DIY ..a penny and calorie saver...

Yup DIY (do-it-yourself) is an AWESOME tool ... a penny saver and a calorie saver ... whether it is a major home improvement DIY project or a fun filled DIY grooming project ... after all busy hands stay out the pot no??? well mine do teeeeeeeeeee heeeeeee... plus I just LOVE LOVE LOVE anything DIY .... not only do I love making things but I also love saving pennies along the way.  Today was a totally DIY day as I spent a leisure day at home resting up after a busy week at work... at the shop and life in general ... I do need more hours in the day ... My DIY is ongoing ... last week I finished my tiny dress that I plan to wear on a weekend trip back home to visit my sister ... where it is cold here it is scorching in Panama...

From my DIY hairpieces and extensions to my DIY dress I made last week I am working my fingers to the quick as I am saving to upgrade my Brother Project Runway sewing machine to an awesome newer model cause a sista has to sew ya know????...

Today was another DIY day ... I filled, painted, UV gelled my own nails ... as I have been doing all along ... saving pennies along the way ... I figure if I can paint on canvas I can paint my own darn nails TEEEEEEE HEEEEEEEEE.... with my artist acrylic paint that I paint on canvas with at that ... and with awesome coat of gel sparkle and clear drying gel... and I am good to go ...

I love the weirdness too... this is the end product...my DYI nails ... I had them in ultramarine blue last week.... totally goofy ... like me...

This is my week in pictures...

I spent awesome time with my toy poodles ... my Pierretta will be having a litter 2 weeks from now... I can't wait...

and while I type my goofy snippets in my empowerment journal lil' Chip my all chocolate toy poodle keeps me company...

This is a totally goofy snippet ... DIY does keep the mind busy... creates fun and even complex things/projects ... and keeps cravings at bay ... at least for me ... 7 years post RNY and maintaining.... I track it all in my digital empowerment journal "A PICTURE A DAY KEEPS THE POUNDS AND INCHES AWAY"...

BEFORE AND TODAY.....

Thanks for allowing me to share SNIPPETS of my journey....

You're just too cute for words!  Your posts are always a hoot. Have fun in Panama!

Thank you!!!

You always look beautiful!  Even in this horrible weather.  I hate winter I dress frumpy with sensable winter boots, did I mention I hate it.  Today we went to Target and Lowes and I actually got to wear my cute new Shoeniverse booties I got before Christmas which I am scared to death to wear in the snow since I slipped and fell a few weeks ago.  My bf has to walk me to my car each morning with all this stupid blac**** because I just freeze and can't move.  So let me say it again I hate winter, it's making me miserable.  But seeing you looking hot makes me smile, I even like the long weaves.

"I even like the long weaves" Wow! coming from you this is a compliment I was wondering if you were going to call it "poodle hair" as you did the last time LOL ... I love my weaves and extensions ... always did and always will ... plus they make me an awesome living at my shops.  Glad you enjoyed your Shoenivers booties ... I really do like winter except for ICE - I have slipped and caught myself one time too many ... I dread falling and breaking or hurting my hands as they are my source of living ... namely I hate 'blac****'

This driver rushing in his SUV 4 wheel drive clueless as to ice is no respecter of this spun out this morning and almost hit me head on ... I realized just how short life is ... that quickly I could have been either dead or maimed ... it just reinforced my belief in being at peace with myself and with others treating them like I want to be treated in words and deed, in living and let live, in diversity and in floating my own boat and singing to the beat of my own drums ... it makes life easy and bearable.  This morning as I hit the brakes and prayed as my life flashed before my eyes I thought about my sister gone a year ago on Saturday ... about updating my will ... about life that is to be lived to the fullest today because tomorrow is not promised... about having joy in the little as well as in the big things .... in living .... Hope you have a HAPPY MONDAY!!!

Ohh I'm totally Jealy!! I'd love to be going to Panama esp. after this freezing cold crazy winter we had! Have lots of fun in the sun!

Thank you beautiful! After all the cold and snow I really need a good dose of sun ... what a freeze this winter....

Your clothes are always beautiful my dear! And I can't wait to see some cute puppy pictures soon! I got a new srewing machine for Valentine's  day and am looking forward to getting some fabric and making some cute skirts to wear to church. Thanks for sharing your snippets with us-they always make me smile!

Karen, I am soooooooooo exited I can't wait to take pics of newborn pups ... I hope all goes well ... I am counting the days and am all prepped and on call ... I just hope she goes in her spot and not on my bed which is where she wants to be all the time ... Thank you for allowing me to share my goofy snippets ... 

I always love your posts Martita!!! Such a positive stylish woman! Keep doing you girly!