I Un LOADed today

No Layout today. I just decided I can't juggle any more things, and the layout was the rational thing to drop. I am really getting serious about this reCREATE thing. I was talking to my husband about something the other day, and said, "My girls"... and he said which girls, and I said - you know my "digi peeps".... which is funny because I don't talk that way.... so he comes in today and says - "you ought to get your "digi peeps" involved in your reCREATE project... if they put their focus into your project, you could have it going be next week!"
So... should you have a spare moment in between layouts, and you'd like to say, Write a grant, build a budget or help me with my website - just say the word or peep!

Woo Hoo - Day 10!!

So lovin' this challenge. Glad it is keeping me scrappin - and my Work inProgress file is emptying out quickly. I started this layout forever ago (September) and just couldn't seem to finish it. Now I'm happy with the journaling and flowers - so I will move it to the completed layouts folder.
On another note - I went to a class on Grant Writing today.... it was excellent and I think I am ready to dive into the grant writing for reCREATE. I have run across many people recently who don't understand re-use vs re-cycle. Reuse takes something out of the waste stream - think unwanted items, and uses them to create something without completely transforming it into something different (ie. melting down a drink container to make something else). I saw an example of gorgeous re-use art here.
I need to find a web designer soon to get the web site up... but can't seem to juggle that one into the mix yet. Soon I hope!

So Very Lucky

Happy Birthday to me. Today was my birthday and let me tell you how spoiled I was.... First I got to sleep in - a big deal with two early riser children. Then I got to read the newspaper, sip a latte that was made for me, and open gifts while my mom made me my favorite breakfast - juevos rancheros with new mexico chili. My WONERFUL husband and kids gave me a fancy 55 to 200 mm lens with vibration reduction for my new camera. THEN, my parents gave me a camera bag, and my daughter and son took turns giving me kisses and hugs. My day was great like this all day.

Mid-day I had a meeting with a gal who is into art with re-purposed objects. Not only was she a wealth of information, and ideas, but she was a complete sweetheart. I feel so inspired to keep moving forward with my ReCREATE plan.

This evening we went out for a bit and I came home to find a package of goodies from Cathy and Dusti. (My two incredible crafty friends. The pictures are of the cupcakes and the notebook and cards they each made me. ) They also gave me a starbucks card and a design a tumbler!! I LOVE those!! I also got to talk to my old friend Cheryl - and she never forgets my birthday... the girl rocks!

Thanks to all of you for making my day so special. I am SO blessed to have such a great group of friends and family.

Whew! TGIF!

Long day today... not sure why - I really didn't get much done...

Took the kiddos for haircuts this morning, then off to the park, ran home fixed lunch got snacks for school (my turn), shuttled Zach to Preschool, while Sela was supposed to take her nap. I got home and DH said she never settled down... she was in her crib - "playing with her [imaginary] sea otter". Got the presents needed for the weekend holiday party... wrapped a few, picked Zach back up, took the kids to the library, checked work emails, dealt with work stuff for a bit, played with the new camera, read a good portion of the DRY "How to Establish a Non-Profit Corporation" book, went with Mark and the kids to Fry's, fed the kids In and Out Burger while looking at Christmas lights, ran in, got Ci ready for bed, read her 2 books, got her in bed, tucked Zach in got on the Digital Designers chat, and tried to keep up. I never chat anymore, and have lost all ability to keep up with 6 conversations at once! now I need to finish my layout... ok - I'm tired just looking at my day - but somehow I feel better looking at it like that - I did some good things with the kids today.

On another note.. I had my meeting with SCORE yesterday about my Creative Reuse Center idea... the initial body language was hilarious - both were leaning back with their arms crossed, until I presented my plan and rough budget numbers. By the end of the meeting they were giving me some great advice on next steps and ways to make the numbers come together a bit closer, and names of people to contact. I am actually feeling more positive about it. They said I was more prepared than 95% of the people who walk in there, and I felt like I was totally winging it!

So - again... anyone out there who might want to support a creative cause that is good for the earth - we need to talk!