Still Selling

I 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.

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!

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!

I 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 (http://sethsniderphotography.blogspot.com/). 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!

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.

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!

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!).

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.

I"M GETTING MARRIED! And to the man I love!!!

Inspire 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!

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!

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!

Okay, enough rambling. I have to get ready for my day job!

I 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.

Techie me

Not 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!

Just testing out this whole blogging from my phone thing. I can't believe how technologically savvy I'm becoming!

I'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.

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!

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).

Okay, $60 down... only $19940 to go!