New Year New Leaf

I've made so many changes since my last post, but I'm lazy and don't really want to rehash.  Let's just say that everyone is growing up and we're (myself and S.) acting more like civilized adults.  We're starting off the new year with one credit card paid off, so that leaves one to go.  Paying off debts really does feel good.  I've never been good with money and especially not credit, but I'm learning.  We're also moving which was unexpected but this home has become complicated and things are going to be better for everyone this way.  I'm heartbroken because I love our home.  I did grieve the loss for the first couple of days, but today I felt much more positive about the whole situation which I won't really go into because it's not really my situation to talk about.  Things are complicated, but when aren't they?  

I've started making jewelry again.  I haven't done this since junior high, but it's like riding a bike and there are so many more tools possiblities at my fingertips than I remember.  I'm kind of getting obsessed.  I'll post pictures of some of my creations as they happen.  I'll probably start selling some of my work soon as well, so if you're interested, whoever you are, just send me a comment for now.  If and when this pans out, I'll have a much more professional way of taking care of the business side.  I'm still testing things out and making sure that the quality of my work is up to my standards.  I want my work to not only be beautiful, fashionable, and tasteful, but I want it to be well made and durable.  I'm not trying to tow a car with a necklace or anything.  I just want each piece to last.  

I'm also still singing.  I took a hiatus to get my life together and now I feel better about jumping back into the fray.  I'm going to be more choosy (is that a real word? I think I got it from a peanut butter commercial.) about new projects and I'm going to learn (finally) to say no.  This will be a lot more fun this time around.  It already is.  

By the way, go see Cappella Romana at St. Mary's Cathedral in Portland, OR on Jan. 2, 2009.  It's going to be one of most beautiful concerts that I've had the pleasure to take part in thus far.  We'll also be in Seattle at Town Hall on Jan. 3, 2009.  Hope to see you there!