tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18774169028695493122024-03-12T20:09:41.030-07:00Altered WhimsyAlteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-3594172596075541512012-01-07T06:51:00.000-08:002012-01-07T06:51:30.702-08:00My January cleanse is going well. I've only had a few caffeine withdrawal headaches. But I do miss sugar. :( Only 23 more days to go!<br />
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I have been working diligently on Al's secret art project. I was hoping to finish it today, but I don't think that will happen. However, I am pleased with how it's turning out and can't wait to post pictures of the finished project. Since I go back to work tomorrow, I don't know when I'll finish it, but my mission is before the month ends. I am very grateful for my job, but it sure has been nice having almost 3 weeks off!!!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-77348183358276227932012-01-03T11:19:00.000-08:002012-01-03T11:19:22.404-08:00Okay, so today is a stellar day. I cleaned all three bathrooms, listed items on ebay (to reach my 2000 things for $10 each goal) and worked on a top secret art project for Al. Now I'm off to walk the puppy then hit the grocery store.<br />
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And today is the first day of our cleanse. No caffeine or sugar and a strict healthy diet. So far, so good. No headache and I'm not even hungry. Tonight's menu: Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers. Yum! <br />
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Okay, if I don't get bundled up and out the door Luna, the puppy, will not be happy with me.Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-44864342911357299882011-12-30T18:14:00.000-08:002011-12-30T18:14:45.133-08:00Al and I will be starting our annual cleanse in a few days. We'll actually start the meal plan on January 3rd. This means no sugar, no caffeine, limited dairy and only whole or multi grains. This will be our 4th time doing this. It isn't fun and I complain a lot! But it is worth it in the end as we both get a healthy boost for the New Year and it does leave me feeling good inside and out. But I will miss chocolate. It's only 28 days. I can do anything for 28 days. So, please excuse me if I seem irritable. It will be the withdrawal from sugar talking... not me. ;) It's only 28 days. I can do this!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-70290649241764542552011-12-30T18:05:00.000-08:002011-12-30T18:05:12.259-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought I'd take a minute to practice uploading pictures to my blog. I'm still learning. I am determined to follow through and to use only art supplies I already own. The new year will be here soon!</div>Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-49454716086610471252011-12-28T06:50:00.000-08:002011-12-28T06:50:20.090-08:00Another New Year. Another New Me.I decided to try and get back into blogging. Although I was never really good at it, so we'll see how this goes. My new plan for the New Year is to try and not buy any craft supplies. I plan to use what I have this year. If I truly am a whimsicist who specializes in possession reincarnation, I should be able to reincarnate the things I already have. Plus, I'm on a tight budget this year.<br />
I'm already working on one project and will post pictures as soon as I finish it. I'm hoping this blog keeps me motivated. I really want to be more creative in 2012.<br />
Less TV! More ART!!!<br />
<br />Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-62795769139837637892010-06-27T12:20:00.000-07:002010-06-27T12:21:15.239-07:00TimeI have been a terrible blogger! I'm hoping I can get back into this. It's nice to have a way to share my thoughts with those far away. I just need to make more time for it!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-72512571416520753262010-01-02T08:42:00.000-08:002010-01-02T09:03:02.280-08:00New Year= 28 Days til New MeThis is it. My clean slate. Time to start doing instead of simply planning.<br /><br />Al and I have started our annual 28 day detox diet. Of course, this means that we spent the past several days eating anything and everything we wanted. We knew we were about to give up our main staples- coffee, sugar, and chocolate for 28 days. The way we ate yesterday you might have thought someone had told us we'd never see those things again, ever. And having gone through this the past 2 Januaries I know that in a few days I will be begging those around me for chocolate. I will probably be grouchy and irritable and maybe even a little mean. I don't want this to happen. But my passion for Starbucks non-fat, no whip, sugar-free hazelnut, mochas runs deep. This year, however, I have vowed that I will do my best to stay sweet, kind and patient. To not let food (in particular sugar and caffeine) keep a hold on me.<br /><br />The Plan<br />We give up sugar and caffeine and almost all salt for 28 days. We stick to this ultra-healthy meal plan. We exercise 5 hours a week (to be spread out among 7 days).