Indiana

We currently reside on the east coast, but my husband's family lives in Indiana. Just starting this year (now that A1 is starting Kindergarten in August) he has stayed with my husband's parents for a few weeks. We tried in January and it went well. Now, he's going out there for a few weeks again. We are taking him out, they are bringing him back. I enjoy trips to Indiana. I like the scenery, the atmosphere and the overall 'sense' of a road trip. This time we are pretty tight on money, so we are packing food to take with us and eat on the ride up instead of stopping at fast food places. It should be fun! I'm excited about it. I hope the trip goes well. A2 is 10 months now instead of 6 and I don't have to make the trip back home alone so it should go well!

Rustic Earth

So, I took some pictures of my candles today. Better pictures so I can sell them. I think they turned out okay - could be better. These are just a few:

You can find the rest of my pictures and my business page here. 

I really want this business to take off. I'm working out of my kitchen right now, so space is limited, but I enjoy making things. I'm hoping to sell some more so I can get better/more supplies. I found a few people selling their old candle business stuff, so I'm searching on craigslist for items. I know it's not easy, but I enjoy doing it. I especially enjoy the grubby candles. Those are fun to make! (Two purple candles above) 

I took some pictures of some flowers growing around our property today. 

I miss my Nikon my husband got my for my birthday...it broke less than a week after having it. UGH. In the future, I do plan on getting a DSLR. I have to learn how to use it though first...

Well, signing off here, enjoy this picture of one of our chickens! 

2 years later.

I started this blog at the insistance of my dad. I kept up on it for a short time, but then lost interest. I do that. I lose interest in things and then stop doing them. I'm going to stop doing that. I need to finish the things that I start. I'm so incredibly bad at that.

I recently started a candle and soap-making company with my friend S. She makes soaps, I make candles. I love it so far. I'm just trying to get 'out there' so people will buy my stuff. I promised my mom and another person a few free small candles for them to.try and see if they like them. Mom said she was going to help get my name out there. I made business cards and have a page on facebook. Tomorrow I think I'm going to make some more candles and do a photo shoot with all of them. They are all wrapped up and ready to go! I did get an order from a friend out of state, so that is exciting. I'm eager to start on it.

My page on facebook is Rustic Earth. Please visit and like!! (And buy some candles!)

I have 2 sons. A1 is 5 almost 6 and A2 is almost 10 months. Their birthdays are both in August. Double birthday this year! It should be fun. I can't believe I have two kids and I can't believe my oldest will be 6 and starting kindergarten in 3 short months. Time flies.

My creativity

I feel as though my creativity has come to a stand still. I cannot write, scrapbook or even do simple crafts. I keep telling myself I need to start my scrapbooking again but I end up spending useless hours, at my computer on Facebook or watching youtube. I'm becoming monotonous, boring and useless.

Does anyone know how to get creativity "jumpstarted?"

Forgotten Pain at the End of the Day

Forgotten soul be lonely no more

The wind wraps around to comfort you

As the sun sets on the salty shore

you reminisce about the things you never got to do

Sweet soul be reminded you're never alone

The air around you is filled with life

Don't be against the things you condone

You wouldn't have the happiness without pain and strife

Enjoy the life you've got good or bad

And as the sun sets for the day

Be thankful for all of the moments you had

And tomorrow be sure to keep the devil at bay

Hope Grows Cold

With eyes full of tears and a heart full of sorrow

She walks on in hopes of a brighter tomorrow

The words she hears get harsher everyday

She's silent because she doesn't know what to say

Down and out he speaks kind words

Her fake happiness brings back his swords

He has no clue how much she hurts sometimes

Wanting to give up but she continues to climb

Her faith doesn't die no matter the pain

The happiness is worth it to herself she explains

She'll continue to wait as the day grows old

She just hopes he turns around before she's completely cold

Speaking, Writing, Opinion

One does not have to use "big words" to be a good writer, or a good speaker. Personally, I think that large words sometimes make a person sound uppity or even stupid, if they do not use the word correctly.
Example: He is being very Precocious right now. (Precocious in reference to being "shady") FAIL.

If you are going to use "big words" then PLEASE make sure you are using them in the correct reference! No one sounds "stupider" than when they are trying to use words to sound smart, and using them wrong.