Slowing Down
One of my favorite Threadless designers has opened his own shop. His t-shirts are awesome. Check them out at Glennz.com.
One of my favorite Threadless designers has opened his own shop. His t-shirts are awesome. Check them out at Glennz.com.
Today is Dyanna's birthday. Yay!
Every year (for I think the last three years) for her birthday, I make her a mixed CD, without the CD part. ZIP files are much more friendly for our environment. (Unlike foam and glitter.)
Here's this year's collection:
Happy birthday Cookie!
A couple weeks ago, I started thinking about Mondo Beyondo. I've done them before, they are super empowering and energizing. But when I remembered it was time for a new list, I just wasn't feeling it.
All I've been feeling lately is numb. Last year, especially the last few months of it, left me very shaken. Going through two layoffs in one year was no picnic. While my head said, "You'll be fine. You'll land on your feet," during the second layoff, my heart was thinking, "I'm not sure how much more I can take of this." Luckily, I got through it, relatively unscathed.
When I told my friends about the temp job I started at the beginning of the year, they'd always ask me if I was excited. I wasn't. Don't get me wrong – I was very relieved and happy to have a job and finally income again. But I couldn't muster any excitement about it. The economy is still shaky and this job isn't a sure thing. I still feel unstable, like at any moment another layoff could be coming. And being a contract employee, it would be much easier to get rid of me.
So the thought of listing my goals and what I want to create for myself hasn't been something I've wanted to face yet because when I do start to think about it, I only get as far as KEEP MY HEAD ABOVE WATER.
I thought I might have caught a break because Andrea hadn't posted about Mondo Beyondo yet. Maybe she forgot. Maybe she was too busy. Maybe she didn't want to face it either.
Today, she posted.
And it's good she did, because I NEED to face this fear — that's what it is: big, old, stinking, useless fear. The last thing I need is to spend the whole year walking around like a zombie, trying not to feel or trying not to care. I can't let the craptastic events of last year overshadow the awesomeness that made 2008 a great year or ruin this year before it's even in full swing.
Rejuvenation begins with a simple list.
And that's it. I'm keeping it short and sweet this year. I think I can at least accomplish the first one. As for the second one, waaaay ahead of you on that. The other three are ones I've already given some thought to and started.
Whew. That wasn't so scary after all.
Now it's your turn. What do YOU want to create for yourself this year?
I made my valentines for charity tonight to send to fredflare.com.
Does using glitter foam stickers count as "hand made" or is that cheating?
There's still time for you to make yours! Get them in the mail by January 15.
Ya'll know the drill. 12 of 12 was started by Chad. Go to Chad's blog and send him some big love. He's going through some major shit and could use lots of good vibes and positive thoughts.
And here we go.
06:37
Let's just get the Elliott picture out of the way. Elliott's going to be 15 this year. FIFTEEN! Can you believe it?
07:59
Breakfast: Ham and eggs (er...egg substitute) and toasted whole wheat English muffin.
09:17
I asked Mary to make a card for fred flare's Snail Mail Valentines Charity Project. (Which reminds me I need to make mine. The deadline is coming up. Eek!) Mary is a card making expert. Check out her crafty blog.
10:01
I made an iPhone.
12:42
My personal motto.
15:15
I'm trying to drink more water and less diet soda. Ignore my dirty lunch containers in the back.
17:20
I had a letter waiting for me when I got home. From France! Who could it be from?
17:22
It's a bookmark from Thomas B. of The Big Cup. What a sweetie! Thanks Thomas.
17:24
These Target shoes gave me blisters.
20:11
I went over to Julie and Jason's to watch 24 with Cherry Mutha Fuckin' Jones. Hells yeah.
20:18
They have their tree still up and there's NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT.
I gave them these ornaments last year for Christmas.
20:55
I ended my evening with good friends, fun fictional terrorism and a couple orange Milanos. Yum.
I love the peeps over at fred flare, those purveyors of stuff that is cute and rad. They blog and make super fun videos, all while running their online store and their newly opened Store Cute. Plus, they are super nice and fun!
When you place an order with them, you can leave a comment in the "special instructions" field of the checkout. A lot of people ask them the draw pictures on their receipt. Like a taco. Or a sun. Or Mary-Kate Olsen.
Guess what I asked for.
Thanks flares! You totally made my day!
PS - I totes love my watch.
By the way, you can help fred flare raise money for a good cause by making Valentines. If you make a handmade Valentine and mail it to them by January 15, they will be selling them online and in their store. All the proceeds will go to Elder Craftsmen, an organization that brings craft workshops to senior citizens in NYC.
Raising money for charity. That's just another way they rawk.
So what are you waiting for? Get to card-makin'!
New Year's Eve came and went along with the copious amounts of wine that disappeared in my gullet.
I forgot to tell John about my habit of wandering off in a drunken stupor. It's really hard to drunk text "CURB" when replying to "Where are you?"
Happy New Year!
Other photos are on Facebook and Flickr.
PS - I changed the banner. You may need to clear yo cache.