<br /><br />When I say it like that it doesn't sound bad. It sounds very reasonable. But I know that tomorrow when I get a massive caffeine withdrawal headache, I will start to curse the day I started this regime. And in a few more days when the sugar withdrawals hit, people I've known for years will start to hide from me. How can I avoid this? Not the headaches and withdrawal. I know, like with any addiction, I have to go through that. I want to avoid being mean to those around me. I want to try to avoid losing my mind. It's only 28 days after all!<br /><br />This is where modern technology comes in play. I'm hoping that by blogging all my crazy and irrational thoughts, I can keep from losing my cool in public. I can actually enjoy the process of regaining control over my body which I know I should be treating like a temple. It also helps that Al is doing this with me. He never seems to lose his cool over this detox. But he doesn't have the love affair with chocolate that I have.<br /><br />So, to anyone who is reading, or even to the ones not reading. Bon Appetit! Happy New Year!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-85952586974511176572009-12-18T11:48:00.000-08:002009-12-18T11:59:58.853-08:00I haven't blogged in a while. But I DID manage to sell a few more things. Al, my fiance, and I sold 16 itmes on eBay. We made a profit of $175.34. But since we are splitting that I made $87.76. So for 16 items I made $5.48 each. Not quite up to the $10 I'm looking for. Still, I'm making progress. If we keep going I could reach my $20,000 goal... eventually.<br /><br />I was really hoping that we'd sell a lot of things on eBay. I had listed 26 items and only sold 16 of them. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful for the money I did make. I just thought I'd be able to unload all of those items. I think I may wait until after Christmas to re-list and list new items. I can have an after Xmas sale.<br /><br />I refuse to give up on my goal to sell 2000 Things for $10 each. If I could make an extra $20,000 this year, I could really have a stress-free wedding! Okay, not much time to blog today. Better get to wrapping all my Christmas gifts!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-81557118655289321082009-10-26T11:09:00.000-07:002009-10-26T11:14:19.164-07:00Hooray! I did sell some mugs on ebay. I have to split the profits with Al, my fiance. The dollar amounts I posted are my half of the profits only. Now I'm up to $112.78. Only $19887.22 to go! Although it does seem a little silly, my goal, I am up $112.78. That's not bad for playing around on ebay! I'll keep plugging away. Hopefully I'll reach my goal in time for my wedding! We can use all the extra money we can get! Time to head off to my weekly job of entertaining folks in the sky. I'm hoping for no drama!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-38827720204016444242009-10-22T10:21:00.001-07:002009-10-22T10:21:41.617-07:00A little discouraged today as 4 album sets didn't sell on ebay. But I'm not giving up!!! I will sell 2000 Things for $10 each! And soon.Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-44687528799924367962009-10-18T10:06:00.001-07:002009-10-18T10:06:45.317-07:00Family Portraits and Proposal (79 photos), by Sarah Walters<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI1NTg4NTU*Mjc3NyZwdD*xMjU1ODg1NTgwMzU*JnA9NjUxMzIxJmQ9Jm49YmxvZ2dlciZnPTEmbz*3Y2Q*Njc3NzA3NTM*ZWFjYmQ*N2JiOWUyNGZiNzFhZCZvZj*w.gif" /><a href='http://www2.snapfish.com/fbshareredirect/p=599181255885541445/l=4917430007/g=78071845/redirectURL=share/otsi=SALBBL/AlbumID=2254121007/a=78071845_78071845/usercomments=I_xqd%20like%20to%20share%20my%20Snapfish%20photos%20with%20you.%20Once%20you%20have%20checked%20out%20my%20photos%20you%20can%20order%20prints%20and%20upload%20your%20own%20photos%20to%20share./counttext=79%20photos/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/'><img src='http://www2.snapfish.com/getimagetnurl/AlbumID=2254121007/a=78071845_78071845/'/><br></a><a href='http://www2.snapfish.com/fbshareredirect/p=599181255885541445/l=4917430007/g=78071845/redirectURL=share/otsi=SALBBL/AlbumID=2254121007/a=78071845_78071845/usercomments=I_xqd%20like%20to%20share%20my%20Snapfish%20photos%20with%20you.%20Once%20you%20have%20checked%20out%20my%20photos%20you%20can%20order%20prints%20and%20upload%20your%20own%20photos%20to%20share./counttext=79%20photos/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/'>I'd like to share my Snapfish photos with you. Once you have checked out my photos you can order prints and upload your own photos to share.</a>Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-24119402235017960482009-10-15T18:11:00.000-07:002009-10-15T18:23:35.665-07:00Still SellingI sold some more albums on ebay. Still not quite making $10 an item. But I'm happy to be making money! I don't know if I'll make my 2000 Things for $10 each, but I sure am gonna try! Especially now that Al and I are engaged and planning a wedding.