On The Horizon

Since it is Friday, I'm preparing for a long weekend of relaxation and design. A girl's got to rest some time. ^_^

I was kind of left out of all the holiday celebrating... Hanukkah came at a very early time, so it wasn't as awesome as it normally is. It seems like no one else gets gifts then, so you don't get to trade what-did-you-gets with all your pals... It's all-- So how long did your candles burn last night? and that just isn't as fun.

Xmas / Winter Gift Day always comes late for me, as we house sit for the family. The little kitty was sick, (wasn't eating...but she is now doing better!), and I also had to take care of some LOVEbirds that only wanted to FIGHT with each other. So, we are having Santa come to visit this weekend. He makes a special trip in January just for me, because he knows Xmas is about family, and not just greed and gifts. I don't get to see my own family until sometime in March, but I digress...

Ironically, on Christmas day, I watched some documentaries on the History Channel that said Christmas (which is supposed to celebrate the birth of Christ) comes at the wrong time of year. Actually, it should be somewhere in the spring, as that is when shepherds are tending to their herds at night, to protect them from wolves (per the stories told by the gospels). Back in the days when the church was making things up as they went along, (and you know it's true!), they decided to put the celebration of the birth at the same time as a pagan winter festival, to make converting less of a downer. I guess people like their celebrations... so there was a compromise. I personally acknowledge Christmas during Easter.

After a ton of research about what I wanted to accomplish, many reviews, and of course post holiday sales...(Thank you silly shopping masses and your fixed date celebrations!) I've procured a long overdue necessity of my very own, THE best camera...[evar!] (I know there is an A in there, it's a silly computer geeky mannerism)... for under $90. Oh, and it even came with an SD card. Plus, the online shop is supporting Komen for the Cure, The package that came to my doorstep was Totally PINK! Hurray, for shopping that supports good research! So I'll be playing with the settings and generally will be annoying just about anyone who comes in my path, so watch out! Wait, annoying isn't the right word... It's, um... research for my business...^_^

I have some new jewelry designs in the making. They are absolutely fun and amazing, if I do say so myself... and I can't stop playing with them. They'll be worth the wait.

Other jewelry stuff is coming, like patterns and techniques, too. But that's going to have to be put on hold a little longer. Other aspects have been neglected and are in need of some serious updating... hmm, sounds like a lot for one weekend. I'll be back Monday or Tuesday... afterall, it's Xmas.