I love Uncle Sam

In some good news- I got my tax refund check in- HOORAY, and I'm finally able to do some things that I've been putting off.

1.) Getting new contacts

2.) Buying a sewing machine (YESSSS!!)

3.) Taking a vacation... hello, inspiration & relaxation

4.) Getting some old artwork framed

This is a piece that I have been moving around for the last 2.5 years. I finally dusted it off and decided to get it framed up real nice to hang in my house. I had seriously forgotten what the image was until I looked at it a second time. It makes me happy- I love it and i haven't even been able to enjoy it until now.. It will be a nice addition to my bedroom.

In other news- it's been kinda rainy out, and I finally got around to giving myself a pedicure the other night. Soaking in the tub and reading a book.. I had almost forgotten how good that feels as well... soothing to the soul. Afterwards, I pained my toes a bright fluorescent orange- Yay! Funny how sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

my sewing machine..

I own a sewing machine... and I haven't used it in over a year.. and that makes me sad.

I need to find more time.. more time to do the things I love, the things I miss doing. I miss making things.. jewelry, clothes, bags, wearing scarfs, knitting, cooking. This blog-rejuvenation is intended to re-vitalize my crafty soul.. for I fear I have lost touch with her over the last few years.. (Grad school can do that to ya..)

SO- A toast-- to bringing that back.. whether it's in the kitchen.. at the sewing machine..attempting a new hairdo. it's gotta start now.