AT&T Strikes Again

I know, I know, I complain about AT&T too much, but it's only when they mess me up.  That's the truth of it...anyway...

I couldn't get on line last night for nuthin' so here I am, a day late and more than a dollar short.

This week, I had the pleasure of showcasing my jewelry in a boutique in Burbank!  It was very exciting and I sold a couple of pieces.  The store, Encore Nouveau, on Magnolia between Buena Vista and Hollywood Way will be carrying my line for the month of December (YEAH) and presumably, indefinitely as long as it earns its keep.  My excitement and preparation dwarfed my excitement about Thanksgiving, which is really hard to believe since it is my favorite day of the year.  I only made yams and used the quickie method on that... hopefully, no one will hold it against me. 

I was surprised at dinner to realize that this is my last holiday meal here for some time and it made me a little melancholy as I looked at my dear friends and both my brothers...I don't know that anyone was aware of my misty eyes, I cry so easily when I'm in pain, and people -well- they just let me.  I feel so humbled by their graciousness.  So I did what I should have done, I ate my full body weight and spent the next hours wishing I had shown just a little restraint.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Encore Nouveau requested new tags, so of course I made them...it only took a couple of days...they came out pretty cool.  I'll need to rework them again, but they'll do for the moment.  In the meantime, I had to dust off my designing brain and get to work because I haven't made anything new in a while.  If you've seen me in the last couple of months, then you know first hand that my stock was dwindling. 

I did have to hit a gem show on the quick, the closest one was in San Diego so I spent a day there.  Then I had to get more clasps, as I was down to two (very not good) and so I went to my favorite "no walking required" vendor and got a couple of dozen of them.  In the end, I spent more stocking up than I sold at the debut, but what are ya gonna do?  At least it's out there, and someone else is selling it for me-that's a good start to any day.

As for this week, I had expected to head out, but when was the last time I did what I was planning?  I couldn't tell you that, but I can tell you that I will stick around long enough to make back stock for Encore before I head east for the winter (How very strange!)  So, I remain in Los Angeles, where the temperatures have dropped into the forties (WHAT) and I think it's all my fault because I just have to get used to the cold.
I can't say that I mind being here, so I might as well finish up the Fluffy book while I'm at it.  Very ambitious for a person who has not been able to concentrate on one thing all day (sad, but true) and who knows, I just might get something done...no promises.  Talk to you next week, assuming AT&T can get its act together...

And So It Goes...

Here it is, Sunday, again so it must be time to post.  This week was quite unremarkable.  I had my last QME, which stands for quite medieval examination or qualified medical exam depending on who you're talking to.  Their purpose is to confirm or deny my doctor's diagnosis-this is truly a special experience that I hope you never have to undergo.  So, my official business here in Los Angeles is done!  Yeah!

On a happier note, my jewelry line has been picked up by a Burbank shop, Encore Nouveau, on Magnolia Blvd at Lima St. (between Buena Vista and Hollywood Way).  they are very excited to be featuring my line, as am I.  This coming Friday (did you say Black Friday? yes, I did) they are hosting an event to introduce me as Artist of the Month, for the month of December.  How cool is that?

After all the stress and strain of life recently, it is so refreshing to be dealing with my jewelry.  For the past couple of days, I have designed at least five new Crystalrxs.  It really took my mind off of the other things going on, and that was certainly welcome.

I have been asked if I have a website, and sadly, the answer is no.  I had one but I took it down when I just couldn't get it together.  I will let you know when that changes, but considering that I have such a busy month ahead, I'm not expecting to even attempt it until after the first of the year...so more on that later.

I will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday at Jim and Lorraine Stewart's so I expect to be more stuffed than the turkey!  Friday, I get to Vanna White my jewelry line at Encore Nouveau, and Saturday I expect to pack and load for a trip to Nevada.  It will be nice to see Sue and the girls.  I will try to post again before I head out, but in the meantime, Happy Thanksgiving!  We do have a lot to be thankful for, personally, I'm compiling a list so that I remember my blessings instead of just my frustrations-which are ever present in my mind.  Be well, and have some turkey for me :D

Ah, Sunday

This week was so busy, not interesting, but busy.  I went to two doctor's appointments and spent a couple of days recovering from them (ouch).  Enough of that! I spent this week between Jim and Lorraine's and Kevin and Rosalyn's.  Fluffy has stayed at Kevin and Ros's, since she is so distressed by all the cats at Lorraine's, and Coco has been with me since he is distressed by being separated from me.  As for me, I am distressed at having my animals all over the place.  I am so grateful that this period of adventure is coming to a close.

I have committed to spending Thanksgiving at Jim and Lorraine's, and Christmas at Aunt Joan Helm's.  I have quite a bit of logistics to pull off that transition to Colorado but I will get to that next week because this week I have to get ready for my first ever Jewelry Show!

Whoo hoo!  Encore Nouveau, 3322 W. Magnolia Blvd., in Burbank is featuring me as the artist of the month.  I can't tell you how excited I am!  I need to tag about twenty pieces tomorrow and then drop them off for display.  Oh, total excitement.

It is extremely exciting to think that I get to share the jewelry prescriptions that have gotten me through these last two years.  If you're in town, come on down.    Ladies night out is the Friday after Thanksgiving, where I will be ensconced at the boutique to Vanna White my wares.  I'll give you more details next week...

I Have Returned

Yes, I am back in sunny but chilly southern California.  I can't tell you how good it feels to be back, even though I know it is just for the month.  I have decided to move to Colorado Springs.  Hmm, that's still hard for me to say to myself...

I have been living in southern California for nearly thirty-one years, it is certainly part of my DNA by now, but reality is my friend and reality says it is time for a change.  So change I will.  I plan to share Christmas with Aunt Joan/Jean Helm and settling in from there.  I am a little fearful of winter, since I've had so little experience with it.  Nonetheless, I expect to finish my business here on December 17th and head out.  I could say that I'm excited, but I don't like to lie.  I do think that it's the right thing for me right now, so now it's just a matter of logistics. 

I Voted, did you?

Yes, I made it back to California to vote in the election.  Any other traveling person would have voted by absentee ballot, but oh no, not me.  In my own defense, I can honestly state that I had planned to be back for the second part of my deposition (Oh, Joy) in October, but...well, plans changed.

I will be in California for at least ten days for various doctors appointments and other business of living.  Whether or not I stay for Thanksgiving has yet to be decided and I am in no condition to make that decision at this moment.

In my heart, I want to write a much worthier post tonight, but I'm just too exhausted and I don't want to put this off because I hate to worry people.  So, sorry for the lame post...I promise to do better later in the week.