A New Year

Something about a new year and the thought of the last one gone by so quickly that makes me want to clean, organize, and plan. Wishing happiness and health to all. 

We went to California again for my cousin's Eagle Scout ceremony and also for another cousin's wedding. It was a nice trip, caught up with family/friends, finally went to the movies (last one I saw at the theater was The King's Speech!), and ate good food. Also went back to Cypress, CA where I lived for 10 years, to a local carnival fair with my uncle who was hired to take photos (although the one above is mine!) It was a little strange to be back in the area where I spent much of my adolescence. Some things have changed, but a lot has also stayed the same. It made me think about all that has changed for me and the path my life has taken since leaving California. Then I realized that I am where I'm supposed to be, which is a nice thought to have... it's accepting and actually liking my present state! So although it's always great to catch up with relatives and friends, I acknowledged during this trip how much I really like living in Brooklyn and on the East Coast in general. I'm glad to be back home with my cats, my farmer's market, and back at the garden again. Perhaps I've grown more roots here in NY than I previously thought I had!

So I launched my Etsy store a few weeks ago and it's kept me pretty busy when I'm at home! Earlier this week, I was invited to the Etsy office in Dumbo, Brooklyn for a tour of their workplace and a meetup/discussion with other vintage sellers. It was wonderful to meet other local sellers (some of who also sell at Artists and Fleas) and Etsy staff in person, plus the tour was awesome! Everything in their office is decorated with items from Etsy shops, most of which is handmade. Wish I could have taken pictures, but all I have are photos of my goodies I received at the end of the day-- a tote, tee, stickers and buttons!

Would have been my grandparents' 60th anniversary today! A long life together-- if only we are all as fortunate. Grandpa seems to be okay. One day at a time.

Something old, something new

Make your photos look like this.

From MacClure's flickr

These photos of Prince Edward Island make me want to move back to Canada again!