Am I the only one that thinks that the commercials for Valentines day are bull? Really, are most women so shallow that all they want is jewelry? I am one of the ones that really would rather not have jelwery. For that matter I don't even care if I get a card. Just having my Hubby love me and want me as much as he does after 17 years is awesome!!
This day has become more about stores making money and Hallmark stock going up for the next couple of days. I think that week is the "black friday" for Hallmark.
When and why did some holidays become so commercialized? They are no longer about the true meaning, but about simply making money. More importantly when did we as the consumer let this happen and why?
Don't get me wrong I enjoy the holidays, but I enjoy them for the simple fact that somehow my family has kept it about being together. About the time we have to gather and just be together. Are there gifts exchanged ? Yes, gifts that are thoughtful. Gifts that are from the heart and some homemade. Plans of taking trips together to spend more time together.
I know that I am lucky to have the family I have and that we actually like spending time together. I wish more families were like this or could simply have this.
I know that I am getting off course here. Really think about this. What is St. Valentines day about? Why do we need cards, candy or jewlery? Why can't the love you have from your partner just be enough?
Thanks ,
CJ

So, yesterday I had a 10 hour day. To some of you I know this isn't such a big deal, but in my line of work it seems way to long!
The bright spot to my day was a stop in Memphis. I ran to get a Sub from a place called Lenny's.
At 330 this morning I woke up and have been getting sick ever since. Safe to say I won't be eating there again. EVER!!!
Then chatting with a friend of mine on line and telling him what was going on. He informed me that while at the airport in Memphis he sees cockroaches there all the time!! EWWWW!! Now Iam convinced that not only did I get a bad sandwhich, but that I have eaten a cockroach!!!
Thank goodness that I don't have to get back on the plane until about 5 this eveing and that I only have one leg home.
Shot today,but at least I have put something.
CJ

Bag

I have not been on here in forever. I have so much I want to write about and so little time. I am going to go with something kind of simple yet meaningful today. I put a picture of a bag on here today. My Mom made this bag!

I think that this is so amazing. She is so talented at these things. I am so very proud of her. She works on these kinds of things alot. She does all kinds of different crafts.

I have tried to catch on to many of these things, but have had little success. Don't get me wrong I have picked up a coulpe of things. I can crochet and cross stitch. Can be crafty sometimes.

I am just totally in love with this bag of mine. I tell people every chance I get that "My MOM MADE IT!" A few have asked if she could make them one.

I know this is a short one today, but I keep getting inturupted and train of thought is now gone.

Have a great night and enjoy the picture.

CJ