blessed me with gifts and lunches.
But, also thinking about the others who blessed me this weekend:
V., who retired on Friday...on her birthday! And was blessed with cards and cakes, and buttons galore...hence, her nickname "Buttons".
T. who is battling cancer herself, and just lost her daughter in an accident a few months ago. She and her husband were blessed with a beautiful hand-drawn picture of their daughter.
M., the sweet young lady that drew the above picture; and also created the logo for our retreat.
D. who spoke about her journey with breast cancer...after all, the retreat was a fund-raiser for cancer research.
And, I can't forget D., the organizer of this annual fund-raiser event...one which I will definitely be attending again.
So many others who just became fast friends...new friends; as well as the friends I already had, that invited me to attend the retreat.
What blessings we all have and share with each other!
I Am Thankful:
Adding to what I was thinking...
I am thankful for these friends; those I already knew and those that became new friends after an amazing weekend.
I am thankful to have friends who care enough to listen when I need to talk; who love me for who I am.
I am thankful for friends who step in when I am stressed over making a decision...like, should I try to leave for home and risk driving the whole way in a storm; or should I stay another night and drive home in beautiful, clear weather?
Well, thankfully I was able to make my husband understand the decision to stay another night...and so glad I did!!
The storms did make their way north, along the very road I'd be traveling; yet, the next day, the weather was gorgeous. Only a few sprinkles of rain when I was about 10 minutes from home!
I am thankful for these friends; those I already knew and those that became new friends after an amazing weekend.
I am thankful to have friends who care enough to listen when I need to talk; who love me for who I am.
I am thankful for friends who step in when I am stressed over making a decision...like, should I try to leave for home and risk driving the whole way in a storm; or should I stay another night and drive home in beautiful, clear weather?
Well, thankfully I was able to make my husband understand the decision to stay another night...and so glad I did!!
The storms did make their way north, along the very road I'd be traveling; yet, the next day, the weather was gorgeous. Only a few sprinkles of rain when I was about 10 minutes from home!
One of My Favorite Things:
I love crafting!
Some of the items I make are swapped with others; so I have a piece of their beautiful creations when I receive what my "partner" made, and they have one of mine.
Some of what I make are specifically for albums for memories my family are making now, that will be shared with future generations.
But, my favorite thing is to create something for some else that will enhance their scrapbooks; such as the two layouts I made for Dana, the organizer of the Crop for the Cure I just attended.
Or, the Paris layout I created for a group that makes albums for the Make a Wish Foundation. These albums are made for children who have wishes to visit special places, such as Paris, or London, or Disney World/Land...and I am blessed to take part in making pages for their books.
I Am Creating:
So, just coming back from a crafty weekend means I have created a few things!
My first project was to put photos on four two-page layouts; three were beach photos from spring break a few years ago and the fourth was a birthday layout for my granddaughter's third birthday.
I also created three Cancer Crop layouts; and one Paris layout. I made two beautiful cards in two make 'n take classes.
And, I learned a new technique on paper using Distress ink. My plan is to create a two-page layout with a lighthouse for photos taken at Daytona Beach a few years ago.
I also stamped several Prima dolls and made some cute cowgirls and mermaids!
I Am Wearing:
I Am Hoping:
To get most of my scrapping supplies organized and put away...
So I can begin to organize what I'll take with me to the next retreat; out of town again, this time for three days in Palatka, FL.
I love crafting!
Some of the items I make are swapped with others; so I have a piece of their beautiful creations when I receive what my "partner" made, and they have one of mine.
Some of what I make are specifically for albums for memories my family are making now, that will be shared with future generations.
But, my favorite thing is to create something for some else that will enhance their scrapbooks; such as the two layouts I made for Dana, the organizer of the Crop for the Cure I just attended.
Or, the Paris layout I created for a group that makes albums for the Make a Wish Foundation. These albums are made for children who have wishes to visit special places, such as Paris, or London, or Disney World/Land...and I am blessed to take part in making pages for their books.
I Am Creating:
So, just coming back from a crafty weekend means I have created a few things!
My first project was to put photos on four two-page layouts; three were beach photos from spring break a few years ago and the fourth was a birthday layout for my granddaughter's third birthday.
