Printer's Out of Ink - Shipping Slowdown

Back to the real world!  In a very calculated and organized fashion I planned my eBay auctions around my vacation schedule.  I had all  my auctions closing on the last two days of vacation so I could be home to do shipping.  Great plan.  Until I began to do my shipping this morning and found my printer is out of ink.  Hard to print shipping label without ink.   So my getting up at 7 am to "get it all done" was not working so well.  So much for calculation and organization!

It started me thinking about how it would be in a perfect world.  First off, I would have a lovely, well stocked and organized shipping area.  Then I would have a backup of necessary supplies - ink, labels, tape, boxes, bubble wrap, envelopes, etc.  I could gather my items to ship - take them to the shipping area and package them with ease.  Ahhh, the dream!  But, then it hit me - this doesn't have to be a dream.  All it would take is a little creativity, planning, organizing and buying some supplies -- taking the time and making it a priority.  Some of these things I have in abundance (creativity and planning) others I could use some work - like making it a priority!

I Googled "home shipping center" and found this lovely picture below.  It has given me the inspiration to move forward and make creating a shipping area a priority!  I am blogging about this today as a way to hold my feet to the fire - sort of speak  - and make the commitment to you all that I will do this!  I'm giving myself a week to get it together. I'll report in as the project progresses.

First step - making a plan.  My favorite way of organizing my thoughts and all the elements of a plan is using a mind map.  It's non-linear and allows creativity to flow more freely.  I am sure that will help!

Can't wait to get started.

In the spirit of simplification, Cindy

SEA/TAC Heading Home

For weeks in advance I have been looking forward to my spring trip to Seattle to visit my family. It finally arrived and here I sit at the airport awaiting my flight home. How did the time go by so fast? Here is a look at my 12 days.





























































There was much more fun that wasn't pictured- but this gives you an idea. Had to leave at 6:30 to get to the airport. Tip toed in and gave the girls a hug and a kiss goodbye before I left. So hard to leave. But, I'll be back soon. Bella's birthday in May 27! Something else to look forward too. Thanks Jennifer, Elisha, Chris, Zoe and Bella for showing me such a great time!

Until May. . . . . .

Location:Seattle Airport

Treasure Hunting in Seattle

Beads, Charms, and More . . .

I'm visiting my family in Seattle and today I had a free day to explore. First thing, of course, I googled local thrift stores and found three near by. I love finding treasures! Thanks to the smart GPS I was able to find them all without any trouble. I focused on small things, since I am traveling. So I found a bunch of vintage and newer jewelry that I could use in my assemblage jewelry. There was a lot of it so I could be picky - which was nice. Red tags were on sale for 50%! Here's my bounty!



Then I went by Hobby Lobby, to get a look. There is one opening where I live so I thought I would take some time and cruise the isles and see what I can look forward to. I was a happy girl! Great stuff and much better variety than our local Michael's and JoAnn's.

After that I headed to a brand new Whole Foods Market. It was amazing - you feel healthier just walking in the doors! I had lunch there and it was delicious - veggie foccascia. Yum. The store has everything - it is just overwhelming and I was having envy issues like crazy! We have nothing like that is the High Desert. The vegetable department looked like art!

Tomorrow we are headed for a huge estate sale and then to the Tulip Festival! Rumor has it the tulips are blooming! (Some years they aren't blooming this early.) Can't wait to see that. I'll have my camera ready.

In the spirit of adventure, Cindy


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Location:Bothell, WA