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Sunday, February 19th, 2006
12:37 am	strange injury and new addiction So about a month ago I was walking along and my knee just gave out. No warning or anything, it just stopped working. Went to the doctor, and after several hundreds of dollars worth of x-rays was told I have a bad sprain, torn ligaments, etc. and to stay off of it for a month. I was given a set of shiny new crutches and a full leg brace and sent on my way. Last week (3 weeks into my month long healing time........believe me I was marking off the days!) I fell in the bathroom. Just another random thing, small puddle of water caused the crutches to slip. Of course I caught myself with my bad leg. Now I have a sprained ankle and 2 broken toes on top of the original injury. Yep, you guessed it...another month with my lovely shiny crutches. I am so bored. bored, bored, bored... Can't make soap on crutches. So I found a new hobby. Neopets I am ashamed to admit it, but I have spent most of the last month feeding, grooming, and playing with my Neopets. It completely sucks you in. I am so ashamed. Anyway, so since I have been neglecting everyone on my friends list to play with silly cyber pets, drop in and let me know how you are doing. I will try to tear myself away from the game long enough to respond. If I don't it is only because I am waiting for the Snowager to fall asleep or something....... (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Wednesday, January 18th, 2006
1:00 pm	a rant I hate it when customers think it is ok to open products to try. Um, that is unsanitary and just plain rude. Get a clue. And it's not even like they try to be sneaky about it. They will do it right in front of me! How do others handle this? Do I need to put signs around my booth that say "please do not open products"? I have testers out for everything I have available. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Thursday, January 5th, 2006
9:17 pm	My Grandma Helen died 2 days before Christmas. For those of you who don't know me well, she was my most favorite person in the world. She had been fighting cancer for a long time. It finally got the best of her. One day the doctors told us she had a week to a month to live. She was gone 3 days later. I had intended to come here and pour it all out. I thought maybe if I could write about my feelings then I would feel better and this would make some sense to me. Instead, all I can write about is the basic facts. Maybe another time. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005
10:48 pm	New life We have babies! 7 to be exact. Our Foxy dog gave birth to 7 fat beautiful puppies today. Evidently she go pregnant shortly before we moved. I have no idea what kind of pups they are. They look like boxers, which is a possibility since our old neighbors had a couple of boxers. Anyway, one is brindle, three are black and brown, two are white, and one is brown and white with a white stripe down his cute little nose. Foxy has not stopped smiling since she gave birth. I want to touch and hold all that puppy cuteness, but Foxy gets twitchy if I get too close. Mei Ling served as midwife. She is my little shih tzu. She has been checking on the puppies hourly, and each time she does Foxy just beams, like the proud mama she is. I called all of my family members and told them they are all getting puppies for Christmas. Of course, they did not like that idea. I think I scored another wholesale account today! Yay for me! I am meeting with the guy on Saturday to discuss the specifics and get some soap in his store before the holiday. Also, I may be teaching a soapmaking class or two this spring. Keep your fingers crossed for me! This is something I would really like to do. Still have not met many people in the area. Feeling a bit isolated, but that will pass. Trying to stay busy. I will be glad when winter is over and the market starts up in full force. (2 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, November 9th, 2005
1:10 pm	Goodbye, Suzanne Just found out my beautiful friend Suzanne died a few weeks ago. We had lost touch about a year ago. Life was hectic for both of us, and we just kinda drifted apart. There was no falling out or anything like that, we just stopped calling each other. Today I decided to google her name and maybe give her a call. Instead I found a newspaper report on the accident that caused her death on October 28. Wow. I thought we were just taking a break from each other, just until things normalized for both of us and then we would resume the friendship where it left off. It never occured to me that something like this would happen. Its so surreal. I can't even remember what we talked about on our last phone discussion. Probably stupid stuff. Kids, complaints about boyfriends, housework, gossip. I hope I at least told her I love her. (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, November 7th, 2005
2:20 pm	chaos So we moved about a month ago, and life is still chaos. I don't think I will ever have all of my boxes unpacked. It makes me twitchy to not know where all of my belongings are. David is no help. I don't know if this is true of most men, but he can't do anything without direct supervision. Very annoying, because it is difficult to be sexual with someone you feel like you are mothering. He has shown this trait in small amounts in the past, but since the move it is really apparent. He is completely unable to help with the unpacking. When he does help, I have to tell him what to do every second. So I end up doing it all myself to save time. So his help is pretty much limited to heavy lifting. I just realized that I sound like a total control freak. Ok vent over. (Comment on this)
