Burps!

I've had a bad case of the burps for a few days now! I'm guessing it's a little bit of work stress and a lot to do with my first craft show in years. I've been busting my ass making aprons and so very excited (and terrified) for this show. I love them, and wear mine to work all the time. I'm also hoping to bust out "tails" for the aprons. Little washcloth sized squares with a ribbon hook that you can loop onto the apron string and have at your side or backside to wipe your wet fingers on. Luckily, I'm going to spend Monday night at Momsters and she said she would help me out!!!

Next step...etsy. OH - and my girlfriend in Chicago said she'd take my business cards down to her favorite watering holes to pimp my goods! I really think I'm onto something here... Wish me luck!

Rawr!!!

Courage

Watched Suziblu today and got inspired to work on a painting (which is a nice change from all the sewing I've been doing). Problem is, is that it's about 30 degrees here, which makes for chilly outside spraypainting. Also takes longer for the stuff to dry. I'd die without gloss finish, though, so it's worth it. Suzi's project for this week was saying "YES" to something in your life. I've decided to say "YES" to courage. I found a photo of a lion on the internet, sketched it out in Sharpies on canvas, added some oil pastels (and melted them down with the iron). Threw on a coat of Clear Crystal, and am now waiting for it to dry. Adding in the word "courage" to it, a little sparkle/glitter, then another coat of Clear Crystal. I haven't drawn in ages, so it feels pretty good to think that I still can. Hence the title/theme of courage. I'm kind of like the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz. A pussycat that needs to find her ROAR. I know I have it in me, I just need to let it out.

Tired

So much going on. This is one of those days where I feel like I can't do enough for myself and everyone in my life. Went to the Sewing Expo at the Convention Center yesterday with my mom and had a great day with her. I think I'm just kind of over Christmas already. Presents and silly stuff that people don't need. Thanksgiving is overrated. Can we just go out to eat? Erf. Sorry about the bitter post.

VOTE

Going to vote in a few minutes. Can't wait. Hopefully, the line won't be too long. Working on aprons for the Craft Bizarre/Fair that starts Thanksgiving weekend, and mom is coming over for Thanksgiving too. Egads. How am I going to manage all of this?