Busy days

I've never liked that word "busy"...I think too many people use it as an excuse for not doing things they should - things they should make the time to do. So, I avoid it. But, then there are times when there is no other word to describe the constant flow of activity. That flow that threatens to overwhelm us...so, it's been day by day here, and, yes, busy. I didn't post, because I don't like posting without some sort of photo, and I was trying so hard to complete my 5 new classes, as well as keep up with things here at home. But, while playing with this little birdie yesterday, I was reminded that I do enjoy creating, and playing, and I wanted to share.

This little guy is part of a mini album project I'll be teaching at the Lasting Memories Retreat in Danbury, CT, on the 24th and 25th of October. I always have the BEST time with the girls there, and I don't expect any less this time around :D This little album turned out so very cute (probably because I was just playing), and I hope they enjoy it too. I loved working with this BasicGrey Offbeat collection - almost made me forget how anxious I am for their Urban Prairie collection to hit the stores! lol

I'm doing a fall/Halloween album next, and I'm excited to play with some Pink Paislee Vintage Moon. Got a big test tomorrow though (4 1/2 hours worth!) so it will have to wait a little longer.

So glad to have that behind me

The past 4 weeks have been a haze of math, math, and more math. I've been cramming for a big exam (PRAXIS II Math Content Knowledge) that I took today. THANK GOODNESS, it's over. I wish I could say I was as happy about how I did on the exam, but, alas, it was really, really tough. If I don't pass this first time, I can sit for it again in a few months.....I would rather just pass it this first time! lol

On the scrapping front, a little update from me - I'm thrilled to be teaching at the Lasting Memories Retreat in Danbury, CT, next month!! Julie and Barb and their wonderful customers are so much fun to hang out with. It's a weekend thing, and although I usually teach 4 or 5 classes, I have time leftover to eat, shop, and visit with everyone as they are cropping. Over the next 2 weeks I'll be designing all new classes, and the ideas are already bouncing around in my head! If you are in need of a weekend break, and would like to hang out and crop with us, I know you would have a good time! The website with details is www.lastingmemoriesscrapbook.com. I haven't sent my class info yet, but that will be posted on their blog (and mine) in a few days or so.

Book #2 is in progress, although I had to take a short break from creating artwork in order to study for the exam. Greta Hammond, my co-author, and I, are excited about how it's going so far, and I'll be back to work on it as soon as I finish up these new classes.