Sometimes...

...Things don't go as planned! It's our 23rd Wedding Anniversary on Sunday...Yes, yes, thank you, thank you, simada-na. We had planned to go to Memphis and we've never been. I was so excited I couldn't sleep. Thoughts of travel and sightseeing do that to me, along with that great adrenaline rush of taking pictures and then...scrappin' em!!! But (<---don't u just hate when it shows?) the rental car fell through-can U believe that? They ran outta cars!!! So here we are, plan B. Disappointed? Yes, very. I sulked for a while today then I cruised some of my fav blogs and boards and got encouragement and inspiration from some of the most talented people on Earth. Give yourselves a big hand, huh? And it really doesn't matter where we are, as long as we share our special day...together! Meanwhile, I shall fill my void with color, and texture, and creativity! I've got the whole world in my hands! until next time...Let Life inspire you!

Finally Fall!

I love Fall! Spring and Fall are my favorite seasons. Not too hot, not too cold, like Goldielocks I say it's just right. It's raining today and the last of the green things are bright, vibrant and shiny. I went out and took pictures of the foliage around me and it's beautiful. Got to scrap this scene, maybe I'll do the CK February '07 Becky Higgins sketch lay out call and submit. You never know! Until then...

...Let Life Inspire You!

Never say Never...

Been awhile since my last entry, so busy with everyday things. I love the progressive scrap lay out challenges we've been doing on the CKMB. I think I'll be doing those for a while. My last entry was about my mom, I hope she likes it.
http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/gallery/details.ihtml?idx=18043

She's strong, driven, my shero. During one of our rough domestic times while growing up, I remember once telling her, "uh, my man will never do such and such, and if he did, I'd leave him", you know, just running off at my teenage mouth! I didn't even have a man!!! But I really didn't understand how Mommy could take all she took, I never saw her cry, go off, or especially degrade my father, (whom I love dearly-don't get me wrong, but sometimes it takes us a little while to "grow up".) In my ignorance, I thought she was totally blind to what was going on. She patiently told me: "shut up because you don't know what you're talking about." Little did I know, after marriage, I would be reminded of that moment- thrown right back in my face. I learned to respect what she's been through and I also learned from my Mom, that you never, ever, say never or what you won't do.

I don't think I could just up and leave my family and friends and go to a new state. I'm not that secure. I love to travel, and I love adventures, but, I don't know. I found out back then (in the 50's) African Americans from the south were pulling up roots trying to find a secure future. And that meant going up north. Looking throughout history there are a lot of things I don't think I could have done, (and I thank God I don't have to) but I know we are making history each day and trying to make things better for generations to come. I just pray that I'm imprinting great memories, sowing strength and planting pearls of wisdom for my children today. Just like Mom.
...Let Life Inspire You...