F R I D A Y

Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z

z z z z z

I'm Old and I Hate Month End

I fucking hate month-end in our industry.
I don't care if your a Realtor, Mortgage Broker, Loan Officer, Buyer, Seller, Builder, Appraiser, Surveyor, Title Company and above all else, Attorney.
What? Why? How? When did it become life or death to close a real estate deal at MONTH END.

Die. Yes, that's truly death.
Terminal Cancer - bad.
Disabling Disease - horrid.
etcetera

But these days....if a real estate transaction doesn't close on a "tentative" date, it's

My heart aches for ALL employees who are away from their families 'till all hours of the nite.

Who have to make arrangements to miss personal events and appointments.
Who give their blood, sweat and tears only to be yelled at and unappreciated because the
client expects and demands that THEY are the center of the universe...after all...without them, you wouldn't get a paycheck and don't you forget it.

It's my blog and I can wake up as exhausted, cranky and profane as I want. Sure, we'll all push ourselves to get thru this last work day of the month because God knows how much money a buyer saves to close today. . . (when I hear that logic, I know the level of intelligence I'm dealing with)...

I will be taking a nap this weekend. And then I'll think about why we work like this....

God help us through this day...

* * * * *

Supplemental Insurance

* * * * *

Some think supplemental insurance is coverage in addition to your primary health insurance coverage. Your 'primary' and your 'supplemental'. Or...soon for me 'n my friends....Medicare and Supplemental....

But tonight, it's a different definition:

On last night's doggie blog, the way we treated ourselves for a hard day was with cookies.

Today was an even worser stressier work day...
(you love this grammar, I know)

So tonight's supplemental insurance to prevent a breakdown:
good 'ol Mic Ultra.

With a few of these, I may just find some writing inspiration tonight.....

* * * * *

And The Winner Is....

Take 7 minutes and 38 seconds out of your day.
Get comfy.
Close your eyes.
Listen to a true artist...and my fave..........





How can you not feel better after that?

* * * * *

Counting Blessings

* * * * *

At the end of the day, one should count their blessings.
Thank you for my life.
Thank you for my home.
Thank you for my food.
Thank you for my health.
Thank you for all my blessings.

I say:

Thank you for our company bill payor
Who found an $803.00 error
In our favor.
And for that windfall...

WE SPLURGED AND ALL HAD THE BEST
PIZZA AND SPINICH SALAD FOR LUNCH.

1.) God bless M'liss

2.) God bless Costco!

* * * * *

Represent

* * * * *

Waste of Time

I wish I could remember who this artist is . I love the work. When I first saw it a couple years ago, I printed it on glossy paper for the first page in my planner and it's been there since.

I received a card this weekend - from a friend - and she's correct:
Wasted of time... little significance.
Maybe it's why I liked this print.

* * * * *

Five days in a work week

* * * * *

I'm so glad it's Friday.

No wonder Toots retired early.

photo via fffound

.
* * * * *

Most Recent BEST QUOTE!

* * * * *

"How is it

that we LOVE

everything we buy


yet we HATE 3/4 of the stuff in our closets?"


Touche!
.

thanks, Liss!!!

.
* * * * *

Ya, Right, Larry!

* * * * *

/

Lar and I used to cruise galleries...art shows...outdoor concerts...craft fairs....flea markets and here was the conversation:

/

Candy: Ooooo, look at that cool thing. Let's get it.

Larry: Oh for heaven's sakes, I can make that for an "inth"

of that price.

Candy: Ok, goodie.

.

That cool thing never materialized.

.

So...I'm cruising thru some blogs and, Whoa! Am I pissed:

WHAT?

WE COULD HAVE MADE THESE.

WHY DIDN'T WE THINK OF THIS?

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

PAPER and a PAINTED WOODEN BEAD on a LEATHER CORD?

.

Your Price: $210.00
Item Number: j1039-6
Manufacturer: Manu
SKU: j1039-6
Lauren Manoogian continues her foray into ingenious jewelry making with a keen sense of color and pattern.

Colorful paper garlands strung on leather cord. Accented by hand-painted wooden beads.

You're asking me? Absolutely, I would wear these cuties!....and...

"Oh for heaven's sakes, I can make that for an "inth" of that price."

