FLY LADY - Week 5

 

Good afternoon!

While this is supposed to be the Basement week, there's too much going on in the studio for me to even think about cleaning the basement, thus the sign.

The studio did not get the deep cleaning I was hoping for last week. I may or may not have mentioned that I popped a rip and really messed up some muscles in that area. I had thought a couple of days and I'd be good to go. Instead, I spent the first half of the week between binge watching tv, reading and pain med induced naps. I'm still having to be cautious when I bend over and I have to tell you, I'm dreading getting out on the lawn mower this evening but it has to be done. The yard looks close enough to bale now and we have rain moving in tomorrow and is to hang in the majority of the week. 

I've still not planted the garden. Folks I know south of me still haven't either and they sell a lot at Farmer's markets in the Ava MO area. Check out their videos at Living Traditions Homestead.

I'll try to have some pictures later in the week. I have tomato seedlings I need to up-plant as well as cantaloupe and zuccini that need in the ground, but bending over for that length of time isn't happening so I just keep them in the greenhouse at night and have been hardening them off during the day. I'm hoping once the rain passes this week I can do that.

So... no basement this week. Lifting, hauling just isn't in my wheelhouse at the moment. Maybe next week when Bob is home to help.

This week is all about creating in the studio. The end of the month brings three creative collaborations that I take part in as a way of networking with other artists. Then Julie, at DearJulieJulie (whom I'm on the design team for) is doing a collab with CaraBrandonCreations. They've each created a set of seven digital sheets. We will showcase a set each day from May 27 - June 2. I want to try and get as many of those up and done as I can Wednesday and Thursday to free up my weekend for other things.

If you'd like to check out my YouTube channel, you'll find me at KellysCreativeDreams 

Have you planted a garden? What have you planted and are you trying anything new? Inquiring minds want to know.

Be safe, Be prepared, Be Blessed!

~ Kelly

I'M BACK! - Flylady Week 3 - All About the Office

 

That pretty much sums up what I've been up to the past several months. 

One thing is that I found out I'll be speaking at the Ozark Creative Writers Conference in October - on of all things - blogging LOL With that in mind, I've had to focus my attention on my two main 'business' blogs - Angela Drake (author blog) and KellysCountry (my music blog)  Even the music blog has slid a bit with the major focus being on the author blog since that IS my main business and this is a WRITERS conference.

I've also been focusing on my YouTube channel for the creative side as that pairs with my day job as an Etsy seller. 

Due to cold weather, I had to let the interview with Jared (Adventures with Purpose) slide for the time being. Hopefully, they'll do another central US trip this summer and I can hook up with them again. In the mean time, I will periodically share videos from their Ozark searches last winter.

I also need to bring you up to speed on some of the places I've visited. That starts back up on the 25th - just in time to kick off the summer travel season with some AWESOME BBQ!

Travel. Doesn't that word sound lovely? We've been cut off from our normal routine for over fifteen months. Let's start taking precautions when necessary and try to find a new normal.  

Okay... 

I also debated long and hard about continuing the FlyLady series. I watch a gal on YouTube that I dearly love. She terms herself the 'Secret Slob'. Stephanie is fun and straightforward about how she has taken the FlyLady system and made it her own. Pretty much what I've done but on a much more organized scale. hehe

I am almost caught up on blog posts this week so I'm planning to spend the majority of this week finishing (or at the very least making major headway) in the office. Yeah, that still isn't done!

* Catalog paper slabs

* Catalog new stamp/ die sets

* Clear Filming Table

* Get ready for new Washi Tape storage shelves

* Make sofa usable (my favorite writing space in the evening)

There you have it!

Now I need to get busy.

Be Safe, Be Prepared, Be Blessed

~ Kelly