Places to go

I have been thinking about travelling the last few days. Not really planning a specific trip, but pondering different places, sites and climates. I think when I start to feel trapped in any area of life, I start thinking about other countries. Wht the weather is like there, if it would be a fun place to visit or even live. It makes me feel like there are options. I have been thinking of Florence the last few days. My iPhone tells me it is sunny and 90 there-has been for the last week, and looks like it will be for awhile. So I don't want to go there now, but thhe spring or fall would be divine.

Last time I was there, it was about 8 years ago while on a backpacking adventure with a friend from college. Florence was magical. There were fireworks over the river the night we arrived, it was like nothing I have ever experienced. It was beautiful, the art was famous, the food delicious and the gelato to die for. Ahhhh. Makes me peaceful just thinking about it now.

I think I need to plan a European vacation. This time hotels and not hostels!

Fireworks make me happy

So there isn't really too much to say other than that. I just love fireworks-mainly the bigger beautiful displays rather than the random ones shot out of someones backyard. They seem magical, like a fairytale. They sparkle and shine-which automatically makes me fall in love.

I havn't gotten to properly see fireworks in years. It has been my goal, my hope every year, and somehow it hasn't happened, until now. It was touch and go there for awhile, but after a romantic dinner at Taco Bell, Chris drove me down to the riverfront to fullfill my dream. We were really close to the start time, so we went in the back way. It was perfect. We watched from underneath I-95 and it was magical. Sparkles, shooting stars, gleaming cascades, explosions, and color. Hopes fullfilled. Sad but true.

So yeah....

So it has been a time since I last posted. Life got a little wild, and by wild I mean stressful, and by stressful I mean close to nervous breakdown level. I think between sewing 5 hours a day, working about 50+ hours a week, it all got to be too much. I am learning about burnout, and taking time to relax. I think I have been completely burnt out for at least a year, just willing myself to keep going. But a girl can only do that for so long. I think I am slowly getting to the point where I can tread water again vs drown, but I really want to be swimming and enjoying life again.

I think I might even start sewing again this weekend-there is a sign of life!

And ps-if you havn't seen wall-e you really must. I felt unfortunately akin to that little guy.

YAY!!!

It is officially spring outside, and that is wonderful. I like the feel of a cool breeze blowing across my face even when lounging inside. It makes it feel as though all is well with the world. I feel a peace coming as spring invades the world, and it is really one of my favorite times of the year. For some reason, every time spring rolls around, it seems as though I have never experienced it before. It always seems new and exciting. I hope that continues every year.

In honor of spring, I have made and added some new spring things to my shop. I have more to add, and some new ideas to come. I hope that everyone else enjoys to pretty little things to come.

A Few More Things

I made some more things. More earrings, and now some pins. I am waiting for the rings to arrive so I can add them too. I LOVE these new designs. And since this is my blog, and I can do whatever I want, I am posting more pictures. I am hoping that a certain person who's name begins with "mere" and ends with "dith" will especially like the Meredith Pin. You can see more on etsy.