Candy’s Land

I have a bit of astrology for you and some venting!! Well mercury retrograde started on May 26, 2008 at 3:43 pm GMT and will last until June 19 2008 2:28 pm GMT. This happens at least 3 times a year, last at least 3 weeks.

Retrograde Mercury is the most commonly known astrological signature for Murphy’s Law (”If something can go wrong, it will”).

Computers crash, software develops unexpected glitches, traffic jams ensue, telephone service snarls up, letters get lost in the mail, machinery breaks down, new projects fail. Ah, yes, the trickster Mercury is up to his old pranks again. In fact, at least three times a year for about three weeks each time Mercury has his way with us.

Well let me tell you it has for me…..first it was my van/car the shift cable went out $321.79 later that was Monday June 2nd . Then on Monday June 9th my computer was making this crazy noise when I turned it on…..like it was going to take flight, not a good thing, $170.00 later and a new power supply fan! Then on Wednesday June 11th when I got home from work I went into my bedroom to make the bed….I can’t sleep unless it is nice and neat….weird I know! Anyhoo I got a room air conditioner a few years ago, I have terrible hot flashes and I sleep so much better if the room is very cold…..needless to say the air conditioner was on longer working……so today I went and bought a new one $176.24 and my hubby took out the old and put in the new!! I think this mercury is also messing with my creative mojo, everything I try to make ends up in the trash pile, ugh! I am hoping that tomorrow is a better day and that nothing else goes wrong in the next 7 days……crap tomorrow is Friday the 13th, I may just stay in bed!!!

With only a small amount foresight here are the precautions you can take to prevent colossal screw-ups in your life during the next Mercury retrograde:

• If at all possible, avoid signing legal documents.
• If at all possible, finish projects which involve communication before the retrograde.
• If at all possible, avoid closing big deals during the retrograde
• If at all possible, avoid launching new projects during the retrograde
• If at all possible, avoid scheduling meetings to make a big decision
• Allow extra time when traveling
• Backup your hard drive before the retrograde
• If at all possible, avoid installing new computer software during the retrograde
• Do needed repairs on machinery before the retrograde

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Hi all, I just marked down a bunch of SU set that I’m selling. I need the room and money for some new stuff. Have a look here!

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Good morning, thanks to all who left comment.  We have a winner……..drum roll please……………………………………………………….

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Hi everyone, I have been so busy doing family stuff the last 4 days that I haven’t had time to create anything. My daughter got her first apartment on the 15th so I was either babysitting my cute little grandson or helping her move stuff. I was also going through my things to see what I could give her and going shopping. Anyhoo I forgot how much time and energy it takes to have a baby around. I really had so much fun with Jovi yesterday, I was having so much fun I forgot to take any pictures…drats! Anyhoo I’m hoping to get some time in my studio today and don’t forget tomorrow is RBC10, Jeanne has something fun for us all, so be sure to stop back by!!

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Hi, everybody!

Happy Tuesday morning!

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Okay I got home from my doctors appointment, went and checked out the color challenge for today on Splitcoast. Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sky, and Ruby Red are the colors, so here is the card I came up with. I have to run out again, so this is a short post.

Supplies used; Stamps: Rubbernecker. Paper: Ruby Red, Soft Sky, Solar White, Bazzill, Basic Grey Mellow. Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Latte, Butterscotch. Accessories: Distressing Tool, Chalk pastels, Blender Pen, Circle Clip, Ribbon, Buttons, White Thread.

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Kittie

Jeanne

Shelly

Leslie

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Happy Mother’s Day!!!

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Hello everyone, sorry I haven’t been posting much, my pancreatitis has been acting up again. I’ve been feeling pretty bad having to take pain meds to help with the pain, slept most of the day on Saturday and some on Sunday, feeling a little better today. Anyhoo I hope to be able to post something this week.

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Hello, yesterday was my first day back to work in 6 weeks, only part time. I’m still a little sore from the surgery which was 4 weeks ago. I’ve been having some tests done this past week, ultrasound, CT Scan with contrast and lots of blood work. My doctors have come to the conclusion that I am suffering from Chronic Pancreatitis, my condition has develop without any apparent cause. For one I do not drink alcohol which is frequently associated with chronic pancreatitis or some kind of injury to the pancreas, I don’t remember causing any injury to my pancreas. The pseudocystic mass they found earlier, which is why I had the surgery, is one of the symptoms of chronic pancreatitis. This is something I will just have to live with, it can be very painful at times, I have lost 15 pounds in the last 6 weeks, not really how I would have like to lose it. I put a link in here if you would like to more about what it is, anyhoo enough about this on to the card…….

This is my card for the sketch challenge over on Splitcoast yesterday, SC167

Supplies used:

Stamps: Rubbernecker image and sentiment

Paper: Bazzill Shimmer Green, Flair Designs Making Waves, Other PP, CS Vellum

Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, Craft White

Accessories: White EP, Googly Eyes, Copic Markers, Airbrush Machine, Glimmer mist in Patina, White Pearls, Retractable Craft Scratcher, Ribbon, Marvy 3″ Circle Punch

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Candy

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Here is my card for you today. I had this idea in my head…….of course it turned out nothing like what I pictured in my head, not sure if I like it or not but here it is anyways.

Supplies used:

Stamps: Rubbernecker image and sentiment

Paper: Daisy Bucket Designs Star Kissed Collection, Bazzill Brown, Blue

Ink: Adirondack Espresso

Accessories: Nestabilities Star dies, 1″ circle punch, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Distressing tool.

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Candy