We’re 1/3 of the way through this - well, I’m not officially because I am behind on my art journal pages. Will get them done this weekend.
Today’s word was DOG. Doh - appropriate huh? I mean, they are my kids.
That’s Daisy. She’s destroyed that baby and pulled out the squeaker. You have to watch her because she collects socks and other things she can find. Typically found in her bed. Dogs are so important to me. I mean, the girl is sitting in my lap asleep as I type this.
Speaking of dogs. Merlin came home last weekend. I didn’t blog about it.
We stopped by the clinic after we came back from the flea market and shopping on Saturday. The last time I was there was when I said goodbye to him. It was quiet in there so they were able to help me right away. I took one look at the sweet words taped to the top of the box and got teary eyed. Mom helped lighten the mood in the car by telling him to hold on because I was taking a corner on a yellow light. LOL She’s the best.
I also opened up my subscription renewal for Digital Scrapbooking Magazine and saw Merlin’s sweet mug on one of the papers inside:
It was when I was featured in the magazine as one of the Creative Board members. He actually had the section cover.
When Renee Pearson asked me to contribute to her second book, I knew Merlin has to be featured as one of my projects. What’s strange was we had just found out that he might die last year. I made an ATC and included words on how he might not be with us when that was published. But he was. Now, there is a piece of Merlin and my thoughts on him and his life in that book.
I feel the urge to paint these days. Paint? I don’t paint! But, I want to. I’m inspired by this and this. I think I might try something this weekend…but what? Hmm. I gotta think this through before I buy some supplies.
I’m glad some of you found the Photoshop Wednesday tutorial useful. I can’t wait to build up this collection of tutorials!
My accountant sent me all my 1099 tax info yesterday so I have to get that stuff mailed out and pay out some sales tax stuff for the end of the quarter. I hate taxes. I really do. I hope I have some money left over in my savings when this is all said and done. I’m trying really hard to always put away 30% of what I make into my savings. I am going to open up a separate account at ING I think too. Makes it nice at the end of the year to have a big chunk of change saved up to spend or have for emergencies. As a business owner, it’s a scary world to be in. Hoping to always make ends meet. I question my abilities and if I can really make it almost every day. I guess it comes with the territory. When I finally feel like I’ve successfully made it, I’ll let you know. There are times I miss those guaranteed pay checks, bonuses, benefits, etc.
We’re going over to see my grandpa this evening - well, more like early evening/late afternoon. I haven’t seen him since Christmas. Will take him over the goofy photo we did at Christmas. I had them printed as 8 x 10s for my family members. They were so fun to make.
I think I’ll go jump in the shower now. I need to really get my ass in gear and start showering and getting dressed every morning when I wake up. Before I open email and before I drink coffee. GET UP, SHOWER, GET DRESSED! Why is that so frickin’ hard?
Much Love,
