Luna Fairies

Good morning all. Just for the record - there was exercise last night. And also for the record - I can move today. I had all my hair chopped off yesterday - I love it - there have been mixed review to it - really short - easy - and I made an appointment for a "fun" color job (think Victoria McKenzie-Childs) I do feel better - Molly is right about the feeling better with the activity.

The to-do list for today includes getting off some very late Christmas gifts for three super nice ladies. Yes I am already behind from last year. But not as bad as it has been - I will get this off this week.

There seems to be a resounding amount of support for the weight loss / get fit movement. Keep that up folks - I have already found that putting something out here makes me more accountable. If the cheerleadning squad keeps it up - even better. I am thrilled when I hear from all of you out there.

More of those fairy butterflies at the top. Everyone who has seen them loves them. These are so much fun to make and I have plenty of supplies for them - so there will be more to come. Is $3.00 plus shipping too much to ask for them?? From the tip of the wing to the bottom of the tail they are around 6" long. The buttons and beads are a mixture of new and vintage. I need the extra money to go into the girls college expenses money - you know the stuff they need that scholarships don't pay for - and the daily crap you buy - girl stuff, food, supplies, etc. You will be seeing some things for sale here as I have them ready. The butterfly fairies at the top already have homes - I was looking for information with that picture. I will make more and get them up here.

Speaking of money - don't you hate that after Christmas feeling of tightness? I was just discussing that with someone. I always feel stressed about money this time of the year and this one is no different. I will say that not one purchase was placed on a credit card - not this years - or even several years prior - so I guess I am in better shape than many people. I still hate that slightly irrational feeling of panic that follows the holiday - like if something came up - I would not be able to handle it. CIP helped a tremendous amount this past year with being prepared and I look for 2008 to be even better. Maybe someday I'll be independently wealthy and this won't be an issue - note looking for rich uncle or aunt here or a winning lotto ticket.

I should not be looking forward to a work weekend like I am. But like I have said the evenings are mine - I'll be trying to solve a problem with a beanie hat (a technically challenging special request) and working on the blanket. Gas logs - a pitcher of margaritas - a dvd of shrek or some way cool tunes on the cd player (thank you JenB) - and my crocheting - sound likes a wonderful evening to me. I really don't enjoy eating out by myself when I travel - I tend to stay in and either order room service or in this case - cook ( yes that's a 4 letter word) I think it is less expensive and safer in the long run.

Pampering myself on these trips has become a way of life and I am incorporating the things I do on the trips into my day-to-day activities. I light candles - take time to have a drink (everything in moderation - yeah right) - listen to a cd or the silence - etc. This is incredibly difficult to do with everyone coming and going in the house. I know it will be easier in the separate space that the studio will afford. It is so close - I can't wait.

Have a wonderful day.