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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
i.Scrap - the Magic Installment
i.believe...in magic and life-long learning and the power of the Universe. I believe that life can be magical if you approach it with an attitude of love and acceptance - with open eyes and open arms - without judgment. I believe that we are all connected - one huge bundle of energy - and if we learn to vibrate that energy at a positive frequency, we can promote healing, joy, love, peace, abundance - all of the good things the Universe has to offer! But first we must learn to be grateful for the abundance we already have. And we must learn to love ourselves.
I believe we are all here for a purpose - but we each come to understand our purpose in our own time, in our own way.
Do YOU believe in magic?
Monday, April 25, 2011
i.Scrap - the Happiness Installment
i.know that happiness is a choice. One we make every day.
While we often can't control circumstances (the good or bad things happening in our lives) and we certainly can't control other people, we can control our own reactions to the circumstances and people in our lives.
We can choose to dwell in the negative, seeing only the bad - and be miserable. Or we can choose to dwell in the positive. We can find the opportunities for growth and learning in difficult times. We can choose to seek out the good, find the redeeming qualities, search for the silver lining, and live in the light.
And when we do, we discover there is so much in life to be happy about!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Five for Friday
This is just a super quick post to say hi! It has been an INSANE week for me. Two office days, a presentation for our Board of Directors, tons of contracts, a new lawsuit. Oh the life!
Here's FIVE things I just want to report on this Fabulous Friday...
1. Poll Results. Loved this poll! 37 of you said you blogged to share your creative endeavors - that was the top vote getter. Connection/Journaling/Validation were all close at 23, 22, and 21 votes respectively. Only 1 of you is running a business online. I wonder if that will change in the next year???
2. Postal. This package has gone postal. I truly hated to say good-bye to Inner Excavation.
3. Pretty. Spring has finally sprung! And I'm in love with the wispy yellow-green haze around the trees where the new leaves are just coming out.
4. Packages. These packages have arrived over the last few days.
I was too busy to open them until today. I can't wait to play with this haul!
5. People. SARAH is HOME!!!!!!!! Seriously, need I say more?
Here's FIVE things I just want to report on this Fabulous Friday...
1. Poll Results. Loved this poll! 37 of you said you blogged to share your creative endeavors - that was the top vote getter. Connection/Journaling/Validation were all close at 23, 22, and 21 votes respectively. Only 1 of you is running a business online. I wonder if that will change in the next year???
2. Postal. This package has gone postal. I truly hated to say good-bye to Inner Excavation.
3. Pretty. Spring has finally sprung! And I'm in love with the wispy yellow-green haze around the trees where the new leaves are just coming out.
4. Packages. These packages have arrived over the last few days.
I was too busy to open them until today. I can't wait to play with this haul!
5. People. SARAH is HOME!!!!!!!! Seriously, need I say more?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Why Do YOU Blog?
I started blogging October 2, 2008. My first post was inspired by a blog blitz challenge put out by Stacy Julian. I made the mini-album and posted a link to my new blog on Stacy's blog. That first post got ELEVEN comments over the course of the month - and funny thing is - only one of those people follows me today.... my mother!
Most of my posts in 2008 had between 0 (zilch, none, nada) and 2 comments. The comments were from my sister, my best friend, and a fellow blogger - all of whom rarely even visit my blog anymore!
My posts were all over the board in terms of content. I thought I didn't mind the lack of comments because I was really blogging for myself. Capturing thoughts, stories, sharing layouts and photos. And honestly, some of those early posts were really GOOD.
Just for fun, I'm reposting a layout that I first posted back in November of 2009 - random facts about me. So those of you new or relatively new to my blog can get to know me really quickly:
In November 2009, I participated in the first run of Shimelle's Blogging for Scrapbookers.
My first post for BFS was/is spot on. Beyond a personal journal and a space to share my creativity, I had to admit that I blogged for the connection and the validation. And I acknowledged that I ADORE comments!
Most of my loyal followers came from that first class. I truly love the friendships I have made!
I'm hoping in this class to get back to making sure that my posts have meaningful content, that I'm continuing to be relevant to my loyal followers, and hopefully even make some new connections!
I ADORE comments (did I mention that?) and I always try to return visits to anyone who leaves a comment on my blog.
