28:20 Check

  With my 28 things to do before I turn 29, keeping journal cards in my purse was #20.  Mission accomplished.  Well, maybe not accomplished, because the real reason to keep them in my purse it to fill it out as I remember the story 'right then and there'.  I printed out a variety (some stamped and printed some from this gal here so far) so I would have an option to have it match some sort of theme in my mind for the future scrapbook page that would make a home for the story.
  I cut out a library card pocket with my silhouette to store these journalling tags and taped it right into my 'to do/idea/don't forget book' I carry in my purse everyday.  Instead of writing my journalling in this book I thought what a perfect place to house cards to get it done right when it's fresh.  We'll see how I do.
  Then since I had my silhouette out and warmed up I cut another library pocket to house my coupons.  So many times I think- 'hey I have a coupon for that!' just to find that it is crumpled up in my purse and has expired.  This way they have a neat and tidy home and maybe even will get used!  Fancy that.  Now for both of these pockets to REALLY work I need to put them into action.  I'll keep you posted.

Clubs

After reading Marta's beautiful post I could not stop thinking about what "clubs" I am a part of...

• served in the Air Force
• love people who are real and true to themselves
• serve in the guard   
• gave birth to a preemie
• live in Montana
• date a rancher
• own my house
• scrapbook, stamp and paper craft
• love to take photos
• grew up in Arizona
• student at UGF
• been divorced
• had knee surgery
• lived in Japan
• enjoy thrift shops
• try to be green
• love to laugh
• will watch any movie once
• wish I knew more about computers
• want to start an etsy store
• visited Mexico, Singapore, Spain, and Morroco
• love to share my story and hear others
• like to write, journal, document
• facinated by organization techniques
• hate math
• obsessed with lists
• enjoy a good quote
• love to be up late

These are just some of the "clubs" I am a part of, they define me for right now and others forever.  These clubs also connect me to other people who share the same experiences, desires, likes, dislikes, and gifts.  Recently I made a new friend, Leah who is a mother to a preemie, an aspiring photographer and is a scrapbooker.  Oh, and I think she lived in Arizona.  We are connected by these "clubs".  I'm not sure how many matches must be met in order to be considered a friend, good friend, or really good friend.

This card is for Leah, she is taking her son home from the NICU and we wish them the best.  We will forever be connected by our experience.  Good luck!

What clubs are you a part of?  Any matches?    

Simplify

This is my new years resolution (I'm always late, why would this be different), my goal, my one little word. This is a fridge magnet I made for myself to keep on track to do it everyday. Find yours here. I have made a choice to get rid of the excess in my life that only causes me stress. Less = more.