Crappy feeling...

Am not feeling too good today....

1) Have a rash on my right arm that's been so itchy.
2) Had to take Benadryl to fix the itch...
3) Had to call in because of my itch and Benadryl-induced sleepiness.
4) Missed my walks because of crappy feeling(s).

Some things cheered me up though. Read some inspirational blogs and found that Vera Wang will be producing an affordable line at Kohl's, thanks to this blog. Finally registered at the new
Dares' site. And then, I got to scrap during the last couple of days.

Closer to Nature

I've always loved hiking, and I can't believe I didn't keep up my exercising up until a week ago! (It's so freaking easy to be lazy!!)

When I walked on the trail yesterday, I felt so pumped up yet so much at ease at the same time. The trail is sort of like a hill you have to climb from the streets, and the opposite side of the trail is a creek. So when I walk on the gravel, I have a view of the water, the reeds, and the birds on one side..and cars zooming by on the other. With my Ipod blaring in my ears, I felt like dancing. I also wanted to belt out and sing, though I thought that if I could sing, I need to walk a little bit faster!! On the trail, I also feel closer to God. Maybe it's because the trail is elevated, but it's also because all you see ahead is mostly the sky and trees! I really need to enjoy nature more!

Then, last night, my sis and I watched Jersey Boys at the Curran Theatre in the city. It's the Broadway musical about the 60's group Four Seasons, and sang hits like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Oh What a Night," and my favorite, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." I had goosebumps because the casts' singing was so awesome!! We had $40 seats which meant really far up the balcony--the only bad thing was I couldn't hear some of the lines. I was thankful for my sis' binoculars though. The Jersey Boys were cute especially Drew Gehling, who played Bob Gaudio, and Jarrod Spector, who convincingly played Frankie Valli. I've never seen the crowd dance along like that to a musical! I'd recommend seeing it!

So, it's my last day off before working the weekend, and I've made a to-do list. Let's see if I could actually finish them off.
1) Scrap.
2) Turn in submission to Studio Calico Design Team.
3) Finish doing laundry.
4) Figure out schedule switch for tomorrow and next week.
5) Wrap presents.
6) Exercise.
7) Shop for wedding 'fit for next weekend.
8) Pay bills.
9) Clean masters bedroom.
10) Date night tonight!

A-Days are awesome!

A-Days are when there are too many staff on and not enough patients. You get called off, have to stay available until a certain time, but you can choose to get paid. Today, I got the whole day off. I couldn't really leave the house and do anything (I had to stay by the phone) except go for a walk. But I did get two things accomplished!



I finally finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows--it was sooo good!!

I don't want to give anything away, but in the end, I almost had tears!! I cannot wait to start reading another great book--ordered A Thousand Splendid Suns
from Amazon and I'm freaking wondering what's taking them so long!! It's from the same author as The Kite Runner, and I've heard great reviews about it!

Then, I got to scrap. The theme for today's lay-outs is FUNKY!!!

Used Bam-pop, Love, Elsie, and American Crafts.

Used August Story of my Life Kit with some Versa Ink and Scenic Route.
Used August Cocoa Daisy with Family Heritage, Philippine stationary, Love, Elsie.

Squeeze!

Managed to squeeze in some scrapbooking (and more cards!) during a long, but full weekend!! And I also did some reading of the final Harry Potter book--it's so funny because I couldn't put it down! I even brought it with me to a party! Such a dork!!

The first two are cards made from Label Tulip 'Chardonnay' Kit. The next two lay-outs are made from the August SOML kit, and the last two are from the Cocoa Daisy August kit. Thanks for looking!!

Full weekend ahead....

Am so excited!! Friends and fam will be coming tonight for my nephew's baptism, and I cannot wait!! I get to hold and play and kiss my nephew, Alexander! Plus, we get to go to the city and show my faves from Arizona a great time!!

But then, another friend already flaked! She was supposed to meet up for breakfast, but ended up falling asleep through it. She asked to meet up tomorrow night, but I regretfully said I already had plans. She, then, said she'll just stop by my house unexpectedly as she really wants me to meet her friend!! For all of you who know me...pls DON'T EVER SHOW UP AT MY PLACE UNANNOUNCED!! I really don't like that, I think it's rude, and plus, I may have art supplies all over the floor. Or worse, be in my underwear (when it's just me, I like to be free--teehee!).

Anyway, off to the post office to pick up my packages! I think it's the kit from SOML. One of the irritating things about working 12 hour shifts is you miss the postman/delivery guy! Maybe I can get some scrapping done before I have to clean the house for my guests!! Guests that are announced!!

Here are some cards I made: Geez, there are a lot of people born in August...I know, like, 3 more peeps!!