Wednesday Roll Call

Good morning ILLINOIS!

I am SOOO excited!  I have bitten the bullet and am going to try and sell my homemade bath products in public!  I was dragging my feet, using excuses (perhaps fearing failure?) but I got the LAST SPOT of 25 vendors!  I will be at the "Open Market" before the "Music on Chicago" series in downtown Freeport.  It sounds like a good opportunity, but I was fearful.  Now, I have 8-9 days to build up stock.  Liv and Riley will help me.  The actual making is not too time-consuming, but the decorating of the packaging can be.  This event draws 100's of people to the downtown area and I THINK I am the only one with this type of product.  It is cool because ONLY homemade work can be sold by the artists themselves.  I am PUMPED!  Wish me luck, I need the income.

Today though, Liv and I are running to IKEA to return some cushions that won't work and to try "Sweet Tomatoes".  Then home to get David and to the cell phone store to get a plan for the family.  Todd and I have been on his step-father's plan for years and each child has a different pre-paid provider.  I do not want to owe ANYTHING to that man, so it is time.

I hear the rain will stop soon, so everyone have a splendid day!

Hello everyone

What a gloomy day.  But according to WGN it's supposed to clear up later this afternoon and get sunny.  So we shall see.  I hope it does because I would like to go grocery shopping.  I would like to drive over to Plainfield and shop at Meijer.  So I would like to cut out of work a little earlier than I have been (which means 10 hours of work instead of 12).  Then I might pop over next door to Goodwill if I feel like it. 

I was thinking about going further down RT 59 and going to the mall...but maybe I will save that for Saturday.  So what are you all doing today.

Connie-  We will have to make a date to come and visit your new place.  When your ready.  How exciting.  Maybe you can show me how to knit...if it's fast and east that is.

Nancy...come visit us....we miss you.

Dawn- Good luck.  I'm sure it will be a hit.  I love that stuff

Well I better get back to work...see ya later.

Hi Dawn,

What an amazing opportunity to sell your homemade deliciousness. Best!

I notice that other post was a spammer but it was an opportunity to discuss my downward spiral regarding weight gain. I know what I have to do, but I am in a slump and cant seem to get out of it. Yesterday i had to get on a scale at the dcos and I closed my eyes and asked not to be told what the scale measured. THAT ISNT A GOOD SIGN. Mentally I could handle another surgery, but I know what the tools are and I also know surgery isnt the magic pill. If I had to do it over again I would have NEVER put a carb in my mouth after that surgery. Once I took that bite of gelato I was agoner. I see that now.

Well, today I am doing my thing around the house.

Hugs,

Sharon

Sharon-  That's why I refuse to drink soda or go to fast food places like McDonalds.  I was so addicted to those.  I would eat fast food several times a week.  And drink so much soda...

I know if I do either I would slip right back into the old habits.  The people at work but McDonalds and it smells soooo good...I always say no thanks...when they ask if I wants to come along.  Ugh. 

As it is its a slippery slope with cookies...hahaha

Hi Everyone, Dawn, It is exciting for you to have a stand at the market. Monica and I are doing one at the Burgoo Festival in Utica in October.

Crystal, you are doing the right thing, filling your time with other things.

Sharon, I am doing some house stuff today too.

I took all the peices of fabric that I have used in rugs and quilts, and am combining them in one continuse roll, and I will do a rug with them. It truly will be a rag rug. It should turn out great. When Morgan comes for a few days, I want to start another quilt, for her hope chest.

A salad for lunch, then Cracker Barrel with friends for dinner.

Enjoy your day,

Hugs,

Hi there,

Dawn I an so excited for u to sell you bat products! U will do well! 

Yes I am back frim Denver. I got back at one this morning. I am beat! I was running around for four days straight!

I have to postpone my leaving for Chicago till June 19 or so! I have a bout of Shingles! I waited to long to go to the doc. So I have to wait till the rash heals! I cant be around my Vinnie Pie! Oh well Ill just stay longer!!!!!

Oh well it is what it is!!!?

Carla