Shattered Sun

Sometimes, things are better left unsaid. And that has become my mantra at work. For the most part, I’m sure they see my unhappiness written all over my face. I’m a bit transparent like that, even though I don’t want to be. I want to be fantastic and enjoyable and hard working. Well, I know I’m all these things (no shame here, lol) but I don’t always feel like I’m getting them across because I really am beginning to dislike my job more and more. Times are definitely shifting and changing. So, in that vein, I’m proud to announce that in February, I should be the proud owner of a fancy new domain for my photography business. The time is right, I think. I’m also thinking of putting prints up in Etsy. Anyone use them enough to know if it’s worth it for photo prints? Or anything else for that matter? I’ve got a site there but it’s been pretty dormant. I probably should consider putting some jewelry up there, too. For prettiness.

I’m also thinking of creating some custom brush sets for Photoshop (and maybe PSP, if I can figure out the whole tubing process). If anyone has tips in that respect, I’m all ears! Anyway, I’m off to bed now. I had meant to call Darren but didn’t remember to do so earlier. He wanted to visit Mexico this weekend and I won’t be able to because J’s company is sorta dumb and accidentally didn’t pay him a whole paycheck. Instead, they only paid him half a paycheck. Yes, it sucks as much as it sounds like. I’m just grinning and bearing it at this point in the game. Anyway, I’m off! Y’all have fun!

There is a definite need for some minor switching in my photography. I think I’d like to take some more trips out of town. Nothing major, just some simple day trips. Something to give my photography a bit more oomph. Sometimes, I think we stagnate and forget to find ways to revitalize ourselves creatively. Anyway, I’d like to make a big trip in June, but we’ll see how that goes. I need to figure out for certain if my school is going to do a reunion. Is it normal for them not to know for sure less than six months from the date?

In other news, I plan on cleaning my rugs on either Sat or Sun this week. They so need it! Exciting stuff in the SS household, lol!

The below images are being used for my pics of the day. I spent the evening working on them in prep for Valentine’s Day. It really is just around the corner, isn’t it. Just amazing where the time goes anymore. Anyway, what do you think?

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By the way, the above cards were made using brushes from graphics-illustrations.com & I just LOVE them! Oh, and looky, I’ve dropped a couple of pounds! Woot! I definitely dig losing weight without killing myself. Okay, off to bed for me, I’m so glad the valentines are done!

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Need to get school-work and work-work and photo-work done. But I’m tired. And sleepy. And it’s only 7:30. However, I think I’m going to give in and actually head to bed. I’ll probably get up early and get some work done. You know, just to say I did it. Definitely not overly excited about sleep right at the moment but you ever had so much stress at one time that when it finally lifts, you just feel drained? I think I reached that point this evening. The world finally stopped spinning all around and I can feel my feet firmly on the ground again. That is a wonderful feeling, let me tell you! Hope everyone else is doing grand! Anyone doing anything exciting this evening?

It’s eleven o’clock and is per normal for me, I’m writing this post. I’m not really sure what it’s going to be about honestly. It’s more of a train of thought kind of thing, I think. Currently, my life is unbalanced and it bothers me greatly. I need to get everything back in order and get my routine back. I adore my routine and I never realized how much of a routine I have. I think that’s okay, though. I’d like to think that I can continue to grow and expand and yet keep most of my routine in place. I know that I’ve been kind of saying the same thing for a while now but I really feel like I’m not in control of my time right now. It seems to just get away from me (which is partly my fault as I have quite a few activities that are time sinks). And yet, I still haven’t found just the right system to get it all better. So instead, I’m making short bursts of time to do things that are really important to me. Like taking 15 minutes a day to clean up my house. It doesn’t sound like much, but you’d be amazed with the headway that can be made in those short 15 minutes. And I don’t find myself feeling overwhelmed either. It’s a good thing, let me tell you.

Now I just need to figure out how to find my groove again. Seems like I’m bearing a lot of stress recently because I can feel it in my shoulders/back. That’s where I carry stress. Right between my shoulder blades. It’s a crazy place, really. Anyone else have a place on their body that just freaks out under stress?