So now I'd like to get to know you all a little better! Please take a moment to answer this little poll about:
Why do YOU blog?????
You can check off as many answers as apply!
And feel free to leave me comments too. You know I just ADORE comments!
Most of my posts in 2008 had between 0 (zilch, none, nada) and 2 comments. The comments were from my sister, my best friend, and a fellow blogger - all of whom rarely even visit my blog anymore!
My posts were all over the board in terms of content. I thought I didn't mind the lack of comments because I was really blogging for myself. Capturing thoughts, stories, sharing layouts and photos. And honestly, some of those early posts were really GOOD.
Just for fun, I'm reposting a layout that I first posted back in November of 2009 - random facts about me. So those of you new or relatively new to my blog can get to know me really quickly:
My first post for BFS was/is spot on. Beyond a personal journal and a space to share my creativity, I had to admit that I blogged for the connection and the validation. And I acknowledged that I ADORE comments!
Most of my loyal followers came from that first class. I truly love the friendships I have made!
I'm hoping in this class to get back to making sure that my posts have meaningful content, that I'm continuing to be relevant to my loyal followers, and hopefully even make some new connections!
I ADORE comments (did I mention that?) and I always try to return visits to anyone who leaves a comment on my blog.
So now I'd like to get to know you all a little better! Please take a moment to answer this little poll about:
Why do YOU blog?????
You can check off as many answers as apply!
And feel free to leave me comments too. You know I just ADORE comments!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
AlphaNumeric Blog Hop
Thanks for popping by the AlphaNumeric Blog Hop! If you came here from Carrie's blog, welcome!
This post is brought to you by Mel and the Number Five.
This post is brought to you by Mel and the Number Five.
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| source Five is a very interesting number with a lot of history. Five is the third prime number. It is also a Fibonacci number.  Pentagrams were used symbolically in ancient Greece and Babylonia, and are used today as a symbol of faith by Wiccans, similar to the Christian use of the cross and Jewish Star of David. The pentagram has magical associations, and many people who practice Neopagan faiths wear jewelry incorporating the symbol. The pentagram also has associations with Freemasonry and a number of other belief systems.  Da Vinci represented the human form as the "Vitruvian Man" in the shape of a pentagram. Five appears repeatedly in the human species - We have five senses - taste, touch, sight, sound, and smell. Five fingers on each hand, five toes on each foot, five appendages radiating from the trunk (arms, legs, head.)  According to Artistotle, there are five classic elements - water, earth, air, fire, and ether (spirit). Which is all sufficient to make 5 a very important number. On a more personal level...  There are five letters in my first name. I was born in the fifth month of the year. This year I will celebrate the big FIVE-oh!  I currently have five albums in my Library of Memories Collection. But most important of all...  There are five people in my immediate family. And to me that is the most important five of all! (Note - this photo is from 2004 - we really need to get a new family photo done!) How does the number five play in your life? Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed this presentation of the number FIVE. Your next stop on the hop is Jacky's Blog! Scrap Dreams <--------- YOU ARE HERE Scrappyjacky <---------- NEXT STOP ON THE HOP! |
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Picture Inspiration 7/52
The Shape of Surprise
Continuing in our study of reflected objects, but this time without the actual object for context...
When I'm home, I plug my laptop into a docking station. Which powers a separate keyboard, monitor, and trackball mouse. Which makes it much easier for me to work.
My laptop has a very reflective surface (it's a pain in the butt because it shows fingerprints all the time!)
I noticed this reflection one day as I was pondering week 7's prompt. The laptop had captured a bit of my monitor and the bulletin board on the wall above it. Of course, it's upside down...
Here's the same shot but in tighter - the only context left now is the table the laptop is sitting on.
And if I flip the lid open, I can get a nice view of my work arena. Our living room/dining room turned into studio/office. Even seeing this awkward view (remember it's reversed because it is a mirror image) reminds me how much I love this space in my home.
Continuing in our study of reflected objects, but this time without the actual object for context...
My laptop has a very reflective surface (it's a pain in the butt because it shows fingerprints all the time!)
I noticed this reflection one day as I was pondering week 7's prompt. The laptop had captured a bit of my monitor and the bulletin board on the wall above it. Of course, it's upside down...
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