Wow.. Guess I have neglected my blog a little. Not really much going on right now. It's pretty quiet on the homefront.

I am debating on whether to enter The Last Scrapper Standing contest being held at Divine Digital. I think it would be so much fun. Plus maybe it would get my creative juices flowing. Then again, I am really so new to this that I couldn't possible stand a chance against all the amazing scrappers out there. Decisions. Decisions. I'm not sure how long I have to register, but I will make my mind up by tomorrow. I have to say I am leaning towards giving it a try. Heck, what do I have to lose. Nothing really. I'd be happy to make it past the first round.

I would love to post some of my work on here, but I don't know much about html so I am going to have to have my husband help me out with that. Maybe he will help me give this blog a makeover. Add my own little touch to it and make it feel more like my blog and not just some generic thing. Does that make sense? Anyways, hopefully over the next week, I'll be able to post some layouts and get a makeover. I am just going to have to break down and learn how to do it myself, but until then my wonderful hubby will help me out.

I have no plans for the weekend. So boring I know. Maybe I'll head to my parents to snatch up some photos so I can have some inspiration for the contest. It's for 6 weeks and if you make through to the next round there are certain challenges and requirements you must meet in your layout. You find out on Sunday and then you have til Friday to post your lo. The nice thing about this contest is that it is going to be anonymous which is great so it won't be based on names. I think that gives everyone a fighting chance. But like I said I just don't' see myself in the same league as so of the scrappers out there. Wow, there is some amazing work out there. I am just blown away by the talent and can only hope that one day I can make layouts like that too. In the meantime I will keep working at it and try to step outside my comfort zone to strive to become a better scrapper.

Ok. I need to go. My daughter is wanting a drink of juice and I need to check some email. Then maybe try to work on a lo or 2. Have a great day all.

Hugs

It's Almost The Weekend

Well, it's my second day of posting. Woo hoo. I didn't post yesterday because really there wasn't much to say. Then again.. do I ever have alot to say. No.. Not really. Sometimes I feel like I am talking to myself and I am the only one listening. But that's ok. Talking to yourself can be very therapeutic. Just don't answer yourself. Or should I say don't answer yourself in public. I think you might be looked at as crazy. =)

I actually got some LO's done yesterday and today. I think I am pretty much caught up on my CT commitments at the moment. I do have 3 more kits that I need to do, but I can do them over the weekend. Not really sure of our plans as of yet. I would really like to take Emily over to my parents house so she can swim in the pool some. Hopefully, my neice will be up so Emily will have a swimming buddy. Oh, I could swim with her, but I don't own a swimsuit. Plus, going to Pop's house(that's what Emily calls him) has an added benefit. We get veggies from the garden. Last time he gave us some onions and cucumber. Obviously, I was the only one in the house to eat the onions. My DH has this phobia of eating anything that is good for him. LOL.. Well, he doesn't eat much for veggies. I give Emily credit. She atleast tried the onion, but it was hot. Or as she says, "It's Hawt." She loved the cucumber. My goodness. I think she would have eaten it all up and I would have been without. I am so glad that she loves her veggies. The only downside is I have to share them. lol.. I am glad though. She is not going to be like her father.

So my plans are still up in the air for the weekend, but I am so glad that it cooled off today. It was in the upper 70's. Yea! And I believe it is going to be in the upper 80's tomorrow. That is so much better then the 100's. Yuck!!! I really do hate hot weather. I don't care for the cold either. I like it right in the middle. Cool. I think that's why Autumn is my favorite season. Such mild weather. It's perfect for me.

Ok.. so I best be going. I have a couple new kits that I want to download and then I should really get to bed. Take care.

Hugs.

First Day of Posting

Ok.. so I really don't have a clue how many people are really going to read this blog by me, but I thought what the heck. I need a little outlet to post my thoughts and feelings. Maybe vent just a little. This is going to be a simple little blog. Nothing fancy. Just me. Annie. Rambling on about what's on mind. Things that are happening in my life.

It's a Simple Life, but it's my life and I like it that way. Hop on the rollercoaster of life and let's see where we go. Life is like a rollercoaster. You have your highs and lows. Sometimes you just want to say, "Stop, get me off this thing." But in reality we take the good with the bad and we get back on that rollercoaster to face our fears and get through it. I know there have been times when I just wanted to give up, but I just kept on trying.

Like for instance, I am into digiscrapping. I just started this year in May. I love it. I am trying to learn something new everyday. Well, I wanted to be on a CT.(for those of you who don't know what this is: Creative Team of a Designer). I have been trying really hard. I've been trying to step outside my box and try something new. Sometimes it works and well.. sometimes it doesn't. Anyways, sometimes I wonder why do I try so hard. I know getting rejected isn't a sign of my work being bad, but dang.. I take it too hard. I tell myself, "They'll be more opportunities out there." "Hey, you're on 2 really great CT's." But gosh darn it... It still hurts to get turned down.

I have to be reminded by my DH that he loves my work. And well.. I do too. So I'll keep on trying from time to time to get on another Creative Team , but for now I am going to concentrate on the 2 teams that I am on and be the best that I can be.

Ok.. It's time for me to get some sleep. It's been a long day. Thanks for stopping by and peeking into my simple life.

Peace and Love.