<br /><br />I did make one of my fairies! I have to take pictures and see if I can sell her on etsy.com. She's a very pretty Fall Fairy in copper. I need to figure out how to put pictures on here so I can showcase my art dolls. Slowly but surely I'm making my way. I feel hopeful that I can get my art out there. Now we'll just have to see if anyone actually LIKES my art! ;) But I like creating it, so even if I never sell another thing, it makes me happy!<br /><br />Okay, time to rest so I can get crafty in the morning. I'm excited that I was able to put more toward my 2000 Things!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-57561882326318562142009-10-05T05:13:00.000-07:002009-10-05T05:31:16.092-07:00I said YES!This past Saturday, my boyfriend Al, his son, Addison, our dog, Roxy and I were getting our family photos taken in Davidson by Seth Snider (<a href="http://sethsniderphotography.blogspot.com/">http://sethsniderphotography.blogspot.com/</a>). He is an awesome young phtographer and has such a great vibe. If anybody in the greater Charlotte area needs photos taken, I highly recommend Seth! Anyway, back to my story!<br /><br />We are walking about Davidson having these great pictures taken. First we're in casual clothes and have several pictures taken. Then we change into our dressier clothes for some more formal-ish photos (I hesitate to say formal as we are outside in Davidson on a gorgeous Saturday evening). Seth takes us to this great "wishing well" on the Davidson campus. He tells me to stand at the top and not turn around til he counts to 3. That way my hair will be blowing in the wind. Seems perfectly logical to me... I'll look like a model. Well, he counts to three.<br /><br />One, two, three! I turn around and there is Al down on one knee with a bouquet of flowers. At this point I am smiling ear to ear, but still think this is just a photo opportunity. Then, Al pulls out my Great-Grandmother's diamond ring. With tears in his eyes and barely able to speak, Al asks me to marry him. I could not have asked for a more romantic proposal. Everything was perfect. The setting, the sunset, having Al and Addison with me. Even having Seth there to capture the moment on film. It was truly a breathtaking moment. Of course, I said yes!<br /><br />I, Sarah-Star, an engaged woman, can't wait to see how our photos turn out! I was so surprised. I had no idea Al even had the ring! He's had it since June when my parents came to visit us. I'm so happy my mom didn't spoil the secret, even though I am sure she was dying to tell me Al already had the ring. Especially since I had just last week asked her to bring it at Thanksgiving! I'm also proud of Addison for helping Al plan (and keeping the ring and flowers hidden in a bad while we had the pictures taken... I thought he was just carrying extra clothes to have another wardrobe change). I'm so thankful to Seth for helping this all come to fruition. He did a great job and I really was surprised. But I am most thankful to my fiance, Al (I have a fiance!).<br /><br />Al did such a wonderful job planning this. His proposal, though it may seem simple to some, was more than I ever could have asked or hoped for. I've known for a long time that Al loves me, but now it's as if there is some magical seal on our love and relationship. Maybe I'm just being a silly romantic, and I know that nothing is going to change in our relationship simply because we are engaged. But I guess this sort of gives me peace of mind. It's the next step in our journey together. And I am enjoying every moment of this journey. Al truly is my best friend and my lover and everything I could ever want in a life partner. And I thank God for letting our paths cross.<br /><br />I"M GETTING MARRIED! And to the man I love!!!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-42748140436455028922009-09-28T10:33:00.001-07:002009-09-28T10:43:49.995-07:00Inspire Greatness!Okay, so I'm a little behind on my goal. I've sold 8 things and only made $67.23 in profit. That is $12.77 short of my $10 each goal. But I have every confidence that it will all equal out in the end. I have more items to sell on ebay and I have a lot more art to create!<br /><br />As I said before, I wish I could take my art with me on my trips. I have loads of down time in my hotel rooms and it would be a great way to pass the time. Plus, I'd be less inclined to go out with my crewmates and spend money. Unfortunately, I already pack my suitcases full. I also like to have all my craft supplies surrounding me while I work. You never know when some tiny little trinket will inspire greatness!<br /><br />I'll be back to work tonight after having a few days off to celebrate my boyfriend, Al's, birthday. It was great to have some time off. But that first day back to work each week is always the hardest. I'll be home again this coming weekend. We're having professional family photos taken and I can't wait. I know our family is a little unique... me, my boyfriend, his 17yr old son, and our dog, but I think the pictures will be fun. I found an amazing photographer here in Huntersville. He really thinks outside of the box. The photos will be taken outdoors and we get a costume change! Well, we'll be wearing one set of dressy clothes and then a more casual outfit. I hope they turn out well!