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Just in time for summer …
Published April 12, 2012 | 
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Dusting Things Off
Published November 3, 2011 | 
I decided it was time to spruce things up around here. After all … I do web design for a living and all 
. Isn’t it funny how when it’s your business, you rarely have time to do your own stuff?
This day has been coming for some time though. I’m digging the new layout I’m working with now and I know so much more now than when I first created the site.
I finally made the decision to close My Little Pretty and with that comes closing down the website, the merchant accounts, etc. I was hosting WMDA on there and since that’s all going away, it was time to move it and upgrade. After going through all the fun posts on here in the move, I realized how much I missed this place and my friends who used to write here.
So … mixed feelings with closing MLP. I will miss it, but I am finally ready to let go. RKN Studio is doing great things. It’s growing each year and my goal is to get it to a place where we have people working for us to help even more people make their dreams a reality in their website.
I really wish that there was someone out there that would just buy MLP from me. I wouldn’t sell it for a ton, honestly it’d be just enough to pay down the line of credit I still have on it. They would get photos of all my designs, the left over components and beads as well as the website and press I have created. Hell, I’d even throw in the display shelves I used at shows. I’d love to see someone actually do something with it. I just don’t have the drive for it anymore after the market crashed. Wishful thinking … I know!
Instead … I think I’ll start putting the beads and components online for sale to pay things off.
With every ending there is a new beginning. Time to begin already .
I guess it goes without saying that here I am again, asking, “Where’s My DAMN Answer?” hahahahahaha
For those of you still here … I’ve heard from the other ladies of WMDA and it sounds like we are all ready to come back here and there. Maybe not as often as we did before, but more than we currently are 
.
How do you like THEM apples? Don’t say you weren’t warned – hah!
Kristy
Posted in Check This Out, My Wish List | 
my little pretty, new beginnings, re-design, rkn studio, WMDA | 
Leave a commentI’d like my light to turn green now, please.
Published September 7, 2010 | The road to happily ever after is a long one. Think Harrison Ford looking at Anne Heche in Six Days, Seven Nights and breaking it to her that they are likely to be stranded on a desert island for, ya know, a LONG time.
Along the way, in amongst the easy, no potholed roads that wend their way thru fields of flowers, there are some treacherous, mountainy (probably not a word, but forgive me anyway), sheer drop off kind of roads. Some roads have lots of turns, mostly U turns as my Navigation system enjoys reminding me because I’m an idiot and keep forgetting how to shut that floozy up. Possibly a fender bender where you cause SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS worth of damage to your car without even spilling your cup of coffee, or a fullblown multiple vehicle incident that can change your life forever. But, that’s a post for another time.
Currently, Hubunit and I are at the adoption mile marker on our road. And the adoption thing is like that road in San Francisco that is impossibly bent. I know. That road seems an improbable route to happily ever after, but still, we are on it. Mostly because it’s worked for us before. Which, to a sane person, would seem to imply that we should count our lucky stars and leave well enough alone. But, never having been accused of being sane before, why start now . . .
Yeah, except I’m tired of waiting. I’ve done my part. After all, I convinced Hubunit to jump on board AND we’re still married. I spent hours, days, weeks, months poring over the internet, researching countries, ages, glimpsed photos of waiting kids and built entire lives for them out of the figment of my imagination. I returned over and over to the Guatemala government’s adoption page and stared at those spanish words, willing them to miraculously scream, we’re open again. I slowly adjusted the dream and started to find myself drawn to Hungary. Well, first I had to find it on the map and then I daydreamed about it alot. I looked at more photos of kids with medical issues, cleft palate, missing fingers, club feet and knew in my heart that we could accept a child like that into our hearts and our lives. I filled out reams and reams of forms. I bared my soul to the social worker, well, and the fingerprint person. I emailed, photocopied, faxed, scanned and FedEx’d till my head exploded.
And now? Now it’s hard for me to understand that Europe takes August off. Oh yeah. The whole continent closes up shop and goes on holiday.
Huh. Don’t they care that Monkey tells everyone he meets that we are trying to get a new baby brudder or sister? That he is saving his toys in a pile for them to play with since he’s convinced that even a baby sister will already love Pokemon. Or that he was saving left over food for the new little one, cuz who doesn’t want half of a three month old PB&J?
Surprisingly, I am not a patient person. I really need to work on that. In the meantime, if you have one of those thingymabobbers that can turn a red light green with just a tap of the button – you’re my new best friend. Seriously, you need to share that thing now. It’s good for your soul.
Patio time … here we come …
Published May 10, 2010 | What a wonderful Mother’s Day. I hope that you had a fabulous one TOO.
