Do you ever get to feeling like you're so far behind that you might be in line for the next round already? It's funny how we can give ourselves whole-heartedly in the service of others but somewhere in there, we forget to take care of ourselves. It's time for a change. Some might say that it's long overdue.
These past few years have been hard - harder on some than most but hard just the same -- it's not a competition.
I've dropped the ball here quite a bit, but I'm working hard to get that picked up and getting back to our previously scheduled programming as it were.
Just when I was gearing up to get things going my laptop started blue-screening. My beloved teddybear decided he'd get me a new laptop for my birthday. In the middle of deliberating, my desktop machine bit the dust. A new power supply was in order, but it seems that's not all that went for the ride. So my office feels like it's limping along.
So now the case sits abandoned in its home with a jazzy new microphone and a webcam that was bought for it last year as we were planning to start doing some online classes. I swear they're taunting me.
Just when I started to give up on the tech portion of my world, my teddybear surprised me with the ordering of a new laptop. The ad said it would be delivered by the 24th. You can imagine the enthusiasm when he checked last night and it said that it would arrive tomorrow. OH HAPPY DAY!
It's perfect timing too! I was accepted into the Business Development group for Stampin' Up! and I'm gearing back up again. I've been plotting for a bit but we're long overdue for some action, some in-person craft sessions, and some virtual craft-along events. It's long overdue. I have missed you all!
My hubby and our son have been plotting for software and programs to help me shift things into higher gear. Hopefully, they'll also have a remedy for the gal who prefers to be behind the camera. We will see.
I will be taking the opportunity over the next few weeks to update my blog and my social media and I work on setting up my new laptop. It feels like it has been so long since I got to run down to the cave and play I'm feeling like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. I'm calling it back to basics - simply because in many ways it feels like starting over. Don't worry, it's perfectly OK. It's just been a long few years - you know - you were there too!
The demonstrator previews of the upcoming Sale-a-bration and new mini catalog are out this week. I cannot wait to share them with you all!
I'll be celebrating 13 years back with Stampin' Up! at the end of March. It hardly seems like it's been that long since I got back on my feet. Just one of many blips in my rearview mirror. In the spirit of Thanksgiving for my friends and family down in the US. I wanted to send a hearty thanks out to my friends and long-time customers that have stuck with me since the very beginning. It's been a long ride. I know some of us have lost touch, but I plan to reach out and reconnect. It has been way too long!!
I'd like to also thank my downline team. Circumstances have made it difficult to support you in the way that I've always planned. Stepping things up there is a big item on my to-do list for 2023.
Great things are coming - stay tuned!
Stampin' Tam!
In the meantime, I'd be remiss if I didn't share the Seasonal Sale that's on right now. There are so many great deals -- you just have to take a look!
For 4 days only, Stampin’ Up! Is having a sale! You can expect savings on select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog between 15–18 November 2022. Here’s a breakdown of all the deals:
10% off all punches
15% off all stamps
20% off all dies
20% off all embossing folders
20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper
Your chance to get your craft on at a discount.
Use this handy link to visit my shop and add your items to my current order.
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