Tag Archives: Recollections

Challenged

Posted on April 16, 2011 by ifshedid

Glass half full. Positivity. Optimism. Whatever you wanna call it — I have it, and usually in reserve. When I was a younger a friend would tease me by saying that even if I found myself in a hole in the ground, I would find a way to see the bright side. This is why it has taken so long for me to admit to myself that I am struggling with depression. I am still able to see good all around me, in ever day, I just have much less motivation and energy to take it all in. The good news: I’m surrounded my loved ones, I’m taking advantage of resources to help me through, and I know I just need to give myself the grace and patience to work my way through, and I WILL work my way through.

One of those “good” things around me came unexpectedly (as often is the case) in the form of a personal trainer at my gym. Continue reading →

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Being a Grownup

Posted on September 26, 2010 by ifshedid

Being a grownup means rousing oneself from a wonderful Sunday afternoon nap to get ready.

Being a grownup means not snoozing an additional 10 or 15 minutes while hubby starts preparing for guests.

Being a grownup means pitcing in to make the house “presentable”.

Being a grownup means saying “thank you” without being reminded by your mother. Continue reading →

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Birthday Wishes

Posted on September 1, 2010 by ifshedid

New month, new calendar pages — fresh start — I love it! Not to mention the fabulous 75° sunny and breezy weather that we have been experiencing in Southern California. And what better way to celebrate all this new, new, new than by ringing in a BIRTHDAY! That’s right — today’s my dear sister-in-law begins another new year – Happy Birthday!

So in her honor I got to play with a new Unity stamp in my collection and make this cute little card (with input and guidance from my hubby, of course — truly it becomes a gift from both of us). And contrary to my recent bad behavior — I not only made the card, but also actually sent it in the mail! Continue reading →

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Happy Day, Mom

Posted on May 17, 2010 by ifshedid

It’s one of those days — like Father’s Day, birthdays, and Thanksgiving. A day to slow down, reflect, and appreciate. And I love living in a nation where we are encouraged with space in our calendars, and even space in our schedules to do just that — pause and be thankful. Yesterday, our family did just that. Continue reading →

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Oh yeah, Baby!

Posted on April 20, 2010 by ifshedid

As promised, I have the pics from some recent baby shower cards that I made.  With both of these I was experimenting with somehow incorporating wraphia in the card design. For the Baby Shower Buggy card I chose a plaid … Continue reading →

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Gift! For me or for them?

Posted on March 18, 2010 by ifshedid

Two of my aunts have birthdays this month, so in honor of the occasions I thought I’d take the opportunity to flex my cardmaking skills.  For these cards I tried out using peekaboo windows, masking, and my new watercolor colored … Continue reading →

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Free to follow!

Posted on March 16, 2010 by ifshedid

One of the many blessings of unemployment (and believe me, there are some) is the freedom to move through my day as I like.  Knowing that I need structure, I build it in, but within that, the direction of each … Continue reading →

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