Wow, what a month!

Greetings everyone! It's been a hugely busy month, but I finally have a few days off, and some time to spare from my family!

I mentioned some time ago that I got a job after 9 years of being a stay at home mom. This sorta threw Tory for a loop, since in her entire memory, I've never worked. Luckily, DH is able to work his schedule around that he can pick her up from the after school program, and they are spending a lot of quality time together. My commute to work is an hour and 15 minutes, so I tend to get home about an hour before her bedtime, and I take advantage of that hour to snuggle, talk and spend time with her. She seems to be adjusting now, and this Memorial Day weekend has been pretty important--both in terms of sleep, and time with her. We went to see Shrek 3 yesterday all as a family--what a funny funny movie! We all loved it!

So after a month of teasing references to my job, I figured I should probably reveal where I'm working :) I've been lucky enough to get a job that is perfectly suited to my skillset (I used to be a BellSouth customer service and sales rep--I won awards each quarter I was there) and it is in an industry that is my passion. It does however severely limit my stitch time! :) My job is.... hmm, maybe I shouldn't tell you :) okay okay okay...

I'm the customer service and sales manager for ABC Stitch Therapy! :) Talk about a dream job! I get to see and fondle all the stash before it goes out, I get to help people find things they are searching for, and perhaps some things they didn't know they wanted--happens to me all the time "gee how did that chart just jump into my hands?" But mostly I'm so grateful to have been given the chance to work in a dream come true environment.

The drive however, lol... not so dream come true lately! This past week I've had two things. First, got pulled over for speeding (got off with a warning, thank God) AND... after paying the final payment on the van, of course--I hit a deer Friday night late. It came from the median and my left side, and I'd been working late, so it was dark. Luckily I'm alright, and there was no mechanical damage to the van. We're going to have to replace the entire plastic wrap around bumped though, as that is in pieces. It was so scary, I've never hit so much as a squirrel in my entire driving life. I'm just happy Tory wasn't with me!

So that's about it from here as far as an update--work is pretty fast paced, so I don't have a lot of time to surf, read blogs or update mine as I used to. And when I get home, and weekends are my family time--more of a priority than ever. And my stitch time! Wow do I appreciate that time now more than I ever did!

Speaking of stitching time--gonna run and get some of that before anyone else wakes up!

Peace to you all,

I LOVE my job!!

Well two days into my job and I ADORE it!!! I am having a great time at what I'm doing and my boss seems to be really happy with me. The drive isn't too bad, thank heavens and right now with the lovely weather it's a pleasure! I'm sitting tonight after cleaning up from dinner, and I hope to get a few hours of stitching in tonight!!

Thanks so much for all your comments, well wishes, and thoughts!! They mean the world to me!

Happy May Day!

Happy first of May to you all! Today is my last day before I start working, so I'm in a frenzy of nerves, cleaning, and preperation! Hopefully I can get it all ready and be able to sleep tonight (unlike last night!).

First--Goals!

For April I said:
Goals for April:
1: Stitch & mail JN RR and Spot RR on time! YES!!!
2: Stitch 5 hours on Autumn Faery Spirit NO ! :(
3: Stitch design and mail by April 15 for exchange Yes!!!
4: Meet all mailing deadlines on time. Yes!!!
5: Stitch in PR stitchathon!! Yes!!!

For May my stitch time is going to be very limited, so I'm going to have to be more realistic!

1: Finish Mirabilia RR piece and mail on time!
2: Stitch 5 hours on Autumn Faery Spirit
3: Meet all mailing deadlines on time!

Now for some pictures! I received my PIF from Jenna this week! What a gorgeous bracelet she made me! Thank you Jenna!!

I also received my Mystery Exchange from SBEBB! Karin was the one sending to me, and I love it!! I've posted a closeup as well so you can see the intricate beading!



Have a great day everyone!!