Missing Boo But Keeping Busy

So, I don't have Bailey Boo this week. I had too many things going on this week to keep her but boy do I miss that little bugger.

But, I have had more time to do some fun stuff this week. Here are two necklaces and one bracelet that I made last night and the night before. I had to stop at JoAnn's yesterday to get copper colored crimps and clasps.

I have more of these diamond shaped beads - enough to make at least another necklace if not a necklace and bracelet.
I kind of like the way this set came out. Simple but black and copper are colors that will match a lot of my clothes - if I keep it. I may put it on Etsy and see if it sells.
I took another Photoshop Friday class at Jessica Sprague. The first page is from the class, the second page I created on my own. I ♥ ♥ her classes!

Had breakfast with my friend Susan and we have decided to get together and craft! Yeah, a crafty buddy! I haven't had a crafty buddy in a few years so am way excited. Funny thing while we were eating - Dave showed up at the restaurant. It's a small world.

The job search is awful! Yesterday there were over 400 new jobs on indeed and not one of them was one I could apply for. I think I need to go into occupational therapy. Lots of openings for occupational therapists.

I am going today for some kind of meeting at DCF and tomorrow I am having a minor surgical procedure done. Brandon is going with me tomorrow so I don't have to be alone. He's such a good kid.

I am off to list some more stuff on eBay. Hopefully I will have a good week.

First Week at Home

Ok, so it's been awhile since I have been home full time and it takes some getting used to. I got quite a bit accomplished this week but not nearly as much as I anticipated. Monday was the last day of spring break so I dropped Brent off at the beach with friends which equaled almost two hours of driving time - there and back and there and back! But he had a good time and that is what is important.

Tuesday I had a doctors appointment. And I had to wait forever! My appointment was at 9 and I didn't get out of there until 10:30. My doctor is in Bonita and there are all sorts of thrift stores in Bonita. I went to five - the big Goodwill, three church thrift stores and the children's ranch store. The children's ranch store is upscale and has lots of furniture but I always find some knick knack that I love. Tuesday I found these:
Apothecary jar number one filled with shells. For $4.50! I won't leave the shells in there but I love the jar.
And apothecary jar number two - larger, cool shape and filled with I am not sure. Was marked down from $25.00 to $9.00. What a deal! My apothecary jar collection is coming along quite well.

So, after my thrift store shopping expedition the rest of the day was basically a wash. Oh, and my doctor told me no sugar, limit butter, cheese, salad dressing, mayo and shrimp. And I need to walk every day. I don't think I like my doctor anymore!

Wednesday and Thursday I spent cleaning and doing some prep work for eBay. I did get a few things listed on Turbo Lister yesterday so think I am up and running. Just need to keep is going.

I made a Google calendar of all my school work left to finish and the date is it due. The semester ends in early May so it is getting down to the wire and I have lots of writing to do. Three 250 word essays, one 500 word essay and one 1500 word essay - all for one class. Seeing is on paper makes is more manageable.

Easter Pictures and New Beginnings

We had a great Easter spent with family. The food was awesome and so was the company. Here is Brent and Bailey.
Brent, Bailey and my Mom.
Bailey enjoying her first Easter egg hunt.
Is she not the cutest rabbit ever?
On another note, today is a sort of new beginning for me. I am no longer employed outside the home so I am starting to sell on eBay again. I made a schedule for weekdays and plan to work at least four hours a day on eBay stuff. I am hoping to be able to stay at home and make enough money to survive. Today is Brent's last day of spring break so I probably won't be as strict with the schedule today as normal. We are going to register him for high school at Naples High. I can't believe my baby will be starting high school in the fall.

I started another online scrapbook class today - Type + Writer 2. It is from Jessica Sprague and she always has the best classes. Today we had a writing assignment that started Today I. So I wrote about starting to work from home. We were also asked to take a photo a day for the next week. Since I already do that for Project Life that shouldn't be difficult. And each day we are supposed to write down three things I am thankful for. Here is my list for today:

1. A beautiful family and spending time with them.
2. The freedom to be able to choose to work from home.
3. The sun - a constant reminder to me of God's love and power.

Here's to successful new beginnings!