I also created three Cancer Crop layouts; and one Paris layout. I made two beautiful cards in two make 'n take classes.
And, I learned a new technique on paper using Distress ink. My plan is to create a two-page layout with a lighthouse for photos taken at Daytona Beach a few years ago.
I also stamped several Prima dolls and made some cute cowgirls and mermaids!
Created for a swap
The one on the left was put onto a layout for the
Crop for the Cause retreat; and the one
in red will be used on a tag.
These two mermaids were requested
for me to make for a friend.
I Am Wearing:
A pair of gray stretch pants and a lavendar shirt; slippers on my feet...
I Am Reading:
Reading again? Or for the first time? Can't really remember, it's been so long!
But, I am starting to read the Georgia Trilogy by Eugenia Price, starting with the first book, "Bright Captivity".
I love reading historical novels that take place in the mid- to late 1800's!
But, the best part is they take place in cities I have actually visited, like St. Simons Island and Savannah.
Reading again? Or for the first time? Can't really remember, it's been so long!
But, I am starting to read the Georgia Trilogy by Eugenia Price, starting with the first book, "Bright Captivity".
I love reading historical novels that take place in the mid- to late 1800's!
But, the best part is they take place in cities I have actually visited, like St. Simons Island and Savannah.
I Am Hoping:
To get most of my scrapping supplies organized and put away...
So I can begin to organize what I'll take with me to the next retreat; out of town again, this time for three days in Palatka, FL.
I Am Learning:
Sometimes I feel as if I am not learning anything at all! But, heading to do our monthly shopping, when hubby made a comment about my granddaughter, I just let it go over my head...
Hurt?! Of course! It hurts me deeply when he has ugly things to say about my family!
But, I didn't say anything! And, it passed. Yes, I do recall what he says, and it hurts deeply; but it's easier on me if I just don't say anything to him.
In My Kitchen:
Hurt?! Of course! It hurts me deeply when he has ugly things to say about my family!
But, I didn't say anything! And, it passed. Yes, I do recall what he says, and it hurts deeply; but it's easier on me if I just don't say anything to him.
In My Kitchen:
Last night, we had rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and broccoli florets.
Tonight we will have rotisserie chicken, new potato salad, and the rest of the broccoli.
Shared Quote:
Well, it's a "crafty" sort of post this week; so I found this on Facebook today and it seems quite appropriate!
A Moment From My Day:
Tonight we will have rotisserie chicken, new potato salad, and the rest of the broccoli.
Shared Quote:
A Moment From My Day:
So, which day to I choose? There are moments in every day that are worth remembering...
Today is Thursday. Yes, it is taking me all week to get this post finished.
So, a moment from my day today is meeting my friend Myra for dinner; my birthday dinner with her! We went to Metro Diner and I had a delicious chicken pot pie. And, of course there was dessert...we ordered key lime pie and salted caramel brownie with vanilla ice cream; and we had half of each!
YUMMY!! Thank you to my friend for a wonderful evening and a delicious meal!
How quickly one day ends and another begins...
And here ends another post for the Simple Woman's Daybook; a way for me to share my life in bits and pieces; to remember those "little" things that I wish to remember; and to remember those "big" things that help make this retirement life less boring and much more fun!
Though my retired life is somewhat routine most of the time, the Simple Woman's Daybook is my way to share the special moments as well as those routine ones.
Join me again next week for a look into this simple woman's day...
Today is Thursday. Yes, it is taking me all week to get this post finished.
So, a moment from my day today is meeting my friend Myra for dinner; my birthday dinner with her! We went to Metro Diner and I had a delicious chicken pot pie. And, of course there was dessert...we ordered key lime pie and salted caramel brownie with vanilla ice cream; and we had half of each!
YUMMY!! Thank you to my friend for a wonderful evening and a delicious meal!
How quickly one day ends and another begins...
And here ends another post for the Simple Woman's Daybook; a way for me to share my life in bits and pieces; to remember those "little" things that I wish to remember; and to remember those "big" things that help make this retirement life less boring and much more fun!
Though my retired life is somewhat routine most of the time, the Simple Woman's Daybook is my way to share the special moments as well as those routine ones.
Join me again next week for a look into this simple woman's day...
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