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8 Things About Me

1. I have loved leopard print since the age of 16.
2. I crave ice cream all the time.
3. I am addicted to chewing ice.
4. Sadly, I miss my ex husband today as much as I did the day he walked out the door.
5. I love travelling but am afraid to fly.
6. I couldn't have more children after my daughter.
7. I have been in nursing since 1988.
8. I strongly dislike mushy foods like tomatoes, mushrooms, all cooked vegetables, etc.

avoiding chores at all costs

taken with my iphone, hence the yellow tones... some more cards. yes, I'm happiest in my studio, right now

liking 4x4 cards

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I had a really rough night last night. So exhausted but couldn't sleep. Stressing over things that are already done and can't be changed. Wanting someone to take care of me. Gallbladder working up and free flowing tears. Restless. So I sat in the studio, and paced, and sat in the studio, and paced, and sat in the studio and finally came up with these cards.

stamping on a turn around day!

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"Being negative is easy. There will always be a downside to everything good, a hurdle to everything desirable, a con to every pro. The real courage is in finding the good in what you have, the opportunities in every hurdle, the pros in every con."

Carolyn Hax

the hidden meaning of my name is....

You Are Carefree and Passionate
You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

• I'm having gall bladder twangs and twinges
• I'm shift #3, it's going to be a long but good one, then one more and I'm off for five glorious days!
• really excited that I've got a girlfriend coming for an overnight visit in a few week-ends; scrapbooking mania!
• have taken down 3 of the Christmas trees and WILL get the last two big ones down and out of sight. I will!
• Raja seems to be settling back into his routine. Came home to mass vomit everywhere, thankfully not on the bed this time.
• craving ice cream in the worst way.
• have enjoyed a lovely bottle of white wine the past few nights, a Pinot. tis a good life.
• did I mention how I'm looking forward to my days off? though I really could use an OT shift.
• did most of my bill paying tonight. am oh so broke, as always! need to save up for my trip.
• we had some fun giggles tonight, looking at ugly wedding cakes and dresses. boy, there were some awful ones. one of the nurses was laughing so hard she was crying. good times.
• well I guess I'm off for my break, time to check the blogs for card ideas.........

Monochromatic Birthday

• so about the chores. yeah. I spent four hours in the studio. and it felt lovely! posted below are a few cards I made, all inspired from ones I've seen online and in magazines
• vacuumed out the cat's litter room. yes, he has a room. get over it.
• packed up two of the five trees and have started dismantling the two big ones. Did I mention how I dislike taking down Christmas decorations?
• laundry IS going, fresh sheets on the bed, furniture in the living room vacuumed for copious amounts of cat hair...who says I didn't do anything.... just don't look in the kitchen!

chores, what chores?

3 versions of same sketch. all products made with Stampin' Up!

all created with Stampin' Up! products. email me at: brokeshopaholic@gmail.com for more details

I'm back home after house/dog sitting for friends for 10 days. I enjoy helping my friends out but it is exhausting running between two homes, 50 minutes apart. I didn't see Raja as much as I should have and he is so making up for lost time. He doesn't leave me for a second, I can't even go to the bathroom on my own. Poor little guy must worry I'm going to leave him again. He's constantly wrapping himself around my legs, which makes me worried I'm going to bite the big one and when I'm in bed on the computer, well, it's like jungle gymnastics! Trust me, we've had LOTS of cuddles and naps and scratches since I've been home. Really missed the little guy.

My mojo is starting to come back to me and I've been down in the studio the past few days, making cards and started a layout as well. YEAH! I think I will clear out my daughter's room and put tables in there for workshops and crops. I'm waiting to place a big order on the 25th for all the newest products from Stampin' Up! and I have a few ideas in my head on how to get my business moving. I think my most recent problems with insomnia has to do with the fact that my mind is always going, thinking about stamping and scrapbooking and Stampin' Up! ROFL!!!

Today is my last day off before heading back to work and so I will spend it getting chores done around the house, getting stocked up on groceries before the big snowfall (ha). And slowly taking down Christmas decorations. Oh how I hate doing that little chore (BIG chore). So depressing. Everything looks so bare. Am fairly caught up on the laundry front I think so should have lots of uniforms ready to go; might even haul out the ironing board and do up a few that I haven't worn in a long time. Just needs a touch up here and there. Shhhh don't tell anyone! I am anxious to see my new uniforms that will be arriving soon. Gotta replace the old wearing out ones.

Have watched quite a few movies over the past few weeks. Nothing stands out. Mostly DVD and on my friends' movie channels. I can't wait for "The Tourist" to come out on DVD, now that was an enjoyable movie. Watching another Angelina Jolie movie right now, GIA, but turned it off half way and will watch the rest tonight. Dark and sad. She was really young when she made it. Brave.

Can I play on the computer with you Mommy?

my very cuddley and content Raja

All products by Stampin' Up! Rich Razzleberry embossed, Basic Gray, Pear Pizzaz and Rich Razzleberry cardstock and inks used with Pocket Silhouettes Hostess level one stamp set. Circle punches and ribbon.

3 new papers from Stampin' Up!

mother and daughter, Jan 1st

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3 favorite NEW cutting tools

8 Favorite NEW Stampin' Up! stamp sets