Thursday, February 16, 2012
Gimme A Break
That's all I'm saying....gimme a break!! I know I am a bad, bad blogger, but what can I say...no time to sit on me arse and blog (although I am doing it right now) but I am also working the real estate thing at the same time...when you're your own boss someone has to do the work, eh?!! So, I am uploading pictures at the moment, and that won't take long, so this post will be short and sweet. Just wanted to send loves to all my peeps!! I won't even say I will try to be a better blogger...who the heck has time?! I would rather be home painting and creating, but someone has to work, and Bobby and I are usually going at full speed, 24/7!! Hey, no complaints though, it pays the bills :o) Love and peace to all xoxo!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
FOUR MONTHS...REALLY?!!
I will eat my words of promising to try and do better at blogging. It has been 4 months since I last posted....really?!! Has 4 months flown by that fast?!! I wish I could say it is because I have been busy creating art and doing fun things, but it is life yet again, "real life" that has gotten me bogged down and not able to post. The Spring & Summer real estate market has kept me on the run, as well as the usual taking care of my Mom stuff, running a business, dealing with the day to day chores and tasks of everyday life....you all know how it goes.
I am going to be having some fun though when I get to take a new class online by artist Wyanne...I have mentioned in past posts an artist that I really admire and have taken several online classes through, Wyanne Thompson, see http://www.wyanne.com/ to learn about this truly amazing artist, lady, and cherished friend. I have taken her "Paint Free" class twice, her "Mixed Media Resin" class, and will be taking her upcoming class "Layers, Passages, and Hideaways" very soon. Wyanne is amazing, awesome, kind, caring, full of the best karma....well, just go check her out for yourself. You will absolutely fall in love with her...and take a class! Her classes are fantastic!
I am off now to do more mundane chores, work, run errands, emails, phone calls, etc., for my "real world" ...BUT... I wanted to take a few minutes to post on my blog to send love to all my family and friends!!
I am going to be having some fun though when I get to take a new class online by artist Wyanne...I have mentioned in past posts an artist that I really admire and have taken several online classes through, Wyanne Thompson, see http://www.wyanne.com/ to learn about this truly amazing artist, lady, and cherished friend. I have taken her "Paint Free" class twice, her "Mixed Media Resin" class, and will be taking her upcoming class "Layers, Passages, and Hideaways" very soon. Wyanne is amazing, awesome, kind, caring, full of the best karma....well, just go check her out for yourself. You will absolutely fall in love with her...and take a class! Her classes are fantastic!
I am off now to do more mundane chores, work, run errands, emails, phone calls, etc., for my "real world" ...BUT... I wanted to take a few minutes to post on my blog to send love to all my family and friends!!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Not much new...but yet there is....
Okay, so it is now about 2 weeks since I last posted, so I will pat myself on the back and say YAY FOR ME! I AM trying, but as always, work and life seem to get in the way...but no boring details of work for now. We
finally finished our move and I am thrilled to be "HOME" once again. I must say I do not see how some people, that for whatever reason, have to move so much, and I give you all props for moving around the block, to another state, or to another country. I have moved only a few times in my life, and all within about a 2 mile radius of the home I was born and raised in. I know most people aren't like me and can say they truly live within about 2 miles of where they lived their entire life...but I am one of those that have done that very thing. I love Raleigh, and I SO love my neighborhood. When Bobby and I got married, my one request was to buy a house close to home...and so we did. I have the worlds best husband for making my wish come true, and I have the worlds best parents and could not even think about being away from them when I married....that was 20 years ago. The wonderful thing was that my Dad, who was battling cancer when Bobby and I bought our first house in 1989, helped Bobby work on the house, as it was a 1940's home and needed some work. There are wonderful memories made from that experience. I am so blessed that Bobby and my Dad had that time to spend with one another. My Pops, as we call him, loved Bobby as his own son, and treated him as such. I know Pops knew that I would be well watched after and cared for by Bobby after Pops was gone. One day I will have to find some old photos and scan them and add them to a post about that home. Bobby and I stayed in that home for 12 years, and then one day we had to compromise...Bobby had gotten into Real Estate at that time, and seeing all these wonderful homes, he kept wanting me to go look at some. So, we tore down our little 1940's home and built a bungalow style home on that same spot, again my love of our neighborhood kept me close to home and to Mom. Then many years after Pops became my angel in heaven, Mom had her stroke and our lives changed once again. To keep Mom comfortable and happy, we sold our home, we tore down yet another home, my childhood home, and rebuilt a home made for Bobby and I, and Mom as well. After Mom's health deteriorated and we could no longer care for her in home, Bobby and I stayed a full 2 years to avoid the government taking all our hard earned money when we sold :o) --but I won't go there and start griping about government! hee hee
So, here we were once again beginning a renovation one more time. We sold our big house that we had designed and built from bottom up...we certainly did not need the 4000 square feet, for 2 people and our 2 labs was just plain ridiculous and very much "not us"...so we found a wonderful 1920's bungalow in our same neighborhood, bought it, and began the renovations once again. For the first time in my life I was RENTING during the reno process of the latest home reno project!! How lucky I am to have never rented, ever, until later in life. We made quite a change in the home and enjoyed every moment. Bobby and I always have a vision when it comes to houses. We can look past some faults within a home, brainstorm, then take it and run with it....and our results on our 1920's house are the last project I feel we will do....(never say never I guess though) We've reached that perfect balance of everything we want in our sweet bungalow, and of course, still remain in my lifelong neighborhood.
Now the Spring and Summer markets in Real Estate are getting ready to pick up, so I feel like I will be lucky to blog much at all in the upcoming months. I know LuLu will keep everyone entertained...not that many peeps stop by to check in on me, but I do have a legit excuse...NO SPARE TIME!! Seriously, between running a business, taking care of everything that has to do with looking after my Mom, and just typical every day stuff cropping up....well....I just hope to be able to create some art and post every now and again.
