September 20

Hi Y'all,

So work is done, I was in a  great place doing pretty good. The people were fun and I really liked the owner and manager. Now I have to get ready to go home so it's packing month. The YouTube channel  (Mimi's Musings) has turned into a Vlog, my Instagram (MMott12) is quiet, and the Easy shop DesignsbyMJM) is on vacation.

Moving is tough to begin with but I'm trying to sort through everything as I move on and that probably isn't the best time to do that. In the past when I sorted stuff in a rush I got rid of things I wish I hadn't. Although I did donate things to really good causes. I gave my lamp working materials to the place where I took many classes.

https://www.sonoranglass.org/classes/make-your-own-experiences/


They provide classes for school students to adults. I had a group from my team take a lamp blowing class. It was a team building exercise that I will never forget. I truly enjoyed taking classes here, I learned so much and had been introduced to some amazing artists.

The second place I donated my things to was the;

 https://hssaz.org/get-involved/shop/hssa-thrift-store/

I enjoyed going to see if there was anything I wanted (I truly didn't need anything). I left them with all of my dog jewelry since I wasn't going to be going to any craft fairs any time soon and I didn't have a clue about what I was going to do when we moved out to California. I decided they might benefit from my stash and I left what ever I thought they could use in their store. I only hope it did them some good. When I was capable I helped at the shelter walking the dogs when I could muster the energy. Then when my back went I had to try to do some low key stuff. I was hoping to get involved in the training for adoption portion. It never happened, the drive over to the shelter could be daunting for me and I don't know where my head was at sometimes.


Now I am hoping to get things done after I move back into the house. I will have more time to organize everything so I'm looking forward to that part. Come on over to the youtube
channel Mimi's musings and follow me as I document our move. till next month. ttfn

August 2017

Simple beaded bracelet. Size 11, 15 beads in various pinks. Go to youtube if interested in learning how I made this bracelet.

Lots of my inspirations to make things are from the following you tubers. Show em some love and let them know I sent you.

Off the beaded path, B4Bakup also known as Beading for perfectionists, Jill Wiseman, Bronzepony beads, and Sara Spoltore.

There are lots more but these are my top 5! Of course I couldn't teach you anything better than they could. My purpose since I am an impatient crafter is to do something and actually see if I can manage or muddle through it. The above bracelet is one I sat down with a variety of beads and decided to attempt a free for all while watching my favs on tv.  Which, at the moment is Game of Thrones. Yes, I enjoy mindless fantasy action movies with handsome characters and of course DRAGONS. Why wouldn't I?

Happy Beading. Hugs

July 2017

Question; would rather be stuck with your animals at home when it's hot out or be in the air conditioning at work?

As for me? Definitely with the dogs. I know everyone figures well at least it's got air conditioning right? For most people I think that would give a good reason to be at work but I look at those faces and think aw they need me even if it's to just commiserate with them. I think I am ready to start down that road to retirement. My art and crafts call to me more than my need to interact with people. Plus these guys are so much fun who needs people? 

Oh ok I understand you probably think I am a little nuts right about now but let me give you an explanation.

  Number one, dogs love you. Some people should be abandoned at the shelter, then maybe they would appreciate the effort people put in to serving them. Dogs are like you came back oh we are so happy to see you again.  People are like add a little extra for the same price?

Number two,  dogs will go where ever you want. People will meander in your room as if there is all the time in the world, meanwhile your next customer is tapping her foot in the waiting room.

Number three, dogs don't care about anything but play and food oh and where they sleep. People act as if they have been dropped here on earth and you should genuflect. 

Number four, dogs understand when you are having a bad day. Some people have acted like they have never made a mistake and believe that perfection is not only possible but a requirement. 

Overall, people disappoint me terribly. I have seen people who are kind and considerate I only hope that I am appreciative towards the ones who are. Then, as a customer, I hope I make people who serve me smile, happy and hopeful.

smiling face and off to work..... sigh

How are you feeling? Are you ready for shorts and bathing suit season?

Don't worry honey we all feel like we've added some padding. The alternative to living well is well you know so go out and be engaged with life. Do your best to enjoy where you are. Get something that makes you feel comfortable and keep on keeping on.

I love the smell of the roses do the know how the magazine people did it but I loved the smell of the rose catalogue in spring. The promise of a summer bounty of flowers, tomatoes and corn. Mmmmmm

For now I'll have to settle for fruit an vegetables from Felipe's. 

What's your plan for summer? I'm going to start some dog training. Looking forward to getting the doggies back on track. 

So if you're looking to train your doggie or do some creative crafts come over to YouTube and follow me. 

@ Mimi's musings or just saying. 

See u there.

Celebration Challenge!

February 29 Faces challenge

http://29faces.blogspot.com/

So I am giving it a good try, go to Ayala's blog to check it out (see above) .

Guess I have some catching up to do since I started this yesterday. Well it's best to start doesn't matter when does it? The link about explains it best please go and check it out Ayala Art hosts this challenge and I decided  to try to keep up. Think I can do it? Let's see, what about you? Are you going to try?

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January 2017

Ahh Yes trying to get all the workshops I am involved in up to date and not get sick. TOO LATE.

