Weekly Oasis: Everything takes time

I've been overloaded with this list that I've made in my head of things to do. Like find a job, make the jams that my grandfather gave me citrus for, clean my room, unpack my last bag, return a bunch of things I bought for my trip and didn't use, clean my car, organize the garage, exercise more, blog more projects that have been done for months, make things for people I told them I would make for them by the end of last year etc etc. I could go on forever. I am starting to realize that I am not super woman and instead of appreciating my accomplishments I am burdening myself with things that take time.

Weekly Oasis: Dare to Dream

I know its been a while! This is a first in many ways. First post for 2013, first post since my trip, first time I'm being productive since I got back from my trip! I was just going through my trip photos (none of which I have posted except for the ones from birthright) and I saw this picture from Venice. I thought it would be a good story for a weekly oasis.

Weekly Oasis: Head in the clouds

This week flew by so quickly that I forgot to post my weekly oasis. Its been too long since I've actually had a life. Working two days a week, three days a week at the haunt, and having things to do and people to see on my days off. It feels good. No actually it feels great. The main reason is because I'm learning so much from the haunt. Getting to explore all these techniques and applications! My only gripe is every ones reaction when they hear I don't get paid. I get a twinge when I think about the gas I spend getting out there (roughly $35 a weekend) but its gone the second I get there. I love the kids and they're amazing when it comes to me messing around with make up. They drive me nuts but I get them back by ripping out half their beards with liquid latex :) See I can't even keep on topic about not getting paid. I just love every minute of being there. What keeps me going is the fact that I know if my dad was here he would ask me three questions like always:

1.Does it make you happy? Do you truly enjoy the experience?

2.Are you learning something from all of your work?

3.You're going to have to spend that money on something someday right?

YES to all three. I'm not losing anything by going out there, only gaining friendships, experience and knowledge that will be with me for the rest of my life. I know my dad might not be here but his lessons always will.

Hope you all had as an insightful week as I did and wishing you all a great week ahead of you!

Weekly Oasis: Some extra sleep?

It was most definitely a long week. I work for a CPA so there was a huge deadline this week. Then we had the grand opening of our haunted house on Friday night which was amazing! So I'm really happy that things are on the up and up. I just wish I could get a little more sleep. I guess a week of being up at 8am put my body in a routine. The last few times I tried to sleep in I was wide awake by 8:30. Which I guess its a good thing. Too much sleep can make me sluggish also. I would love to have one of these bales of cotton to pass out on during my break though! Does that not look absolutely comfy?! I hope you all are doing well and had just as a fulfilling week as I did! Im hoping to have a new blog post (other than the weekly oasis) up soon!