Difference in Cameras

Believe it or not these two shots are the same shot. Taken at the same distance, lighting... The only difference- the cameras. The dark shot was taken with my old camera- a Vivitar ViviCam 5386. The other picture was taken with my new Canon PowerShot SX120. Can you tell which camera I like better?! I had to wait a long time to get the Canon PowerShot but it was so worth it!

My 1st Necklace

I think I have found another something to keep me busy. Tell me what you think. I'm also thinking that I may try to start an online shop soon.

Thriftin & Junkin

I've been doing a lot of this lately. I really need to slack off at least till I get moved.

Here's a couple of pics of some cool stuff I found at the Goodwill in Boonville a couple of days ago.

And I found these pretties at an antiques store in Newburgh last Thursday.

Procrastinating

Well it's Tuesday. I have been to work this morning and was finished by 10:30. That's not bad considering I did some extra cleaning while I was there and not just the usual going over. Just wish I could experience that kind of momentum when it comes to cleaning my house.

Speaking of cleaning my house, I took a look-see at the FlyLady site to see what's on the to-do list for this week according to her list. This week is the master bedroom. I know it really wouldn't take that long to clean my room and FlyLady doesn't even expect you to do the whole thing in a day. How long is it she wants? 15 minutes I think. Now I started off good this morning. I spent 15 minutes and tidied up the living room before I went to work. You know you would be really surprised at just what you can do with 15 minutes. I couldn't see the top of my desk, let alone the couch. No I didn't go into detail and make sure every little piece went back exactly like it's supposed to but it's close enough and if I have unexpected company I won't be ashamed to let them in the door. I was going to start on my room, but then my tummy growled. It decided lunch was far more important than a clean room.

Egg and Cheese sandwich with just a little mayo. Mmmmmm I bought some different eggs yesterday at the grocery. Usually I just grab whatever and go. As long as the eggs aren't broke and their cheap, in the cart they go. Well, I've been trying to see things in a "greener" light. So yesterday I opted for the Cage Free brown eggs. I would have liked to bought the organic cage free eggs, but at $3 something a carton, I'm afraid they just were not in my budget. Well I can't taste any difference in my egg sandwich, but if the chickens have a better life than it was all right.

Well, enough play time. The washer is buzzing and my room is crying, "Clean me. Please clean me." Have a good day!!

New Layout

I found this awesome new layout at http://www.btemplates.com ! I think this suits me much better.

The kids went to Youth Group this evening. I believe that it is really rubbing off on Matthew. I turned around to tell everyone to get ready for bed and he was already stretched out with his eyes closed. I saw his lips moving. Ahhh praying before bed. That's really good. Now if Hallie can just come along too.

While the kids were at Youth Group, I went to Wal-Mart. I know I say it a hundred times, that I can't stand that store anymore. I really do mean it. But it's about all there is in this little bitty one horse town. I went to look at digital cameras. No I did not buy one. I want to kind of. But I know my camera has got to be floating around this house somewhere and why spend that kind of money for something you already have? But I was finally able to do something this evening. I went into Wal-Mart and didn't buy anything at all!!! I think I deserve a pat on the back.

I looked for things for a new craft project but decided I had enough UFO's lying around all ready. I have decided that I will not start another project until everything else is completed. So here's what's on my to-do list:

1. Finish fat man- All I have left to do is make his head
2. A quilt I started on last year- this will be a full size quilt
3. and the Block of the Month quilt I signed up for on MJF- I am really really behind on this one. I think this one is supposed to be a twin size quilt.
4. A back pack style purse

I believe this is all I have left waiting for me to finish. As soon as I hit the publish button, I'll probably remember something else.

Dude I got a Dell!

Hahahaha Whatever happened to those commercials? So the old computer died yet again. I am tired of trying to keep breathing life into it. I broke down this past weekend and went to Best Buy and treated myself to a new pc. Yes a Dell. I didn't go looking for a Dell. I was actually going to get an eMachines. Yeah the eMachines was cheaper, but also had less space on the hard drive and less memory. I decided that the Dell would be a better buy for me considering that I use my pc to store my pictures, music and what-not. I can wind up with a 100-something pics of Hallie alone. That is when I have my camera! Speaking of which I know a couple of girls that need to go clean their bedroom and find my camera.

Book Review for The Noticer

The Noticer by Andy Andrews is one of those books that is hard to put down once you begin reading. Not only does the author hold your attention with the story, but he also teaches some wonderful lessons about life. The little things in life that go unnoticed or people tend to take for granted, he brings back to the surface. In reading the lessons taught by Jones, I began to see many ways in which I need to apply them to my own life. I don’t know anyone that likes to admit that they are at fault, have made mistakes or bad choices, but we all have at some time or another in our lives. But the character, Jones, teaches what it means to be a true friend, to be a loving and loyal spouse, a loving parent, a fair and honest business person and so many other things. This book is great for any age to read. Jones is not bashful in who he speaks to- young and old they are all the same to him. I have enjoyed this book very much and will recommend it to my family and friends and anyone else along the way.
I would also like to thank Thomas Nelson for my complimentary copy of The Noticer.