Still no card, but something better!

I really wished I had a new card to show you. I never intended for that "before" picture to be up there for so long...

Still working out, and starting to feel progress. I'm sure seeing it will follow soon. I went to a kickboxing class today. It's been a while since I've done that, but I'm still alive!!!

I'm also doing lots of cleaning and sorting and donating. We've got family coming for Christmas which not only provides motivation, but a deadline.

But, I wish I were making cards. As a matter of fact, tomorrow I'm going to spend the day doing just that.... Oh shoot, you know what going to happen since I made that announcement don't you? OK, I'm going to have to make it happen, right?? I have lots of images already colored so I think I'll just do a marathon card making session. Sound like a plan?

I have the stuff pulled for the blog giveaway, but for one reason or another, I haven't been able to photograph it. I'll put that on my list for tomorrow too. Oh shoot!!! I did it again didn't I??

And for the something better that I promised... It's another Web Artist Week again. If you don't follow the Hero Club Blog, we've been showing shaped gift tags this week. In today's post, Laura created beautiful tags and several patterns so that you can try your hand at it too. You can download a PDF or cut files for your digital cutter.

And then, I made a tag from one of her patterns as well as one of my own ideas and a video! Watch it Wednesday on the Hero Club Blog.

P.S.

The other reason I can't get anything done is I'm actually going to bed early every night. If you know me that means anything before Midnight is early. But last night I was asleep my 9:30. I didn't even think that was possible for me?? Who knew??? I think the working out is totally wearing me out. Either that, or the boredom from not being able to eat after a certain time of night. :) Ok with that said, I'm going to free you up to go to the Hero Club Blog, and I'm going to bed! (Yes, before 10:00 pm... )

Be blessed and remember...

" If you are going to worry, why pray? And if you pray, why worry?

One of my favorite promises in scripture is on that same theme. Matthew Chapter 6

^{Verses 25-26}

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? ²⁶Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? ²⁷Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

If you're interested, finish reading the chapter >here<

Quick Update

Just a warning.... I'll be back with a longer post and blog candy. I'm putting together a HA prize package-- I have some brand new items to give away. I missed my Blogaversary and it's Thanksgiving and I have a lot to be thankful for. What about you? What sticks out in your mind these days?

I have been exercising like I mentioned. I'm already feeling better and seeing some results. Just to prove how serious I am, Here is my 'before' .... after will follow in a few months.

Let's see, what else is going on... Working on a few upcoming projects for HA which includes a new video. ( yeah!) Mourning my laptop which was brutally murdered by Sprite last night. Praying for a miracle. Be blessed, I've got to go for now....

I'm stumped for a title.

Let me know if you have any ideas. Last time I posted I mentioned that I wasn't feeling well and was convinced that it was the medication. Well, I went to the Dr. and took hubby for back up, and told the doctor I was stopping the medication. It's the kind of drug that you can't quit suddenly, so I'm weaning myself off of it... Guess what? I'm already feeling better at 1/2 the original dose. Next week, I cut it in half again.

I do have some creative projects coming (famous last words). And if I wasn't busy enough I/we joined a gym. Wait there's more, I have a personal trainer! I can't believe it either! So there's no ducking out and making excuses. I can't tell you how many times this year, I've started and stopped with my lifestyle change (we can't call it a diet 'cause that's a bad word) The funniest thing is my trainer is younger than two of my kids! HAHA! He's amazed at how I look for my age and for how many kids I have. At first I thought, "Wow! that's cool" And then realizing that at his age the expectation is that everyone over a certain age should probably have grey hair and a cane or walker, it was more funny than flattering. LOLOLOL!

Back to work and cooking and cleaning. Somebody has to do it! BRB.. soon...LOL! Choosing joy and feeling much better!

Soaking up the Joy

This image is another treasure found on my desk while I was cleaning last week. It was actually the first one I colored of this image. I couldn't find it when it was time for my daughter's birthday so I had to color another. I LOVE the coloring possibilities with the digital "stamps". I also love being able to adjust the size. This one is a lot smaller than the first one I showed back in September.

It's Friday and I can't believe another week is gone! I would appreciate your prayer for me if you don't mind. I'm dealing with side effects from the medication I'm on. I'm headed back to the doctor today (with backup--I'm taking my husband with me this time) I want off this medicine. There will be some withdrawal effects that I'm concerned about. Please be in prayer for me as I go thru this process.

And on a sad note. I received word earlier this week that Marcia D passed away of a couple of weeks ago. Please pray for her daughter and the family. She was a frequent visitor to The Card Castle and always, always left encouraging comments. A wonderful stamping cyber friend. I regret never having met her in person but I was so blessed by her friendship online.

I hope your weekend is blessed. Be a blessing to someone today. Life is short, don't put it off.

Friend

I cleaned off my desk last night and guess what? I found this card! I made a while ago. I'm not really sure how long it's been. It's amazing the treasures I find on my desk when I'm cleaning up. : )

This image is one of the cling images from Hero Arts. I stamped on white card stock and then colored it with colored pencils. Now I just have to find someone to send it to.... hmmmm (LOL as if I'm actually going to mail it) Ok, there's a challenge to myself. I'll let you know when I mail it. I have to get busy with a couple of family birthday cards. Again I'm laughing to myself, because I just found a my mom's birthday card from last year! I really need a personal assistant. (sigh, and a maid and a chauffeur )

I'm almost finished working on editing that video I told you I'd do last week. I should have known better than to state it aloud on the blog. LIFE got in the way big time last week. BUT, I had a very productive week, considering. I did some clothes shopping for the boys without the boys and guess right. I didn't even have to take anything back. The Other Boy is growing bigger all around. He's up 10 sizes since we moved back to GA. In case you don't remember, we've only been here 2 years and a couple of months. He's 11 and comes up to my eyeballs which makes him about 5' 2" or so ... yes, Staci, he's taller than you. :) The Boy is as tall as me and maybe a tiny bit taller, maybe-- which would make him roughly 5'5". Ok, I feel short just thinking about it. It won't be long at all, that I am the shortest in my immediate family. Not long at all...

And on that depressing note, I'll go and do something else productive that doesn't require me to stand next to any of these kids!

OOOH, and I just thought of who I need to send this card to!

Have a blessed evening!!! Choosing Joy!! Jacki