It's so hard to believe in less than 24 hours PurplePaperFlowers.com will be OPEN! I'm so excited I can't stand it...but there is still so much work to be done. I really do feel like I'm back at a full time job again! But, it's great. It's exhilarating and exciting and so tiring all at once. I have to say, though, it's looking good so far. I have the BEST webman out there- Jason Krouse- doing all the dirty work for me.
It's nearly 2am!!! I've gotta get some sleep.... Night night all! I'll check in soon!
Amanda D
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Doing the Unthinkable
So, I've done the unthinkable- that which I never thought I would do- and couldn't even have imagined it all. I had the mega garage sale of all garage sales and sold all the scrapbooking stuff. With the exception of about 1/4 of what I started with, it's all gone. I have to admit- part of me wants to cry a little bit. I think most of it is that I'm just tired, though. It will be a huge cleanse, though, to have it all out of the house and gone. Even the stamps- those things I coveted so much. I never have time anymore to do anything with them. Everyday I look at that room with all the fun, amazing supplies- and just want to be done with it! I feel like the release of all that "scrapbooking stuff" has helped me turn a chapter in my life. That probably sounds weird... but, the fact of the matter is that I'm so incredibly tired everything flowing from the tips of my fingers is bound to sound a little wack right now.
The remainder will probably go on Ebay. I'm thinking of putting one huge lot on Craig's List and being done with it...hmmm...there's a thought. And, the funny and ironic thing is that I really don't have any less supplies. All my stamps, embossing tools, eyelets, ribbons, brads, papers, inks... are in endless supply- and all on my extensive collection of external harddrives! Crazy as it sounds, that's all I need.
I really discovered that last night. Paula, Cindy, Julie and my new-found-friend Catherine all rented out the back room of an eclectic little coffee bar in close to the University. We sat in the back all night and digi-scrapped. We laughed, exchanged stories, showed each other how to do things, sang along badly to the 80's music (Catherine! ha!), and just had a blast. When it was time to go, I was as exhausted as I am now. I threw my laptop in my shoulderbag and zip- I was outta there. Just like that. No lugging or hauling or beeping sounds and lights as I wheeled my tote out of the place. Amazing. We had such an amazing time. Thank God for Girlfriends!
But, now- it couldn't be any more perfect. I'll use the money I earned this weekend (and thanks to all who came) to pay completely for my new endeaver- PurplePaperFlowers.com- launching in just 10 days. It's not even bittersweet... it's just sweet.
I'm off to take a nap- and a well-deserved one at that.
Smiling and nodding off~ Amanda
The remainder will probably go on Ebay. I'm thinking of putting one huge lot on Craig's List and being done with it...hmmm...there's a thought. And, the funny and ironic thing is that I really don't have any less supplies. All my stamps, embossing tools, eyelets, ribbons, brads, papers, inks... are in endless supply- and all on my extensive collection of external harddrives! Crazy as it sounds, that's all I need.
I really discovered that last night. Paula, Cindy, Julie and my new-found-friend Catherine all rented out the back room of an eclectic little coffee bar in close to the University. We sat in the back all night and digi-scrapped. We laughed, exchanged stories, showed each other how to do things, sang along badly to the 80's music (Catherine! ha!), and just had a blast. When it was time to go, I was as exhausted as I am now. I threw my laptop in my shoulderbag and zip- I was outta there. Just like that. No lugging or hauling or beeping sounds and lights as I wheeled my tote out of the place. Amazing. We had such an amazing time. Thank God for Girlfriends!
But, now- it couldn't be any more perfect. I'll use the money I earned this weekend (and thanks to all who came) to pay completely for my new endeaver- PurplePaperFlowers.com- launching in just 10 days. It's not even bittersweet... it's just sweet.
I'm off to take a nap- and a well-deserved one at that.
Smiling and nodding off~ Amanda
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Ridin' the Storm Out
That's exactly what the last two weeks have been- a storm! I've been in full steam ahead work mode getting the finishing touches put on the next chapter in the "Digi-Scrappin'" series. Now it's done and turned in, and I can breathe for about two minutes before I need to finish getting the finishing touches together for the new site (launching July 1st!!!). I'm all set, though. We just upgraded the memory in both the home PC and my laptop. I'm moving at the speed of light now, and really happy about it.
This week marks a bittersweet anniversary for me. This Saturday in June 16th. This will forever be a pivotal day in my life. So many things changed on that day. The anniversary is looming in front of me and I don't know what to do with these emotions. So, I'm doing the best thing I know how to do- and scrapbooking through it. Saturday the girls and I will be at "The Pad", so please stop by and say hello.