I do understand that people want to come to a blog and read fun and exciting news, and one day I hope to be able to do that very thing, but until then, I will keep a few updates rolling in and try to post when I can. Love and peace to all!! Lisa
finally finished our move and I am thrilled to be "HOME" once again. I must say I do not see how some people, that for whatever reason, have to move so much, and I give you all props for moving around the block, to another state, or to another country. I have moved only a few times in my life, and all within about a 2 mile radius of the home I was born and raised in. I know most people aren't like me and can say they truly live within about 2 miles of where they lived their entire life...but I am one of those that have done that very thing. I love Raleigh, and I SO love my neighborhood. When Bobby and I got married, my one request was to buy a house close to home...and so we did. I have the worlds best husband for making my wish come true, and I have the worlds best parents and could not even think about being away from them when I married....that was 20 years ago. The wonderful thing was that my Dad, who was battling cancer when Bobby and I bought our first house in 1989, helped Bobby work on the house, as it was a 1940's home and needed some work. There are wonderful memories made from that experience. I am so blessed that Bobby and my Dad had that time to spend with one another. My Pops, as we call him, loved Bobby as his own son, and treated him as such. I know Pops knew that I would be well watched after and cared for by Bobby after Pops was gone. One day I will have to find some old photos and scan them and add them to a post about that home. Bobby and I stayed in that home for 12 years, and then one day we had to compromise...Bobby had gotten into Real Estate at that time, and seeing all these wonderful homes, he kept wanting me to go look at some. So, we tore down our little 1940's home and built a bungalow style home on that same spot, again my love of our neighborhood kept me close to home and to Mom. Then many years after Pops became my angel in heaven, Mom had her stroke and our lives changed once again. To keep Mom comfortable and happy, we sold our home, we tore down yet another home, my childhood home, and rebuilt a home made for Bobby and I, and Mom as well. After Mom's health deteriorated and we could no longer care for her in home, Bobby and I stayed a full 2 years to avoid the government taking all our hard earned money when we sold :o) --but I won't go there and start griping about government! hee hee
So, here we were once again beginning a renovation one more time. We sold our big house that we had designed and built from bottom up...we certainly did not need the 4000 square feet, for 2 people and our 2 labs was just plain ridiculous and very much "not us"...so we found a wonderful 1920's bungalow in our same neighborhood, bought it, and began the renovations once again. For the first time in my life I was RENTING during the reno process of the latest home reno project!! How lucky I am to have never rented, ever, until later in life. We made quite a change in the home and enjoyed every moment. Bobby and I always have a vision when it comes to houses. We can look past some faults within a home, brainstorm, then take it and run with it....and our results on our 1920's house are the last project I feel we will do....(never say never I guess though) We've reached that perfect balance of everything we want in our sweet bungalow, and of course, still remain in my lifelong neighborhood.
Now the Spring and Summer markets in Real Estate are getting ready to pick up, so I feel like I will be lucky to blog much at all in the upcoming months. I know LuLu will keep everyone entertained...not that many peeps stop by to check in on me, but I do have a legit excuse...NO SPARE TIME!! Seriously, between running a business, taking care of everything that has to do with looking after my Mom, and just typical every day stuff cropping up....well....I just hope to be able to create some art and post every now and again.
I do understand that people want to come to a blog and read fun and exciting news, and one day I hope to be able to do that very thing, but until then, I will keep a few updates rolling in and try to post when I can. Love and peace to all!! Lisa
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Already 2011 & I am SO behind...
It seems quite unreal that the last post I made was back in November 2010, but nonetheless 'tis true. Life has been hectic, to say the least, and I have been remiss in keeping up with news from "this sister" of Coastal Sisters. While I have been absent I have had my plate full...explanation:
My husband and I decided to downsize, and being there is only 2 of us, we decided to sell our home. To make a long story short, we built the house back in 2007 and moved in in 2008. My Mom had been living with us since 2006 when she had a stroke (that is the reason we built the house, so we'd have 2 master bedrooms on the first floor) but Mom's health declined after we moved into our new home and she had to go to a facility where they could care for her, as I was not able to be with her 24/7 anymore due to having to run our company, trying to handle the routine of daily life, and not having any help from other sources with Moms care. Mom started wanting to wander away from the house and it became more difficult to handle her. With us being in Real Estate we knew what we must build that would appeal to buyers, and quite frankly it was WAY more house than the 2 of us needed, coming in at over 4000 square feet. With life happening the way it did, and Mom's decline in health happening much sooner than expected, we stayed in the house for the obligatory 2 years, put it on the market, and it sold in a few days! This home was "our baby", completely custom built by us from top to bottom, with everything picked by myself and Bobby. I shopped online for light fixtures, the front door, and many other items as well. I designed my window grids, drew out on paper what I wanted in the design of the wainscoting, worked with the architect to make the house to suit us, so it was truly a labor of love that we poured our hearts and souls into. We sold that house last Fall and bought in the same neighborhood, which I have lived in my entire life. What can I say....I adore my neighborhood and have lived within a mile of where I was born and raised my entire life. For those of you familiar with Raleigh, we live in the Five Points area, one of the older areas of Raleigh where charm and great living go hand in hand (of course I am biased!!) We bought a 1920's house, a real charmer, and have been remodeling it since October. It has been a labor of love and is turning out to be completely awesome! Legacy Custom Homes is our builder and they totally ROCK!! We are now getting down to the wire, with last minute items being completed this week, so we will be moving very soon. We got SO fortunate and found a house to rent on the SAME street as the home we bought, so it has been great to go by the remodel daily to watch the progress! Everything fell right into place and we are blessed it has gone as well as it has. SO, this is why I have been MIA for some time now, but I do have high hopes to make it to my blog more often this year. As I have mentioned before, we own and run our own Real Estate firm, I take care of my Mom's needs and visit her often, plus the everyday things life throws at us often keeps me extremely busy. I do have the very best intentions to post on my blog, but somehow I find my "must do" list takes precedence over my "want to do" list. Such is life!! Love and peace to all and I shall be in touch again....pinkie swear :o) !!
My husband and I decided to downsize, and being there is only 2 of us, we decided to sell our home. To make a long story short, we built the house back in 2007 and moved in in 2008. My Mom had been living with us since 2006 when she had a stroke (that is the reason we built the house, so we'd have 2 master bedrooms on the first floor) but Mom's health declined after we moved into our new home and she had to go to a facility where they could care for her, as I was not able to be with her 24/7 anymore due to having to run our company, trying to handle the routine of daily life, and not having any help from other sources with Moms care. Mom started wanting to wander away from the house and it became more difficult to handle her. With us being in Real Estate we knew what we must build that would appeal to buyers, and quite frankly it was WAY more house than the 2 of us needed, coming in at over 4000 square feet. With life happening the way it did, and Mom's decline in health happening much sooner than expected, we stayed in the house for the obligatory 2 years, put it on the market, and it sold in a few days! This home was "our baby", completely custom built by us from top to bottom, with everything picked by myself and Bobby. I shopped online for light fixtures, the front door, and many other items as well. I designed my window grids, drew out on paper what I wanted in the design of the wainscoting, worked with the architect to make the house to suit us, so it was truly a labor of love that we poured our hearts and souls into. We sold that house last Fall and bought in the same neighborhood, which I have lived in my entire life. What can I say....I adore my neighborhood and have lived within a mile of where I was born and raised my entire life. For those of you familiar with Raleigh, we live in the Five Points area, one of the older areas of Raleigh where charm and great living go hand in hand (of course I am biased!!) We bought a 1920's house, a real charmer, and have been remodeling it since October. It has been a labor of love and is turning out to be completely awesome! Legacy Custom Homes is our builder and they totally ROCK!! We are now getting down to the wire, with last minute items being completed this week, so we will be moving very soon. We got SO fortunate and found a house to rent on the SAME street as the home we bought, so it has been great to go by the remodel daily to watch the progress! Everything fell right into place and we are blessed it has gone as well as it has. SO, this is why I have been MIA for some time now, but I do have high hopes to make it to my blog more often this year. As I have mentioned before, we own and run our own Real Estate firm, I take care of my Mom's needs and visit her often, plus the everyday things life throws at us often keeps me extremely busy. I do have the very best intentions to post on my blog, but somehow I find my "must do" list takes precedence over my "want to do" list. Such is life!! Love and peace to all and I shall be in touch again....pinkie swear :o) !!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
We Made It .... HEAVEN & Catching Up
We made it to the beach and I am working hard to catch up on my classes. I actually finished everything for week 2...YAY me!! I say that because I feel I am super behind. Wyanne has got to be the most understanding person, she knows how "life" gets in the way and is always willing to work with us...love you Wyanne!
