Procrastinating Less

It's day two of me blogging earlier, and it feels great! It's a movement for me (I hope)...a movement of less procrastination!

I was watching Dr. Oz this morning as they talked about ADHD. Now I am not claiming to have ADHD, but some of the answers to the questions that indicate whether one may have ADHD fit me to a t. One of the questions was about procrastination. To be exact, "Do you procrastinate to get a task done when it is challenging?" Of course the answer for me was an astounding YES!

In the past years I have changed a bit with procrastination. I am not always on the ball, but I definitely don't procrastinate as much as I used to. I have come to realize that putting things off to the last minute sometimes comes out great, but how much better would they come out if I spaced tasks out to complete a project?

So, I am attempting not to wait until the last minute for much of anything, If I can help it!

Today I decided to create a bracelet to match the earrings that I made yesterday. All of the pieces are from various broken belts. I am not sure how much longer I will be somewhat intrigued by this wrapping process. It may last for another week or it may be gone tomorrow. I will ride it out until creative whims take me somewhere else.

A bracelet to match yesterday's earrings

Front, back and side views

Have a great day folks! Stay tuned for more jewelry ventures!

Pearls of Wisdom:

"We shall never have more time. We have, and always had, all the time ther is. No object is served in waiting until next week or even until tomorrow."

~Arnold Bennett

Be blessed!

Am I?

I am managing to post at the 11am hour instead of the 11pm hour today. HOORAY!!!!

I thought that I was going to be able to post yesterday, but with starting a 360 degree Leadership class, I was biting off more than I could chew. From now on (until about Christmas time), I won't promise to blog everyday, although it may happen that way at times. What I will promise, is to blog at least 3 times per week. I have to be realistic about the things that I can do with all the other things that I have on my plate.

My thoughts for the day are geared towards this wonderful leadership class that I have started to take at Victory in Christ Christian Center. If I had to be honest, I took the class because it was the only one that could fit in my schedule, and because I had been wanting to take a class since I joined the ministry. I figured the least it would do is be a catalyst for me to do some studying of the Bible that was more concentrated.

As I sat in class last night, I knew it would be so much more. I asked myself, "Am I really a leader?" Then it dawned on me that leadership is so much more than just simply being in charge or in control. It is a mindset of being the best that you can be where you are! So, today I am focused on being the best that I can be...in my passions, ministry, and life period!

Okay...creatively speaking, the wears for today are another pair of earrings. This motif seems to be becoming a recurrent theme in the last couple of posts. I am enjoying the wrapping of the wire. Although at times time consuming, it is cathartic. It gives me time to reflect on the things I have to be thankful for, or what the day may bring or just time for God to give me a good attitude adjustment.


These particular earrings components come various things. The metal discs are from a belt, and the chains are from a necklace (both from the broken jewelry lot). The stones are something I purchased years ago and never used. They sort of reminds me of a cat eye stones.



I'm hooked..lol!

Pearls of Wisdom:
"Leadership is a journey you never complete!" ~Pastor John Edmondson Jr.
Leadership mimics life...let's get to the point where we enjoy the journey!

Be blessed!

A Cheat Day!

Hair days are always busy, and today proved to be no different. When I twist my hair, it takes me about 5 hours, leaving me not much time to do anything else for that day. However, today I did manage to get some running around done.

So, yes, I am having a cheat day. The earrings that are below were made about a month ago. They are part of a collection of jewelry that I make out of hemp. This was the first time that I paired the hemp with the metal, and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.

Pairin these materials together for the first time

There you have it good people. A quick and easy entry. Although tomorrow will be a twee hectic, I will return with something new. Have a great evening!

Pearls of Wisdom:

To busy oneself with what is futile when one can do something useful, to attend to what is simple when one has the mettle to attempt what is difficult, is to strip talent of its dignity. ~ Jose Marti

Be blessed!

