Oh Hell Yeah I'm from the South...Oh Hell Yeah I Got a Dirty Mouth....

Yay yay yay! *dances around* My hubbys band, Bastard Fish, were finally able to play a gig at a bar in Huntsville, AL. Whiskey's. This was a big deal considering they've been newbies on the scene hopping around from random outdoor events and local house parties....The show went really well and they will be returning May 8th....woot! They really want nothing more than to be seen and heard...thus reaching out to more ppl and creating new fans...It's been a year and half since they've formed and they've made progress that I'm proud of...the lyrics are inspiring and very in-your-face with the message of being an individual, true to your beliefs....the drums beats bounce your head while the bass rocks your body and the guitar riffs have you shouting out 'Hell Yeah'....

Check them out at www.myspace.com/bastardfishband for more info and gig spots!

As you can tell I really love my hubby and I'm so excited he's finally following his dream and love for music...this is an example of how everyone should be living their lives....to the fullest and for the adventure that will follow :)

I've got a ticket for a world where we all belong...

I just finished a book that is a MUST HAVE for every beginning Crafter...'Crafty Superstar' by Grace Dobush....I can not tell you enough how very very helpful this book is....The front cover boasts that it is a book for those who want to '...make crafts on the side, earn extra cash, and basically have it ALL...'. Grace goes into it with simple terms and a confident attitude that you can do it! She breaks it down in a very easy to understand format with tons of form you can copy, advice from other prosperous Crafters, and helpful links. I have had my nose stuck in this book for days and am copying some of the forms as I type :) She goes into the hard to bring up topics like how to balance your crafts, work, friends, and family successfully; how to price your crafts as well as your value; and even how to take on a craft show with having a meltdown. So look it up, buy it, and bow down to the awesomeness that is Crafty Superstar!

I'm working harder now that I have gained new motivation and inspiration toward my crafts. I've been working on more Recycled Bottle cap Necklaces and am setting a deadline for myself. I have a problem with deadlines normally...well lets just face it, I'm a bit of a procrastinator...I will have 30 Capped Necklaces completed & ready for sale on etsy by Feb. 26th....My overall goal is that by Spring I will have enough inventory together to be able to go to an event and set up to sell...and look professional :) I'm super excited and really think I'll be able to do it....Also in the mail I have a special package coming my way full of metal stamping fun....This is something I've been dying to get my hands on and try out....I love the idea of being about to pound on something with a hammer hehehe Plus I'm big into personalizing things and this is perfect! There is no limit to the imagination...yay!

I've got a confession to make...

I'm a HUGE fan of all things bake-able....cakey goods are my favorite and I salivate at any information/ pictures/ gossip that involve flour & sugar...I long to one day have the title of 'Baker' or 'Pastry Chef'....Jumping into a professional kitchen and distributing baked awesomeness is a goal I intend to one day reach...

I'm slightly obsessed (ok ok TOTALLY obsessed) with Retro Bakery's blog, http://buildingabakery.blogspot.com/ Based in Las Vegas...I would totally plan a trip out there just visit the shop if my hubby didn't think I was completely crazy....I just love how she shares the inner workings of her shop and problems she faces through out the day, the stress and/or drama within, and the pictures of beautiful cakes (like the bullet bday cake *swoon*)!!

So, with that being said....I am appointing this as one of my goals to reach...for me and my happiness :) Ta da!

Sometimes I Feel the Fear of Uncertainty Stinging Clear.....

It's become clear to me how lost I am in my own life....working as an event staffer on the weekend, pulling together a crafty business during the week, budgeting every penny, chasing after my 2 year old, being a dedicated wife by cooking dinner every night and keeping up with household chores...I have somehow forgotten what I am suppose to be doing for myself....and I am sure that I am not the only one out there that does this to themselves....

Its like driving a car and suddenly looking around and having no idea where you are, what you are doing doing, or even where you are going! Dangerous...and frightening....

I feel like that old sets of Christmas lights that have been in the garage for 5 years that you would rather throw out then attempt to untangle....

Saturday night after my toddler was put to bed (early for that matter due to an unreasonable amount of tantrums...) I decided to pop in the latest DVD that came in from Netflix....'Julie & Julia'....my hubby was out for the night practicing with his band, Bastard Fish, and I knew he would have no interest in watching a chick flick so I poured myself a GIANT glass of wine and sat down with a cozy blanket to enjoy this movie that I had long awaited to see....

I love to cook and bake but didn't know much about Julia Child other than the impressions I got off her PBS re-runs....which were interesting and informative....but this movie gave great insight into her life and that of Julie Powell (someone we can all relate to)...

'Julie & Julia' really opened my eyes and honestly changed my life...I felt so moved by how Julia overcame criticism & rejection....and how Julie worked hard to complete her task and renew her dream of becoming a writer while doing something she loved, cooking....I really felt Julie's frustration at never finishing anything.....but now I understand that it takes perseverance and dedication...this is something I've always know but never fully understood until I saw it in this movie and put myself in her shoes....odd as it is *shrugs*

So I will be compiling a list of things to accomplish....for me....because I deserve it :)

The Beginning...

I decided to start a blog (as most people do) in order to express my interests, hopes, and dreams. I welcome those with like minds as well as those who oppose my views (I'm always up for a good debate hehehe).

A lil about me: I'm a young crafter hoping to make a career by using my hands and creating fun, funky, beauty....I love recycling/upcycling things...I have a son who is about to turn 3....I'm married to my high school sweetheart...I worry too much...I love to bake and eat lol....I'm naturally curious...and this is going to be a fun adventure!

ps....Lemme plug my online shop http://www.bittersweetboo.etsy.com/ I have a TON of deals going on right now in my 'Buy It Cheap Sale' section....some items as low as $2.50...Check it out :)