An interesting coincidence?

Could this be just a coincidence, or is there really something to horoscopes? Its just really odd that this particular horoscope pretty much responds to my previous blog post about throwing in the towel...

Even if you think that your chance of succeeding at a certain dream is slim, you need to change your way of thinking about it. A slim chance is certainly better than no chance at all, isn't it, Aries? If you reach for that slim chance, it immediately becomes bigger once you've grasped it. Then, when it's in your hands, you have the power to make your chance bigger and bigger, to make connections, to open doors. Think of the all of the wonderful possibilities. Don't think about the barriers, or the difficulties. You can achieve what you want.

With Love,

Andrea


p.s I had to share this garfield pic cuz I thought it was hilarious. =)

Throwing in the towel?

I'm really considering giving up this online business thing.... I don't think folks realize (or care) about how much time and energy I put into it. I work REALLY hard on everything I create, and then spend even more time on the website and all the advertisements etc. Its not easy. I feel like only a small handful of people take notice and care... and those are my closest friends & family. Everyone else could care less. I suppose the economy doesn't help things because people don't have the excess money to waste on handmade trinkets, crochet items, and artwork when they can be spending the money of food for the table and I totally understand that... So the question is, is it worth it? Is it worth all the time, aggravation, and being ignored? Should I just go back to creating when I feel like it... and only for myself and my friends and family? Or should I get over it and not give up? Will things get better, and more active, or am I fighting a losing battle?

I think that I'm leaning towards throwing in the towel at the moment. I'm really considering just creating to make myself happy as a hobby and lose all the excess stress of it all. I love drawing and painting, crocheting etc. Its who I am and who I've always been....

My best friend said that maybe I would be happier doing it because I want to and not as a business.... maybe she's right.  My minds sort of all mushed up with thoughts, questions, doubts, and concerns... it feels like the angel on one shoulder, and the demon on the other whispering in my ear.. ya know? Anyone got any advice?

With Love, the oober confused,

Andrea

I would die for that...

Over at Real Life Reslers she posted a touching blog entry about her struggles with PCOS and shared this video. I had to share this because like Trinity, we are also struggling with having a baby. We have been trying since 2003 and it seems to be getting harder and harder each month that nothing happens. I constantly have conflicting thoughts about how unfair it is that children are born every single day that no one wants, or that are neglected or abused by their parents. I know that its in God's hands, but its so unfair. This song and video literally made me cry like a baby, and sort of brought me down a little tonight because its making me think about the time ticking away, and wanting answers as to why this is happening to us....

Anyway, I just wanted to share this video, and for anyone who is also struggling with this issue, know that you're not alone. I know just how you must be feeling, and I'm there to support anyone who is in need of it.

With Love,

Andrea

Had to share...

I had to share this gorgeous video that I saw today via YouTube. I really loved it and couldn't bare not to share it! Enjoy!

With Love,

Andrea

Silence- no more!

Its really hard to believe that I haven't updated my blog since the summer! So much has happened since my last blog posting... more than I care to talk about to be honest. I'm desperatley and impatiently waiting for spring to arrive. Unfortunatley we have a while to go. BLEH! I haven't had the internet for several months and due to that fact and other conflicting issues Ande's Attic was closed. I am working hard to get my new shop up and running but its going to take some time to get everything together. I have the basics accomplished, now I need to take all of the photographs of my inventory, and list everything. Plus work on new inventory. For a while I was considering donating all of my inventory and starting over from scratch. Its still a possibility, one that I will decide on as I go through my inventory in the next couple of days. My sister has agreed to model new creations for me, which will be awesome! She's such a beautiful lady and gifted at taking gorgeous photographs. The only issue: distance! She lives on the west coast! OY VEH! I'll most likely be shipping her items on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. I am also interested in doing photography props for children's photo's. I of course have no children soooo I am searching for photographers that are interested in getting free merchandise in exchange for beautiful photographs of children wearing my creations. If anyone is interested please let me know.

Work aside, life is dealing us a pretty normal hand. The winter weather has been insane, and as I type this I am bundled in a blanket because it is frigid here! We are supposed to be getting more snow for the next few days, and I am not looking forward to it. I love snow, its beautiful... but when you see it almost every day, for the entire winter it gets really old and a little annoying. Especially considering the fact that my husband travels a good distance to work daily and has to drive in the mess. Plus the fact that I have to clean up after my messy pooches every single time they go outside because they roll and play in the snow and come inside tracking it and mud everywhere. I guess it comes with the territory, eh? =)

The holidays were nice and quiet, and our family enjoyed our time together. It comes few and far between. We planned to visit all of our family in North Carolina for New Years but wasn't able to do so because of finances and Tim's crazy work schedule. Hopefully I will get there soon, because I really miss everyone.

Well thats a little update from me. I PROMISE that I will be updating this blog frequently now that things are getting back into the swing of things for us. I'm looking forward to a creative 2011! To all of you loyal followers, THANK YOU for sticking with me during the long silence!

With Love,

Andrea