Messy Bird

Monday, January 16, 2012

First Day of School!

Today is my first day of school! Grad school that is. I have been given the most incredible opportunity to study something I love, which is marriage and family counseling! I am taking classes at Liberty University online. I'm not sure how online classes will go, but I will tell you that I'm sitting here in my PJ's, no make up and a big cup of joe just working away. Hey, no complaints here.


I am excited about today because I get the rare chance to start over. I got my Bachelor's degree in Educational Interpreting. I loved the 5 years it took me to finally finish my degree after I decided which direction I wanted to go. I'll be honest, if I could go back, I'd do things a bit differently. I didn't really apply myself as much as I should have. I didn't challenge myself to learn the way that I know I am capable of learning. 

Today, I get a re-do. Today, I get to read all of my assigned readings instead of skimming them in a hurry. I am excited to be disciplined and focused. I am excited to push myself and to learn instead of memorizing. 

Here's to another two years of school! Gulp.






Thursday, January 5, 2012

I'm in business!

One of my goals for 2012 was to make and sell a bundle of my hand made cards. I love crafting but card making is my favorite. I've given bundles of cards away as gifts many a time, and so far, they've been a hit! Here is the first bundle that I'm selling! I think if I had to name this little collection it would "Simple & Sweet". I made half of the bundle very simple...(hence the name!) I just adore simple cards. They are very understated and clean looking. The other half of the bundle I used more materials such as scrapbooking paper, thread, fabric, and card stock... these are "sweet"ones. I'm super excited about them because believe it or not, these little babies take lots of time and love!

If any one is interested in buying some cards, you just let me know! You just let me know what kinds you want and I will do them! This client requested anniversary, birthday, and thank you cards!

Hope you like them!



































Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Need new music?


Alrighty, this is my new CD. Ellie Holcomb is Drew Holcomb's wife and she has a killer voice! Her new album, Magnolia is wonderful. Wanted to share some new music with you singer/songwritter lovers! Enjoy!