Everyday Inspiration

Testing

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:24:08 +0000

Testing a post from my iPhone.

Getting ready for the parade

admin — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:04:30 +0000

As cute as that theme was

admin — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:26:51 +0000

I can’t help it, I guess I’m just a plain jane kinda gal…I love this theme and always have so it’s back. Maybe I’ll make me a new one someday, but right now, I’m busy making them for others.

We’re moving again…today . But we’re so happy about it, we’re going back to the place we lived when the kiddos were babies…some of my very best memories are right there. About 800 acres, beautiful place, I’ll post some pics later. The kids won’t have to change schools, it’s only about 25 minutes from where we live now. At any rate, it’ll be a busy weekend, but we’re moving today and it will be a bit crazy…maybe I will post some pics later. I downloaded the iPhone app for Wordpress so I have to try that out later. Oh, speaking of downloads, I am now running Wordpress 2.7 and so far, I like it alot. Wonderful job on the new dashboard, WP!!

So I got a new job!

admin — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:13:22 +0000

I am actually excited about this. I will be helping to establish a network of the health care providers in our community. Basically, it’s about awareness within the community at large as well as the community of health care professionals in the community, helping to keep people in our area for their health care needs instead of having them travel 45 miles to see specialists or go to the hospital. I get to build a website, which is the technological side of things, but I also will be working to establish a Board of Directors for the network, write/develop Mission and Vision Statements, and helping to promote the network through community projects and outreach. Does that sound like a cool job or what?!? The only downside is that this project is funded by a federal grant and when the grant period runs out, so does the job. But, I figure I’ll gain some valuable experience and help to build something that could really make a difference in the community. Can you tell I’m excited?!?

On another note, I finally made myself a theme. When I finally unpacked the last Sweet Shoppe Quarterly Assortment, I found this adorable little kit by Libby Weifenback and the colors are EXACTLY what I’ve had in mind for a Fall theme so I just used it…aren’t the little coffee cups cute? And hey, I’m definitely a java junkie so it’s totally appropriate!

Okay, wish me luck, I have orientation tomorrow and I start Wednesday! I’ll post back after the first day and let you know how it went!

Why don’t I scrap more?!?!?

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:44:49 +0000

Geez, I have an amazing collection of supplies…I MUST start scrapping again! I just went through my new purchases folder and organized all my new goodies (took an hour just to unzip and put in the proper folders) and I have so much stuff, it’s such a shame not to use it! Must do better!

P.S. i find out about a new job tomorrow…wish me luck!

I am amazed

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:17:40 +0000

at how well my baby girl is doing. She has eaten today twice, is up and around, we went to the park earlier, she just isn’t talking much. Otherwise, she’s absolutely great. Thanks for the prayers, they obviously worked.

Please say a prayer

admin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:34:05 +0000

for my baby girl who is getting her tonsils out today. I know it’s a routine procedure, but I’m a Mom and it’s a bit scary. Thanks in advance!

Sometimes I feel…

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:32:41 +0000

like an outsider when I read tricks and tips on web design. It’s stupid, I know, but I think those of us that are self-taught in our profession or career have a harder time feeling qualified to do it…does that make sense? Anyway, I saw this cool tip on making IE6 render .png files properly and thought “wow, what a great trick!”…and then I wondered if knowing exactly what that means somehow makes me a bit more qualified to do what I do. I know, it’s late, LOL, maybe I should go to bed.

So, I’m getting more and more inquiries for design work. I just finished up the coolest site, check it out:

The Lost Art of Customer Service

Is that a sharp looking site or what? It’s a mix of a couple of themes, I usually just find what I need and duct tape it together to make it do what I want it to do. It was an all-day affair, but I’m so happy with everything I learned in the process. Oh and yes, it’s a Wordpress blog. Oh and yes, I know, I should fix up my own, huh? But, the funny thing is, I still like mine . Maybe I’ll just make another one to put up for sale at The Blog Shoppe…in my spare time, LOL.

First day of school

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:10:29 +0000

Maybe I can make a habit of making a quick blog entry over coffee before I wake the kiddos…sounds like a good plan, huh?

We went to Branson this weekend and had a good time. I didn’t take any photos, believe it or not. Two reasons…one, the Rebel battery was dead and I kept forgetting to recharge it and two, well, I just wanted to enjoy it without a camera around my neck. We went to Turpentine Creek on the way up and saw the big cats…that is such a neat place. We stayed in the hotel with the water park, NOT worth the premium price, though. We did go see Noah, the Musical and it was really wonderful. Can’t tell ya why, wouldn’t want to ruin it for anyone who had the chance to go, but if you get the chance, go.

Today is the first day of school, so we have our supplies all bagged up and ready to go. We had orientation yesterday and met the new teachers and I’m sure they’ll do just fine. I had fun with them this Summer, but it’s good to know I can get back into a routine, especially since I’m really trying to build The Blog Shoppe into enough of a business that I can call it my full-time job. Freelance work is great when there’s enough of it, but at this point, I don’t have a consistent enough flow to not need another job. In a town like this, getting a REAL job is tough because we have no child care options for school breaks and Summer, so I NEED to work at home. I guess most people in this town either have at least one parent at home or have family that helps with the kids on breaks, but we don’t have family so me being home is really our only option.

Okay, I don’t think I really said much, but at least I blogged . I’m going to finish this cup of coffee and get on some makeup so I don’t scare them at the school when I help the kiddos carry in their stuff, LOL. Have a great day!

Thanks and (no) update

admin — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:55:36 +0000

Thanks, ladies, I appreciate you. I don’t have an update, but wanted to thank you for the prayers. Sometimes I just need to remember to let go and have faith that all will work out like it should, but gosh, that can be hard to do!