Everything is Fine in 2009

Hello Everyone!!!

So what have I been up to?

I have a job with Smarthinking.com so I have been training for that. The new semester starts January 23 and I am naturally a procrastinator so I haven't been able to post as much as I would like in this new year. I will get it together though. My time management skills are already getting better. That's good. And would not have been possible without God.

I feel like 09 is going to be the YEAR. Does anyone else feel like that or know what I am talking about?

My girlfriend is absolutely amazing. I love her sooooo much. We have been inseparable since I got back into town. LOL. Sorry to everyone who have tried to spend time with us...gottta get that quality time in again.

I got a sewing machine for Christmas so you know I am going to be sewing again soon.
I have so many purse ideas in my head that it isn't even funny.

I am now a contributing writer over at QueerCents. I hope you all stop by and take a look at the Dating on a Budget series, plus there are some good tidbits about managing your finances. :-)

Hip Hop Hoorayyy!

I watched the Hip Hop Honors the other night, so that song is stuck in my head. It was one of my favorite songs back in the day--so I don't mind.

But yesterday was a grand day. I hit up the stores looking for embellishments for the clutches, totes, and purses. I was inundated with $4 jewels. I realized then that is why purses cost so darn much. A little round thinga-ma-jig, just one-for $4. No thank you. And to top it all off, they weren't even that cute. So we(my love and I) decided to hit up the thrift stores and honey did we hit the jackpot! Gorgeous vintage buttons and earrings (in great condition) that will take these clutches to the next level. This literally means that no two purses will ever be alike. I like the fact that each one will be its own little jewel.

Then a digital camera...not a camera phone has manifested itself for me today. So today, I will be playing photographer. It is a hobby that I have enjoyed since my yearbook staff days in high school. I love black and white photographs. A past co-worker was actually able to buy a old-school polaroid black and white camera for $5 on Ebay. I met no such luck-the guy tried to skip off with my $20. I got it back though, so no harm done. With all of that said, that means new-better pictures will be up this week. Heeyyyy! LOL.

I finally feel like I am on the right track. The website is steadily coming along and evolving into a masterpiece in and of itself (www.deuxdames.com). Each time I make a clutch or tote, they look better than the one before. I am just so excited that everything I need is literally falling into my hands.

Well a busy day is ahead, I hope your dreams come true.