Work

Day 2 of my new job. I'm tired...still getting used to regular work hours again. This last year, although difficult, had spoiled me in the respect of my sleep. I managed my own schedule and that was fun, however it wasn't paying the bills. Marc and I have struggled through some really tough stuff this last year. I know we're not out of the woods yet, but at least we now both have full time incomes. Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel...and it not be a train! LOL.

I've been thinking more and more about getting a commerce membership on our community website. However, the stir of caca is still there so I think it might be in my best interest to wait. I just don't need the drama at this time, as I'm not up to fighting it. The most horrible part of the existence of a couple of troublemakers, is that it affects some of the most talented artisans I've had the priviledge to know. I am truly disappointed by it. I continue to be puzzled at why the powers that be haven't stepped in to take any real action against it. I know they are probably hoping it will iron itself out, but in the meantime some have been hurt and that hurts me.

I continue to post on Etsy. I haven't had any sales yet and I'm not sure how to generate interest in my product but I'll figure it out as I go. I love my crafts and know there is a niche for the things I make. I've been busily creating more of the coordinated desk sets, as I feel it is a unique product.

This year will be a crafty Christmas for the Riley family. I'm already thinking of things and planning those gifts. I'm also gonna finally use up all the gourds I grew a couple of years ago and make gifts out of those as well. Yay! I am totally excited about that!!!

Well, I'm up too late and need to head to bed now...6:00AM comes early!

Love to my peeps and toodles!!!

Latest creations

Well, I've been busy with my origami stuffs. :)

Here's some pics that I've listed in my Etsy shop. My user name is Deewee and my shop is called "Peaceful Paperings".

BTW- If you have little girls, or will need to buy gifts for a special little girl in your life. I highly recommend MamaShai and Sage, both on Etsy, they have some really cute items for very reasonable prices. Plus they are both awesome peeps in real life!

Well peeps....I got a call this morning and I have a new job! This is a regular full time job, not seasonal, not part time and "supposed" to become full time job...it's a REGULAR JOB! I am excited and at the same time a bit afraid to be too excited (with what has happened over the last 12 months). I'll start next Monday, do training for a week and then to work I go! I'm thrilled to have an office/cubicle of my own again! I've missed it soooo much. I'm such a creature of routine and habit...moreso than I'd realized.

I'm also coming up with tons of new ideas for my origami treasure boxes. I'm now listing on Etsy.com and hope that it will help bring in a few extra dollars.

I'll write more later, as I'm excited to start working on my new ideas at the moment.

Toodles loved ones!

My creative outlet...

I have to be creative. It's just about the only little thing I get to enjoy now days. Thankfully, I am not attracted to crafts that cost much. I mostly like using natural things. Gourds, driftwood, paper, wood & so on...

Here's a few pics of my latest endeavors. Not listing/selling yet, but I hope to be soon!

Arbitrary pics

Strange things I've photographed...don't ask why. Mostly because what I saw at the moment humored me...

Welcome to my world

I probably won't be as faithful a blogger as I should. There are many things I'd like to share but my need for privacy, at the moment, will not allow. I'll try to keep it light but I warn you now...if I am in a mood, don't be surprised at a few raw emotions showing through my writing. I wear my heart on my sleeve and it's difficult for me to keep things in. So, when my emotions are running high, I will tend to hibernate/isolate myself. That's just my nature. I don't like vulnerability unless it's on my terms.

For now, I will post the past 12 months in review. My friends know the story, so I can discuss this. A year ago, after having a very successful 17 year in accounting, I was fired. This was no fault of my own, but rather I was made a scapegoat by a couple of gentlemen who wanted to keep their jobs and threw me under the bus. I know this for fact, and it has been confirmed by co-workers still employed at the company. It doesn't make it any less painful. And yes, it still hurts deeply. It was humiliating and still is. Since then I have floundered a bit while trying to find work again. Nothing has worked out. I have found myself suddenly "unemployable" and now a victim of a recessed economy. While my husband and I try to face what is before us, I find myself unable to be brave. We are in a desperate situation.

I am in a place unfamiliar to me financially. I've had to work hard all my life to attain success, however none of it seems to matter now. I've climbed the corporate ladder only to have the ladder cut off. Success came easily to me as I was good in my field...excellent even. I would often be promoted passed my co-workers because of my abilities. One year I received a 20% raise due to being recognized as an outstanding employee (those in the working world know this is quite the exception). This is not being shared to brag, but mostly to re-assure myself that I am/was good at my job. However, with the last 12 months under my belt, I find myself questioning my worth.

I know we should not define ourseslves by our jobs. However, when you spend so much time somewhere everyday, eventually your professional life does have a way of boosting your self esteem. Wrong? Maybe...but it happens.

I guess that's all for now. Comment if you like...or don't...I'm not doing this for popularity.