and Hello 2014.
Happy New Year to you!
Carrie
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
At the end of the Day
"At the end of the Day" is my nemesis catch phrase of 2013. I hear it EVERYWHERE and I know that is just because I have declared it so. But for once, I am going to use it appropriately on the last day, truly at the End of the Day, to say goodbye to 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Christmas wishes and winter blues
When you find it hard to get in the spirit of Christmas, what do you do? Are there any go-to things you know will jump kick your nostalgia and wishes for a Merry Christmas? This year I barely put up the Christmas tree, it has lights, balls and a star on top, I left about a hundred little ornaments in boxes. We are working a lot this season, happy to have the blessings and finding little moments of joy.
Some things that do it for me are seeing the lights at Silver Dollar City, seeing the people there, the sounds the songs the smiles and good cheer (sounds like a rhyme). We haven't gone as a family this year but I see them going to work when I take the time to look. What a beautiful site too.
Children singing.... in a choir setting, now that will take me down in a second, to smiles, goose bumps and tears. Best in person but this might help.
Making fudge to Christmas music, that's another one that usually does me in, it didn't this year but I did make some!
Sometimes the snow if we are lucky enough to get some, and we have this year, will make me feel like holidays and good old fashioned SNOW DAYS. Loved those as a kid.
So far I am beating the Winter Blues with a blue light, my new gadget this winter, well actually it came as a gift in the spring but it is best for winter time. I think it is very interesting and fun and I feel something that is for sure, definitely seem more cheery this year. I maybe channeling Walt from Northern Exposure though, because I rigged my light bar to sit on my sun visor instead of the computer. I like it, I really like it and I am thinking so fast and have so many great ideas! :) If you have no idea what I am referring to, sorry, you have missed out on a great show and I am showing my age.
Whatever it takes, that is my motto, when it comes to finding some moments of meaning in Life. Be real, be honest and be grateful for what you have. Most of us are truly blessed.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Some things that do it for me are seeing the lights at Silver Dollar City, seeing the people there, the sounds the songs the smiles and good cheer (sounds like a rhyme). We haven't gone as a family this year but I see them going to work when I take the time to look. What a beautiful site too.
Children singing.... in a choir setting, now that will take me down in a second, to smiles, goose bumps and tears. Best in person but this might help.
Making fudge to Christmas music, that's another one that usually does me in, it didn't this year but I did make some!
Sometimes the snow if we are lucky enough to get some, and we have this year, will make me feel like holidays and good old fashioned SNOW DAYS. Loved those as a kid.
So far I am beating the Winter Blues with a blue light, my new gadget this winter, well actually it came as a gift in the spring but it is best for winter time. I think it is very interesting and fun and I feel something that is for sure, definitely seem more cheery this year. I maybe channeling Walt from Northern Exposure though, because I rigged my light bar to sit on my sun visor instead of the computer. I like it, I really like it and I am thinking so fast and have so many great ideas! :) If you have no idea what I am referring to, sorry, you have missed out on a great show and I am showing my age.
Whatever it takes, that is my motto, when it comes to finding some moments of meaning in Life. Be real, be honest and be grateful for what you have. Most of us are truly blessed.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 2, 2013
December days
This is a cool quote: Any man who draws a line for himself [and says] ‘Today I step forward for myself, my family, and humanity’ is a hero to me. So let us now, jointly, put this in its proper place, behind us.”
We had a good Thanksgiving, how about you? We opted for a quiet Turkey Day, dinner made for us and a movie (or two). Then the trip to Superdude's family on Sunday was very pleasant, hard to believe it is December already.
I am working on a new line of jewelry, here's a sneak peek.
Not in a rush to post it to the shop but will soon, work's super busy, and I am happy to putter out in the studio when I get the notion. I am excited about this new stuff though, it seems to be making itself, always a good sign.
We had a window break, one of the big ones, just the outer pane. The last yard mowing of the year was a mean one :). The window looked so amazing, I took some photos before it finished shattering to little bits.
Have you ever read much about Honey Bees? We hosted some very hungry bees in November. I filled the feeder 3 times!
I made a sound composition for work stress or focus background sound, check it out HERE and if you need a visual, picture a cabin on a bluff overlooking a river in the fall with a wind chime on the porch--all that's missing is the creaking rocking chair....don't fall asleep now.
Happy December to you!
We had a good Thanksgiving, how about you? We opted for a quiet Turkey Day, dinner made for us and a movie (or two). Then the trip to Superdude's family on Sunday was very pleasant, hard to believe it is December already.
I am working on a new line of jewelry, here's a sneak peek.
Not in a rush to post it to the shop but will soon, work's super busy, and I am happy to putter out in the studio when I get the notion. I am excited about this new stuff though, it seems to be making itself, always a good sign.We had a window break, one of the big ones, just the outer pane. The last yard mowing of the year was a mean one :). The window looked so amazing, I took some photos before it finished shattering to little bits.
Have you ever read much about Honey Bees? We hosted some very hungry bees in November. I filled the feeder 3 times!
I made a sound composition for work stress or focus background sound, check it out HERE and if you need a visual, picture a cabin on a bluff overlooking a river in the fall with a wind chime on the porch--all that's missing is the creaking rocking chair....don't fall asleep now.
Happy December to you!
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