First the toe..then the hip..now it's time for a dip!

2012...goals, thoughts and more...

I cannot even believe it is New Year's Eve right now....2012!  without aging myself and others...remember 1999, and the how everyone wondered if we would be able to click over and function in 2000?  or the y2k as most called it...and now 12 years later......wowzers!

I don't like resolutions....not sure if it's the thoughts of resolutions, or the word itself......we make them, we don't reach them, give up, forget about them etc....and then we put the weight on ourselves same time the following year to do it all over again, knowing we will "resolve" to not following through.....

I like goals...more doable I think.  So I have set some goals for myself....and think I have kept them within reason as well....are you ready?

1.  blog more.  Yep doing it....going for it, and see how we do!  Going to go as far as will try to blog at least once a week......

2.  Scrapbook more for myself.  I made this goal last year, and in review I have to say....pretty damn excited with what I accomplished, and when I accomplished it....and happy with the results.  So going for it again, with continuing to create for myself...and take time to enjoy the process, surroundings, and the moment....

3.  would like to lose 15 lbs....everyone makes this one right?  well doing it!  even started my walking regiment again this morning...a day early....boohay!  that's right....won't run, but will walk!  Can do it, no reason not to.....okay rain will stop me....but doing it, and will continue....

those are my big goals.....

4.  I know I will be taking a vacation this year...super excited.  Which means...hold onto your seats ladies and gents....ginger is getting a passport!  yeppers.....and getting on a plane.....twice (once there and once to get home).....deep breathes...I can do it!

5.  Do things because I wish and want to do them.....take more time for me, me, and me.....lol!  After all it is all about me  :)

so do you have any goals?

Happy New Year one and all!  Hope it is a safe and prosperous year for all!

ginger

 

 

 

Introducing..."Inspired Journey"......

Hello Everyone!

Inspiration Unlimited has officially sold out at this time. Woo hoo! Thank you to all that registered!

Although we are excited to be able to offer this amazing event to fellow scrappers, it is also leaves us with a heavy heart that we are unable to reach out and have everyone that wishes to attend be able to attend Inspiration Unlimited. With lots of searching, and planning since last year, as we had this situation last year as well…we think we have come up with a “mini” solution!

First, let me say to each and everyone one of you from Teresa and myself how over the moon excited we are to have so many of you interested in Inspiration Unlimited, and also how thankful we are for all of you to show interest in our event as well. It is an overwhelming feeling that we are so honored and thankful for….so thank you!

For all of you on the waiting list for 2012 and did not receive an option to register, you will remain on the waiting list, whether you wish to participate in our “mini” solution or not. As we have mentioned before, a lot can happen between now and June 30th, when final payments are due for Inspiration Unlimited.

Without further ado…we would like to present to you our “mini” solution, and invite you to attend “Inspired Journey” in Manhattan Beach, California on May 18th and 19th, 2012.

Inspired Journey With Friends. A Mini Inspiration Unlimited A Weekend Filled with Inspiration, Creativity, and Friendship May 18th and 19th, 2012 Manhattan Beach Marriott Manhattan Beach, California.

Teaching at Inspired Journey:

 Teresa Collins, Teresa Collins Designs

 Rebecca Cross, Pink Paislee

 Sande Kreiger, 7 Gypsies

 This event will be truly Inspirational! We wanted to offer an event without the frills, and get down to the basics of what we love…creating and being inspired by some amazing teachers and manufacturers. Your weekend will be filled four amazing workshops, time to meet up with friends and make new ones.

This event will be small, intimate with fellow attendees and our teachers, and more! Those on the waiting list now will have the first option to attend this “mini” event.

The event cost is $225.00 for the event. You will be given the option upon registration to register for the full amount or to make a deposit of $25.00 to get you registered, and you can make payment plan payments in $50.00 allotments or one final payment in 2012.

Again thank you! We are thrilled to be planning a “mini” event in 2012 for everyone!

Ginger

stay tuned....

