Two things

Firstly, I've been figuring out Etsy. I don't want to just "set up shop" and then hope for the best. I want to mooch about, make friends, get networked, and be inspired.

A motto I have been using for this year:

It is what it is (and it ain't what it ain't)

So when I came across this item - you can imagine my delight.  I want that sign! Siiigh. Christmas is soon :)
It's a tough realisation to come to, especially when times are hard... but how else do you crack on? The earth keeps spinning, plants keep growing, children keep laughing and playing, people keep breathing. Life goes on, and one thing I fear is 'being left behind'. So take a deep breath, suck it all in, it is what it is, let's deal with it and get on with the show!

The other thing I wanted to share with you all, is that I won a DVD giveaway this morning! I was so delighted and it made 'waking up' so much more easier! Since my husband-to-be has begun his second year of uni, some mornings have been somewhat... early. Not a huge problem, but it isn't easy rising before the sun. So I was most definitely happy to click on my blogger dashboard, only to find I'd won. I want this DVD. I really hope it can be shipped over to me..!

I might have to get on a plane and fly across the big ol' lake to collect it :)