The title of my post today reflects the following picture of Jazz:
Daisy prefers to wait for the temperature to be in the high double figures before she spends a lot of time outside. She doesn't like to get her paws cold and very sensibly stays inside in the warm - preferably draped along a window sill with the radiator sending up lots of lovely warmth for her.
Back to my week. First of all a big thank you to Caroline Nash for her guest blog post on motivation - I hope every had the chance to read it and if you have any feedback about the post, please do let me know. Secondly, another thank you to my new Twitter and Blog followers - I love your company and I am looking forward to sharing Tweets and Blog Posts with you.
It's nearly 6 months since I gave up my 'day job' and I just love what I am able to do now. Yes, I miss pay-day (who doesn't) but the stress and heavy work load are things I don't miss. I work long hours on my business, but it is all for me, not for anyone else to take the credit for what I am doing or producing. Another thing about being my own boss is that I can have a social life in the week - something that didn't exist during term time as evenings were spent either teaching or marking the day's work or writing material for the next day's lessons.
Last week was busy and seems to have disappeared just a bit too quick - card-making, website 'doing' and everything else, as well as continuing with the massive de-clutter we are attempting. I say attempting, because we don't seem to be moving very fast. Oh well, it's been great fun looking at things and saying 'did we really like that enough to buy it?' and realising how much tastes change over the years.
Guess what? Yes, it's Handmade Monday (HM) again - where do the days go? My make is another one of the love decoupage items from Moonlight Bay. Sue has added some to be downloaded so no waiting for the postman. this one is called Deco Lady and I think will make a lovely topper for a Mother's Day card. I added some glitter to the headband, shoe and hem of the dress to make it sparkle. Don't forget to check in with the other HM bloggers - every week brings some beautiful work and good posts - some sad and some funny, but all very readable.
A request now for some guest bloggers please. When I first mentioned I was going to have a Friday guest blog spot a few lovely fellow bloggers said I would like to write about....................., but sadly I haven't heard anything more. Come on HM people, blog followers and Tweeters, the crafting community needs your words of wisdom. It's a good opportunity to get more followers and I am sure more business.
Have fun everyone - 'see' you on Wednesday
Jill
These animals! ours spent most of the afternoon on the bed, his blog will testify, as we had him shut out....
ReplyDeleteLove the card so elegant and art deco what could be better
Oh what a blissful pussy cat! Don't you just wish for the time to relax like that? One of the problems about working from home is that it's very hard to separate work from everything else and you just end up doing it all the time!
ReplyDeleteHave a good and productive week,
Penny x
Yes, it would Penny - cats have got life down to a fine art. One of the difficulties of working at home is there is not 'official' start and/or finish time - it just merges into everything else.
DeleteOh, to be a cat! The card is beautiful and very elegant.
ReplyDeleteI want to come back as a cat... I could so live that life :)
ReplyDeleteOK give me a topic and a date and I will write a blog for you, cannot guarantee the quality but promise it will not involve shop sticks... (hmmm, if I will do that after just one sip, what will I promise after the whole glass?)
I agree about self employment - especially in this field. It's hard work and long hours but in a completely different way. I used to teach too (in a prison) and there was never enough time for planning and marking - I worked nearly every evening and weekend too. Lovely card x
ReplyDeleteI used to feel that from September to mid-July my life didn't belong to me, it belonged to my employers. No more, it now belongs to the tax man :)
DeleteFunny, despite the cold it definitely felt springlike to me today
ReplyDeleteI'm with Daisy....laying down near the radiator seems perfect to me hahaha
ReplyDeleteI'd love to do Dragonfly full time one day...and really hope I can do someday!!
Love the card...really beautiful xx
That's a lovely card, the Deco Era was very glamorous and is perfect for Mothers Day. I always like a bit of sparkle.
ReplyDeleteJan x
I didn't realise that you were a teacher. Going back after a holiday is SO hard - I'm pleased it's going well for you. Inspiration for planning my escape!
ReplyDeleteYes, my 'sentence' lasted for 20 years. I know what you mean about going back after the hols - the worst one was the start of the Autumn term! Two days back and all I was thinking was ' roll on half-term'
Deletecan't believe its been 6 mths! i'm sure it has been very rewarding
ReplyDeletelove the card x
I know - same for you though really they days must be whizzing by and you see so many changes
DeleteWhat a lovely card Jill - I can see the little glitter bits you have added standing out in the pic. Your cat looks very relaxed! Mich x
ReplyDeleteI would like to write about... being a perfectionist and when to just stop lol
ReplyDeleteMy two cats are just the same. Best thing is they fight over who gets to lounge on the back of the chair in the front room. Whoever is the lucky puss gets the sunny spot.
That sounds like a good topic to me - it could be along the lines of why we feel our work needs to be perfect. I know we strive for it, but is it about competitiveness too?
DeleteCats have such personality don't they. They really do rule the house. Love the card, it looks very classy and elegant. x
ReplyDeleteLovely, elegant card. Good to hear you are enjoying being your own boss. I'm quite enjoying it too :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's great, isn't it? If I oversleep ( a rarity) there is only me being kept waiting. Lovely
DeleteI love the sound of your moggies, do you know, I might just be tempted again.
ReplyDeleteI agree, its so nice not to have to 'pull forelock' to anyone isnt it and your card is delightfully elegant. I hope it finds a good recipient.
Lovely card. I care for a neighbours cat when she is away, the cat rules the roost despite sleeping all day.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and in my next life I'm requesting that I come back as a cat :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vintage look card, I really think that era had so much class. And your cat sure has it made. Pauli, my dog lays around all day thinking of ways to get underfoot. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm too scared to be my own boss but I am oh so envious of you...and your cat (I want to be a pampered cat in my next life!) Great card!
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