I talked to Lu a few minutes ago...I am REALLY missing out on being there with her and Shell http://shellinsnohomish.blogspot.com/ ...they are crazy and having so much fun. It was so good to hear the laughter and antics going on between them... SHUT UP!!! PS...that's for you Shell, I am going to be saying it all day now, in "your way" of saying it that is, which is hysterical ya'll...I mean side splitting laughter to hear her say it :o) ...and I mean that in the BEST way!! Love you girls and have fun today xoxo!
I am off now to work on some assignments now. Oh yeah, the HEAVEN part of my title was getting here to the beach...geeeesh, how could I forget that part! I have GOT to get Lu to help me learn how to add pictures so I can share here...or I need to get off my duff and learn on my own! Loves and peace to all....ME!!
I talked to Lu a few minutes ago...I am REALLY missing out on being there with her and Shell http://shellinsnohomish.blogspot.com/ ...they are crazy and having so much fun. It was so good to hear the laughter and antics going on between them... SHUT UP!!! PS...that's for you Shell, I am going to be saying it all day now, in "your way" of saying it that is, which is hysterical ya'll...I mean side splitting laughter to hear her say it :o) ...and I mean that in the BEST way!! Love you girls and have fun today xoxo!
I am off now to work on some assignments now. Oh yeah, the HEAVEN part of my title was getting here to the beach...geeeesh, how could I forget that part! I have GOT to get Lu to help me learn how to add pictures so I can share here...or I need to get off my duff and learn on my own! Loves and peace to all....ME!!
Friday, November 12, 2010
I Need To Do My Homework
OK, so here I go again talking about Wyanne's class (for a GREAT reason) http://www.wyartjewels.blogspot.com/ which brings me to the homework part of my title...I have homework to do and I am seriously dying to get to it!! Well, I take that back, because I am not sure "homework" is a good word...it's really assignments, and they are in no way mandatory, but SO great to do. I didn't feel this way in school??!! I can hardly wait to get to the beach and dive into my art supplies and get creative! YAY...thanks again and again Wyanne! You are one awesome, and I know THE coolest, teacher I've ever had!
So, to change the subject, I heard from Lu today, and she's having a grand ol' time at Silver Bella...I only wish I was there to share in the fun. Well, maybe one day...a girl can dream.... Talking to her made me miss her so bad, but I know they'll be moving here sooner or later, and that gives me SOME comfort. I just wish it were tomorrow ...for their move that is! I know I can't rush time. Lu and I have far too much to do once she gets back in the South, where she belongs...nothing wrong with living up North, or out West, it's just that I happen to be in the Southeast, so that is where she needs to be, or I need her to be...well, you get my drift. Plus, we're waiting on her sweet hubbie too...Bobby and Norwood will have another giggin' buddy! ...not frogs, flounder...for those of you who wonder, not that you will, but explanation done just in case :o)
That's it for me right now. I have to get back out for some more work, "real work" that is...not "homework", not yet at least. OH....how I miss my art supplies and I reeeeeeeally miss the beach! Loves & peace xo! Lisa
So, to change the subject, I heard from Lu today, and she's having a grand ol' time at Silver Bella...I only wish I was there to share in the fun. Well, maybe one day...a girl can dream.... Talking to her made me miss her so bad, but I know they'll be moving here sooner or later, and that gives me SOME comfort. I just wish it were tomorrow ...for their move that is! I know I can't rush time. Lu and I have far too much to do once she gets back in the South, where she belongs...nothing wrong with living up North, or out West, it's just that I happen to be in the Southeast, so that is where she needs to be, or I need her to be...well, you get my drift. Plus, we're waiting on her sweet hubbie too...Bobby and Norwood will have another giggin' buddy! ...not frogs, flounder...for those of you who wonder, not that you will, but explanation done just in case :o)
That's it for me right now. I have to get back out for some more work, "real work" that is...not "homework", not yet at least. OH....how I miss my art supplies and I reeeeeeeally miss the beach! Loves & peace xo! Lisa
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A Theme of Wings...
I do believe that this month has grown some wings and is flying right on past me without regard to the time I need to accomplish all I would really like to get done. As I mentioned in a couple of previous posts, I am taking an online class with Wyanne Thompson ...see http://www.wyartjewels.blogspot.com/ for details ... in fact, I am taking two of her classes at the same time (WHAT was I thinking?!!) and I am having a grand time! I am taking her Mixed Media Resin class and the Paint Free class as well. Now, let me just tell you, if you ever have those nasty little voices in your head yelling at you, you know, that little gremlin art critic poking at you....GO TAKE WYANNE'S CLASS!! I can't begin to tell you now WONDERFUL her Paint Free class is!! If anyone asks what you want for a gift, let them give you the gift of this class. There are wonderful things to learn and Wyanne is incredible. If I could put into to words how awesome she is, I would!! I can't comment on what we're learning because it is not fair to Wyanne, and she has my utmost respect for what she's doing for us all, the ones that take her class. This Paint Free class is her baby and she's worked for 2 years to accomplish putting together this most wonderful class. I am having so much fun and learning so many things about myself as an artist. Wyanne is giving us all WINGS....she's a great teacher, so kind & caring, so full of inspiration that helps us all find our wings! I've run into a lot of artist's that do not want to share their "knowledge" or "secrets", they act as if they're better than everyone else...I can't stand an art bully or an art snob! Who's to say what is or is not good. I believe beauty is all around us, in different forms, and how boring would this world be if we all created the same thing? Wyanne shares her knowledge, what she's learned throughout her career and life, she's the real deal, an inspiration to many! I am off to work on the class for a bit right now, between some "real world" work (yuck, but a necessity) and some art fun, YAY!! Love & peace to all!! Lisa
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Lots Of Goings On...