Tuesday, September 27th, 2005
1:47 pm	So since I am here anyway, I should probably update on the rest of my life right now. We sold our house, and bought a house in Raymore. It is a fabulous house, with a big bay window in the breakfast nook, gorgeous hardwood floors, a large fenced yard, and plenty of workspace. Ok, kiddo is home from school so I will finish this later. (Comment on this)
1:42 pm	Louie My dog Louie died this morning. He lived in our fenced in yard, and somehow managed to open the gate this morning. He was only out for about an hour. I knew something was wrong when Foxy (my other dog) returned without him. They were never apart. We found his little body beside the road, about a quarter of a mile from our house. Foxy has been grieving all day. Poor baby, I wish I knew what to do for her. I imagine she saw it happen. Rest in peace, sweet Louie. We love you. (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 27th, 2005
11:50 pm	moving We have decided to move to Kansas City. Most of my work is up there anyway, and David has had some really great job offers there. We have been looking at houses online, got the mortgage all lined up. Several of the houses we have been looking at have full unfinished basements, which would be great. I could move the soap workshop from the kitchen and spare room to an entire basement! woo hoo!!! Now that we have decided we are definitely going to move, I want to do it NOW. I know there is lots to do before the move, but once I set my mind to something I don't have much patience in waiting for it to happen. I have already started getting rid of stuff and packing stuff I want to keep but don't use every day. I think it sends a message to the universe that we are *really* doing this, plus it makes things easier when it is actually time to go. So I had a bunch of bags of stuff to donate to the thrift store, and asked David to bring them over for me. He did, but accidently brought one of Autumn's favorite dolls. Her Stuart Little doll. We called the thrift store to ask for it back (how embarassing, the things we do for our kids) and they said they would look for it. That was last week. I don 't think she will be getting it back. So I am in the market for a new Stuart Little doll. Been checking ebay, no luck yet. Can't find one exactly like the one we so generously donated. I think she will live, but I still hate the fact that we broke her little heart, even if it was an accident. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 20th, 2005
10:05 pm	Quick update Not keeping up here as much as I should. It has been a crazy week, so I will keep this update brief. Had the best weekend ever at Saturday Market. Yay! Then our car caught on fire. Boo! It's a complete loss. Just one of those strange freak things, I guess. Anyway, that's all I've got for now. Back to making soap! (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 13th, 2005
4:13 pm	crockpot soap I made my first batch of soap in the crockpot today. I have no idea why I have not been doing this all along! No more waiting 4 to 6 weeks for my CP soap to cure before I can sell it! Yay!!! Had a great weekend at the market. I soooo love going there. I think we are going to move closer to KC within the year. I adore Kansas City. There is just no opportunity in my little small town. Plus David's job sucks. His boss is a tyrant. She gets pissy when anything takes precedence over work, i.e. family, kids, sickness, etc. She expects him to jump when she calls on his days off, for stupid shit even. She actually told him at one point that he needs to decide what is more important, his family or his job. Well guess what he told her lol Speaking of David, he is out looking for a new van as we speak. We are about to become a 2 mini van family. Maybe I will get a soccer mom bumper sticker. (4 Comments |Comment on this)
Monday, July 4th, 2005
5:38 pm	I have been incredibly lazy today. Took a wonderful nap this afternoon, but now I am feeling guilty for accomplishing nothing this afternoon. Need to organize my office today. My current method of "filing" (which is actually just stacks of paper everywhere) needs to be streamlined. I wish I were one of those people who is naturally a neat freak. I am just the opposite. I never put anything away when I am finished using it, and then I get mad when the house is so messy. I have also realized that we, as a family, are pack rats. Even the little one. She saves every scrap of paper she gets her hands on. I finally threw away her collection of clothing tags. She is going to be angry when she realizes what I did. David is just as bad. I have been telling him for 4 YEARS to please not throw his dirty clothing on the floor. He always says "OK, I know. I won't do it anymore" which is code for "I am not really listening and have no intention of doing what you say." Current Mood: aggravated Current Music: local news in the background (Comment on this)
Sunday, July 3rd, 2005
3:57 pm	Lost a day somewhere So all week I have been thinking that the 4th is Tuesday. Just realized it is actually tomorrow. Where did I lose a day? And will I ever get it back? ARRRGHHHHHHH I hate it when I do this. (Comment on this)
