Yeah, its getting pretty around here

I've been busy as you can see. I actually redesigned the blog and my main site (http://www.collectiveelements.com) You can take a look around while I'm working.

Yeah, its getting pretty around here

I've been busy as you can see. I actually redesigned the blog and my main site (http://www.collectiveelements.com) You can take a look around while I'm working.

Time for a Blog Redo

I've noticed some problems with my blog loading up so I'll be doing some renovations over the weekend.  First the regular site...now this...**grumbles**

Time for a Blog Redo

I've noticed some problems with my blog loading up so I'll be doing some renovations over the weekend.  First the regular site...now this...**grumbles**

I follow ALOT of blogs

At last count 518.  And I find new ones everyday.  I try to share interesting bits with you by sharing links on the left hand side of my blog but sometimes certain posts jump out at me.  So if you see post that say "Sent from Danielle's Google Reader" or something to that effect.  It means I want to share something brilliant or informative, or plain fun with you.

 

Besides one of my friends told me it looks like I blog alot.

 

I gotta keep up the illusion. lol

is so ready for 5:30 p.m.

Summer Projects - Rhonda's Recycled Craft Challenge Entry

I came across this on someone's blog and thought it would be cool to sign up!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24981800

I am having a contest!!! I am proud to present the first ever Rhonda's Recycled Craft Challenge!! Here is how it works. First, you must register. (Open to everyone worldwide!) The deadline for registration is June 1, 2009. To register, simply purchase this listing. You pay only the $0.20 listing fee; shipping is free. On June 2, I will mail out a packet to each person who is registered. All packets will have identical contents, which will consist of an assortment of items saved from the landfill, as well as the rules for the challenge. Photos of completed entries should be posted to the Rhonda's Recycled Craft Challenge Flickr group no later than July 15, 2009. (URL will be included in your entry packet.) The winning entry will be announced no later than July 31. And what will that lucky crafter receive? A $20 gift certificate to my Etsy shop!! Please help me spread the word about this challenge by posting about it on your blog or any relevant forums you belong to! More entries = more fun!

-------------------------------------------------------------------- Good way to work on some upcycled projects!

Summer Projects - Rhonda's Recycled Craft Challenge Entry

I came across this on someone's blog and thought it would be cool to sign up!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24981800

I am having a contest!!! I am proud to present the first ever Rhonda's Recycled Craft Challenge!! Here is how it works. First, you must register. (Open to everyone worldwide!) The deadline for registration is June 1, 2009. To register, simply purchase this listing. You pay only the $0.20 listing fee; shipping is free. On June 2, I will mail out a packet to each person who is registered. All packets will have identical contents, which will consist of an assortment of items saved from the landfill, as well as the rules for the challenge. Photos of completed entries should be posted to the Rhonda's Recycled Craft Challenge Flickr group no later than July 15, 2009. (URL will be included in your entry packet.) The winning entry will be announced no later than July 31. And what will that lucky crafter receive? A $20 gift certificate to my Etsy shop!! Please help me spread the word about this challenge by posting about it on your blog or any relevant forums you belong to! More entries = more fun!

-------------------------------------------------------------------- Good way to work on some upcycled projects!

Back at work...bah humbug!

Yes, I returned to work yesterday. I'm still a little shaky and this Singulair gives me the worse case of metal mouth. Blah!!! But I killed all my vacation time being home last week. And believe me, I was sick. I didn't do much more than wander around my apartment like a lost wraith. Luckily school is done for the semester but now its time to get ready for June shows.

I know people have a love/hate relationship with VistaPrint. I myself complain about the quality. It's become very hit or miss but I needed some biz cards stat! I looked through their templates and found one which I thought reflected the feel of my shop and ordered some postcards too. And they were free!!!

I'm working on a few new things because June is looking pretty busy. I'm constantly trying to think of ways to use paper. There's alot of trial and error involved. Sometimes something is so right on the first try and I can't duplicate it. (Pinwheels, sigh!!!) I really need to invest in some proper tools. (Adhesive is a biggie.) Especially for new projects --- pinwheels, origami, paperweights, paper jewelry....yes I said paper jewelry.

I've experimented with paper earrings in the past and I'd like to add some things to the shop so keep your eyes peeled.

is grilling with the fam...actually they're grilling...I'm hiding in my house.

was given the not so subtle hint to stay home tomorrow too. ? No one in the office wants to share this tonsilitis/bronchitis/sinusitis mix?

Bobbi Brown is a miracle worker!!

This is me today. I'm home sick with a combo of tonsilitis, bronchitis, and sinusitus. I know... what the hell? For some reason, my allergies always take a turn for the worse. I felt alittle sick Thursday and Friday but by Saturday I had lost my voice and was an absolute wreck. I've been house bound ever since. I ventured out Monday to take my daugher to school and yesterday to visit the doctor and those two adventures wiped me out. I'm on so much medication, I'm surprised the police hasn't raided my house for possession. Today I was tired of looking at my wan face in the mirror so I did my hair and put on some makeup.

I feel like crap but don't I look pretty.

Bobbi Brown is a miracle worker!!

This is me today. I'm home sick with a combo of tonsilitis, bronchitis, and sinusitus. I know... what the hell? For some reason, my allergies always take a turn for the worse. I felt alittle sick Thursday and Friday but by Saturday I had lost my voice and was an absolute wreck. I've been house bound ever since. I ventured out Monday to take my daugher to school and yesterday to visit the doctor and those two adventures wiped me out. I'm on so much medication, I'm surprised the police hasn't raided my house for possession. Today I was tired of looking at my wan face in the mirror so I did my hair and put on some makeup.

