Summer in March?

I can't believe the weather we are having! It is as warm here in March as it was in Florida a few weeks ago! Total t-shirt, shorts and flip flop weather. I am so glad to be done with winter for a while. Despite all of that, I am really struggling with self esteem lately. The last few days have been hard. A huge part is definitely my body image. I just feel hopeless. In any event, I am trying to push forward. I know that everyone battles with stuff in life. I guess I just wish it didn't affect me so much. I also wish I had enough self control to get ahold of my issues. Well, enough doom and gloom for today. Just wanted to vent. Carry on....

Crazy Month

Well it has been a bit of a wild month since I last posted. We our lost our boxer of nearly 10 years to heart issues. We still have her "sister" and we are all doing okay in recovering but it was very sad. We lost her right before we went to Florida which was awful. The trip to Florida was okay. The sunshine and warm weather was a much needed break, even though our winter has been pretty light. We stayed with family in Florida and I am now more convinced than ever that this is not a good idea. It is stressful for the people who house the guests and stressful for the people who are guests. This was a lesson that I already knew so I am not sure why I needed this reminder. On the business front, I am stressed out. I have rented a studio space that I will get in Apil. I am very excited about this space but I am also freaking out. I am really questioning if I am cut out for being in business. I know that I love to create and I am good at ensuring orders are filled etc but I worry constantly about the rotten economy and not having a steady paycheque. In weaker moments I want to pack it all in and get a job but when I am making and selling jewellery I love it and want to do nothing else. I really wish I had a crystal ball. In negative news, I have been rejected for the first time ever for a craft show. There was a jury process (as there often is) and I was not accepted. Kind of a kick to the old ego. Moving onward though. What else can I do? Piper Shaw is turning 3 April 7th! I cannot believe it! She is such a gorgeous little lady. Best thing I ever did! I invited her god parents whom we have fallen out with to come to the zoo with us but I don't think they will. I am ready to bury the hatchett and get on with life but I'm not sure they feel the same way. In any event, here is the special little lady with a pony friend.