My 2nd Crafts Project

When I had my initiation into crafts, paper quilling was the main focus. It was fun and I was able to finish a project within a couple hours...albeit, simple designs, but I did it.

Since then, I've been stocking up on designs and trying to load up on flowers and hearts and leaves and whatnot...filling my 'quilling case', this way it's done and I can just grab what I want, put it together and go from there.

After the quilling, I moved on to another craft that requires quite alot more detail and patience: embroidery.

I had just begun the design for my mini pillow that day and since then, whenever I get a chance, I spend a half hour - an hour continuing...I admit it's coming along very slowly, but I love seeing it come together.

I think I've done enough now where I can add a picture of it, so you can see it and kind of get an idea of what it's supposed to be. *wink wink*

So, here is what I am working on now:

A 10 minutes here, half hour there and it's slowly coming along. :)

These minute details take time, but it's time well-spent. :)

I am also proud to say that I haven't had any angry moments this past week either...I'm following my self-improvement resolutions as best I can.

Still singing 'happy thoughts' when I feel my patience running thin and my temper getting the better of me, and it is working, so I am also quite happy about that :)

The day after tomorrow, it is back to work for me...NOT happy about that :(

I really love staying home...I realize now that since I didn't pursue my dream of being a criminologist or a human rights lawyer, the corporate world doesn't interest me...

I've really enjoyed the last couple of weeks at home with my husband. I was able to get so much done.

I am sad to announce that I didn't reach my writing goal, which was to finish my novel by this week, but I have done well...just these past two days, I've written more than 14 chapters. So I'm nearing the end. I am looking to have it done by the end of this month.

Last night, I stayed up until 3:00 a.m., typing. I love the freedom of being able to do that. :)

Tomorrow I will be meeting with a friend who has just returned home after backpacking around the entire world for the last 3 YEARS...he is my idol!!

He retired early and took off. I really admire him and can't wait to see his pictures and hear amazing stories! :) :)

Time to sign off and will be back soon enough with another post! :)