Hey, this will be the third post for me within the same month! I'm proud of myself....YAY ME!!
I am posting to say a quick hello and blog about Wyanne and her classes...which I am loving. I am taking the Mixed Media Resin Class right now. I know I've blogged about her classes already, but I can't say enough about how wonderful she is and how awesome her classes are. You really should treat yourself and sign up :o)
I'm off for now, but please check Wyanne out at www.wyartjewels.blogspot.com and see what she has to offer. You will love how she inspires!!
Love & peace....Lisa
I am posting to say a quick hello and blog about Wyanne and her classes...which I am loving. I am taking the Mixed Media Resin Class right now. I know I've blogged about her classes already, but I can't say enough about how wonderful she is and how awesome her classes are. You really should treat yourself and sign up :o)
I'm off for now, but please check Wyanne out at www.wyartjewels.blogspot.com and see what she has to offer. You will love how she inspires!!
Love & peace....Lisa
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Excited about RESIN CLASS...
I must pass along a jewel of a goody today...an artist by the name of Wyanne is offering online classes that are just too fabs!! Wyanne is an exceptional artist and person! You really need to treat yourself and visit her blog to read more about the online classes she offers. You can read all about her by going to http://www.wyartjewels.blogspot.com/ She is truly amazing and so much fun. I think she really summarizes what a lot of us as artists feels from time to time...when those little voices start saying "you can't do this, you can't do that, is my art good enough, etc..." Check out her blog to see the different classes she offers and sign up!! You will LOVE her, trust me, she is awesome...she's all about good karma...simply put, she's fabulous!! I'm off to check in with what we've got going on in class. Check it out everyone, sign up and take a class, you will not regret it!! You will LOVE her!! Love and peace all :o) xoxo!! Lisa
Friday, October 8, 2010
Trying a bit harder...no matter what!
I am going to try a bit harder to do more posts, even if they have to be short and sweet. Lu does such a great job with her blog, so I feel like the black sheep of Coastal Sisters, as I hide my head in shame :oP ...and hope to live up to LuLu's example (NOT gonna happen, she's TOO fabs) !! I have been very busy with Lu's recent visit, working my "real" job...as always... and now am preparing to move... NOT something I planned or expected at this time in my life, but it IS time to move on from a house that is WAY too big for just me, Bobby, and our 2 sweet boys, Angus & Oscar...our labs of course :o) !!
I have been trying to work on some art but have not done a whole lot. I have a mixed media Halloween mermaid ready to ship to Lu for display on her table for her big soiree with Spooky Time Jingles. I am SO proud of her!! She is working really hard to be ready for the show next weekend, Saturday October 16th. She's all nerves and wicked excitement, all rolled into one sweet, talented, wonderful sister....my LuLu!! If you are in the area please go by and visit all the artists. I know you'll LOVE everything those wonderful artisans have to offer up :o) Go to their site for info at http://www.stjsoiree.blogspot.com/ to get all the details!! It will REALLY be worth the trip!
So, with a quick post done, I am off to work some more, and maybe even try to relax just a bit! I might even try to paint a little (fingers crossed, hoping & wishing hard) and I leave sending you all hopes for a wonderful weekend filled with joy and happiness!
I have been trying to work on some art but have not done a whole lot. I have a mixed media Halloween mermaid ready to ship to Lu for display on her table for her big soiree with Spooky Time Jingles. I am SO proud of her!! She is working really hard to be ready for the show next weekend, Saturday October 16th. She's all nerves and wicked excitement, all rolled into one sweet, talented, wonderful sister....my LuLu!! If you are in the area please go by and visit all the artists. I know you'll LOVE everything those wonderful artisans have to offer up :o) Go to their site for info at http://www.stjsoiree.blogspot.com/ to get all the details!! It will REALLY be worth the trip!
So, with a quick post done, I am off to work some more, and maybe even try to relax just a bit! I might even try to paint a little (fingers crossed, hoping & wishing hard) and I leave sending you all hopes for a wonderful weekend filled with joy and happiness!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Wee Hours Of The Morning
OKAY, so it takes me forever to post.... well, it shows the right day I wrote it, but I actually posted this on 7/21 because I forgot to on 7/17...oh well!!
OK, so Thursday night we worked in the office until 11:45pm....WHEW!! The day started at 6:00am, so needless to say we were pooped when we got home! Then it was more computer work once home, tried to get to bed, couldn't fall asleep...too wired...then woke up and realized it was 6:00am Friday already?!!?! Really! So, after maybe a few hours (if that) of sleep, we were back at it once more. Bobby had a listing to set up and I had to do the usual work, plus I was waiting on my mechanic to call & let me know my car was ready. I LOVE my older SUV, 229,000k miles and all!! After so many miles the usual stuff has occurred with a car that has that many miles, like needing a new fan for AC, new catalytic converter, but other than that, honestly nothing major! I change my oil routinely every 3000k miles and have the car checked every time I go in for a visit of any kind. We have the BEST service station, hands down, anywhere! FIVE POINTS SERVICE CENTER.....so if you have a repair need, use them!! They are as honest as the days are long, fair on prices, and will give you a reliable, honest opinion. LOVE those guys...HATS OFF TO THE ENTIRE STAFF at FIVE POINTS SERVICE CENTER!!
As for the title about the wee hours of the morning....I was up until 5:00am this morning, went to bed, got back up at 7:30am, so I am running totally on the caffeine in my Coca-Cola!! We have company this weekend at the beach, so we're prepping for a nice boat ride, then I have to get back and work on a bracelet that a friend of Jane's wants. Remember Jane? She's the one that I blogged about when she broke her heel after she fell off a stool because she just HAD to hang a squirrel, whom we named Walter, from her ceiling fan, stool slipped out from under her, then she had to crawl to the phone to call someone, then crawl to the door when help arrived. Poor thing, her hubby was out of town, and of course it just HAD to happen then. She lives in Charlotte (I miss her SO much) and so she called her friend to come to the house so she could get to the orthopaedic ER.
So, after all work was complete, car picked up, we loaded up the dogs and headed East towards the gorgeous NC coast, later than we expected, but we had AC in the 95 degree heat & were very thankful! We could not be happier that we were able to get the work done so quickly! I'm just saying....FIVE POINTS SERVICE CENTER....remember that name! You will be so happy!!