You won't want to miss the announcement tomorrow....

especially if you are on the waiting list for Inspiration Unlimited 2012!

as something something is up!  and it might be the "mini" solution we have been looking for.....

just sayin'

ginger

****p.s. I know I have been awol....but hoping to correct that!  Not that I am that interesting...hee hee hee!  but maybe to someone! 

memorial day weekend is here.....

the longest day ever.....just saying!

any exciting plans this weekend?

my plans...are you ready? 

tomorrow is organize the rentals...fun times right?  organize, clean and sort.  Going to prep for our upcoming crops in the next two weekends, and then do some IU sorting, counting and prepping etc.

I need to finish some instructions.....class is next Friday.

and then create away for class on the 25th of June....its all good, its in the round!

we leave next Thursday am for Vegas baby! 

 

 

 

what a week....

just a normal week like any other.....but rolled into one week and it was a bit hectic, busy and wowzers!

I finished my last workshop until May last Saturday....kinda felt nice and refreshing!  have two crops coming up on the 26th and the 2nd of april.....so did some sorting and arranging for the crop on Sunday.

Monday....onslot of registrations for both crops....more Vegas then know what to do with....so we are sold out for Vegas now...well went a bit over but its all good! 

Then I want a new car...you all know that right?  well I have said all along that I will wait for April...so I have time to collect, figure out and have the time to make my decision on who, where etc.....well my friend knows this, and her boyfriend knows a guy etc.  So gave the information this week of what I wanted etc...not a long list at all by the way...simple gal here....

well come Thursday we have the car, we have a price, do you want to see it?  they will bring it to you!  I could have signed the papers and a check right then!  So much for the mind to handle...  :)  the car is beautiful...need to decide on a name for her.....but now instead of April....March 27th....

Which is kinda funny in a way.....as I bought my mustang in 1995 on May 27th....one month after my birthday.....this year I will be buying an edge on month prior to my birthday....still counts as a present to me from me right?

so in between all of this happening.....work had to be done!  busy busy busy!  and dealing with a few people on getting stuff taken care of for IU I have had a busy week indeed!

ginger

 

 

 

good times and a great friday!

yes today was a good day!

it's friday!  it's payday!  and if you were around me on Thursday last week....you know it was even a better payday!  woo hoo!  One step closer to my dream car.....April....need to be patient and wait for April......and then prettiness will be all mine!  in cash, and in full!  nice feeling!  Well except that it depreciates 50% just driving off the lot....lol!

looking forward to the weekend!  tired and long week this week!  still trying to recuperate from the expo last weekend!  getting together with a friend to scrap tomorrow!  or would that be yap?  chances are it is yap  :)

sunday is sorting, organizing, and getting it done in the warehouse!  stuff to bring over, things to pull....fun times indeed!

hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

I'm back.....

did you miss me?

We are back from the Anaheim Scrapbook Expo!  Fabulous!  This year was a new venue!  Love love love it!  Grilled them the last day, and we are indeed back next year!  same time, same place!  Can't wait! 

I was lucky to realize that there was a Marriott right outside of the Anaheim Convention Center!  I am so a Marriott girl!  In case you were wondering!  :)  I actually changed our hotel three times for this expo  :)  but our final decision was the best!  Seriously!  loved the Anaheim Marriott!  Right there!  Easy access to the mafia van (cargo van)!  We were so tired on Friday and Saturday night after the expo....we never left the hotel to eat!  A fantastic restaurant in the hotel!  Karla at the front desk recommended it....and it was beyond excellent!  And seriously who can find fault with Red Velvet Cheesecake on the dessert menu?

Thursday we set up!  a bit tricky with the unloading, but we busted it out!  We unloaded, and soon Alisha, Susie, Susan, Mom and I realized lunch time!  Walked over to the food court at the hilton for Baja Fresh!  Miss not having baja fresh each month in Anaheim Hills!  It was fabulous!  close too!  woo hoo!  so woo hoo!  I had it all 4 days in a row for lunch  :)  needed my fix I guess!

after set up we went to Red Robin!  yummy!  love me red robin fries!  And of course the company was good...but not as good as the company behind me....a table made up of 4 firemen!  I had the worst seat in the house...as my back was to them!  but I could smell the firemen!

Classes were good!  the convention center was so busy!  loved it!  first one of the year done!  woo hoo!  can't wait for ontario!

 

 

and lastly....

a love of a family....with title block courtesy of Bucket....

 

for the family class...

 
so happy together.....

 

introducing the queen of hearts....