Sorry, friends, it has been a hectic month! My posts are less frequent, but lots of stuff continues to go on! Daughter is back to school, this year starting as a freshman at our local high school. Can't believe my baby girl is old enough, but the day finally arrived. And just the day before, her braces finally came off after a 4 1/2 year run. She still has an uneven teeth, but we decided we would deal with it later, after the retainer phase. My smiley teen is on the far left, but her friends proudly show their pearly whites as well.
Just a month ago, I was working for a quilt shop. After reluctantly leaving that job, which was 10 miles one way, and 5-6 days and full time, I recalled one of the employers who had contacted me, in the interim. Got the job at a local women's fashions store on my birthday, and promptly started the next week. I only work part time, and am training to open and close, but base pay includes commission on large sales. I haven't really scored any big ones yet, but I hope to as we get cooler weather. (Today was 93 degrees, but storms are coming to clear out the humidity. )
I am also back to "school" as I am subbing again, on my days off...and with 2 real estate listings, my days have been full, though I can't say we are comfortable yet. Trying to play catch up with so many bills! And son has been anxious to move out again, so we are bracing for more upheaval. We will weather this too.
On the creative front, I haven't had a whole lot of time to make things, except that working for a women's fashion store, makes me want to buy my clothes, not make them. And if you have ever been in our store, you would know they are known to have lovely jewelry. So a quick trip to our local bead warehouse, bought me these quartz and amethyst stones, to embellish my plain jain chains. 
A simple glass pendant, and crystal beads, using head pins. This necklace knockoff cost me almost nothing to make, compared to the $50.00 plus items we sell at my new retail store. I plan to finish the purple stone one tonight. 
And speaking of bling, check out my daughter's outfit for her first fancy dance! She was invited by a boy that is a friend to their homecoming dance. She invited her friend to accompany his friend, and a large group of them went to dinner and then the dance. We parents got to play paparazzi, and take pics before and at our local park. 
The kids clean up real good, right?
I am anxiously awaiting word as to how the night is going. Blogging and wasting time watching tv. Of course I had to facebook the pics. I am sure I will post an update, stay tuned!
Looking ahead, in 2 weeks, hubby and I are going to Washington D.C. to the 50th reunion of the Peace Corps. While we served 33 years ago in El Salvador, the celebration is for all past and current volunteers. There is a varied program of activities, including serving at various sites on Friday, a gala dance and a bevy of speakers and activities. Sunday, we plan to march with our group, carrying our country of service flag, on the mall. While we don't have this trip budgeted, we will be keeping it frugal. We will reconnect with everyone, including our friend Steve, who is just back from a year in Pakistan working for a government agency. He has some harrowing stories for sure!
More slice of life stuff, thanks for visiting! Hope to be more regular with tutorials soon.
1 comment:
Hi there! This is Ellie from Counting Your Blessings blog. Thanks for your kind note. How did you find me? Actually I don't really like croquettes (not sure how you spell it), bit it's part of our Dutch tradition and our daughter-in-law wanted to try them. Read a few of your latest posts. Sounds like you are one busy lady!
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