State of Unrest

I am feeling uneasy. There are little things that are wrong but nothing really big. I guess I'm just feel like changes are going to happen and while I am excited at the prospect I feel uneasy because I just wish I had a better plan of action. I have only recently become this way. My previous nature was pretty laid back and sort of "go with the flow" but lately I am feeling more of a need to gain control and map things out.
I think a lot of my anxiety is based around work right now. There is just so much on my plate and the thought of failing is kind of sickening. Maybe it is time to ask for help!
Business is good though. I have another show booked for December 4th which is great.
I am looking forward to doing the shows and I feel excited about how my booth will look.
I have had some Christmas orders come in which is nice.
I am day dreaming a lot about a vacation. We are going away for sure this winter and I am really looking forward to it. I think Piper will love it!

Sunday Bliss

Yesterday (Sunday) was blissful. I did something that I haven't done in years and that was chill out in bed for most of the day and watch the Slice channel.
I have been having this crazy back spasm for like a week now. It is like a secret ninja in the you never know when it is going to pop up on you. Back spasms are new for me and I have to tell you, they hurt! So yesterday I was having mild ones here and there and I decided to take it easy on myself and hang out in bed.
It was great! I loved having a day of nothingness. Apart from getting groceries in the morning I never the left the house. We even ordered in (chinese food) for dinner which was perfect.
It made coming into work today all the more harder though.
I really wish I could make this jewellery business go full time. If I am going to work my buns off and get loaded with stress it may as well be to benefit me. I am thinking that I would really like to set my sights on more wholesale stuff and see where that leads. My wheels are turning in my head on how to make a go of it. Hopefully all of this hard work will pay off...

Pottery

I am a lover of pottery. I like to buy odd bits and pieces rather than a matched set of something.
Recently I came across this great shop on etsy and I really like this style. I love the sea mist items in particular!
I just thought I would do a quick post and share a great artisan with you...

Bones

I have weak bones. I will need to get a bone density test to be sure but I pretty much know the answer going in.
The reason I know is because they break so easily. This past Tuesday for instance, I stumbled while walking on uneven ground and snapped the end of my ankle bone off.
It really isn't a serious injury (despite how it sounds) and the pain is quite minimal. I am going to be back at work on Monday even.
The part that is most alarming for me is how easily the bone broke. I think that I am low in calcium and am now making a big effort to increase my daily calcium. I will go on a supplement as well.
Since February 21st I have broken my knee in four places, a toe and now this. Hopefully we will figure out the problem and fix it so I can stop breaking bones...

Oh My Gravy

I survived Thanksgiving dinner with Piper's Grandmother's. Actually it was a great dinner! Bob jumped right in and help in all aspects. He cleaned, he cooked, he served and he even helped with dishes. I am trying not to act surprised but let's just say it was not expected. It was awesome though!
The meal turned out great and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I will definitely do it more in the future.
All in all, it has been a great weekend. The perfect mix of downtime, chores and jewellery. I got lots of new things made over the last few days and I have had a few sales as well which was nice. This weekend was supposed to be a big jewellery show for me before my business partnership crumbled. I did think about that through out the weekend and was a little disappointed in how it all turned out but I know that things will be fine in the end for all involved.
I am really excited about my next show though. I have great feelings about it and I know my booth is going to kick some booty.
Piper was running a bit of a temperature all weekend. Not enough to panic about but she certainly is under the weather. She is getting a bunch of new teeth though and I have been told that this can cause a fever. If she is not better tomorrow I am going to get her checked out just to be safe.
We got a hilarious video clip of her this morning dancing along to the Doodlebops as they were on TV. So cute.

Thanksgiving Weekend

If you're Canadian you are likely as thrilled as I am for the long weekend! I am looking out my window from work right now and the weather looks great. Here's hoping it sticks around for a few days.
This weekend will be great! It will be a nice mix of family, friends, food, fun and frolic. A much needed 3 day break from work as well :)
I am actually cooking a turkey for crying out loud! This will be the second time in my life that I have done this and the first time wasn't exactly a massive success. I was horrified to realize there were "inner bits" still in it that I had to remove (hello barbecue tongs) and just the whole raw bird thing was kinda disgusting. This time I am going with the butterball already stuffed and basted turkey. It was like twice the price but should be easy enough and way less on the gross scale.
The weekend will also include watching a horse show at a fair which I love! There will be visiting and lots of jewellery making too which is awesome because I have lots of ideas in my head.
I am sooo looking forward to it.
Have a great one everyone!
Here is a sweet little number I made last night:

Taaa Daaaa

As promised days ago, here is a sampling of the new hair accessories! I am having so much fun with these. I love the colours and they just look so cheerful!
The nice part is that they are easy to do and can be sold quite cheaply. I think it is nice to have that option available to my customers who might like a little pick-me-up without having to spend a fortune.