So, now it's about 2:15am, the wee hours of a Saturday morning, and I really need to get to bed. I am almost ready to fall asleep at the keyboard, so I think someone is telling me to just give up! Hope everyone is well and I wish everyone a fantastic weekend! LOVES to all xoxo! Lisa
OK, so Thursday night we worked in the office until 11:45pm....WHEW!! The day started at 6:00am, so needless to say we were pooped when we got home! Then it was more computer work once home, tried to get to bed, couldn't fall asleep...too wired...then woke up and realized it was 6:00am Friday already?!!?! Really! So, after maybe a few hours (if that) of sleep, we were back at it once more. Bobby had a listing to set up and I had to do the usual work, plus I was waiting on my mechanic to call & let me know my car was ready. I LOVE my older SUV, 229,000k miles and all!! After so many miles the usual stuff has occurred with a car that has that many miles, like needing a new fan for AC, new catalytic converter, but other than that, honestly nothing major! I change my oil routinely every 3000k miles and have the car checked every time I go in for a visit of any kind. We have the BEST service station, hands down, anywhere! FIVE POINTS SERVICE CENTER.....so if you have a repair need, use them!! They are as honest as the days are long, fair on prices, and will give you a reliable, honest opinion. LOVE those guys...HATS OFF TO THE ENTIRE STAFF at FIVE POINTS SERVICE CENTER!!
As for the title about the wee hours of the morning....I was up until 5:00am this morning, went to bed, got back up at 7:30am, so I am running totally on the caffeine in my Coca-Cola!! We have company this weekend at the beach, so we're prepping for a nice boat ride, then I have to get back and work on a bracelet that a friend of Jane's wants. Remember Jane? She's the one that I blogged about when she broke her heel after she fell off a stool because she just HAD to hang a squirrel, whom we named Walter, from her ceiling fan, stool slipped out from under her, then she had to crawl to the phone to call someone, then crawl to the door when help arrived. Poor thing, her hubby was out of town, and of course it just HAD to happen then. She lives in Charlotte (I miss her SO much) and so she called her friend to come to the house so she could get to the orthopaedic ER.
So, after all work was complete, car picked up, we loaded up the dogs and headed East towards the gorgeous NC coast, later than we expected, but we had AC in the 95 degree heat & were very thankful! We could not be happier that we were able to get the work done so quickly! I'm just saying....FIVE POINTS SERVICE CENTER....remember that name! You will be so happy!!
So, now it's about 2:15am, the wee hours of a Saturday morning, and I really need to get to bed. I am almost ready to fall asleep at the keyboard, so I think someone is telling me to just give up! Hope everyone is well and I wish everyone a fantastic weekend! LOVES to all xoxo! Lisa
Friday, June 25, 2010
Happy Happy LOVES Lu & Rick
Okay, this will probably be my one blog for June...and it is the BEST reason I can think to blog....my sister and her wonderful husband celebrated their 4th wedding anniversary today. I LOVE YOU BOTH VERY MUCH....TO INFINITY & BEYOND!!! Or, to quote Lu, I PINK PUFFY HEART YOU BOTH :o)
What a day it's been around here. We got a call this morning that someone took out our fence and ruined our newly sodded front yard at the beach....the yard that poor Bobby has worked so hard to keep alive during this massive dry heat spell we've been having. With a water bill that probably hit $200 for last month the news really stunk....hey, wonder if the insurance company will pay the water bill?! HA!! I think not. Oh well, it could have been much worse, so guess I will make light of it. Our philosophy is now "fences in Sneads Ferry have a snowballs chance in hell of making it" ... case in point, we've seen other fences "taken out" around there, never to return :o( Our fence has quoted the terminator though "I'll be back"
I'm bowing out of blogland for now. I have some "real world" work to do now. It's been a long day, and it ain't over yet, but I did want to take a moment to wish my sissy and her hubby a HAPPY LOVES DAY!! Loves loves loves to you both....and we're waiting for your move to the beach! Here's hoping each day draws my loved ones a bit closer to home xoxo!!
What a day it's been around here. We got a call this morning that someone took out our fence and ruined our newly sodded front yard at the beach....the yard that poor Bobby has worked so hard to keep alive during this massive dry heat spell we've been having. With a water bill that probably hit $200 for last month the news really stunk....hey, wonder if the insurance company will pay the water bill?! HA!! I think not. Oh well, it could have been much worse, so guess I will make light of it. Our philosophy is now "fences in Sneads Ferry have a snowballs chance in hell of making it" ... case in point, we've seen other fences "taken out" around there, never to return :o( Our fence has quoted the terminator though "I'll be back"
I'm bowing out of blogland for now. I have some "real world" work to do now. It's been a long day, and it ain't over yet, but I did want to take a moment to wish my sissy and her hubby a HAPPY LOVES DAY!! Loves loves loves to you both....and we're waiting for your move to the beach! Here's hoping each day draws my loved ones a bit closer to home xoxo!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Happy Memorial Day & Honoring The Brave...
Happy Memorial Day to all our brave military men and women that are currently serving, have served, and to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice. I honor my brother-in-law that serves in the Army division of our armed forces, a man that is kind and loving, honorable and brave, a man that takes his commitments straight to heart and lives a life that is so admirable, all of us could take a lesson from such a great human being! I love and honor you Rick!!
I want to take this time to truly honor & thank all our brave military men & women that currently serve, have served, and to those that have lost their lives so that we might continue to live in a free country. I honor and send love to the families that are living without their loved ones as well. Thank you for enduring your lives without your sons & daughters, Fathers & Mothers, husbands & wives, sisters & brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends! Thank you, with all sincerity and love I can send to each of you from this wonderful world of the Internet. I can honor and thank you all, even if I can't give you each a hug, please know my hugs come to you all just the same. A simple thank you seems so minuscule, but it comes from my very soul, and I offer you all my very sincerest thanks and send love & hugs to you all.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful, happy, and safe Memorial Day! Thanks again to my wonderful brother-in-law who has given over 30 years of his life to serve our country, a man who loves so thoroughly and unconditionally, the special person that is so very important to me, my sister that is my heart and soul, my best friend, who is simply....my everything. I love you too my sissy!
xoxo Lisa
I want to take this time to truly honor & thank all our brave military men & women that currently serve, have served, and to those that have lost their lives so that we might continue to live in a free country. I honor and send love to the families that are living without their loved ones as well. Thank you for enduring your lives without your sons & daughters, Fathers & Mothers, husbands & wives, sisters & brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends! Thank you, with all sincerity and love I can send to each of you from this wonderful world of the Internet. I can honor and thank you all, even if I can't give you each a hug, please know my hugs come to you all just the same. A simple thank you seems so minuscule, but it comes from my very soul, and I offer you all my very sincerest thanks and send love & hugs to you all.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful, happy, and safe Memorial Day! Thanks again to my wonderful brother-in-law who has given over 30 years of his life to serve our country, a man who loves so thoroughly and unconditionally, the special person that is so very important to me, my sister that is my heart and soul, my best friend, who is simply....my everything. I love you too my sissy!
