my midlife journey, one cup of coffee at a time
I am wearing my favorite hat and new boots and…
Feeling like: Slightly stressed from training…
Wondering if: I will make any jewelry this weekend…
Anticipating: 2012…
Eating: Beef Vegetable Soup & Cornbread Muffins…
Reading: Black Woman Redefined…
Wishing: for 8 hours uninterrupted sleep…
Thankful: God, family & friends…
Thanks Chandra, I love this…
http://www.astylishlittlelady.blogspot.com
I love jewelry..the shinier the better. It’s my hobby and I enjoy it. I love creating something that you can wear with beads, wires and baubles. When I sit down to make a piece of jewelry, I get absolutely lost in the process. I have taken 20 minutes to 3 hours to make a piece, just depending on what’s involved in the process. I have been asked to make jewelry in the past, and have repaired broken pieces for friends.
I have been blessed to now have the time to design and make jewelry. I’m not in any hurry, I’m just going to make pieces, show them to people, on my Facebook, Twitter, Google+ pages and of course my blog. I used to make bracelets and earrings as gifts for my friends. I’ve been asked to make gifts for their family and friends. My pieces are simple, classic and pretty.
Do you have a hobby that you have considered turning into a side hustle or business? What recommendations and suggestions do you have? I am the research queen, so I’m constantly on the Internet researching, that’s how I found different websites where people sell their jewelry. I’ve also discovered a wonderful website called Etsy. It’s an website where you can buy/sell handmade or vintage items. They have Etsy Communities, it’s very interesting. Check it out, http://www.etsy.com. One day I will be able to share my Etsy page with you. Be encouraged, and let your creative side show.
Whitney
Women are caretakers, it’s comes natural for us. We have different degrees of nurturing, but it’s just what we do. How often do you take the time to make sure you have a renewed mind, body & spirit? Do you get enough sleep? I take that self assessment every time I start to feel sluggish. Of course with menopause you feel tired all the time, if you take hormones they help a little. I make sure I get a good nights’ sleep to renew myself.
One of the ways I renew myself is taking me time. I work from home so you would think I’m able to do that all of the time but I don’t. When I’m not working, I’m doing something around the house, running errands or mom taxi. One of the things I do that gives me that refreshed feeling is when I go to the hair salon. I get to relax, let my hair stylist take care of me while getting my time in with the ladies at the salon. We always have a good time, sharing stories about our lives, and Stacey and I are always sharing our entrepreneur dreams and plans with one another. I always leave with a smile.
Music also helps renew my spirit….gospel, old school R&B and jazz. When I play my music, my mind travels to the time, place or situation of each song, they all have a story about a time in my life. I have always related to music like that. I’m working on my YouTube channel, that’s my new thing! I have Pandora Radio, iHeartRadio and our CD collection. It’s truly relaxing and it’s a must for me.
Jewelry making is something I started about six years ago and I love it! I go bead shopping, and will literally spend hours in there! So I have to order online most of the time because I get in trouble. I like taking the beads and creating something. I like working with crystals and sterling silver. They used to call me LaBeada at work. It’s relaxing but hard on the eyes…can you say bifocals??
I read my bible and pray to unwind every evening, I’m currently reading a series on YouVersion “Living a Divinely Inspired Life” on my iPad. I like to read before I go to bed so the last thing on my mind is God and how I can get closer to him.
Share with me how you renew yourself…
Whitney
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