Monday, January 22, 2007

Hi to all! My husband keeps reminding me that I need to add to my blog...So, here we go...I had been out of work for about three weeks. I have been crafting till my hearts content. I logged into this site called Swap Bot and it's all been crafty land since then. I've made some great little match boxes, I've made some cute felt softies, I've embroidered some cute little birds, and have been thrift shopping for a swap. It sure has been fun.

Have you ever worked soo much that you just forgot how to be a human? How to carry on a conversation about day to day things? How to realize that there is more to life than work? Even though financially I really couldn't afford to be off work, it seems now that I just couldn't afford to continue at my last job. I've never really have ever decided to do something for me and my sanity like that before. It sure was scarey but I just have to say that I sure have recharged, re-energized and re-stratigized...When I started looking for another job, I could only remember one piece of advice that someone told me about - 'When you are eighty years old you'll never say, "I should've spent more time at work"'. I think that is really true. And I don't think that my family would ever say that about me either. Well, I started my new job today and am reminding myself to be a human and a good worker. It'll work this time. It has to. I am just too old to keep trying. So, I have enjoyed the time with my husband and I've enjoyed my crafty time and I've enjoyed my family time.

I really am in a good place with a good man and a good family...I can't miss out on the journey with them all!!

Okay, my next blog won't be so deep and intense...Maybe I'll show some pictures of all of those crafts I've been talking about!! I'll have you know that even after a long first day at work I came home and crafted - a cute little seahorse softie! I'll take a picture tomorrow!!

G'nite,
Jill