xoxo Lisa
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Good Intentions = not blogging enough :o)
That title just sums up that my intentions are always good, but somehow I never get to blog as much as I would love to. As I have mentioned many times before, Lu is wonderful and keeps everyone posted on Coastal Sisters and keeps us all entertained with all the antics and tomfoolery that goes on in Casa de Chaos (her home) and I rarely mention what I am up to...not because I don't wish to share, but because I am always acutely aware that people want to visit your blog to be entertained and uplifted. I realize that sometimes I am always seeming to ask for help for others, then I start to over think my blog post, thinking to keep it light, etc. But I have to say, I am who I am, and asking visitors when they visit my blog to please help others is innately instilled in who I truly am and that will never change. Feeling so fortunate and blessed stays with me daily and is, I guess, part of the reason I ask people to please pay it forward. Me having a husband that is always there for me is amazing and such a gift. Having a sister that supports me completely from hundreds of miles away...another amazing gift. Having 2 dogs that have unconditional love & it spills out every fiber of their being, yet another gift. My close friends that are always there for me no matter what....completely amazing & wonderful gifts in my life. Having all the bloggers that visit Lu's blog is another amazing gift. Friends who we have come to love and appreciate with all our hearts, although we may not visit face to face, blog hopping to keep up with everyone is one of those things that the wonderful world of technology has given to us all...an amazing gift! Also, as I have mentioned before, I work full time and take care of my & Lu's aging Mom, who had a stroke back in 2006. I have been gifted the support of, as always, my wonderful husband, in the care of Mom, not an easy task, as many people know who have aging parents that are not in good health...and don't even get me started on health care and the rising cost of everything to do with health, especially in the elderly. All I can say is I hope no one has to go thru what we have been thru for the past 4 years...but again, I have been given the gift of being able to care for Mom via the hardest working husband & not to mention, best friend I could ever hope to have! My Lu, my sweet wonderful sister (the tears are dropping now) supports me thru some really tough times via the phone, just when I think one more day is gonna send me over the edge....everyone & everything I am so blessed to have in my life grabs hold & pulls me back....thanks to you all from the bottom of my heart for always being there.
And good intentions roll on....this post was started on 2/20 I believe and I am just now posting it..... really!!! Well, at least I am going to post it and not delete it....I don't think I will add to it either, just maybe start a new one later and publish it in a year or two....HA HA HA!! Love to all xoxo!
And good intentions roll on....this post was started on 2/20 I believe and I am just now posting it..... really!!! Well, at least I am going to post it and not delete it....I don't think I will add to it either, just maybe start a new one later and publish it in a year or two....HA HA HA!! Love to all xoxo!
Monday, January 18, 2010
I know life continues but...
I am having a hard time concentrating on much of anything while there is so much suffering in Haiti. I know I typically don't speak out about much, but I have friends directly involved with the lovely Haitian people...and especially the children. To make a long story short I have a good friend, her name is Wendy Prentice, and her son has devoted his life to helping make the world a better place. He has spent endless hours de-worming the children of Haiti, and this is only one tiny spot in his huge heart. I've never had the honor to meet Aaron personally, but I feel like I know him to some degree. His Mom, Wendy, has become a very dear person in my life. She is my muse, my inspiration, and though she'd more than likely say she's not a hero....well, I beg to differ. She is extremely proud of her son, and I can see why. While others are fleeing Haiti, her son Aaron chooses to run back to the people he loves so dearly to help. I will make this post short as I would like to keep the focus on donating to Aaron's organization, Planting Peace. As you can see at the top of my blog the Planting Peace logo is there and you can click on it and donate any amount you feel comfortable with. They accept PayPal so that should make it very easy for most. Again, the web site is www.plantingpeace.org and any amount is sincerely appreciated by the selfless people that run this organization. Peace & love to all! Lisa
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Happy New Year & HELP
Hello blog friends and HAPPY NEW YEAR! My wish is for everyone that knows us and visits us, whether daily or only once in a while. please go to http://www.plantingpeace.org/ and donate to help the people of Haiti. This is an organization near and dear to my heart because of a close friend. Wendy, of whom I have spoken often, is the wonderful Mom to this selfless young man that has devoted his life to helping deworm the children of Haiti. I ask you donate anything, even a mere $5.00 is such a help! Skip something you'd spend that $5.00 on and help those who are truly in need right now. I ask you give in the name of just being kind. Thank you everyone that donates. I truly have nothing to lose by asking for your help....to help this organization continue to do the wonderful things they've been doing for years...they just need a little extra help right now, so let us one & all do the right thing and pay it forward....thanks for listening...thanks for the help! With all my love to you all that donate and pray for Aaron, and for all that help the people of Haiti right now....thank you from the bottom of my heart & soul....again that web site is http://www.plantingpeace.org/
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Goodbye 2009
2009 is on the way out the door. It is 8:07pm on the East Coast and we are enjoying a lovely coastal Carolina night with a full moon/blue moon tonight....and enjoying peace and quiet. Boring to some maybe, but heaven to me.....the only thing that would make it better is having Lu and Rick home...moved home that is :o) LOVE YOU TWO!!!!!!!!
In closing out the year I want to thank my family and friends for their love and support throughout this past year. As always there is Bobby to thank first...my rock, my constant, my all!! Also I want to mention Jane, Michele, and Bart....these 3 wonderful friends keep me grounded, entertained, and most of all, well loved....I love you all so much!! I thank those that have supported me thru this tough time in my life while I've been taking care of my Mom...you know who you are and no words will ever let you know how much I appreciate each and every one of you for your beautiful hearts and souls. I am also so thankful for all the wonderful friends we have made online...thru blogs and our web site and our Etsy shop. You all inspire LuLu and me in many ways. Your hearts are big, your spirits are so beautiful, and you inspire us each and every day. Thank you wonderful friends....we may not see each other face to face but you are all so special and we love you mucho!!
In closing this last post for 2009 I must admit I don't do resolutions. I resolved years ago to never make another one....perhaps I am one of the few in the world that actually have stuck to a New Years Resolution! HA HA HA teeheehee....you know me, you get it. I only ask that you love each other and be kind to your fellow human being. I truly and sincerely, from the bottom of my heart and soul, wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year and wish for you many blessings of your choosing, good health, and more happiness than can fit in this wide wonderful universe. Try to do good for others, be good to yourself, and remember just a simple smile or one kind word can change a persons life forever. Don't judge unless you've walked in others shoes....and even then don't judge. Be good, be kind, be respectful...it doesn't cost you a penny. Much love to everyone in my life...and those that are now gone from my life...and those yet to enter my world....PEACE!!
