Make my birthday wish come true

In a very unusual way, my birthday came and went in a blink. Since I usually celebrate the entire month, barely getting a weekend is out of my norm. But it was wonderful, thanks to my family and friends!

I usually take my birthday and ask you to do something; support the USO or write a letter to our troops.



This year, I ask that you write a letter to someone you love. A child, a parent, a friend. Don't cheat- hand write it! It will be so special to them... A treasure. So share with a loved one and make my birthday wish come true!

Wish me a happy birthday...write a note to a loved one!

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Muffin Monday, the nighttime edition

Muffin, a bit upside down. But this is how she was looking at me.




Poor thing is going a bit crazy...I think she's missing me so when I am home she's being bad. Which makes me want to choke her. Like shredding the furniture bad. At 3 am. So not amused...

Anyway, I'm late but I didn't miss it entirely! :)

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Friday's Letters -11, on Saturday...

I missed out on Friday Letter's on its appropriate day. Sorry!

Dear nature, Thank you for making some beautiful days/weather.  I love the bright blue skies and puffy white clouds that we've had lately. It's making me extremely happy and ready for some FALL weather!

Dear Pressed Clovers,  I'm excited as I wrap up another book this week! In addition to working 50+ hours this week! Woop woop! It's ready to be sent to its new home.

Dear UW Peeps, Oh my gosh, you sent me flowers for my birthday! I was completely caught off guard and over the moon with happiness at these flowers! So they ARE BEAUTIFUL! THANK YOU!

Dear Lord, thank you for making me the type of person who can stop and smell the roses.  I know I haven't spent the time with You that I should have this week, but I can still see how You are working in my life and I'm very thankful.  #shereadstruth

Dear work, I know we are on the cusp of MAJOR WORK HOURS, but it's ok because I get to enjoy these foggy drives into work, which makes me smile.  It's almost like being in a fairyland... almost.

Dear readers - I appreciate you and your feedback, please drop me a line and say hello! :)  I'm off to get back to work now... and celebrate my birthday for the next two days! Woop woop!

so...yeah. that.

Heck if I know what's twirling around in my mind. I feel like I've neglected the blog this week simply because of my schedule. And probably the lack of sleep factors into that, too.  My sleep has been interrupted by crazy dreams... one involved those huge lizards, Komodo Dragons?

Yes, these suckers.  Isn't the thought of that enough to give anyone nightmares? Although how they appeared in my dreams, I have no idea. It's not like I've ever seen one in person. But it still makes for an unsettling sleep.

So this week has passed in a blur. I feel a bit out-of-place or like I forgot to do something or I'm missing something.  Do you ever feel like that? For example, in one morning, I forgot to disarm the alarm before walking out the front door. I NEVER DO THAT. Then I fumbled for my key fob and turned it off. Rearmed. Then forgot to lock the front door. I NEVER DO THAT EITHER. I was half way down the road when I started thinking about it, turned around and went back to discover that yes indeed, my door was unlocked.

Do you remember that someone tried to kick in my doors? So yeah, I don't forget things like that.

So what's wrong with me? Am I just losing my mind or what? Who knows, but something's got to give because I really need my brain engaged.

Despite all of these bizarre feelings of not being in sync with myself, I'm actually excited about wrapping up this election (which is still 1.5 months away) and moving along with Pressed Clovers! I really can't dedicate the time to it right at this moment, but there will be a time that I can and I'm looking forward to engaging the creative side of my brain for some fun stuff with paper.  I've considered instead of everything having to be an entire complete scrapbook, to sell individual pages for sale. Hmm... any thoughts on that? Just an idea.

But for now, it's 10 p.m., I'm still sitting in my office at work and I need to go home. Already Donna has called to see if I'm on my way or if the office boogie man snatched me up.  It's time. (But inside, I'm still having a little Pressed Clover party...) Sweet dreams, my imaginary friends! Don't let the bed bugs bite!

Thirty Things on Thursday - 8

8 - What are five passions you have?

1. Our military.  As you probably read in my last Thirty on Thursday! :)  GO USA!
2. PEOPLE! I love people. I'd love to write a book about people and take their pictures and just say LOOK - here is a book of people and how every single one of them are unique and special. :)  Maybe I should have included that in my dream job. 
3. Family. I'm so thankful for my family, I count them as my greatest blessing and I think I'm passionate about them. Spending time with them and such. 
4. Ok, this is harder than I thought. I'm passionate about *sigh*  hm... Helping others.  I think it's important to reach out to others in some way, shape, or fashion. 
5. God. Not that He is last on my list... but He is so important and I'm trying to learn more about how to be the person He wants me to be.  :) 

There you go, friends. Five insights into the author of this blog. :) 

Muffin Monday

I'm not sure why Muffin has developed this obsession with my shoes for the past several months, but it's a bit bonkers. She lays on them, uses them as pillows, gnaws on them (especially the ones with sequins). I keep expecting to find shiny bits of treasure in the litter box.

My life will be getting seriously busy, so I hope I'll be able to keep up with all my weekly postings. If I fail to do so, please forgive me! :)  Ya'll have a great week!

Busy bees are happy bees

I'm trying to develop new habits when I don't sit around and watch tv or play on my phone as much. Both are serious time wasters and eat into my productivity at the house.

So yesterday afternoon/evening, I pumped up the volume on the ipod and went to work finishing up books for Pressed Clovers. These are already reserved, so I needed to get hopping!

I'm sharing pics but keep in mind they are in my messy work room with my phone!



This book is for someone who loves flowers and butterflies. I think she'll be happy!




This includes several books, including the cool book of holidays. I finished it up this morning. Can't wait to see how it looks with pictures.

Now it's time to hit the shower and get ready for church. Enjoy your last day of the weekend!

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