3:44 pm	Question Does anyone know where I can find custom rhinestone shirts at a reasonable price? I would like to buy some with my company name. (6 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, July 2nd, 2005
11:11 pm	fireworks! The fireworks rocked! Autumn had a great time, but complained that they were too loud. She bought one of those mouth light up thingys, not sure what they are called. David bought himself a big nasty bag of fresh fried pork rinds. Ewwww yuck I could feel my arteries clogging just looking at them! So I am not going to get any soap made tonight. That's ok, just add it to my to do list for tomorrow. Also need to completely redo my soaping room. It is a horrible mess!!! I think we are going to his mom's for a barbecue tomorrow. Maybe I can fake a headache and get out of it. Current Mood: tired (Comment on this)
7:57 pm	Getting ready to take little girl to see fireworks. Ok so our town is strange, fireworks are not on the 4th, they are always on the Saturday before the 4th. It works. Today I made lotsa soaps! CP'd some new fragrances I just received today. Pomegranite, tomato leaf, and Ginger milk. Each is so yummy and I can't wait to be able to test them out! On the to-soap list: Tonight when I get home: rhubarb, love spell, maybe enlightenment if I have time. Tomorrow: Blueberry honeysuckle, blackberry, magnolia and several more new scents after that. Don't like to plan too far ahead Bought a new closet organizer, which will be installed tomorrow. Yay! (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 26th, 2005
8:58 am	Busy busy busy! Market in the Loop was rained out Saturday. Sunday we went to the Spring Planting Festival at Baker Creek Seeds (www.rareseeds.com). What an amazing day!!! All of the vendors were so friendly, and everything was completely organized. Met some AMAZING soapmakers. Ate the tastiest veggie burger ever. And had a great sales day to boot! Could not keep my whipped shea on the shelf. Sold all but 2 jars on the first day. Unfortunately, the second day of the festival was rained out. There is another one in August, and I will definitely be there! Supposed to rain again this weekend. So Saturday will probably be cancelled, but my Sunday show is indoors. We adore going to the Kansas City Unity Temple market, which is held on the first and third Sunday of every month. Wonderful people there!!! (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Monday, March 21st, 2005
1:19 pm	Stephanie is poisonous! Induce vomitting if ingested. N POISON Username: From Go-Quiz.com (Comment on this)
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2005
1:57 pm	Necessary Evils Labeling over 500 soaps today. I hate labeling, but it has to be done. I would much rather stick to the fun stuff. Once I get this going I am going to hire someone just for inventory and labeling........ah what a dream! 2 shows this weekend, Jefferson City on Saturday and Kansas City on Sunday. My slave labor (aka boyfriend David) has to work on Saturday so I am left to do that show completely by myself. I am actually looking forward to it. He tends to "help" too much and just gets in my way. But when it gets busy I am really glad he is there. Erika's wedding is only 10 days away!!! Wow. I am so not ready. Still have to find shoes and decide what to do with my hair. I am the world's worst bridesmaid. Don't tell anyone, but I secretly hate weddings. with a passion. I think it is a silly charade, and by the end of the day it is no longer about the commitment between the bride and the groom, but a big silly costume party. Ok finished with my rant. And I know this is so unhealthy, but I have been visiting a tanning bed every day in hopes that I can get some color before I have to wear that skimpy dress at the wedding. (3 Comments |Comment on this)
Saturday, February 26th, 2005
1:12 pm	Lurker I am a lurker on a lot of journals. I am one of those annoying people who add friends so I can have a voyeruistic view of their fabulous lives, but never add comments because I don't really *know* the person. And I don't update my journal near often enough. I love reading other people's entries, I get to soak up their creativity and live their adventures vicariously. But I have trouble writing in my journal because I don't feel that my life is interesting enough for anyone to want to read about it. So I will quit that today. I will start writing almost daily, no matter how mundane my life seems... So today I got my Milky Way Molds order. Yay! Lets see........I bought the dragon tray, goddess tray, venus of willendorf, sleeping cat, dogs, honeycomb, buddha, goat....I think that is it. I have been making soap like mad today. So much fun! So far I made dragon's blood dragons and venus of willendorf, cherry almond dragons, jasmine buddhas and cats, rose buddhas, cats, and goats, and a ton more that I can't remember right now. lol I am very excited for the markets to start, esp. the KC city market. If any of you live around kc or plan on visiting, it is a must! Huge open air market with every fruit and vegetable imaginable, great restaraunts (esp. the middle eastern one...don't remember the name), oriental market, even a steamboat museum! And right up the road is an amazing bead shop that I have yet to visit, but I oogle the windows every time we pass. Everyone brings their dog friends, and it is a great place for people watching. so that is it for now. whew! i guess that was not too difficult...... (2 Comments |Comment on this)