Thought for the Day
January 3, 2014
In the winter, the trees do not search for a warmer place to be.
They continue to experience life right where they are.
Happy Friday all!
Make it a great weekend…
jen (by jennifer)
Friday? Really?
January 2, 2014
Is anyone else really thrown off by the holidays falling in the middle of the week this year?
I started my new job on November 18, so I only worked one full week and then I was off for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday. Then I worked another full week and another but then all of the sudden it was Christmas and then New Years – both weeks where I was off two out of five working days.
It’s hard to believe that tomorrow is Friday!
I’m making the best possible effort to stay positive, but MAN Monday is gonna be rough knowing that there will be a stretch of nearly five months (unless I take personal days) before there’s another long weekend.
Oh well! Guess I had better make my weekends between now and then count!
Happy New Year 2014!!
January 1, 2014
Hello! It’s been WAY too long. But … at the least I’m back. Most importantly I want to wish everyone (fan or foe) who is reading this a very Happy New Year! It’s a time to forget the past (unless it propels you forward IN A GOOD WAY) and to realize that life is beyond too short to hold on to baggage.
I had intentions of posting a photo of my outdoor Christmas decor (that I received many compliments on this year) next to my New Year’s day transformation photo only to find when I went on my phone to transfer the pictures that I hadn’t taken any of the holiday porch! Oh well.
In short, I still have things to do tonight before I rest for another day at my new job tomorrow. So I’ll leave you with a photo of where I’m starting outside this year. AND my thoughts that despite some great loss (my dear friend Lisa – and for John, his dear friend Austin), searching for a new job (SO glad that I found one where I think I can really contribute and thrive) and all the bumps in the road of life, I had a really pretty fantastic 2013.
Cheers friends! Peace, love and happiness.
jen (Archie and John Cook)
Halloween 2013
November 2, 2013
There’s always more to do …
August 24, 2013
Well – I didn’t do too badly yesterday on the productivity front and considering I was up at 3:45 a.m. and stayed up until around midnight, I was able to relax and spend some quality time with my honey too. I did the yard work I wanted for the most part although I have a few other things I want to do this morning before we head out with friends who are meeting here around 2 p.m. I did the dishes, organized the kitchen a little, picked up all the clothes in my dressing room, the laundry is finished … still more to do so I’ve got to run.
It’s a BEAUtiful day!! More tomorrow.
Cheers!
Friday! Again …
August 23, 2013
Where does the time go? I can’t believe it’s Friday again. I’m currently “not going to the office” – Um, yes, I’m unemployed.
Maybe I’m the only one who imagines this, but I don’t think so – you think you will do every project you’ve daydreamed about while at work, your house will be immaculate, the yard and flowers will look better than ever, you’ll exercise every day in a way you’ve never done before, there will be lunches with friends and in my case, you’ll blog, paint and create, and post something new to Etsy daily. Well … I can’t say I haven’t done SOME things, but if that list is the norm I’m failing horribly.
SO … today I’ve been up since 4. Job search is first (my Wii check in was actually first) then I WILL scour the bathroom, finish the laundry, wash the dishes, organize the kitchen, paint the outdoor benches, mow the lawn and do at the least one creative project.
I’ll check in tomorrow to let you know how I did. 😉
How do you get and stay motivated? What do you have going on for the weekend?
Oh … and I stripped the bed already, too.
Cheers!
Day 6: THANKS DAD!!
June 16, 2013
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there who support and love their kids! Feature post pending …
Spring?
March 21, 2013
How am I supposed to switch out my winter wreath for my Easter wreath when it’s only 16 degrees currently and supposed to snow this weekend!?
Happy Friday!
February 8, 2013
Have a great weekend. Have some FUN!
Do you think he’s trying to hide something?
February 7, 2013
Hippo Birdies Dad!
January 31, 2013
Happy Birthday to my dad! Thanks for all the great conversations that no one would believe we’ve had. 😉
LOVE you –
jen (and the Arch)
Happy Birthday Mom!
January 19, 2013
I’ll spend my day today finishing a winter wreath for my front door, organizing my dressing room and doing some creative projects. Wonder where I get it from? The one I call mom. Thanks mom for everything you’ve taught me – some things you realize and some that you don’t.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you have a wonderful day in the woods of Missouri.
love,
jen
A little late…but still fun
January 3, 2013
What?! I wasn’t supposed to open it?!
Hello! It’s been a while …
October 25, 2012
Checking in to let you know that we are still out here doing our thing and all is well. Can’t believe it’s already the end of October! Grrrrr. Been super busy at work and it’s making it difficult to stop and look at the beautiful colors of the changing leaves (that have almost all fallen – eek!) Hope all is well with everyone. See you back here soon with something more interesting to post …
Have a great day all!
jen (by jennifer) and the Arch too
HOT! But hopefully happy …
July 4, 2012
I hope you’re all enjoying the holiday with family and friends … or just your air conditioner or someone else’s! Current temp in Plainfield, Illinois, is 93.4 degrees aiming for an even 100. Yikes! Glad we got outside and had fun this past weekend before it got to be so oppressively hot. Sigh.
Cheers! Jen (by jennifer)
Happy Mothers Day!
May 13, 2012
This picture reminds me of my Grandma A. It also represents quite a few other women who have impacted my life. The brush belonged to my Great Grandma Krueger, the peonies remind me of Grandma A, the old purse and glasses are from my Grama Z, and the fact that I put these things together on the top of my dresser comes from learning to decorate creatively with things that having meaning to me from living and learning from my mom.
Happy Mothers Day to all the great women in my life (then and now). If you are reading this, you are likely included.
love, jen
jen by jennifer 