<br /><br />Okay, enough rambling. I have to get ready for my day job!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-32917580339674076692009-09-27T06:41:00.001-07:002009-09-27T06:41:44.578-07:00I wish I were creating! It's hard to make time. I really wish I could take my art with me. The life of a flight attendant. Forever stuck with kiddie scissors.Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-82721785452333783942009-09-25T09:26:00.000-07:002009-09-25T09:29:18.090-07:00Techie meNot only am I becoming technologically savvy, so is my Mom! She even has her own blog that I think everyone should check out! I have to get some tips from her as she has music on her blog! Okay, off to Costco. More blogging soon!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-22156634232043273492009-09-25T09:03:00.001-07:002009-09-25T09:03:28.356-07:00Just testing out this whole blogging from my phone thing. I can't believe how technologically savvy I'm becoming!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-51618122173331766792009-09-18T21:52:00.000-07:002009-09-18T22:02:25.773-07:00I'm doing it! Slowly, but surely!So I am actually making money towards my goal to Sell 2000 Things for $10 each! I listed some items on ebay and sold them. I haven't done the math yet as I've been out flying all week. But it looks like I've made just over $60. I know it's not much, but I have to start somewhere. I also sold 8 things to get that $60, but I'm not giving up hope that everything will average out in the end.<br /><br />I want to keep a list posted of everything I sell and for how much so I can see my progress. I think that'll help keep me encouraged. I can't believe I'm making money. It's pretty exciting!<br /><br />Now I need to work on my art. I've just been flying so much that it's hard to create. I still keep a journal while flying. That way I'm able to brainstorm ideas. I just need to make sure when I am home that I devote some time to creating (and maybe less time watching reality shows on tv).<br /><br />Okay, $60 down... only $19940 to go!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-10408225870070602452009-08-26T07:46:00.000-07:002009-08-26T08:09:13.000-07:002000 ThingsI had a minor surgery this past Friday and am just now feeling well enough to write.<br /><br />So my big plan to create some revenue for myself? I have decided that if I can simply sell 2000 things for $10 each... I'll have $20,000! Crazy idea?! Probably.<br /><br />My boyfriend loves me and wants to marry me and start a family with me, but we both agree we need a little nest egg first. The costs for a wedding and a baby are overwhelming! I'm not blogging for sympathy. I'm hoping for encouragement. And for inspiration. I know starting a family can be expensive. If I can figure out a creative way to save money for our new beginning... I'll be so happy! But even if I only make enough to support my artistic passion, I'll be grateful.<br /><br />Back to my idea... Sell 2000 Things for $10 each. What will I sell? For starters I have some great old albums I inherited to sell on ebay. We also plan to have a yard sale this fall. And hopefully I'll be able to start creating some art and selling it! I usually end up giving it away. In fact I'm gonna have a hard time asking anyone for money. I think art should be shared. Plus, I still have the fear that no one will like what I create.<br /><br />Will I actually be able to sell 2000 Things for $10 each? I guess we'll find out. My goal is to do this by my next birthday, May 21, 2010. I really think this can be done. And I hope to find the support and advice I need throught blogging. I have already been inspired by several other blogs. Now it's time for me to get off the computer and create!Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877416902869549312.post-77610877706076077832009-08-17T05:39:00.000-07:002009-08-17T05:46:58.633-07:00Jumping InThis whole blogging thing is new to me. But I want to be able to share thoughts and ideas with others. Who knows? Maybe I'll even inspire a few people. I'm hoping this will be a place I can share my art and creative ideas and get feedback. I have to admit, it's a little scary putting my art out there. I feel almost like a teenager... 'what if everyone hates it? or thinks it's awful? or not good enough?' But I know that I enjoy creating and even if everyone else thinks I make junk... it makes ME happy to create! So here I go jumping into the world of technology! I'm not even going to hold my breath. Over the next week I'm going to unleash a creative idea I have to raise money to pay off my credit cards, my car loan and hopefully have some left over to pay for a wedding (assuming the man of my dreams ever proposes!). I really think I can do this. And I'm hoping my art will help. It's cheaper than therapy. So stay tuned....Alteredwhimsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09064383231632082496noreply@blogger.com0