Just Another Manic Monday...

It really wasn't that "manic" around here today, I just had that song playing in my head. I got a few things done, a few things packaged and mailed and a few orders filled for tomorrow's mailing. All in all, I just hung out with Ozzy & Lita and listened to the rain *Yay* it finally rained a little bit today. And boy are the frogs & crickets happy. It's almost deafening outside. We have a ditch behind our house and that's where all the little critters gather at night to sing "love songs". Speaking of "love songs", I caught these two love birds at it this afternoon. They were just right out on the bricks in front of everybody. That's what's so great about being an animal, you can be an exhibitionist and not get arrested:
They both just sat there while I took pictures of them. They usually run when they see me coming with the camera. I guess they are used to seeing me by now ~ they should be.

The little bird is still in his nest. Apparently his Mom & Dad sent some teachers today to try and get him to fly. There were about 10 little sparrows flying all around the birdhouse and chirping and flapping their wings. I watched them for a bit, but then it started raining, so I guess they'll try again tomorrow. I just love all of my little "critters". I feel like they are all my personal friends. That's why I loved my choice for "picture of the day". I hope you enjoy it, as well. Speaking of enjoying things, if you haven't heard him already, the winner of "Britain's Got Talent" this year is Paul Potts, an awesome opera singer. You can click on one of the pictures on the far left of my blog and the video will play at the top of the page. Please do check it out, you won't be disappointed.

It's time to go to bed, I have a busy day ahead of me tomorrow. I hope you all have a terrific Tuesday! xx00 ♥ & peace ~ Kathy

"Most of us will never do great things, but we can do small things in a great way" ~ unknown

My Picture for Today Says It All......

I just hate days that involve having to deal with people that don't give a crap about you, or care if they help you or not. About a month ago, I got into a small fender/bender with some a**hole in a big pickup truck. It put a nice little dent in the front side of my car. I called the guy's insurance company, got a claim number and a phone number/extension for my "adjustor". I called her every single day for a month and left a message on her voice-mail. I also emailed her twice and never got a reply, nor a returned phone call, ever! Anyway, I finally had to get ugly with them and refused to be transferred to another voicemail, so I got an appointment for today to have my car looked at. I got an estimate and then was told that it would be sent to my "adjustor" and she would be in contact with me. Which actually means "round 2 of bull****".

Then I went to the bank, then to the post office and then to get gas and the pump thing could not read my card. It looked like someone had tried to cram a screwdriver in there, or something. Anyway, I had to go in and then they told me that I could not "fillup" unless I moved to another pump and tried my card again outside. One glance out the door indicated that there were cars @ all the pumps, so I would have had to wait. I just got $30 worth and then the receipt machine was broke, so I couln't get a receipt. Then I was off to the "Salvation Army" to drop off a car full {literally} of cloths, craft stuff, pillows, extra office supplies, etc. So, that was a good stop. Then it was on to "Sam's" for that awesome Fuze Tea that I'm addicted to, plus some great Yoga Pants that I couldn't resist, broccoli, humus, chicken and of course, a bottle of Yellowtail Shiraz {my fav}, so that was a good stop.

So, I get home and have a message from "Aetna RX Home Delivery" that they can't refill my prescription yet for my inhaler that I've been using for a gazillion years. So, I have to call them. The prescription has been screwed up for months, anyway. You see, I get 3 months' supply at a time, which would normally be 3 inhalers. For some reason, the Pharmacist at Aetna decided to over-ride my Doctor's prescription and decided that 2 inhalers should last me 3 months. Sometimes 2 inhalers may last me 3 months, sometimes not. When I got my prescription last week, I only had 2 inhalers in the package, so I had to call my Doctor, once again, and he had to fax them another revised prescription (they claim the never got the last one). So they told me today that the "supervisor" at Aetna would have to rewrite the order so that I can get an additional inhaler this time, since it was a "revised" prescription. Otherwise, I could not get another refill until the end of June and then I would get 3 inhalers from now on. I was almost on the verge of tears with these people. I've gone round and round with them. Not to mention that I usually get disconnected at least once when I call them. "Life Is Just So Daily"!!!!!

Ok, I'm glad I got all that crap off my chest. I feel much better now. I do have to share this awesome little turtle that my Sister gave me for my birthday. It was made by "Glass Monkey Studios, LLC" here in Baton Rouge, LA:

Isn't he just the cuteset little fellow you ever saw! My Mom, Sister and I went to a local Festival here in Baton Rouge yesterday. I was really great. We had a good time. I bought several glass pendants from these same guys and I'll be making some great necklaces with them. Here's a couple that I made last night:

Aren't they awesome! I love them all. I hope they sell fast, or I'll be keeping them for myself and I don't need to do that. Anyway, I just had to share my cute little purse with you, too. It's made from a coconut and has an awesome Lizard painted on it. It's perfect to use for shopping trips, festivals, etc., where you don't want to carry a big purse around. Plus, with a good swing, you could use it for a weapon, if needed ;0)

And so my peeps, thanks for helping me cheer up. I always feel way better when I can just let everything out. Thanks for listening. Hope you are having a great Monday.

xxoo & peace ~ Kathy

I went to Hobby Lobby for jump rings and then......

.....look what I came home with. I love it! It will be a beautiful and welcome addition to my new studio. I may start incoporating some of Emily's poetry into my listings, where appropriate of course, along with the classic rock stuff that never leaves my brain. Right now while I'm typing this "We are the Champions" is softly playing in the back of my mind. Don't ask me why, as I've not heard that song for eons and it never was one of my favorites. Just seems as though no matter how much I concentrate on any one thing, I always have music playing in my head as well. It's like having a built in I-Pod, but unfortunatly, I have no control over the song choice. Does that happen to anybody else? I'm curious to know. I really like this photo of my picture, as well. Can you see me in the glass with my camera {it's like a peek into my soul}. I can't wait to get it all hung up and in its proper place.

I just have to share this awesome rose bush that is taking over the front of my house. It is massive, I tell you and the pinkest pink you ever saw:

Of course, I had to take a picture of my nosey little friend who came out to see what all the commotion was about. Right after I took his picture, he promptly returned to his hiding place in the bricks.

Well, I'm off to make some more gorgeous things and do some laundry and other things I need to do. So Happy Tuesday and I'll talk to you all later.

xxoo & peace ~ Kathy