Oooooh, I have so much to learn :(

I have so very much to learn about so many things. It could be discouraging if I let it be, rather, I need to see these things as opportunities. Gratitude. An attitude of gratitude is much finer fare than pissin' and moanin'. So that camp shall I try to be in.Drove through the woods and over the river the other day (remember that day tweeps?) and took a few frosty morning pics. It was glorious out - and at numerous moments I thought, "How can folks believe there is no God?". As I started to drive out of the village I noticed how frosted it was everywhere - every little thing, even the telephone line wires.










The country side was beautiful. The picture with the silo is of the western side of the mountain - everything so gently and specifically flocked in frost.


As I kept driving I broke through the fogs and clouds and at the top of the hill the sky was a gorgeous blue, not a cloud in the sky nor frost on the bush. Then there was return into the valley on the other side of the mountain - distinct demarcation of the sky's moisture was evident as I plunged back into the clouds, mist then frostiness again. Such sites are often here in this beautiful rural county of Western NY.





OK, so I was on Twitter already this morning and yes, I am entering yet another giveaway! Hey, I won once. It was one of the first one's I entered. I love giving stuff away so I thought I would have one of my own and only one person entered! Easy to tabulate that one!

The one I entered this morning is for BearPaw footwear - they have these really cozy looking fuzzy fleece lined boots that look so comfy ===*

*I have entered on the blog: My Organized Chaos, by a gal who has twin girls and a 5 year old girl - boy I bet she has her hands full and if she has Organized Chaos, she is a heroine in my book!

If you want to enter this giveaway - here's a link:

http://tinyurl.com/yenbfc8

GIVEAWAY

Ok, so no one has taken me up on my giveaway....no new entries...please tell your friends and have them come along. I already have my prize for the next giveaway and I need takers to give stuff away!!!

For my giveaway, if you choose to do all 6 elements, that gives you 10 entries for the opportunity to win this cute lampworked glass bead snowman bracelet. It is 7" long and handmade my yours truly :)

It isn't that hard to enter, I only need one comment to tell me about what you did to enter. Contest is done at 6 p.m. on November 15 ---- not far away!
The specific details for the contest/giveaway are on the blog entry following this one. I know you have to read thru my blog to get to the info, but #1 that is what I want is followers and #2 I am still on the low end of the learning curve about making creative blog posts...still learning how buttons work, etc...Thanks.

The last couple of days....

See below for Giveaway details for this adorable snowman bracelet!!!









....have been very eventful...if you are interested in why, read on!

I still haven't figured out how to format my blog well - I upload pics and can't get them like I want them, or the text to wrap like I want....grrrrr...so please bear with me (and if you have any advice --- please - give it!)

I took this outside pic today after mowing -
This one was back by the woods ---

see now the text spontaneously changed color and is underlining! Is my blog posessed?

This picture is my daughter,Katy and I , at the VIP meet and greet at the concert last nite at Hamburg Weslyan Church. It was an awesome show and all the band folks were soooo friendly and genuine. We saw VOTA (the warm up band) - whom I had never heard of but they used to be known as Casting Pearls. They really rocked the place!!!! The lead singer, Bryan, reminded me of the '80's punk kinda guys. If you didn't see my Twitter note - VOTA has a free album down load with 9 great songs, some of which they played last nite - the link: http://411GOD.net log in and get some rockin' cool music!


Bryan is the guy on the left --- the folks on the right here are SuperChick and boy are they awesome as well!!!! Really a high energy show! Those girls and guys were dancing and boppin'g all over the place, one guy did some rapping. Great Christian messages that speak to the masses of current generations! Lastly --- but certainly not least - we saw Barlow Girl -

a 3 girl band who are sisters. They not only rock but can also rock your heart and your spirit with God's love. They are all 3 in their 20's and have never been married or dated and have taken purity vows. They just overflow with a very genuine kindness. It was wonderful to be able to meet all three bands in person but I must say the Barlow Girl gals, touched me the most. God had been working a thing in my spirit since church yesterday morning and he finished with me at the show. I have much more growing to do but I feel like He has helped me to revitalize the process.
This last picture is of Katy and I at the autograph table. These gals are really so gracious --- they tour all over the world yet treated us like we were no less than friends.

They are devout supporters of a womans ministry (link below) that reaches out to women of all ages who have suffered from life issues that are keeping them from moving forward - sexual abuse, drug use, post abortion, cutting, eating disorders...Please consider viewing this link and see if this cause touches your heart too.

http://www.mercyministries.org

This last week I spent HOURS on my closets and drawers - sorting an purging --- had 5 different piles going 5 different directions, including Allegany County Freecycle. It was almost exhilarating to have the reminants left. I thought that I would be grieving over lost items, but not so! I am glad, I feel less materialistic.

