Lucky

I keep seeing the "Equestrian Prep" Gift Guide at the side of Etsy's homepage (the title of this post links to it), and it always reminds me of my Grandpa, and the tattoo I've been contemplating in his memory. He was really my main positive father figure when I was growing up.

He grew up on a farm and they had horses, and some of them were fabulous beauties that sold for a lot of money. I have an old photo of one of them, I'll try to remember to scan it & post it soon.

I almost got a horseshoe tattoo last year, above my hip, on my back, with his family brand in the middle of the horseshoe. I ducked out of the appointment last minute because a tattoo is sort of, you know, forever, and I was afraid to commit. I was going to do it on his birthday. I've been thinking of it again - at least the horseshoe part for now. His birthday is May 1st. We'll see how I feel closer to the date.

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Here's what's up with me & on my radar as of late...

My friend posted this on her facebook page recently, and it seems everyone in the world has now seen it, but just in case you've been hanging in a cave recently...
The story of Christian the lion is pretty spectacular! It made me super teary in a good way. I don't know if I have seen a man that emotional before! At least in real life...check out the vid if you haven't already. It's short and totally worth it!

My mom got diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago. So that's really sucking! We don't really have a history of it in the family, she's slim and active and she eats pretty well, so it was completely unexpected and the doctor was really surprised and apologetic about the news. She put my mom on some pills but unfortunately nothing has changed yet. Anyhow, there are a couple different things they are going to try (of course). Now I might have to worry about diabetes, of course, but haven't yet convinced myself to be any more wary of my diet.
I eat well-ish...

I went on a date with Ryan this past weekend and he is directing The Laramie Project, which will be playing in Vancouver near the end of December. A bunch of loonies known as The Westboro Baptist Church have said that they will come out here to protest the play. Because apparently they have nothing better to do with their time than to come over to Canada from the US so that they can spread their hatred around.
Anyhow. If you ever wonder why I question humanity on occassion, they would be a good example. The cast of the production is organizing a peaceful anti-hate rally on November 28, at the time that the protest is supposed to occur, so if anyone reading this is from Vancouver you can contact me for info.

Ryan is growing on me. Sometimes these infatuations don't last very long for me as I get all excited about 3 things and then later reality sets in ... but I am always hopeful. So ... I am hopeful :)

"Like 'O' like 'H'"

Sorry I've been absent! I was lounging around sunny Osoyoos, BC: Canada's only desert. For reals! It was lovely. I've gone every year of my life with my family. I picked up a dress (I ♥ dresses!) and some yummy herbal/homemade-y body stuffs, and flavoured honey made in Keremeos for some friends... So delish!

In other news, I have so many things bouncing around my head lately I hardly know what to do with myself.
Here is an itemized list:

○ My shop: I need to get more people coming through it (and purchasing), and I need to dedicate more time to making & listing more pieces. Hopefully that will help?

○ My jewelry: I'm thinking of trying to get my stuff into a local store or two. I would need to invest more money into supplies so I could make a bunch of nice stuff to bring in and show in hopes of them taking it on (thinking of naming the line "Mixed Company," what do you think of that?). This will have to wait until I'm done school (and my BA!) in December.

○ School: I currently can't afford my tuition. I'm hoping to get some help without needing to take out a *shudder* student loan.

○ Boys: What else is new.

○ Work: it's getting boring. I like it there, but it's so dang slow, and I really need to be making more money. Le sigh.

○ Family: the politics of living together. Moving back home is difficult! Who knew! Ha.

○ Money money money. I hate that is matters.

The list goes on.

Speaking of the fam, my brother needs my computer. We currently have 3 foreign students in our home - things are getting a little overcrowded! So goodnight my lovelies. Sweetest dreams.