Never Far Behind...

Schoolwork that is.

So there's required reading for my English class that I'm taking in the fall semester. In looking at the sample syllabus provided, I noticed that we will only be discussing the book for one class period and a couple days later the book project is due. That's not a good thing. My solution: read the book during the summer, make notes, write out questions, and keep a handy hilighter by my side.

Not only will I be tackling the required reading this summer, but I will also be taking two summer classes and of course, studying for Spanish (i'm taking it in the fall too). So this makes for a busy summer. In the midst of it all I plan to continue to make jewelry and do some book reviews on here.

Since I am going to get an early start on the required reading for English, I might as well make this the first book I write a review for.

So what book is it? Here it is:

I will post the review when I finish the book. I will have other posts about various projects I may be working on or lack thereof.



In the Downtime



My family is so supportive-I give them that. They always seem to drag me out of my creative slump because someone wants me to make them this or that for whatever function or for whatever outfit. This causes me to HAVE TO USE MY BRAIN and come up with whatever design for their jewelry. I must admit, the best part for me is shopping for beads. Somehow the rows of beads in every color and style awaken my creativity, but it drains my wallet. I walk in on a mission, but I am always derailed. I see so many things I could do something with. Having to choose which projects to start first is difficult amongst the aisles of beads. It's like my mind goes in overdrive. I think I shop for beads more for myself than anyone else. In a perfect world I would be in a room with my beads, beading supplies, and tons of music all day long. However, the world is not perfect. So amidst my family life, friends, and higher education, I have to carve out time to create something wonderful-just me and my beads.

I am gonna be working on making some jewelry this week. Maybe I'll post some pictures in the next post. Below is just a bit of what I picked up a week ago:





Frazzled. And What?!



So, today was another one of those days. I'm sure you're asking, "well what kind of day was it?" In short, typical. I started my day without my usual breakfast and headed off to class. Math-great. After math I had a million and one other things to do, and they got done. Not only is it my son's birthday this week, but his sister has a science project due too. I JUST DID ONE A FEW DAYS AGO FOR THE OTHER KID!! WTF?!! GREAT. Can I just say, HEADACHE. But, I love the kids.

What would I have loved to accomplish today?

For starters, more homework. Then maybe some reading for fun-imagine that. If I was really lucky I would have maybe put together some more jewelry, but I'm not gonna push it. At this rate, I'm lucky if I get to shop for new beads.

The good news?

I called a friend of mine who needs some help and wants some bracelets made. YAYAYAY! So, in helping her the creative side of my brain is alive once again. So for that I'm thankful. As a craftygirl and mom, I've come to look forward to the little things. A sign that tells me that my creative side lives and breathes and hasn't left yet.

If you are a beader/crafter here's a link to one of the best online shops (I love them!) http://www.firemountaingems.com/

Craftygirl World

I am a craftygirl who wishes she were in her own world. In a perfect world I'm surrounded by beads, music, books, journals, pens, thoughts, and plenty of sunshine. Oh, how I wish that could be.
So if not there, where? Where am I? I'll tell u:
I'm stuck in a place where my name is Mommy, my occupation is FT Student, and my marital status is Divorced. I am also a daughter, cousin, aunt, friend, problem solver, avid reader, music lover, wanna-be writer, and jewelry maker. Unfortunately, the last 4 items on this list are last on the priorities list.

Creative Brain Drain deals with my struggle to hold on to the things I hold dear all while being everything else to everyone else.

If I make a few good jewelry pieces along the way great! Read a great book-Magnificent! Write blogs for my own blogs and others- that's even better! But if I touch some one's life with my words (between this blog and my divorce blog), inspire some one's creativity through my jewelry postings, or write a book review that makes someone pick up a new book; I've done my job!