ipod

So bummed - my ipod isn't working and I'm not sure what happened to it. Sending it to Apple for service. Also, my summer trip to Cabo has been cancelled. C'est la vie.
A new year has dawned and I haven't done any scrapbooking or photo organizing. I'm way behind and feeling overwhelmed. I'm not off to a good start.

Happy 2009 and Hello Craftylicious!

Cheers to a new year! 2009 is going to be a year of new beginnings for me. I'm excited to tap back into my creative side - it's been a long time since I've been craftylicious! Last year was a rough one for our family as we lost several family members - close family. Life is short - too short not to embrace your dreams and aspirations - and that is exactly what I plan to do. I've enjoyed surfing some super-cool blogs and sites and will add them to my blog so that you too may be inspired!

Goodbye forever my sweet

I'm in Oregon for my dear Aunt Pat's funeral. It has been a tough year and there have been too many goodbye forevers said. My Aunt Pat was quite a gal - she lived a full life in her 81 years. It wasn't easy - she buried her only son shortly after he was married when he was just barely in his 20s. She also buried her only granddaughter who couldn't face her demons anymore. Aunt Pattie watched her only sister slip away from cancer too young; then almost two years ago said her final goodbye to her baby brother. No, life wasn't easy but she was a tough cookie. There were many, many wonderful, funny, poignant times in her life. She worked hard and expected the same from those around her. I miss her red hair, her raspy voice, the wisdom that only comes with age and experience. She was all of five feet tall - maybe, but a firecracker at that. She was there for me when my mother died. We spent many hours talking, walking, sharing, just being together at her Seaside cottage. God - how I love her and will miss her. Rest peacefully my sweet.