Rewind

I'm feeling really low right now. I feel like since high school I have just been a cesspool of mistakes. I have pictures of my graduation day on the wall and I see the photos of me at our old house with my healthy dad, and not owing anybody anything. Since that day I have continuously screwed up my life. The mistakes are unbelievable. I know, I know...we all make mistakes, but I have made so, so, so many. I'm tired of struggling. I'm tired of not being able to afford my medicine. I'm sick of being in a house where there are times when we don't have enough money to go buy a gallon of milk. I'm sick of my phone ringing from people wanting money from me that I don't have. I'm exhausted by lenders and creditors harassing me and threatening me. I hate my credit score, I hate that I am still in school at 24 having not gotten even one degree. I hate myself sometimes for the mess I put myself into. Some of it wasn't my fault, but I'm still taking the fall for mistakes others made in addition to my own. I feel lazy and irresponsible. I hate this life and want a second chance to make it all right.

Crochet is in Stock

Crochet has arrived in my shop! I am still learning the craft but have learned enough to put a few things up in the store. So far I have the following items for sale:

3 100% cotton dish cloths/wash cloths

Four pink flowers

Large and Poofy Crochet Flower

I am super excited and have created a new account for when I have enough crochet product to put into the new store, kinetickatiescrochet. I am currently working on perfecting my flowers and learning how to make "scrubbies" (dish scrubbers), my dog's blanket, and multi-color wash/dish cloths.

In other news my allergies are out of control today. 10 Benadryl and tons of nasal spray haven't helped much at all. It's frustrating to say the least!

30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 15

This is my dog Sophie's blanket so far. My mom made the purple flower I have spent hours trying to make myself. I am going to get help at a local knit shop so I can make my own from now on. I want to put several on Sophie's blanket since it's just plain white. It will have pink in it before it's done, though. I will run out of white yarn before it's finished and I only have pink yarn to work with :) But Sophie won't care, she's color blind. I am very happy with this blanket so far!

30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 14

Tonight Lindsey, Michelle, Brandy and I were talking about feet. One part of my body I do not have a problem with is my feet. I even got my favorite Bible verse tattooed on the left one under the phrase "I am spoken for." Psalm 62:6 reads, "He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my fortress and I will not be shaken." I got the tattoo when I was 19 and not a day goes by that I don't love it. It's written in my favorite font at the time, Kingthings Calligrapha. The artist did an amazing job tattooing such small letters onto my skin. It's amazing!

New Cool Product: Custom Shop Packages!

I am very happy to introduce a new item in my shop: custom shop packages! They come in three versions, size 1, size 2, and size 3. Each size has increasing elements. For size one you get:

• 1 Banner
• 1 Avatar
• 1 Reserved Listing Graphic
• 1 Thank You Graphic (for feedback appreciation photos)

PRICE: $20


For size 2 you receive:

• 1 Banner
• 1 Avatar
• 1 Reserved Listing Graphic
• 1 Thank You Graphic (for feedback appreciation photos)
• 1 Business Card Design
• 1 Return Address Label Design
• 1 Sale Banner
• 1 Sale Avatar

PRICE: $45

And for size three, the largest size, you'll get:

• 1 Banner
• 1 Avatar
• 1 Reserved Listing Graphic
• 1 Thank You Graphic (for feedback appreciation photos)
• 1 Business Card Design
• 1 Return Address Label Design
• 1 Sale Banner
• 1 Sale Avatar
• 1 Blogspot Blog Background
• 1 Logo Design
• 1 Ad Graphic

PRICE: $65

Check out the shop at http://www.naiveglowarts.com! I also do custom work for any individual element that you see in the shop packages.

30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 13

Today was pretty uneventful, except for my creation of a new blog background! I was so excited to make my own instead of relying on someone else's design. This is unique and my own. I am proud of it.

30 Day Photo Challenge: Day 12

My dad and me on the way to my doctor. Before we left the driveway I asked my dad if he wanted to be in my "photo a day" photo and he said sure, he had no idea I was taking this picture when I hit "Take Photo" on my phone. Thus, the unfitting expression on his face :) I combined two photos since I'm s...ort of hidden off camera in the left photo. It's been awhile since my dad has been able to drive, so it's weird being in the passenger seat with him in the car. Without so much pain meds in his system he's capable of operating machinery thanks to his nerve stimulator implant. He did a lot of driving today and I don't think he's had a single nap, which is incredible for him! If you didn't know he has a rare blood disease called Myelofibrosis that makes him weak and tired. Now that his nerve pain is under more control, he can slowly start becoming more active. It's great :)