In closing out the year I want to thank my family and friends for their love and support throughout this past year. As always there is Bobby to thank first...my rock, my constant, my all!! Also I want to mention Jane, Michele, and Bart....these 3 wonderful friends keep me grounded, entertained, and most of all, well loved....I love you all so much!! I thank those that have supported me thru this tough time in my life while I've been taking care of my Mom...you know who you are and no words will ever let you know how much I appreciate each and every one of you for your beautiful hearts and souls. I am also so thankful for all the wonderful friends we have made online...thru blogs and our web site and our Etsy shop. You all inspire LuLu and me in many ways. Your hearts are big, your spirits are so beautiful, and you inspire us each and every day. Thank you wonderful friends....we may not see each other face to face but you are all so special and we love you mucho!!
In closing this last post for 2009 I must admit I don't do resolutions. I resolved years ago to never make another one....perhaps I am one of the few in the world that actually have stuck to a New Years Resolution! HA HA HA teeheehee....you know me, you get it. I only ask that you love each other and be kind to your fellow human being. I truly and sincerely, from the bottom of my heart and soul, wish each and every one of you a very Happy New Year and wish for you many blessings of your choosing, good health, and more happiness than can fit in this wide wonderful universe. Try to do good for others, be good to yourself, and remember just a simple smile or one kind word can change a persons life forever. Don't judge unless you've walked in others shoes....and even then don't judge. Be good, be kind, be respectful...it doesn't cost you a penny. Much love to everyone in my life...and those that are now gone from my life...and those yet to enter my world....PEACE!!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Art Stuff I Can't Live Without Part 1
** TWINKLING H2O's!!!** OK, let's just say that I feel like if anything is an art supply, in ANY form, I can't live without it....pretty much just because I love to create. So this wonderful product, the Twinkling H2O's, is the first item of one of many (MANY) things I feel I can't live without...and many have been discovered this year as I got more and more involved in my "art life" ...as I feel like I've been MIA for too long. Of course, as I've stated before, the MIA from my art life, and from life in general really, comes from working full time and caring for an aging parent, which of course is my privilege to take care of my Mom.
Twinkling H2O's can be found at http://www.luminarteinc.com/ and let me just tell you one thing....these little pots of color are just AWESOME!! They are little containers of the utmost juiciest twinkling colors, and you will wonder as I have ever since my first purchase, HOW DID I LIVE WITHOUT THESE?!!! Just add water and paint til your heart's content. I have used these on everything from canvas, to watercolor paper, to wood, to directly on a stamp, to...well, EVERYTHING!! This wonderful company announced they were going to have to close earlier this year...but do NOT fear, as everyone stepped up to the plate to save this wonderful company. They have been overrun with orders and this amazing "banding together" by consumers and other companies, made it possible for LuminArte to keep their doors open. I had to wait for a few months for a large order I placed, which was during the time they said they were closing, so I ordered right and left, worried I would never again have these wonderful little pots of juiciness to create with...but behold, miracle of miracles...they are staying open....WOO HOO!!
So, this is one product I discovered once I started painting again, and now can't believe I ever lived without it. I love the versatility and many uses I have for these wonderful Twinkling H2O's! I hope if you discover them you will love them too, or if you already use them I would love to hear your thoughts! Hope everyone has a great day! Go Create!! LOVES!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
A Fun Ride To Look At Lights...
The temps yesterday on the NC coast in our area were in the 60's and it was great! The rain came in and the temps dropped and the fog started. Bobby & I, along with our neighbors Bertha & Norwood, rode to Surf City to enjoy the sights & sounds provided by 2 very giving people, Sterling Bryson and Glen Pierce, who decorate their lovely home with tons of lights that flash to the sounds of Christmas. These two generous gentlemen share this wonderful event with people that live in and around the greater Topsail area, and everyone else that travels to our lovely island. We had a great time on the ride over, parked right in front of the house and enjoyed the show. Thank you Sterling and Glen, for your kind & generous nature and for bringing joy to many people that sure can use a boost! Although we've never met these 2 fine people, they obviously embody what this time of year is all about, bringing happiness to others....as it should be! Many thanks to Bertha for providing a yummy supper prior to our little jaunt...Bertha feeds Bobby and I often when we're at the coast and treats us just like we were her own children. Some of our favorite times are spent with those two. I call Norwood "Bobby's partner in crime" and he is responsible for turning Bobby into a fishing nut! I must say that when we all go out together we usually draw attention to ourselves, not by choice though, but because we laugh so hard & so loud people can't help but cast wondering glances our way...it's just life we're enjoying and having fun while doing so! We are SO fortunate and blessed in the neighbors we have on both sides of our home. They certainly don't come any better than Liz on the one side and Norwood & Bertha on the other. I hope the rest of the world is as lucky as we are!!
