Today started off well - managed to force myself into getting new clothes (I HATE clothes shopping!).
Then when I was finally enjoying it (thanks to the 45 pound weight loss I'm sure!) I realized it was the first time I've felt really happy since we put Prince down 3 weeks and 5 days ago.
I cried a bit on the way home - checked the mail, and waddya know - got a rejection letter from the place I interviewed at last week. I REALLY wanted this job - it seemed perfect for me and I was really interested in the work they were doing (a school for 'high-risk' girls).
That's the second rejection letter in 1 month. First my doctoral program, now the job.
On top of that - my computer totally shut down from massive amounts of malware. It took about 2 hours and running to my office on campus late at night but I fixed it.
Now I have 15 papers left to grade for tomorrow and I have to be up super early to get ready for my conference, also tomorrow, at 9 a.m..
I feel like I'm hitting a brick wall.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Underglass Shop Review!
I recently received this BEAUTIFUL necklace from http://underglass.etsy.com/ and have to take a second to rave about her work!
First - the shipping was super quick. I love that! Anytime I purchase anything I want it to arrive, well, immediately lol. This was close!
Second - the product and packaging were ADORABLE! Check out the beautiful box it came in (as do all of her items!)
She has a few other items that I'm just dying to pick up soon!
Like these adorable Ouija board earrings for only $15!So if you have some time today go check out her shop - with 130 items for sale I promise you'll find something to fall in love with!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Saturday Night Special!
SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL!!!!
***Buy ANYTHING in the shop and get a FREE pair of "Once Upon a Time" earrings in your color choice!***
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22031387
Just put your color choice (Red, Pink or Black) in the 'message to seller' box upon checkout. Don't actually purchase the earrings - just tell me what color you like and I'll include them in your order!
Love and Lust - GothChic Victorian Inspired Jewelry!
***Buy ANYTHING in the shop and get a FREE pair of "Once Upon a Time" earrings in your color choice!***
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22031387
Just put your color choice (Red, Pink or Black) in the 'message to seller' box upon checkout. Don't actually purchase the earrings - just tell me what color you like and I'll include them in your order!
Love and Lust - GothChic Victorian Inspired Jewelry!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
One of those days...
Sorry if this isn't a very uplifting post!
I have just felt so...blah, the last few days.
The shop is slowing down from the increadible activity last weekend.
I just found out today that one of the first year grad students has leukemia.
I was also just informed by one of my FAVORITE employees in the department that she has cancer!
What the hell is with today??
So I was a little down to begin with - and now I'm super depressed! I know I definitely take my life for granted and should quit complaining so much about my minor problems but this is still not making my poor attitude any better!
Ohh...I wonder if I could find something both on etsy to cheer them up :) Shopping for me and gifts for them would make today a little brighter!
I have just felt so...blah, the last few days.
The shop is slowing down from the increadible activity last weekend.
I just found out today that one of the first year grad students has leukemia.
I was also just informed by one of my FAVORITE employees in the department that she has cancer!
What the hell is with today??
So I was a little down to begin with - and now I'm super depressed! I know I definitely take my life for granted and should quit complaining so much about my minor problems but this is still not making my poor attitude any better!
Ohh...I wonder if I could find something both on etsy to cheer them up :) Shopping for me and gifts for them would make today a little brighter!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
I LOVE soap!
I never thought I'd say that - but, I am addicted to handmade soap!
I was fortunate enough to receive an amazing basket of goodies from etsy's soap team for a contest Christian won on Valentines day and ever since than - I'm hooked!
One of my FAVORITE sellers, HeathensHearth, is having a free shipping sale right now! For those of you who have been wanting to purchase some soap - now would be the time! Shipping can be pricey because of how heavy the soaps are so you will save a bundle with this sale! Christian and I just placed an order a few days ago and here are some of the goodies we got:
I was fortunate enough to receive an amazing basket of goodies from etsy's soap team for a contest Christian won on Valentines day and ever since than - I'm hooked!
One of my FAVORITE sellers, HeathensHearth, is having a free shipping sale right now! For those of you who have been wanting to purchase some soap - now would be the time! Shipping can be pricey because of how heavy the soaps are so you will save a bundle with this sale! Christian and I just placed an order a few days ago and here are some of the goodies we got:
Brown Leather Glycerin Soap - $5 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23258019 Christian has used this before and LOVES it! It truly does smell just like leather but not in a weird, used couch sort of way :)
Petite Fours Goat Milk Soap - $5 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23257974 Now this is one of MY personal favorites! The smell is a mix of vanilla, strawberry and chocolate and it's simply to die for!
So you better hurry and go to http://HeathensHearth.etsy.com and stock up now!
Monday, April 6, 2009
What a weekend!
I am SHOCKED at how well the shop did! I had 10 sales in a 24 hour period! I'm sure the BOGO 1/2 off sale didn't hurt :)
It's times like this that make me think that maybe - just maybe - I could really do this. I mean - I have a Masters degree in something I'm not to fond of at the moment and could really care less about working in so, why not?
At least I have a good back up plan lol.
I have tons of papers I should be grading right now but just can't bring myself to start - I may just tell the class tomorrow that they'll just have to wait on them. The joys of being a teacher!
In other shop news - I have SOO many great ideas that I'm hoping to put into action soon. I really want to create jewelry that is totally one of a kind and very unique but not so 'out there' that it would pigeon-hole me. I think I may have some ideas brewing that have the perfect mix of uniqueness and marketability. Stay tuned folks!
It's times like this that make me think that maybe - just maybe - I could really do this. I mean - I have a Masters degree in something I'm not to fond of at the moment and could really care less about working in so, why not?
At least I have a good back up plan lol.
I have tons of papers I should be grading right now but just can't bring myself to start - I may just tell the class tomorrow that they'll just have to wait on them. The joys of being a teacher!
In other shop news - I have SOO many great ideas that I'm hoping to put into action soon. I really want to create jewelry that is totally one of a kind and very unique but not so 'out there' that it would pigeon-hole me. I think I may have some ideas brewing that have the perfect mix of uniqueness and marketability. Stay tuned folks!
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