I actually had my doubts that I’d be able to take advantage of the wonderful Mother’s Day gift that Ron and Zac were giving me when I came down with food poisoning on Friday afternoon and still didn’t feel good by Saturday night. The plan was to go shopping for new plants for our patio.
Everyone who has been to our house knows about our forest of a back yard. We have big trees that shade most of it and it really does feel like you are in a secret garden when you dim the lights on a summer evening and crack open a bottle of wine with friends. One of my wishes for Mother’s Day was to clean up the patio from the winter muck, get rid of the plants that the winter claimed and to officially get ready for Spring.
We went shopping and I got a new Camellia, some Rosemary, Fuchsia, Gardenias and a bunch of colorful plants that I can’t remember right now (I knew I should have saved those for this post). We refilled the hummingbird feeder, re-potted the plants, power washed the patio and even got new torches to keep the bugs away. We even got a little grass seed to work into the spots that have died off during the winter (and because the trees need to be trimmed back again) but that’ll wait until we have a little more time on our hands. It really was an AWESOME gift, not just because I love the way it looks today but because it’s something that we did together . Thank you Honey … I LOVE the Mother’s Day gift!!
This morning I poured myself a big glass of iced tea and went onto the patio to enjoy my new patio office . Roxy and Bella definitely approve of the new office location – haha. It was so nice to be out there again that I grabbed our new camera and took a couple shots to share. Here are a couple of photos to show you the new additions:
I know that Bella doesn’t look too excited … but really … she is . She and Roxy do love it when I spend time out there.
Before Ron and I went to bed last night we were sitting on the couch and I said, “So honey, what are you putting on your wish list for Father’s Day? Is it another fix it project?” To which he said, “uh … probably not”. I really do appreciate all the work that he put in to bring the patio back to life. It’s awesome again.
Ready for Reality?
Published August 18, 2009 | I don’t know about you … but this summer has been a lot of work. I love our son, but let me tell ya, trying to run My Little Pretty and RKN Studio is very hard to do when you are also (not being paid to be) a taxi cab driver. Summer was a time of getting Zac in tip top shape. What I mean by that is that we dealt with oral surgery, treating food allergies with laser treatments and of course … basketball and golf.
Yesterday was my first official day back at work without all the distractions and I’ve been feeling a little … off.
Where do I start? I mean, I have so much work to do … and the house is a mess still … I need to unpack our bags from the beach house last week, the laundry needs to be done … and … and … and …
So it’s time to brush off my business brain and focus again.
Usually, my first step in doing that is to create a list of things to start chipping away at. Once I have that, I can get cracking on them one at a time. I think I need to get a bigger pad to write my list on … this is nuts. Especially since we got another client to do a website for yesterday – Eeek!!
What do YOU do to get back on track once the kid(s) go back to school?
Meet the Mama of our Christmas Gift
Published December 24, 2008 | Meet Mama Scarlett
This is Scarlett and someplace in that big big belly is our upcoming new addition!! Our new little bundle of joy should be born on Christmas (maybe). We are so excited and I must say that I am finally ready for another 4-legged friend.
It has been 2 1/2 years since we had to put down my sweet girl, a Rhodesian Ridge-back – Tess. She was my Angel as I got her within days of having a mis-carriage and she became my baby. She brought me so much joy and companionship and was with me in good times and the many many bad ones. She along with a killer bottle of wine was therapy for me. Needless to say, my heart was shattered and broken when she passed away. I was not expecting her to have such an impact on my life and my world – After all she was just a dog.. right? Not for me. She was more than that and I am grateful to have had her in my world and I am excited for the new puppy to bless us as well!!
One thing for sure this puppy will be one great Christmas gift 
Introductions to come in a few weeks !!
Outraged and powerless!
Published November 1, 2008 | I just read this news article: Amnesty: Somali rape victim, 13, stoned to death. It almost made me lose my morning coffee. A thousand spectators in a stadium watched as this poor girl was stoned to death for adultery after she reported being raped. I’m so mad, sad and confused. Mad that this happens probably more than reported. Sad that this poor girl had to suffer. Confused about what to do.
I am grateful for my circumstances and freedoms and know these freedoms mean I have responsibilities in the world. I’m just not sure what I do with this knowledge.
I wish for a world where no women would be raped. I wish for a world where there was no country or people that would see a rape victim as a criminal. I wish for love and peace. And all I can do is wish and pray because I feel pretty damn powerless to create any change in this area.
Posted in Check This Out, If I ran the zoo ..., My Wish List | outrage, powerlessness, rape, somalia, stoning | 6 CommentsLooking for a FaceLift
Published October 27, 2008 | We’re seeking a WordPress Guru that can help us make some much needed changes/upgrades to the Where’s My Damn Answer site. So far the people we’ve talked to know plenty about web design but not specifically WordPress.
