I'm still having trouble finding any jobs to even apply to. Nothing out there seems to fit my qualifications. I'm working with a learning Quickbooks program so I can add that to my resume, and I just bought some calligraphy pens so I can learn that. My thought is that maybe doing wedding calligraphy can supplement our income.
I'm also trying to use the time to make Christmas presents. Since our budget is tight, that is a lot less expensive than buying everyone presents, and if I start now, I can get them done in time to mail them. It sounds like I have too many projects going. :)
I did at least get to do my first real entry on my other blog. We took our daughter to the pet store, which she absolutely loved. She was fascinated enough by the bright saltwater fish that it almost tempts me to try to start a saltwater tank. Almost. Not quite. I don't do fish. Love to look at them, hate to take care of them.
That's all I have for now. Wish me luck with everything!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Project Trouble
I'm working on a blog about inexpensive activities to do with babies and small children, and it's becoming harder than I thought. There are a lot of lists of activities to do with small children out there, but not so many for babies. The poor things are destined to be bored, if they're anything like my daughter. She has already figured out how her toys work, and is only entertained by them for a few minutes at a time, sometimes half an hour if I'm lucky.
I'm beginning to understand how people end up with their living rooms so full of toys it's impossible to tell an adult lives there. I really don't want to be one of those people!
Anyhow, since birthdays and Christmas are coming up, if anyone needs ideas for what to buy her, I made a list:
I'm beginning to understand how people end up with their living rooms so full of toys it's impossible to tell an adult lives there. I really don't want to be one of those people!
Anyhow, since birthdays and Christmas are coming up, if anyone needs ideas for what to buy her, I made a list:
- books, especially the cardboard ones that she can't destroy
- baby CDs that aren't annoying. She loves classical music, so the Baby Einstein CDs are great.
- clothes. She's in 18-24 month sizes right now and about to hit a growth spurt, so if you're buying for fall and winter, please get at least 2T or 3T.
- toys that don't make noise!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Starting Point
Okay, so basic story is I was raised in SC in the middle of the Bible Belt. During college I went through what appears to be a common college phase, the Crisis of Faith. Decided I wasn't Christian, as I don't believe Jesus was the Son of God (I still have a lot of respect for the man, I just don't think he was a deity) and I can't accept that God suddenly underwent a massive personality switch somewhere between the Old and New Testaments. I did a lot of research, and decided Wicca was more or less what worked for me. The whole dual nature of the divine spirit and the focus on balance really made sense to me, being of a biological mindset. I'm not interested in the teenage-girl-trying-to-be-different-let's-cast-love-spells thing. I'm more interested in the concepts than the magick.
Anyhow, I moved to AZ, where I met some people who really helped me out cementing exactly what I believe. They taught me more about energy theory, and about keeping my own energy up and not dependent on those around me, which is a lot easier said than done. I still have problems staying grounded. But I met my now-husband in AZ, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and then moved back to SC because my mother offered free daycare.
But we moved into my parents' house. Which is really frustrating, because my mom has always stayed at home, my dad is now working at home, and I am currently looking for a job. From home. So there are entirely too many people in this house, and my dad and I never got along really well to start with, because we're too similar.
My poor husband is a saint.
And my parents are Christian. My mom is at least aware that my husband and I are not, but doesn't want details about what we do believe. My dad has no idea. It's going to get interesting, particularly when he decides it's time for my daughter to be baptized and we have to figure out how to tell him why we don't want her baptized.
Let's hope I get a job soon, so we can get out of this house and into one of our own!
Anyhow, I moved to AZ, where I met some people who really helped me out cementing exactly what I believe. They taught me more about energy theory, and about keeping my own energy up and not dependent on those around me, which is a lot easier said than done. I still have problems staying grounded. But I met my now-husband in AZ, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and then moved back to SC because my mother offered free daycare.
But we moved into my parents' house. Which is really frustrating, because my mom has always stayed at home, my dad is now working at home, and I am currently looking for a job. From home. So there are entirely too many people in this house, and my dad and I never got along really well to start with, because we're too similar.
My poor husband is a saint.
And my parents are Christian. My mom is at least aware that my husband and I are not, but doesn't want details about what we do believe. My dad has no idea. It's going to get interesting, particularly when he decides it's time for my daughter to be baptized and we have to figure out how to tell him why we don't want her baptized.
Let's hope I get a job soon, so we can get out of this house and into one of our own!
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