Return to the Gym

Well, one of the goals that I had set out for myself for when I was leaving my job and working for myself full time was to try and get into some sort of shape (other than round). This week I have officially made a stab at it. I have eaten a lot less junk (although still more than I should have) and I have started back at the gym. I am so glad to be going back to the gym. Not only am I finally getting some use out of something that I have paid for and not even set foot in for months, but I was also re-introduced to that fabulous feeling you get from accomplishing something good. I have been for the last two days (I know it is nothing to write home about but it"s a start) and each day I have worked up a sweat doing cardio and then exhausted my muscles with weights. I have gotta say, it feels great!
Another goal I had for when I transitioned to working for myself was to keep my house spic and span. Sadly, this has yet to happen. Maybe next week...

Life is Good!

Things are going quite well. This summer has seen some beautiful weather so far and we are doing out best to get our and enjoy it. We went to Sauble Beach as a family and Piper loved the water! It is such a beautful beach.
Business is going great! I have been doing really well with the wholesale orders. I still need to work out time management though. I struggle with down time and creating realistic timelines.
That being said, I had a wonderful spa day today! I got an hour massage and a facial. I loved all of it (except the painful extraction part of the facial...yikes!)
Last Friday I was part of an art crawl in the city of Hamilton and it was great. I made some sales and got loads of compliments. Always good for the self esteem :)
I am taking a booth at the Makers Market on Saturday. I don't have the highest of hopes as I have heard it can be slow but I am still looking forward to it.
Pictured below is the latest addition to the equine line. a super-cute snaffle bit bracelet:

Sweet Little Delights

I made these sweet little earrings today and I think they are adorable! They are made with light weight aluminum discs and are hand stamped. I sell them for $15 a pair or two pairs for $25. How cute are they?

Just gotta say...

this working for myself thing rocks! So far, so good!
Long weekend coming up and we are off to Sauble Beach for a few days. In the mean time I have some orders rolling in and some great ideas for teh future. So exciting!
My house is still a mess though :{

Freedom

After much talking about, much dreaming about it and even much blogging about it....Freedom is HERE!
Today was my last day of working for someone else! It was bittersweet. I am happy to be out of a job that I didn't love and happy to be following a dream. I have to admit though that were tiny moments through out the day, as I sat in my office at work and looked around for one of the last times that I was maybe a smidgen sad that I wouldn't be part of things anymore and maybe a smidgen worried that it could be a mistake.
Honestly though...I am feeling excited. I have lots of orders on my board and a great future plan.
I am also excited because I just bought this last week:

Friday Funny

What did one saggy breast say to the other saggy breast?



We better get some support soon before people think we're nuts!

Self Employed in 16 days!

So my last day at my day job keeps getting modified and it is driving me nuts!! You know when you are done with something and excited to move on, it is really hard to stay focused on the task at hand!
In any event, the count down is on. June 27th is my last day of work and then I am on to bigger and better things. I am working on my action plan to keep me focused but I have to confess that one of the first days off will be spent with a little spa time. I think I deserve it after working my buns off at a business and job for 18 months. A strange thing is that I am no longer scared to death to take this step. Just really, really excited about the future!
In any event, life is grand. I have a new deck and patio furniture that my family and I are loving each day. It has made me like my house a lot more than I was doing before :) I also heard from a friend that I was very close with and had a falling out with months ago. It was a brief email a few weeks ago and nothing since. I hope we'll evebtually figure things out as I miss her. These things take time though and I am cool with that.
I have been making some new designs lately too and I feel like my creativity wants to explode. I make my start at the Maker's Market next month and am looking forward to trying it out.
Happy June everyone (but may the 27th hurry right along!)