Must be easy to work with, know how to translate our vision to the screen and most of all … like to think outside of the box.
Do you have someone to refer us to?
If so let us know … we’ll love you forever … well maybe for a day … but still love is love man!!
Posted in If I ran the zoo ..., My Wish List | upgrade, wheresmydamnanswer, wordpress, wordpress guru | Leave a commentI Wish I had a Wife….
Published September 28, 2008 | I was reading an article written by “Judy Brady” written in 1971 titled “I want a wife”… Wow was Judy on to something. I almost think she was ahead of her time as women today do everything in her article and so much more, most hold a full time job as well. When this was written in 1971 most woman worked inside the home (that is a wonderful full time job in and of itself). The premise of the article is just like the topic stating all the things that she would love someone to do for her just as she does for her husband and her family as the “WIFE”.This article really made me once again appreciate the strength and power and dedication of woman. Sadly, I think sometimes we sell our importance and value short. We get caught up in the “rut” of daily life and really do not stop to think about our incredible daily contribution. It is amazing when you stop and read and process her words how they must resonate within you as they did with me.*** Here are a few examples of what her wife would do for her:- Cook and grocery shop - Clean- Care for the children in all regards- Take time off work when the children are sick- Make all social arrangements - Sensitive to my sexual needs – a wife who will love me passionately and eagerly “when I feel like it” and who of course makes sure that I am satisfied. - House work including – wash – iron - Care for her when she is sick - One of the real kickers is that option for if by chance i find another person more suitable as a wife than the wife I already have, I want the liberty to replace my present wife with another one….. Wow: This would be paradise, a real dream come true. What is so amazing is that this is what we as woman do for our families and more specifically our husbands. It is because of all you amazing Moms and Wife’s that you deserve a special medal. This medal is solid, firm and will never tarnish – Just like you. As the last line of the article says: My God, who wouldn’t want a wifeI know I would love a wife!!!
Posted in I deserve a Medal, My Wish List | 1971, clean, cook, dedication, grocery, husband, Judy Brady, love, medal, mom, sick, Wife | 5 Comments100 Day Challenge Check In: No Excuses
Published September 15, 2008 | Today is Day 4 of the 100 Day Challenge. How are we all doing?
I am excited about the people who have signed up and committed to their goals. I’m also excited by the people who are reading but having yet posted their commitment. Live Well, Stress Less newsletter readers I know you are out there! A number of you told me in person on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday you were with us. Come on now, don’t be shy! Join in and post your commitment today. For those new to blogging, commenting is simple. Click on the comment link below this post, and fill in a “screen name” of your choice, an email address which will not be posted, and your website if you have one and then post away!
Total honesty! This is how I did this weekend. I went to a potluck on Friday and a dinner on Sunday night. I managed to eat less but I did have two cookies on Sunday night. Sugar is a big “no” for me since it activates cravings for a couple of days. I guess I’ll have to live with that. I didn’t get any exercise in, except for walking the dog. I did make it to the grocery store to buy healthy food for the week. I didn’t get any writing done. So I accomplished about 25% of what I wanted to. But that is 25% better than I did the weekend before. As you can see, I’ve got plenty to work on.
Did you accomplish something toward your goal? Or did you let the weekend get by without any action?
Today is get serious day. Why? Because I’ve assigned myself the role of 100 Day challenge cheerleader and drill sergeant. Sometimes, I need that tough “don’t make excuses” tone to get myself going.
Get out your own inner drill sergeant and ruthlessly assess what is going to have to change to get you to where you want to be on December 22. Where is the time going to come from for this project that has sat on the back burner this year? Something is going to have to change if it is going to happen. So what are you saying “no” to, so that you have time to say “yes” to your new goal?
No excuses folks. If you want something to change, guess who has to change? You! Or in my case, me!
I need to get ruthless with my calendar and time management. I have to schedule exercise and writing in everyday. That means certain things like answering the phone when I’m writing have to stop. It also means planning my meals and making sure I have easy healthy food on hand. Sunday evening I sat with my calendar and scheduled in my exercise and my writing schedule for the week. And I said to myself, “No excuses!” No “I’m tired!” No “Can’t I start tomorrow?” (And if I think for a moment I’m okay the way things are, all I have to do is watch the video that Kristy posted and ask myself, “are you really okay with the way you look in the video?” And the answer will come back a resounding–”get to work!”)
Check in and let us know how it is going and what you need to do to get serious.
Remember if you comment on Friday’s post and this post by Thursday night September 18, you will be in the drawing for the $10 Amazon gift card.
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