I also spent a couple days with 2 different marathons....laundry and jewelry making.

Picked up 2 sweet checks from the local consignment store I have some jewelry placed at - always a good thing - now I need to take some holiday wares in to see how they go --- hopefully they will fly off the rack!

One last thing, when you are shopping on Etsy for vintage wares --- please do a tag search for the vmteam (vintage market team) - these folks have high standards for their vintage items and shops and we would all appreciate your considerations regarding purchases.

OK.....here's the deal about my giveaway --- I am trying to boost blog followers and am new to the giveaway bit --- so if someone feels I need to "amend" the rules --- let me know and I will try to accomodate.

The giveaway is the cute snowman bracelet at the beginning of the blog for today ( I couldn't get it to move down here, another grrrr) It is made with lampworked glass beads, white cat's eye beads and silver toned toggle closure, measures 7" long.

Here's how I will do this --- I will give one entry "point" for each of the following:
1) Follow my blog - 1 pt
2) Follow me on Twitter - 1 pt
3) Look at my Etsy store and tell me which item you like best and why - 1 pt for choice and 1 pt for why ( over 100 items, vintage and handmade to choose from)
4) Purchase an item from my Etsy store and you will get 5 points!!!!

my Etsy shop link: http://sweetcindylouwho.etsy.com

For each of the elements - leave me a comment (can all be in one comment) as to how you are entering, e.g "I am now following you on Twitter", and I will document 1 pt. Be sure to include in comment your email address for notification of winner.

The winner will be chosen by 6 p.m. November 15, 2009 - I have a very random system ---- I will put each person's point/name on slip of paper - put it in a paper bag and have my teenager draw out one lucky winner!

If this whole thing works out, I would love to have more giveaways!

P.S. I will give everyone who is already following me with my blog or on Twitter credit for these but, please make a comment so I can know who knows about the giveaway!

I wish you all well and hope to boost that blog following! Thanks :)

Quick catch-up

Been pretty busy the last few days...first a jewelry making frenzy, then frantically trying to post my first treasury on Etsy (live and learn), then I was dominated by the idea of cleaning closets and purging stuff I don't need/want/doesn't fit ---- what a catharsis, even tho I still have a bit to go...

Still loving twitter and tweetdeck...really enjoying gaining contacts - not for my ego purposes but because it is like having tons of pen pals in short hand! And I love the concept of being able to do it in my PJ's :)

Below is a link for Bliss Candies - a give away - who doesn't like those --- especially for a chance for yummy caramels....click the link and it should take you to the giveaway site (if I didn't do it right somehow, please convo me on Etsy - sweetcindylouwho.etsy.com)
Please visit the giveaway site to try for a win and to see what delectable stuff the folks at Bliss Candies make....I will likely get some Christmas presents from these guys!!!!

http://one2try.blogspot.com/2009/11/bliss-candies-review-with-giveaway.html


Thanks for stopping by --- hope for more followers every day!

A full day and a full moon

Wow...today was certainly a full day. Up since 4:30 a.m. to get the hubby off to work and decided to be productive. I made the cognitive decision, LOL! How many days have I done that, yet found it hard to follow through. Not today!
First I started on a jewelry making frenzy - thus the picture with the fruit of my labor! Washed a few dishes, did some laundry, followed Twitter, checked Etsy, packed and sent 3 packages, went to the bank, washed and vacuumed the van, put dogs in and out, made more jewelry, twittered along with some of my Tweeps and now I am ordering out dinner because I can!

I drove my daughter to our friend's so she can tutor their daughter and on the way home noticed the full, beautiful moon just popping up over the eastern horizon - this at 5:40 p.m. Love the new time change - makes me want to hunker down at home and be cozy.

When I was younger I couldn't wait to leave this area, but now as an adult I have a much finer appreciation for the seasonal changes. I find it wonderous. God certainly shows Himself vividly throughout the year, but season changes are so evident of His work.

The dogs have had more privileges today and boy do they like it! The area where I have placed my workspace had always been verboten (mostly because they can sneak upstairs and eat cat food), but I figured out how to block off a couple exits and they have spent most of the day at my feet. They are so faithful.

So, I have a few more minutes before I have to go pick up the food and I will squeeze in a bit more beading. Another item on the agenda this evening is to list a few items on Etsy and eBay. Won't you stop by my shops and see what you must have? Christmas is coming, ya know!!!!