Today we had More rain! My patio has poor drainage and puddles were building up, so I donned some rain gear and went out to see what I could do. I dug a couple of tiny ditches for the water to drain under the fence, then used a small pushbroom to move the water off the patio. Eventually gave it up as a lost cause! The downside is, I now have a pulled muscle right above my left leg and sore muscles around the lower ribs on that side. OUCH!

Made several phone calls to catch up with friends, and spent too much time on the internet Again. WHERE does the time go? I am resigned to not making something new today–again. Yes, this is a fallow time of year, the time to plant seeds and let them germinate before expecting growth with Spring. So I can relax into this moment of fallowness. Tomorrow is another opportunity to create something magical!|

A few years ago I finally taught myself to crochet by watching a good tutorial video, and made this sampler with bauble stitch. EnJoy!

Bauble Crochet Stitch

I managed to get up earlier today, got my stretching and other routines done in a more timely way. Progress!

This afternoon my coach and I met with a friend who is a career coach and knows a lot of people; we showed him the Financial GPS and told him what kind of clients would be a good fit for him to refer. Always good to spread the word!

I got in a quick walk and rinsed and filled the water saucers for birds and squirrels; we even had some sunshine today! Then I got on another zoom call with my new friend; we agreed to meet for lunch at a Thai restaurant in Truckee, about an hour from where I live, on the 20th. I’m visualizing good weather and clear roads by then; currently there is snow on the mountain I’ll be crossing.

Got my new weekly planner in the mail, yay! Also I received this lovely MDC that I won last Sunday, so pretty! The creator sent me some extra goodies to play with, too. I did not create anything new today, so you get to view someone else’s art. EnJoy!

MDC from Sharon

MDC and goodies from Sharon

My wake-sleep schedule is out of whack, and I have a hard time motivating myself to get my stretching and other self-care done first thing in the morning, so I was very out of sorts this morning. Eventually I did get my body moving and enjoyed lunch, then settled down to creating this MDC for the play-it-forward game in an art group I’m in. Lo and behold, my energy shifted and I felt better! I finally made turkey soup this evening, too. Need more veggies to add!

This evening was the first call for Your Year of Miracles (YOM) that I’m enrolled in; we did some powerful exercises and focused on where we are now and where we want to be at the end of the year. My phrase for the year is: Celebrate with Joyful Abundance! Yesss!

EnJoy this lovely creation!

Valentine MDC

Valentine MDC 2

Valentine MDC 3

Lots more rain today! Luckily not very windy.

I went and had a lovely massage from a new-to-me therapist. About time! I hadn’t had a massage in over two months.

Today I got accepted into Your Year of Miracles, a wonderful training for creating a miraculous life with Marci Shimoff, Sue Morter and Lisa Garr. This will be my third year! Well, fourth, but I didn’t participate much in year three. I’m also delighted to have received a scholarship that allows me to afford it. We begin tomorrow evening!

This evening I made this tiny little 3-way pocket, inspired by Gi Kerr of Happiness in Crafting. EnJoy!

Romance Pocket

Romance Pocket 2

Romance Pocket 2

Today I got a call from a Meet the Elite producer, following up on my 5-minute interview from December 28th; she told me that my inerview got a rating of 9.7 out of 10! She proceeded to invite me to sign on for 10, 30-minute shows with one of their top 3 celebrity hosts! This would allow me to develop talks about my business and would include a 30-second commercial, a hyperlink to my website, a digital billboard ad to run for 1-2 weeks, 2 digital kiosks to run and ad for 1 week, a live zoom call at the end of the 10 weeks (with Q & A), and the potential for sponsors. The catch? The investment for 10 shows would be a mere $5K, which I simply don’t have right now. Who knew it costs $1,000 to produce and distribute a 30-minute podcast (they offered to pay 50%)? Meet the Elite gets good ratings, though a friend of mine signed on for 5 shows and said she’s not gotten a single new client from those. Argh! Anyhow, worth the cost or not, I’m not yet in a position to invest that kind of money in my business. Now if they offered to Pay me for 10 shows, I’d be all over it!

