Sunday, March 14, 2010

Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming!

Well, if you live in the U.S., you just might know why I have Dory stuck in my head!! I am knee deep, okay...well, quite literally waist deep (since I'm working while on the sofa!), in paperwork...bills + T~A~X~E~S!!! Oh now, does that ever deserve a mantra/song/mission statement?! Right?!!?!! Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming.... :>

I *do* have a beautiful butterfly lady all stamped, foil embossed, cut out, and watercolored up, just waiting for a card to take rest upon. But! That "R" word (ooo...ouch....eek! *R*esponsibilities) keeps tapping at my shoulder and so, to be a r-r-r-r-r...esponsible grown up (oh when, REALLY, when did that happen?!), I must get through the pile o' paperwork before I can continue playing. Sigh. (and oodles of cartoonesque disgruntled nosies!)

Though, if you know me, then you know, even when the....

...uh-oh...having a serious '80's flashback....a little Billy Ocean....a little Jewel of the Nile...
...uh-oh...bear with me...

Okay..........so.....now that that particular digression has run its course (yes, I'm good at that!), back to the 'if you know me' part! And that is that even with all the yucky paperwork that has me engulfed to my waist (thank goodness my fingers are free or else I wouldn't be able to get chatty with you all!! :>), its those little things that make me smile!

Like the SUN that is SHINNING right now, the kids & Hubby who are playing their games (don't even say "Music & Soundscapes" right now or else a serious finger is going to be pointing at You and I'll be in a straight jacket, for sure!!), the ribs on the Q, the crafting supplies that are calling my name with all their colorful delight, the books that are singing their songs from my bedside, my son looking forward to growing strawberries again this summer, my daughter looking forward to planting the organic sage & flat leaf parsley we just picked up (no, not from seed....2 1/2" pots), and me, {hopefully} seeing signs that my paperwork might be whittled down enough to squeeze some creative time in quite soon...............ALL make me SMILE!!!

Now, what I really want to know (it just might give me the steam to plow through the rest of this paperwork, these numbers, and all this...uber technical term here: NON-fun stuff!) is what wonderful, from BIG to small, things are making YOU smile today??

11 comments:

  1. Hello papergirl!!! I know, not the paper we want, eh???

    What made me smile today? Seeing my daughter's bunny running happily through the back field.. It's been free for a few days and it is one happy zippy customer!

    And the sun was out all day! Awesome... too bad I had to prune apple trees, clean out the chicken coup and work w/ dh on cleaning/organizing 4 freezers! Spring Cleaning!!

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  2. Hello Sweet Friend,

    Responsibilities....grrrr! I'd much rather play!

    As you know it was my plan to tackle my craft room and put it into order...well, I kept discovering lost treasures and did way more playing than cleaning and it's still a complete disaster but I had fun and that makes me smile.

    You my friend make me smile as well! Have a fabulous smile filled week!

    Hugs,
    Karyn

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  3. Karen dear! Thank you for coming down for a little angel inspiration! Oh, those bills....we could sure do without those!!! But in the end, all the kindness, the friendships and family matters are what keep us happy and inspired. May you get through that paper work knowing that there is a rainbow at the end with laughter, and love!

    Have a great day! Anita

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  4. Ugh, responsibilities suck. lol Way to be diligent! Toot makes me smile, she doesn't feel well today but she's still trucking! lol

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  5. Hehe, now Dory's song got stuck in my head :) Ooh, that "other" paper stuff can be so boring to do but also rewarding. I admire that you always stay positive and enjoy the little smiles of everyday life no matter what's coming your way, Karen! Mhm, maybe I should start with that tax stuff, too... wait! Are you my conscience? ;o)

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  6. So with you girl! We've done our taxes, but I'm working on getting my books set up for my little business so not fun! Hang in there!

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  7. It's the same thing here in Canada...lots and lots of paperwork. But I leave all that up to my husband...tee hee..I am off to visit my parents today so that is what is making me smile!xoxoxo

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  8. Hey Karen!!!!!!
    Well, my order came from Papertrey and THAT made me Smile- because of you!!!! You make me smile!
    I can't thank you enough! I will have to create something just for you now!!!! Have a wonderful day! xOxO

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  9. Oh, you are HILARIOUS! I sure hope you've been bailed out of all of that paperwork by now! If not, then I'm with Dory - JUST KEEP SWIMMING, baby! I am SO here for you, sista, my sista! This WEATHER is surely helping to chase a tiny bit of the gray away! You hang in there, friend!

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  10. Me again! Just popping in to wish you a fabulous weekend!

    Hugs,
    Karyn

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