I feel like crap but don't I look pretty.

The allergies have taken a detour...no sinusitis. But definitely bronchitis and now laryngitis. Oh well I talk too much anyway. :(

Why is it that my reaction to pollen is to develop bronchitis and sinusitis simultaneously? What happened to sniffles and sneezing? Ugh!

I am dying from allergy related illness. Excuse while I go crawl into my bed. Later kiddies!

The Japanese Shirt a.k.a. I got into what?

A couple of years ago, I did this home party for my business. I wanted to look fashionable but classic. I agonized over what to wear. I finally found alittle kimono styled top and a pair of black jeans from Rainbow Shops. Now mind you, I hadn't shopped in Rainbow since college days but I was stuck. My fashion designer daughter in training instructed me to wear dangling earrings and the outfit (and the party) were a smash.

I wore the little combo alot and was dismayed when I couldnt get it on anymore. Of course like most people in denial about weight gain, I thought "This shirt must have shrunk. It was only $16 from Rainbow." Subconciously, I think I knew the truth because I hung the shirt in my closet and kept pulling it out and trying it on saying the same thing. "I can't believe it shrank so much!!"

Well today, I did my little number. I was running late and I needed a top so I pulled it out. "Oh why am I pulling it out? I know it doesn't fit me because I gained weight." Yes I admitted the truth but something said put it on anyway.

And IT FITS!!!!

Granted its a little snug but its wearable. I couldn't even get it past my bosom before.

Silently I've been bitching about the fact the scale won't move after almost three months of four day a week workouts but I knew I was toning and this little Japanese shirt was proof.

LOL, of course the kid asked where were the dangling earrings?

thinking sometimes non scale victories are the bomb! I haven't worn this shirt in over a year. Say word!

is watching the clock countdown to 1 p.m. gym time. Today... speed intervals. :P

Grades Are In...

One surprise and one expected.  Overall 3.25 for the semester.  Oh well.  Next semester is tech heavy.  Java Programming, Enterprise Database Managment, etc.  I plan on taking some classes from the Small Business Development Center to prep over the summer.  They're online and they are cheap. $99 beats $2k any day.  I'll probably take C+ and PHP.  I really want to take Ruby on Rails but I think I will wait and see how the first two go.  They have alot of classes available if anyone wants to check them out. There's more than tech classes and I don't think they are for NJ only. 

 

http://www.ed2go.com/njsbdc

 

or try

 

http://www.ed2go.com

 

 

 

 

Some technical problems

My main site seems to be experiencing some problems but you can find all the links you need here from my blog. Hopefully things will be straightened out soon.

Back in Brooklyn today. Prospect Park Craft Fair. Details http://ping.fm/NAG1V Love to see ya!

Quizzes!!

Brain Lateralization Test Results

Right Brain (49.2%) The right hemisphere is the visual, figurative, artistic, and intuitive side of the brain. Left Brain (50.8%) The left hemisphere is the logical, articulate, assertive, and practical side of the brain

Are You Right or Left Brained?(word pair test)
personality tests by similarminds.com

Actually no real surprise here...I indulge in quite a few artistic pursuits and I'm an information junkie and math wiz. (Absolutely hate math but it comes easy to me.) My daughter seems to be following the same path. Math whiz who loves to draw.

ESTP - "Promotor". Action! When present, things begin to happen. Fiercely competitive. Entrepreneur. Often uses shock effect to get attention. Negotiator par excellence. 4.3% of total population.

Free Jung Word Choice Test (similar to MBTI)
personality tests by similarminds.com

Wikipedia's description of ESTP's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESTP

I'm in good company (though scandolous company) Madonna, JFK, etc. LOL

Hmm.....something to think about.

Etsy Treasury Love: http://ping.fm/lWGTm

Etsy "Danielle" Finds

Haven't done this in a while.

 

The Danielle Tutu - 8 in

 

Danielle

 

Danielle

 

Danielle - Baby Dress and Matching Panties

I've been pinging you and I apologize

The past few weeks have been alittle hectic and I havent' had the time to post as usual. Stressed out a bit about school. Didn't do as well as I wanted this semester. Just too tired and couldn't focus. I'm hoping for at least a 3.5 but I won't be upset if its a 3.3. Next semester promises to be tough because its mostly technical and quiet honestly...I find programming to be BORING! But I will hope for the best. Maybe I'll be more focused and full of energy.

Went back to the gym today. I took a week off to rest my body. I was experiencing alittle joint pain. Working out coupled with a bad bed was taking its toll. So I called 1-800 Mattress last week and got a new bed and I feel so much better. I also found a workout plan to start that looks interesting: 12-Week Treadmill Workout

Now if I can only get these allergies under control. **sigh**



Uh yes Jamie Lee Curtis was a girl crush for me in the '80s. LOL!

is better. Finished with the semester. Hallelujah!!! **does happy foot dance***

is feeling mightly low. Allergies

Speaking of Mom's Day, today is the last day to get free shipping on any order of two cards or more! http://ping.fm/Y25ci

I'm back at the Brooklyn Lyceum today, 11am to 6pm. Making Mom's Day cards on the spot. http://ping.fm/NZZjt

Tommorow...BK all day...all weekend I'll be vending at the Brooklyn Lyceum http://ping.fm/ga3B0 Get your Mother's Day cards and more!

says Happy Friday! I see the sun peeking from behind the clouds or then again I could be hallucinating from all the caffeine I had.