September 11th

It's hard to believe that 9 years ago we lost so many people in the twin towers attack. I remember precisely what I was doing...I was still in college. I was watching the news (which was/is rare for me), and talking on the phone getting ready for a dance class. When it was finally stated that it was a terrorist attack, I called my mom and boyfriend at the time to make sure they were okay (they both worked in city zones). It was traumatic, not because I lost someone close to me, but becuase there were so many that did.

So today I am keeping in prayer all those that have lost during this day years ago. I pray for peace and comfort for you!

On a brighter note...today mum and I attended a wedding! Congratulations Troy and Lisa! I was supposed to make a set of earrings for the event last night, but these allergies had me a little under the weather. Instead, I decided to get on the ball, and make a pair this evening!

We had a splendid time

Ode to Joy...thanks for a new hairdo idea!

For the past couple of posts, I have been using materials that have come from belts, and these earrings are no different. The last time I posted I used the same materials. I am liking the effect the wrapped wire gives around a natural stone.

And I keep wrapping!

Pearls of Wisdom:

It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace. ~ Andre Gide

Be blessed!

Yes...Items Posted Are For Sale!

Good Evening Folks!!!

Today was a fabulously glorious day. For the first time in ages I felt free! It could be the books that I have been reading. It could be the recent increase in clients. It could be the creative surge that I have been blessed to be experiencing. Shoot for all I know it could be the 1990's Tai Bo VHS tape that I have been doing for two days. Whatever it is, I am truly grateful for it! Thank you LORD!!!

NEWSFLASH!!! NEWSFLASH!!! NEWSFLASH!!!!

The items posted are for SALE!!!

If you are interested please comment me on the piece along with an email address where I can send the prices of the items!

Well I decided to sip on a little tea from my mother's cup as I made these earrings today.

It was a calming tea, but I was extra hyper today!

These beauties started off as part of a belt. I wrapped wire multiple times in a triangle design and added a light grey quartz stone in the middle.


Products


The finished product!

That's all she wrote for the evening! I look forward to sharing with you all tomorrow!

Pearls of Wisdom:

For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. ~ Nelson Mandela

Let's not just think selfishly of ourselves, but have the mind frame to enhance the lives of our fellow brothers and sisters!

Be blessed!

Adopting New Ways

Stepping out of my comfort zone has never been my forte'. I will be the first to admit that although I am working on relinquishing control, I like to take the reigns more often than not. But as I read a great book by the name of "Boy Meets Girl" by Joshua Harris, I decided to put adopting new ways into practice today.

I won't get into details, but today I recognized that there may have been areas that I was wrong, and areas I am willing to take some slack for where I wasn't. The bottom line is, I am in the business of doing what I need to do to make things right in the eyes of my Maker.

With my brief thought of the day out of the way, a necklace was in the workings this evening. It is brass with serpentine nuggets. The parts come from a broken belt, and a few necklaces. While I was creating it I had an ideal of a woman in the Tudor period in my mind. They often wore heavy, and gaudy jewelry...somewhat like what is in fashion today.

It's chandelier style!

Mom modeling! She gets tired of doing it, but anything for her daughter!

Stay tuned for tomorrows creative conquest!

Pearls of Wisdom:

"Laws control the lesser man... Right conduct controls the greater one."

~ Mark Twain

Be blessed!

A Time To Be Busy

It is clear that this is my season to be on my grind in every form and fashion!

Yesterday I managed to give back to the community, get Kingdom business done, and get some potentially awesome clients. It was a long day, but a great day, and today was no different.

It just proves that I am on the right path along this journey of mine!

Now for the creative piece of the day! I actually started this piece on Friday. It started off as one thing, but turned into something totally different by its completion this afternoon.

A front and back view

It started out so different, but it matches the necklace I made a few days ago!

So there you have it folks...a short, but sweet entry today! Hasta Manana!

Pearls of Wisdom:

"The daily grind of hard work gets a person polished." ~Anonymous

Be blessed!