If you're wondering what the major anniversary is, it' been one year ago that my life took a big turn. One year ago today we received a call that my dear uncle had taken a terrible turn for the worse in his hospice bed. We needed to leave and drive as fast as we could to Chattanooga, TN to be with him and the family. So, I called my now ex-boss at the Recollections corporate office and let her know. After the response I recieved, I left with a heavy heart to be with my family. Uncle Ricky passed away on Friday, June 16th- only hours after we had arrived. On the long trip home I made the decision that would change my life- to resign my position at Recollections.
Like a sign from God, I received a message from Suzanne Macneil of Design Originals saying "Let's get together and see if we can dream up a way to work together". Three books later, a website in the works, and a series to come- here I am. I have to admit I am still bitter about the parting with Recollections- as many of you know. I am grateful to have been freed from it, but missing my old friends at the store level. I don't think I'll ever get past that. But, the one year mark means that- I made it. I didn't well up in a hole and die. I didn't fade away into oblivion. I held my head up and kept going- no matter how many times I wanted to dive headfirst off that cliff. I'm here- and I'm better for it.
So, this Saturday I will wake and thank God for taking care of my wonderful Uncle Ricky. And I will also thank him for all the events of the last year- bad and good. Because in the end, all the bad stuff has really turned out good anyway. So, that's it. I am officially letting go of all of it, and handing it over to the one person who will unburdon me.
Love to all- Amanda
This week marks a bittersweet anniversary for me. This Saturday in June 16th. This will forever be a pivotal day in my life. So many things changed on that day. The anniversary is looming in front of me and I don't know what to do with these emotions. So, I'm doing the best thing I know how to do- and scrapbooking through it. Saturday the girls and I will be at "The Pad", so please stop by and say hello.
If you're wondering what the major anniversary is, it' been one year ago that my life took a big turn. One year ago today we received a call that my dear uncle had taken a terrible turn for the worse in his hospice bed. We needed to leave and drive as fast as we could to Chattanooga, TN to be with him and the family. So, I called my now ex-boss at the Recollections corporate office and let her know. After the response I recieved, I left with a heavy heart to be with my family. Uncle Ricky passed away on Friday, June 16th- only hours after we had arrived. On the long trip home I made the decision that would change my life- to resign my position at Recollections.
Like a sign from God, I received a message from Suzanne Macneil of Design Originals saying "Let's get together and see if we can dream up a way to work together". Three books later, a website in the works, and a series to come- here I am. I have to admit I am still bitter about the parting with Recollections- as many of you know. I am grateful to have been freed from it, but missing my old friends at the store level. I don't think I'll ever get past that. But, the one year mark means that- I made it. I didn't well up in a hole and die. I didn't fade away into oblivion. I held my head up and kept going- no matter how many times I wanted to dive headfirst off that cliff. I'm here- and I'm better for it.
So, this Saturday I will wake and thank God for taking care of my wonderful Uncle Ricky. And I will also thank him for all the events of the last year- bad and good. Because in the end, all the bad stuff has really turned out good anyway. So, that's it. I am officially letting go of all of it, and handing it over to the one person who will unburdon me.
Love to all- Amanda
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Sante Fe
It's a little past 3p here, and I'm sitting in "Pepe Le Bean" in Sante Fe, New Mexico. It's a quaint little coffee shop, and the closest place I could find with wireless Internet. The owner keeps giving me jabbing looks as I've been here for the last 4 hours. It's not crowded at all, but apparently I'm not buying enough. So, one Dr. Pepper, one hot chocolate and one white chocolate mocha something later, I'm still sitting here. It's threatening to rain outside. Paul and the boys ventured up into the mountains today. I elected to stay here and catch up on some work. For the most part it's been nice and quiet.
We spent the day yesterday with Paul's sister, Yvonne and the rest of the Dykan clan at her wedding. It was a simple ceremony with about 200 guests. The reception was none like I had ever been to before. It was a complete Mexican affair with a current latino-country band, dancing, fajita's, Mexican beer and a Pinata for the little ones. The bride and groom were blushing and crying with joy- and in the end, we all had a great day. The ceremony and reception was held outside (though there were tents to cover the tables). But, you know me and my white skin-- of course I got sunburnt! Ben found himself a girlfriend and Nicholas learned to play horseshoes.
I can't wait to get home on Tuesday, though. I'm missing all of you and my animals very much!Paul's off until Friday, so I'm planning to spend some quaility time at The Scrapbook Pad later this week.
From Sante Fe- signing off for now...
Amanda D
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