2015 - My Phoenix year

Regeneration


 I have made a commitment that 2015 is going to be my year to rediscover! 2014 ended on such a sad note with the passing of my father. I don't think I have fully absorbed the sadness of that but with the new year I am determined to rediscover all of the things that bring pure joy to my life.

The first order of business get that ETSY shop up and running. The shop albeit a necessity is also a motivator to create jewelry again. It has been awhile since I have been so enthusiastic about creating jewelry but as I said this is my regeneration year and I am committed to doing things that make me happy. Creating makes me happy, so create I will.

ETSY, YIKES!

Why is it so intimidating to me, maybe because you are putting your creations out there for all to see and hopefully purchase! I am confident that things I have created our quality pieces but I have to be able to convince folks of that with just a picture and my words. It is a little intimidating, that being said I proudly announce that Bobbles and Beads is reborn.

Wow, that makes me feel so good.

So I have completed one item for my Phoenix year - 2015.

Oh wait I completed two items, I forgot I rediscovered Roller Skating this year, I had forgotten how much fun it was. I have went with Grandkids twice so far and had a blast. I fell a couple of times but that just goes with territory. I purchased a brand new pair of roller skates because I suspect more skating is in my future.

Up next, tree climbing! I tried my hand at tree climbing about a year and half ago, oh it was so much fun. I haven't made it back to try again. I want to do some more advanced climbing this is the year that happens. I Can't wait to get into a tree again.

2015 - My Phoenix year

Regeneration


 I have made a commitment that 2015 is going to be my year to rediscover! 2014 ended on such a sad note with the passing of my father. I don't think I have fully absorbed the sadness of that but with the new year I am determined to rediscover all of the things that bring pure joy to my life.

The first order of business get that ETSY shop up and running. The shop albeit a necessity is also a motivator to create jewelry again. It has been awhile since I have been so enthusiastic about creating jewelry but as I said this is my regeneration year and I am committed to doing things that make me happy. Creating makes me happy, so create I will.

ETSY, YIKES!

Why is it so intimidating to me, maybe because you are putting your creations out there for all to see and hopefully purchase! I am confident that things I have created our quality pieces but I have to be able to convince folks of that with just a picture and my words. It is a little intimidating, that being said I proudly announce that Bobbles and Beads is reborn.

Wow, that makes me feel so good.

So I have completed one item for my Phoenix year - 2015.

Oh wait I completed two items, I forgot I rediscovered Roller Skating this year, I had forgotten how much fun it was. I have went with Grandkids twice so far and had a blast. I fell a couple of times but that just goes with territory. I purchased a brand new pair of roller skates because I suspect more skating is in my future.

Up next, tree climbing! I tried my hand at tree climbing about a year and half ago, oh it was so much fun. I haven't made it back to try again. I want to do some more advanced climbing this is the year that happens. I Can't wait to get into a tree again.

2014-11-6 Dad

No matter how old you get I don't think you ever really grasp that one day your parents will be gone. You know they are getting older but you just figure that your life will always be the same and that they will always be there. I guess that is just a part of human nature. 

Unfortunately that isn't the case. My Dad suffered an acute sudden illness that took him away from us, forever, on November 6, 2014. I won't go into the details of the illness but will say that it was unexpected and literally in the blink of an eye he went from being basically ok to seriously ill and was in the hospital about 3 weeks before he passed away.

I don't think I have fully absorbed everything yet, but I will say when I have time to set quietly and reflect on everything that has happened I just am profoundly sad that he is gone and I hope he knew how much I appreciated him. I was fortunate to have 3 weeks to tell have private talks with him and he laid quietly in that hospital bed.

My Dad was the best, he really was. He was a humble man who dearly loved his wife and his family. From his actions (and Mom's too) his family learned that you should not be afraid to speak your opinion, respect everyone and be respected by everyone, to work and play hard, and above all else love!

Sure do miss you Dad, and I not only got your short legs but I hope I got a lot of your wisdom too.

2014-11-6 Dad

No matter how old you get I don't think you ever really grasp that one day your parents will be gone. You know they are getting older but you just figure that your life will always be the same and that they will always be there. I guess that is just a part of human nature. 

Unfortunately that isn't the case. My Dad suffered an acute sudden illness that took him away from us, forever, on November 6, 2014. I won't go into the details of the illness but will say that it was unexpected and literally in the blink of an eye he went from being basically ok to seriously ill and was in the hospital about 3 weeks before he passed away.

I don't think I have fully absorbed everything yet, but I will say when I have time to set quietly and reflect on everything that has happened I just am profoundly sad that he is gone and I hope he knew how much I appreciated him. I was fortunate to have 3 weeks to tell have private talks with him and he laid quietly in that hospital bed.

My Dad was the best, he really was. He was a humble man who dearly loved his wife and his family. From his actions (and Mom's too) his family learned that you should not be afraid to speak your opinion, respect everyone and be respected by everyone, to work and play hard, and above all else love!

Sure do miss you Dad, and I not only got your short legs but I hope I got a lot of your wisdom too.