Yes I got sick and now I am recuperating from the rest day I took and I think that was worse than being sick. My old bones are hurting. ow. So on with the update


First the color of the year! Greenery from Pantone. Beautiful color reminds me of summer grass, spring and bunny rabbits. I didn't get my directions video looking as well as I wanted so I just redirect everyone to someone I know who is awesome at videos. See the video

So did you pick your word for the the year? Your saying your intentions your good grief with all of that I had no time to get my video's done. I really have a hard time choosing those things. Like what do I want my theme to be? I don't know I am just trying to be creative then everyone wants intentions. I just want to complete everything I started. What is your, STOP! I just want to be taken as a serious artist to make some money out of selling my creations. Is that too real? Why do I have to spend time getting intentions done. My intention is to not have to go to work outside my art shop. To be able to buy things with out using a credit card. Or if I do use a credit card I want to be able to pay it off with the money I make selling the stuff I made.That's my goal.

I am not being hostile I am being realistic. That just doesn't sound as fru fru as it should. It's very in your face and people don't like that. I don't know how I would react if someone put that out there in a video. It's almost shocking. Some people would be insulted because it sounds like I am putting them down. I really don't mean to I am just saying that in my head I don't have that I have to wait to hear what every one else says and copy them because the truth is I don't have visions of sugar plums in my head. Oh I know how to fake it but the reality is I strive to do what I need to to get to the place where every one else is. I have to struggle every time we have a zen mantra going before we can start the process of learning.

I  was ready to learn before I signed up. I want to be organized I want to have creative journals and beautiful things to look at but I can't just vomit them out the beginning of the year.

Whats my word of the year? BE just be. Just be me be creative be aspiring be annoying be loud be yourself.

Get ready for January 2017

Hi everyone, it's a bit early for my blog post but being that there will be lots happening come January I thought I would post now. So many things going to happen in 2017. So without further nonsense here is my list of commitments and links if you are interested.

Lifebook 2017
 http://www.willowing.org/life-book-2017//

Polymer clay adventure 2017
I'll have video updates as to how I am doing with both classes.
 http://createalong.teachable.com/courses/polymer-clay-adventure-2017

I'll be participating in the Pantone Color of the Year challenge. I will post my video on the blog.
  http://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2017

Journaling: My Year 2017
for more information  https://youtu.be/ZlRKcW3XAuE

Build a line with B'Sue Boutiques. That will definitely be the biggest thing I do this coming year.

http://bsueboutiques.typepad.com/bsue_boutiques_jewelry_su/


Well there they are, I think. Somehow I feel like there is more than that..... Could I have over committed myself? hmmmm We shall see.

December 2016

Here are some of the pictures of my husbands watercolors. I have a few posted on my Etsy shop Designs by MJM . I thought you would enjoy seeing some pretty things for the Holiday month.

Consider going to Etsy and let me know what you think of the site Designs by MJM.

I do hope you all have safe and joyful celebrations. Till next month. TakeCare hugs

November 2016

I am not going to go into details but I have been having some concerns with family and have not been able to upload new content in a while. Now I am home and very happy to be back at my craft table doing my thing again.

 This is where I found Gabby, hardly even cared that I was home after a 6-week absence. seriously Gabby not even a blink?

Of course these three drove me nuts with their attention. Tater of course was thrilled and smiled at me but his allergies made him itch terrible and I had to start his medication again. 

Bug and Lacey themselves in a way,
Bug seems to have pulled a muscle in her back leg probably thinking she's a young pup still. Like me the old bones and joints are not happy. Lacey moves at warp speed no matter what and she gave me nearly a bath with all the kisses.

For all you walking dead fans here is the latest from loot pets I wasn't here to do an unboxing but Tater is sporting the Negans little batters shirt. I get it but would have liked a Glen and Abraham shirt instead. I think. Right Tate?











Well, I am going to try to update a lot better than I have in the past. With the New Year I am hoping for at least once a month.For now I am going to say weekly wish me luck and don't forget to find me on- youtube, mimi's musings, -Facebook, maryannescreativemix and instagram; mmott1225,  and etsy; designsbymjm soon to be updated. thanks

Septmber 2016

Story one, In July, I think, I started working with a trainer. With great expectations we began with 2 times a week. I pulled something at first I just thought it was a mucsle out of wack. Then it became more intense when I stopped moving. took advil and iced it, went to thechiropractors, didn't even workout for a few weeks. Finally went to the doctor, after a round of stupid steroids I am on some anti seizure medication that also works on inflammation. 

Story two, Work has been put on hold and although I like being home I have racked up some debt from getting going in my new position. Ok,Ok I didn't have to go get a new LED light but I wanted a bigger one than I had and the polishes were a bit dry, old or out of date. I wanted some that was fun. In any case I also paid for my comference to face and body show and I bought a few things thinking I was gonna pump it up, took a lah extension class, got some supplies and some facial products I could get behind. Now I am really behind. So do I risk my back and hang out at the shop or do I stay at home till I figure what's up?

Story three, got a call from family, usually no one calls me,  except my dad, so I knew something was up. Brother has some form of cancer in his esophagus. He never smoked, but we grew up in a small home with several smokers. Could be it is from having heart burn. He's going for a second opinion and tests are beginning. Apparently they want to see if it spread before they consider his options.We cant get a break this been a lousy couple of years. I don't react with the big things I would like to think I am strong when stuff like this happens. But alone with my thoughts and silent tears. I give myself a headache.

Conclusions, how can I be so whiney when all I have is back pain from being old?