Yep I’m still around. I took a very long break from blogging or even exploring other blogs. It was not intentional, it just became the norm after a while. I could go into dozens of reasons or excuses that could explain but who really wants to hear another person complain or justify something.
I have been flexing my creative muscles a little bit. A few journal pages, handmade journals, sewing projects, and prep for upcoming projects…maybe?!?
A page in my wonky junky journal.
A bit a scrap busting making a master board.
A bit of contemplation on a personal ephemera journal that really needs to get completed before I forget the when, who and why of the items.
A travel journal from before COVID to finish.
And a bit more scrap busting while watching tv. I don’t often watch much tv but when I do I try to justify it by doing something else while watching. Yup…sad but true.
I have been keeping my word of the year in mind. Taking a moment to treasure the little things…not take them for granted. Treasure time laughing with friends…its good for you.
The depth of the word I chose this year is coming to light. I’m reaching the age where sickness and loss are more prevalent in my circle. It’s a great reminder in the midst of grief and sadness to remember those treasured memories and pause daily to treasure the now.
How’s that for a somber thought. Again this may be a reason I have paused my posting. I find myself very gloomy when I write…and who wants to read that!
School keeps me busy exhausted most days. We recently reached our 100th day. Not something usually acknowledged at the middle school level but we’ll take any reason to celebrate that we can.
Yesterday was Presidents Day so I had the day off. I used it to get my house clean. Not the most fun task but it was so good to get everything done all in the same day.
Marvin kept me company until he felt a bit of a chill and decided to lay on the heating vent. So much for washing the floor right then. It likely was on purpose…he hates it when I mop…his paws get wet.
I found this really funny this morning. I was making my breakfast as I always do before leaving for work. I cracked my eggs and came up with a double yoke on 2/22/22. Must be my lucky day. Maybe it was…we got a two hour early release due to a winter storm.
You’ll just have to imagine my cup of coffee on the side of my eggs and toast.
I love how your kitty is lying on the heating vent, they do find the best places don’t they. Funny you should mention a travel journal, I found mine during my current clearing out, and wondered if I would ever put anything in it again, now that we are not travelling anywhere. Good word of the year, treasure the little things :) Happy T Day Elle
Great to see you back! I smiled at you having to do something while watching tv. I don’t know about myself as we don’t have tv, but I do try to keep busy when I have to sit still for longer periods (like in hospital waiting rooms.) I usually knit. I knit socks.
I like the 100th day celebrations. Any excuse for a celebration!
How’s your garden growing? Has spring arrived yet?
I love all your die cuts. Very useful.
Happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Nice to see you back. I love the art you have been creating. Yes, a lucky day indeed. Have a great one today too.
“Treasure the little things” is always good advice :) Happy Twos-day ;)
Yes, there is a lot of buried treasure where we aren’t looking for it.
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Great masterboard with scraps. I multitask in front of tv too. I even read a book while watching tv, usually a sports thing with my husband. LOL Nice to see you back. Have a great week.
Treasure is a great word for the year.
Loved seeing all your journal pages and scraps. I like how you have a bunch of patterned paper cut into shapes. Such a great way to prep ahead and use up scraps.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Good to read a catch up post Halle. I’m with you when it comes to watching TV. I always need to stay busy unless I am so engrossed in the show, otherwise I fall asleep. I love all your die cuts. Take care and hope you had a happy T day and week ahead. Hugs-Erika
Boy am I late. Not complaining, but the cats are sick and I fell in my craft room this morning and boy am I bruised and sore about now. I hurt in more places than I knew I had (grin),
Nice to see your scraps and stash busting. You have some lovely journals going, Any reason to celebrate I’m for. Sounds like 2/22/22 is a very lucky day for you, dear. Thanks for coming back to visit and sharing a bit of your time with us for T this week. BTW, Marvin looks super!