This morning began with fog hanging low and heavy, and as I took the dogs outside you could hear the engines of the shrimp boats humming, but not a boat could be seen. As the fog began to lift you could see one boat, then another, then another, until the sun finally wrapped its rays around the clouds and shoved them aside....bringing forth that blue sky dotted with puffy gray & white clouds. As this day has progressed it's now about in the mid 50's and the sun is coming and going as it pleases. Yesterday the inlet was a gorgeous green with all the ocean water that was pushed in via the winds we had, and we've recently seen the porpoises playing and feeding out back more than we've seen all summer. I have to say, we live in two very different, yet both wonderful, places. The city is rush, rush, rush as usual, yet I love my hometown and always will, but here at the coast it's a whole different world. Slower pace, definite scenery change, where we are so fortunate to be able to walk out onto our back porch or deck, or out onto the pier, and watch the porpoises play, so close you can hear them splash and breathe. It is an awesome sight each and every time I see those magnificent creatures. They always amaze me! When we take the boat out and see porpoises we always cut the engine and just sit and enjoy. We are about 5 minutes by water to the Intracoastal Waterway and then another 5 minutes and you're in the Atlantic. There is always something going on in the waters behind our house...always entertaining and awesome! I remember the first time Oscar, our black lab, saw a porpoise...it was all we could do to keep him from "jumping ship" to swim with them! We saw the porpoises as we were headed back to the house, so we sat there to enjoy watching them and when they got about 10 to 12 feet from us, one came up and blew out of its blow hole and Oscar just about leapt from the boat. What a hoot...that dog!! He is fearless when it comes to jumping headlong into water...point in case, we were out in the ocean (not far out cause I don't go far) and as I sat on the front of the boat, out of the corner of my eye I noticed Oscar tense up and crouch, so my instincts kicked in and I grabbed his collar, only to look over the side of the boat to see what he was thinking about going for....a big ol' jellyfish went cruising on by....OSCAR!! BAD DOG!! funny though now :o)
Well, I hate to run, so in closing I'd like to bid all a wonderful day...make sure you do a little something artistic today...create a little something. I plan to organize a bit, work some more as well....thank you my lucky stars...I can work from here!! ....I will say it over and over....thanks to my wonderful hubby, I live the life I lead, broken free from the chains of working for someone else, to this wonderful self employed life I lead now. I love you my love! Everyone have a wonderful day! xoxo
This morning began with fog hanging low and heavy, and as I took the dogs outside you could hear the engines of the shrimp boats humming, but not a boat could be seen. As the fog began to lift you could see one boat, then another, then another, until the sun finally wrapped its rays around the clouds and shoved them aside....bringing forth that blue sky dotted with puffy gray & white clouds. As this day has progressed it's now about in the mid 50's and the sun is coming and going as it pleases. Yesterday the inlet was a gorgeous green with all the ocean water that was pushed in via the winds we had, and we've recently seen the porpoises playing and feeding out back more than we've seen all summer. I have to say, we live in two very different, yet both wonderful, places. The city is rush, rush, rush as usual, yet I love my hometown and always will, but here at the coast it's a whole different world. Slower pace, definite scenery change, where we are so fortunate to be able to walk out onto our back porch or deck, or out onto the pier, and watch the porpoises play, so close you can hear them splash and breathe. It is an awesome sight each and every time I see those magnificent creatures. They always amaze me! When we take the boat out and see porpoises we always cut the engine and just sit and enjoy. We are about 5 minutes by water to the Intracoastal Waterway and then another 5 minutes and you're in the Atlantic. There is always something going on in the waters behind our house...always entertaining and awesome! I remember the first time Oscar, our black lab, saw a porpoise...it was all we could do to keep him from "jumping ship" to swim with them! We saw the porpoises as we were headed back to the house, so we sat there to enjoy watching them and when they got about 10 to 12 feet from us, one came up and blew out of its blow hole and Oscar just about leapt from the boat. What a hoot...that dog!! He is fearless when it comes to jumping headlong into water...point in case, we were out in the ocean (not far out cause I don't go far) and as I sat on the front of the boat, out of the corner of my eye I noticed Oscar tense up and crouch, so my instincts kicked in and I grabbed his collar, only to look over the side of the boat to see what he was thinking about going for....a big ol' jellyfish went cruising on by....OSCAR!! BAD DOG!! funny though now :o)
Well, I hate to run, so in closing I'd like to bid all a wonderful day...make sure you do a little something artistic today...create a little something. I plan to organize a bit, work some more as well....thank you my lucky stars...I can work from here!! ....I will say it over and over....thanks to my wonderful hubby, I live the life I lead, broken free from the chains of working for someone else, to this wonderful self employed life I lead now. I love you my love! Everyone have a wonderful day! xoxo
Friday, December 11, 2009
TGIF and the working world...
Well hallelu-yer (in honor of Madea) it is Friday....for most folks, but in the world of Real Estate we work 24/7 and no day is ever Friday, but I am thankful for my job, and for my hubby for having the gumption 10 years ago to open our own company. Wieland Properties (our Real Estate firm) will be celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2010, and each day I thank my lucky stars, and mainly our clients, for the opportunity to work this job. The hours are long, the pay is nothing (for me that is) but I am always thankful for each day. I no longer have to toil in the world of pharmacy anymore....I used to count pills in my sleep!! ...and I would have panic attacks worrying that the medications did not get down to the nursing home in time, except those attacks would come in the middle of the night after a dream/nightmare...but no more! I have been out of that business for almost 6 years now and I give thanks each and every day I am now self employed.
Now, of course my dream job is to be an artist full time, but like most artists you have to do something to supplement the income. While the vast majority of us (artists) are doing it because we love to create, because we must create, we all know there is not a lot of money in what we do. The great thing about us (artists) is that we all support one another...well MOST do. Some think they are high and mighty, or as we say "hoity toity" and don't appreciate others art, but if you just support a person in their dream, you've done a good deed and have paid it forward. Be supportive! If you find someone that is not supportive, tries to tear you down as an artist, just don't listen! It's usually either ignorance or jealousy, or a combination of both....or maybe just poor upbringing (in the South you'd hear someone say THEY JUST AIN'T HAD NO "RAISINS" -- AKA poor upbringing) so ignore "those" people who can't help themselves....and DO YOUR THING!! Have fun, enjoy, create....LOVE your art, be enthusiastic about what you have made, share it with others...don't be scared. Wendy Prentice, my mentor and dear friend, says this "To those of you who aspire to be an artist, just be one. To those of you who are an artist, be a friend." Need I say more! She's a true gem that Wendy is...visit her at http://www.wendyprentice.com/ for some fun & funky art.
I hope everyone has a great weekend! I am getting ready to leave the office. It only took me a mere 8 hours to write this post today, and I think I did well to make this one #3 in ONE MONTH already! I have been at work in the office today, sshhhhh don't tell....while working on this post, so 8 hours is pretty good for a few paragraphs don't ya think?!! Take care all...TTFN!!
Now, of course my dream job is to be an artist full time, but like most artists you have to do something to supplement the income. While the vast majority of us (artists) are doing it because we love to create, because we must create, we all know there is not a lot of money in what we do. The great thing about us (artists) is that we all support one another...well MOST do. Some think they are high and mighty, or as we say "hoity toity" and don't appreciate others art, but if you just support a person in their dream, you've done a good deed and have paid it forward. Be supportive! If you find someone that is not supportive, tries to tear you down as an artist, just don't listen! It's usually either ignorance or jealousy, or a combination of both....or maybe just poor upbringing (in the South you'd hear someone say THEY JUST AIN'T HAD NO "RAISINS" -- AKA poor upbringing) so ignore "those" people who can't help themselves....and DO YOUR THING!! Have fun, enjoy, create....LOVE your art, be enthusiastic about what you have made, share it with others...don't be scared. Wendy Prentice, my mentor and dear friend, says this "To those of you who aspire to be an artist, just be one. To those of you who are an artist, be a friend." Need I say more! She's a true gem that Wendy is...visit her at http://www.wendyprentice.com/ for some fun & funky art.
I hope everyone has a great weekend! I am getting ready to leave the office. It only took me a mere 8 hours to write this post today, and I think I did well to make this one #3 in ONE MONTH already! I have been at work in the office today, sshhhhh don't tell....while working on this post, so 8 hours is pretty good for a few paragraphs don't ya think?!! Take care all...TTFN!!
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