Ringing out the Year with....a sigh of relief.

[jemz]

Hey friends! I'm still here! Yay!

It's been pretty rocky for the past few months. But I had a good, quiet Christmas. It wasn't quite the same but I don't think it'll ever be that way again. It'll take some time for things to get better, so one step at a time, right?

Anyways, I've been pretty immersed in my own world for a while. I've been reading crafting blogs, food blogs, wedding blogs, and shopping etsy like a fiend. A FIEND!!! So many things that I want to do for my own wedding but a)there's no time, b)there's not enough money for me to want to put Swarvosky crystals on all the wedding invitations, c)I don't have time, d)making my own wedding cake is out of my time budget and definitely insane, e)I wish I could afford the gigantic wedding that I really want to have on a cruise liner (which was nixed by the fiance on the account that his mom hates sailing D: ) or at a castle (also nixed because the castle I want would probably be in France and fiance's mom does not want to fly there. DDD: ).

So I was fairly crafty today and finally did the wine charms I've been wanting to make for a while. Super easy and really fun to do. But it brought me back to my college days when I was beading jewelry to relieve stress. I figured if I did a bunch of things to give as gifts, I would have them on hand for any occasion including Christmas. It felt so good to just create something.

But it's time to do some cleaning for the new year, which will be my focus for the next couple of days. So if anyone wants to buy some of my BPAL, the list is here! Free shipping for all my friends!

I'll try to post more often! In fact, it's one of my resolutions. What are some of your resolutions for the New Year?

Comments

[thysanotus.livejournal.com]

Hi!

And oh man, I shouldn't, because I have a huge huge collection that I don't wear nearly enough, but - BPAL...

[swtjemz.livejournal.com]

HI!! ♥!

:D Do you see any that you want? *enabler*

[thysanotus.livejournal.com]

But I no longer have a functioning paypal account!

*wins*

...dammit.

[thysanotus.livejournal.com]

Oh, also, best thing I did with my wedding? Take everyone who asked if they could help at their word and give them something to do.

We got married at the botanic gardens in Perth, and so one of my uncles arranged seating for everyone, one of my aunts took responsibility for my grandparents (to make sure they didn't miss photos etc), another aunt made our cake (which was a giant tower of cupcakes), etc etc etc - find me on facebook if you want to see photos - I am the only Amy McAmyson out there :)

[honooko.livejournal.com]

I found a list of castles in the USA! (http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-reception-planning/articles/the-best-wedding-castles-in-the-us.aspx) Just in case. I think everyone should get married in a fucking castle, that's the most epic wedding ever.

When my cousin got married, the only thing she 100% had her heart set on? Walking down the aisle to bagpipes. And she got it! XD

[swtjemz.livejournal.com]

OH MAN. THAT IS SO TEMPTING!!!!

I really would love to but the cost would do me in. But...*___________________________*

[shinigamitabris.livejournal.com]

new year cleaning is what i've been doing almost nonstop for the past two weeks and i've got three huge rubbermaid bins totake to goodwill along with a few bags of clothes. now if i can just finish getting all the electronics up on ebay i'll be set. :Db

dearest pot,
you'd better post more, i miss you ♥
love, kettle

[haru-no-sakura.livejournal.com]

<3

I bake cakes :)