Stacie Rife Bailey's Bliss

A Realization

There is something to be said for realizing something new.

Today was the FIRST day I realized that I am glad,,, yes actually glad I took this new job (4 months ago)--wow I can't believe it's been that long already.

Not because of the people, but because of the way I felt today when I left work. I felt like I had contributed and accomplished something--which not once did I feel that way in my old job--ya know something that actually mattered. Although it was only 1 day of feeling like this....I hope there will be more and more of these kinds of days as I become more proficient. I felt good leaving work.

Everyday I miss my old co-workers, but every day I miss the old job less and less. I still don't know if it was the right choice to make the move I did, but I can say that I have grown from the experience,, which I guess is what life is all about.

Slackin'

WOW, just realized today I've been slackin' in my journal entries. Just out of pure forgetfulness I suppose. It's weird, now that I have this journal (and usually pretty good about posting) I usually think of things during my everyday life that I can write about, then when it comes time to post,, I'm like... now what was that I was thinking of that I wanted to post????

I am such a scatterbrain sometimes!

So yesterday was my husbands big 3-0 birthday. We spent it at an eye doctors office so he could get a sty removed  (a sty that's turned into a pea inside his lower eyelid)---2 1/2 hours later,, and nothing done about it. Talk about a great way to spend your big 3-0!  I will make it up to him this weekend by taking him out to a nice dinner!

He's been so busy working on the house, I thought for a nice birthday gift I would buy him a nice leather recliner. (which could have been a beginning to the start of a couch potato I suppose- but knowing Jeff I really don't think that's possible)  Ya know, a place to call his own in the house so he could relax when he's done working on the house etc etc... (since I have taken up every other inch of the house with my art supplies, shoes, and girly stuff)

I mentioned it to him since a recliner is more of a personal preference. He's 6'2" and my 5'6" body would be comfortable in a bean bag.. so I thought I would tell him and he could pick it out..... but NOOO,, what does the guy want????

A miter saw.

So,, that's what he got. He was happier than Bailey eatin an old book! (not to mention the saw was a lot cheaper than the leather recliner).

Maybe I'll think about the recliner for Christmas.

TGIT

TGIT... another Thursday night,, and YEAH,, Friday is almost here!

I don't really know about this collage.....??? It didn't quite turn out the way I expected, but thats the fun it in I suppose!

New Korny Cards

I just recently listed a few Art Cards on Ebay...

Although they are corny, they were fun to make!

Is Korny with a "K" or "C" like CORN?????

Mrs Cravitz

I guess you could say Bailey is one Mrs. Cravitz from Bewitched. (The Nosey Neighbor) She likes to know what is going on with the neighbors. She'll try and look through the cracks between the fence boards -- and she'll sit there for HOURS...

She is so funny to watch! 90% of the time the neighbors aren't even in their backyard!

So.. tonight I was in my little basement studio,, whippin' up some art stuff, and Jeff comes in and asks for some paint and a paint brush....??? Which sounds bizarre,, but whatever....... I continue on with what I'm doing and later ask Jeff what he wanted the paint for and he proceeds to show me .. in the backyard....

OBSERVE BELOW.....

Now she has her very own peep hole!

Talk about accommodating a DOG... geez!!!

In Combat turn to Acrylics!

I have struggled this week with work..

GEE surprise surprise... not really anything new...

Sooooooooo in order to "beat the blues" I have been in my art studio every night (well almost every night) this week.

Poor Jeff has been diligently working on the house, and I am inside indulging in acrylic paint and gel medium.

It has definitely helped me combat the stress from the daily grind. THANK GOD for that! I should feel fortunate that I have this to put me at ease...

I listed a few more EBAY items tonight. I've been out of the EBay loop for so long I've almost forgot how to list.. but DID it!!

Oh,, and TGIT,, Thank God Its Thursday... cuz.........

tomorrow is Friday and PAYDAY,, AND>>>>> I get to meet my awesome friends for lunch!

Destroying our lives...FEAR

Today,, and maybe it's not the first time I have thought of this, but maybe the first time I have put it into words... I have realized my BIGGEST FAULT...

FEAR....

I know it's normal.

But is it normal to put your dreams on halt because of it???

When I look back I can honestly link all my failures,, or maybe they didn't even get as FAR as a failure...TO FEAR...

Sure, everyone is in fear of failure,, but TO NOT EVEN FAIL at something because of FEAR??? Now that is crippling.

WHY AM I SO AFRAID of everything??? It seems to even get worse as I get older.

And here I am just turning 34 years old and scared to death of everything....

I know my anxiety plays a huge roll in this. But is my anxiety just an excuse?? To me the feeling of anxiety and panic  is real, but maybe it's just the fear that is causing it???

I guess to put FEAR in its place you need to face it. I have definitely done that a few times over the last 6 months, but in everyday life it is still so prevalent--even in just the little things.

I guess if I didn't even question this I would be really in trouble. If I just lived my everyday life in FEAR without acknowledgment. Well lucky for you FEAR... I KNOW YOU'RE there......

New collages up on EBAY!

It has been a LONG time since I listed anything on Ebay. I think I may of had some regular customers at one time--since gone because I haven't listed for so long.

I just listed these 3 collages for sale. We'll see what happens... I have quite a few collages I need to clean out and just start fresh....

Check 'em out if your at all interested! :)

Little Niece

I think I have to admit she just may be the cutest little baby I've seen! She looks like she could be the Gerber Baby!

Wish in one hand......

Today was a bit better at work, only because I was able to find "JOE".

Other than that,, well about the same...

It may be a blessing to be having a hard time at work because when I come home I love it even more, whereas before maybe I took my time at home for granted...???

I really want to update my website.. www.baileysbliss.com but lack the HTML/XML/JAVA skills to do exactly what I want it to do, and look like.

I have a picture in my head but don't know how to get it into script! What to do....

I cannot see spending TONS of $$$ to hire someone when I think if I could just spend the time to learn it, then it wouldn't cost me a thing....

I wish I had friends  or a "go-to"who knew this kind of stuff. At least for some tips here and there.