On a Whim in Nicaragua

Everyday I wake up with big plans of getting some exercise, making some jewelry, Christmas decorations and cards and somehow it is now just before Christmas and I have not gotten in any better shape and have only made one pair of earrings this year....Where is the balance? How do I stop everyday life from stopping me.  By the time I get home from work, make dinner and do all the things I have to do which now also include a college course and a volunteer position I have no time for the things I set out to do at the beginning of the year.  I do not know where I could possibly squeeze in another hour or so....I am already exhausted.  I had mistakenly thought that when I sold my house and no longer had that maintenance to look after I would have more time...nope not so.  Okay so I got a job that I only work 35 hours a week and get off at 2:30 on Fridays and I could use that time....nope....now it just gets used for errands most times.... I keep asking myself this q...

They say nothing in life is free.  I fully understand that.  I have the debt to prove it.  It is so hard to get rid of but I didn't accumulate it all yesterday either.  I started at the beginning of the year reading the finance columns on the internet and being very conscientious about not spending more than I had, etc, etc....then my tenants moved and the house got expensive and it was all very depressing and I kind of gave up...seeing the debt increase was not what I wanted to be reminded of daily, while I charted what I spent money I didn't have on.  So I sold the house in August....and now I live with my boyfriend for the time being while I try to pay off some debt.  He does not know but it is not going as well as I expected(he may know now).  Yes I am sure the shopping trip on the weekend didn't help but I had to get Christmas gifts for people.  I have limits on gifts and they are very reasonable limits.  I have als...

I was feeling rather inspired yesterday after my big shopping trip on Saturday.  I looked in all the craft stores and got a few things, some stamps and a magnetic board,lots of paper and a couple little beads.  So I was set today when I sat down at the desk my bf made me in the basement. I decided this year I was going to make my gift tags and then got the bright idea that the remaining paper from wrapping my belongings when I moved in August would be good for gift wrap.  I made a few tags and they are cute. I have not made the paper yet as I need to get out the paper and stamp all over it. I also made a pair of little angel earrings with crystal pendants.  They are very pretty. I do not make enough stuff to make them look professional...I guess practice makes perfect.  You can find them posted under My Creations. All of this shopping however has ruined my budget....there's a talk for tomorrow.

Greetings all! I am new to this and am not sure what to write today as I sit in my pajamas over my first coffee an hour earlier than usual...daylight savings time bye bye, hello winter.  I am even more sure it is winter because my mom has put up Christmas decorations already and I groggily ended up with the snowman mug for my coffee. Yesterday was shopping day....and did I shop...I would probably be better to call this a shopping rehab group but I actually would like to write about my life, crafts, trying to start my own business and anything else that I create on a whim.  I have a lot of interests and they range from travel to beading jewelry to card making and scrap booking, and a little writing.  Unfortunately I also have a very busy life and find little time to pursue any of these infinitely enjoyable pastimes.  Perhaps with your help I can make a change and create time to succeed at my hobbies and pursuits. I will call this my first post in a jou...