only this moment

So much is written about how we have only this moment- only a short time- only one life to live...
I really cannot say more that would add. But I have been thinking about it quite a bit lately. I am approaching a landmark birthday. My time on this earth is passing so very quickly. I have lost many whom I love and care for and my mother is reaching her end as well and it just makes you think, or rather see, more clearly.
SO what I would add, and it's already been said, is this: Cherish your time with your loved ones- you never know when it may be the last time you see them. Do what you love- spend your time enjoying your life. Be happy.

"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand- and melting like a snowflake." Marie Beynon Ray

Reconsidering the Journeys

approaching a landmark day for me...
once again going to Change Things Up on my blog.
once again going to Attempt to be Consistent in Posting.
once again going to Contemplate, Cogitate, Deliberate, Ruminate, Muse and Ponder.

Stay Tuned:
 Something Interesting Coming Soon!

In the meantime I will post The Traveller

Begin Having FUN

October at Begin Being:  Sunday  OCTOBER 7: Vision Boards: 4:00-7:00
                                        Sunday  OCTOBER 21: Found Object Jewelry 5:00-8:00
                                        Sunday  OCTOBER 28: Wrist Cuffs- Steampunk and Bohemian style
                                        (photo of sample coming asap I promise)  5:30-8:00

                                        Sunday NOVEMBER 11: Soul Flags 5:00-8:00
                                        Sunday NOVEMBER 18: TBA

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Beginning to get some work done (well sort of)

*I've been working at my regular job as usual.
*I've been watching my granddaughter, as per usual.
*The weather outside has been so entirely fabulous.
*My roommate daughter always wants to talk when I get home at night.
*I just got back from a 3 day trip to see my mom followed immediately by a 2 day all day all night watching of the aforementioned granddaughter.
*what else...?

ok.ok. It's no different than usual and I just have to re-assess, re-align, re-configure my schedule to accommodate getting some work done in the STUDIO!
One of my favorite things to read are Christine Kane's writings. One of the things she encourages people to do is to dive in and just work full time on your dream. Quit your day job. Get rid of all your excuses. (see first few lines of this post for mine. ha!) I guess I'm just not ready mentally or emotionally to completely shut myself off from the world.

If you visited the studio between First Wednesdays or classes it would at least LOOK like I'm working.
Sewing machine on the desk, ironing board and fabric on two card tables take up about half the room; stamping supplies all laid out on the big table, drawing paper and such on a card table, paint and a half finished painting on another card table.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

a little of this and a little of that

just got back from a wonderful long weekend. first : 3 days with my mom -well almost an entire day travelling up- spend the night- all day with her- drive back with a stop at some old friends- a great day! as SOON as I get back I watch my granddaughter- so- spend the night, watch her all day, spend the night -go to work the following day.
so! TONIGHT is my first night home after being gone for 5 days. I am so happy to be sleeping in my own bed this evening and waking up at home!

me and me mum

my skeezix

August 26th 2012 Flags

Well we just had a great time. Three ladies- very lovely flags- unique and appropriate to them personally. Just the way I like it! Each persons personality comes out as they choose fabrics and words. It's such an energizing positive time.

Alicia with her flags

Cassie with her flags

Kenzie with her flags

Alicia shared her finished flags- awesome shabbychiness

FLAGS class at Begin Being Studio August 26

Another opportunity to take a class for just $20 at Begin Being Studio - - - August 26 5:30-8:00  respond to this post- contact at Begin Being Studio on Facebook - email webeginbeing@gmail.com

Fly your Flags and send Blessings Affirmation Thoughts and Prayers out into the world

Birds and Words of Love and Affirmation to hang from a tree

Shabby Chic for a bedroom, living room, porch

Flags for a Wedding- middle one contains a pocket for guests to add Money or Advice or Blessings

Aprons for a Kitchen

Steampunk to hang on a porch or fence