Anyhow, that was my moment of excitement for today, and I’m grateful for the invitation and to know my interview got a good rating! Makes me feel better about it for sure.

I went out to do a couple of errands, after spending Ages on a chat with Comcast to figure out why my bill is higher than I expected (it’s a long story; apparently I had misunderstood the agreement). This evening I got on my artist group meeting and then the rest of the evening just flew away. Again I’m feeling too tired to start a new project; tomorrow! Here is another tiny purse I made several years ago. EnJoy!

Miranda Purse Blue Floral (sold)

Today I finished my laundry, picked the turkey off the bones in the stock I made, got my Christmas tree out the door and cleaned up all the fallen needles, and took it easy for the rest of the day. I kept intending to make a new art something, but kept allowing myself to be distracted and suddenly it’s midnight and I’m ready to call it a day!

Oh, I also found out that I won a gift in an art group I’m in! It’s an oversized, decorated/altered rolodex (also known as MemDex) card. I’ll share photos when it arrives, and I’ll be making one to give away in the ongoing play-it-forward game. Fun!

Here is a reminder that I have some lovely custom printed gifts in my boutique, perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter and more! Check out the choices here: so far, I’ve been very happy with the items I’ve ordered for myself. EnJoy!

Gypsy Lady Mug

A very full day today! I did two loads of laundry, then got on a call with the leaders of the Priestess Presence Temple to participate in a ritual to receive seeds for this new year. Mine were a heart for love, a diamond for sharpness, clarity and focus, and a sword to cut away limitations and false beliefs. Perfect timing!

I had a short pause, then got on a zoom call with a new friend; we shall see what unfolds for us, be it love or friendship or both. Interestingly, he used to work with the same supplements and company that I do! Now he is the owner of his own literary agency, also intriguing as I’m from a family of authors and illustrators. We both love to read!

I ate a very late lunch around 4 pm, and got on a business call with a new prospect for the Debt Shredder. Phew! That was a lot for one day!

This evening I stripped some needles from a few branches on my Christmas tree and stuffed them into this simple little pouch I sewed up; now I have a lovely way to continue smelling the fir for a long time! Sweet. EnJoy!

Fir Needle Sachet

I did two big chores today: i swept away some of the mud, pine needlles and other debris littering my patio/walkway, and I stripped my Christmas tree of decorations, always a poignant time for me. Now it’s ready for my younger neighbor to help me get the tree out of the stand and out the door, so I don’t hurt my back.

Consequently, I’m feeling worn out and ready for bed! I’ll finish my dishes and have my bedtime snack, then hunker down for the night. Praying I sleep better than I did last night! Feeling grateful for all the good in my life. How about you?

Here is another little purse I made some time ago. EnJoy!

Tiny Pink Lily Purse (sold)

More rain today, though less wind than before. My home is nearly afloat! hahahaha!

I went out for a few groceries, after all, as the storm had abated some, and now I’m set for the weekend, apart from needing more drinking water in the next few days. Must get more gas first.

I made these two sweet little pouches to put into journals, inspired by Gi Kerr of Happiness in Crafting. Basically they are oragami boxes but with the shorter ends folded in. I will add some embellishments and maybe a little notebook inside. For the honeycomb one, the paper I used was too narrow, so there is no room for folding the ends inside. Guess it can be used as is, or I can open it into a box. EnJoy!

Honeycomb Oragami Pouch

Snowflake Oragami Pouch

Stayed up too late again last night, so need to make it early tonight! Went to my local chiropractor, spent waaaay too much time on some dating sites, and went to get a few groceries and other necessities, in case the weather is not conducive to driving tomorrow. We’re expecting more rain and winds, though I’m praying for calm wind and for the trees to all stay upright and the power to stay on! Got some books from the library to read, too, a good way to ride out a storm.

So, I dawdled away the day and didn’t make a new creation, and now that it’s 11 pm, I want to hunker down and prepare for sleep. Here is a little paper purse I made years ago, one of my earliest. This one made from a TP tube. EnJoy!

SOLD Emily Tube Purse Butterfly

Emily Tube Purse Butterfly

Emily Tube Purse Butterfly