Ya, Right!

http://shop.creaturesofcomfort.us/manu-large-paper-garlands-necklace.aspx

* * * * *

Yep....

* * * * *

Sometimes it takes a little vino....

or a tad MORE than a little vino...

* * * * *

Forecasting ~

* * * * *

.

Busy, busy, busy, busy week ahead and the bet is on

keeping my balance...

...we'll see...

.

* * * * *

February 14th ~

* * * * *

String of Hearts

.

You don't need to know the botanical name of this plant -

enjoy it's sweetness on Valentines's Day

.

* * * * *

We All See Valentine's Differently....

* * * * *

...ain't love grand!...

via Three Graces Gallery

* * * * *

What a Great Valentine (or any day) Idea ~

* * * * *

I had something else in mind for Friday

as I like the Escape idea for the weekends...

.

BUT

.

When I found this I had to zip to the bathroom mirror...

...and spend far too many minutes trying to make a heart shape with parted lips...

...and then while I'm laughing so hard (because it became clear quickly that you probably need Angelina lips to do this versus my thin chicken beaks)...I was glad I was in the bathroom as I only needed to back up so's I didn't pee my pants from laughing....
.

...but what a cool thing this would be - to take a pic of your lips making a heart shape to give to your loved one....or laughing so hard and you realize "love" can be simply enjoying one's self, no? Even if the root of the humor is your own stupid pucked-up-lip reflection in the mirror!
.

Please be laughing right about now!!!

.

Off to find some TRUE LOVE junk........... ;o)

.

* * * * *

Not just for Valentine's Day...

* * * * *

by kahlil gibran

via d.sharp

.

* * * * *

imagery overload

* * * * *

Would you be happy or disappointed if you received a

Heart-On-A-String-Handmade-Fishing-Pole in lieu of a dozen roses....

...for Valentine's Day, of course?

Oh yes, I'd wear this Anthropologie necklace!


Um. After this heart garland is strung, will we have a picnic

by the tracks and wait for the train to come?

necklace via anthropologie

photos via design crush

* * * * *

An Expression of Caring ~

* * * * *

.

heart painting via manon doyle

.

* * * * *

Valentine Card Assistance Here

* * * * *

.

1. Go to an arts and craft supply store

.

2. Buy card stock, an envelope and glitter glue pen

.

3. Copy the design below - freehand - you can do this!

.

4. Here's your work...write something really nice inside that show you care

.

5. Oh: you need help with endearing words?

.

6. http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/25146

.

* * * * *

Morning Compliment ~

* * * * *

.

8
Whether no one is home to 'send you off' this morning
- or -
you live alone....

I'm thinking everyone could use a little lift from a P-Touch

. . .

or...a stickey note will do.

* * * * *

from a long, hard work week...

* * * * *

Yep.

This is pretty much what the weekend will look like....yawn....

oh yeah...another dog will be on the bed somewhere.

there will be 3 snorers

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Vintage

* * * * *

.

Lately I've been frustrated with my digital cameras - regardless of good lenses or my 'lil point and shoot. I'm ready to go back to film for a bit - just to set my own f-stops and play...

... and I still regret discarding the old Polaroid. I'm sure I could find one on ebay - it's the film that's missing - but it sure would be fun...

.

I wonder if there's an 'underground' polaroid film distributor....
.
"Hello? Um..yes, I was calling to see how much you would give for my soul in exchange for some Polaroid film....".

.
* * * * *

To Each Her Own Typography

* * * * *

.

I don't know.

.

Maybe in an antique frame.

.

There's something about your initials in 'art'.

.

Yum.
.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/papercutdiecut
.

* * * * *

NEED COLOUR !

* * * * *

Ah-ha! See!

I'm not the only one looking to force bulbs in February.

I love confirmation.

via nathalieetcetera

* * * * *

It's NOT too early

* * * * *

I do actually enjoy winter...I like it cold and I love the snow.

But I miss colour~ as in flowers...

Forcing an amaryllis bulb at Christmas is ...well...for Christmas.

.

Right about now...I'm ready to force something else...

I looovvve the scent of Paperwites,

but how cool are these flowers?

.

I want these on my office desk or on the island at home.

There's a problem however:

I dont' have clue what they are.

.

"Ahh", you say. "Wallpaper for computer screen."

.

Could be.

./

via small stump and studio choo

* * * * *