When was the last time you got a letter in the mail?? And not a letter from your insurance company saying your policy is about to expire but a real “just because I love you” or “just a note to say hi” letter. Its been a while, huh!! I bet you can recall the last email or e-card you got from someone special. Why don’t people write letters anymore? I know I don’t. I don’t even know what my handwriting looks like anymore! Writing an email is just easier. It doesn’t require a trip to the post office or the purchase of a stamp but in the process it loses the love of a hand written note. Life is so impersonal now. I would never have to leave my house…..ever, thanks to technology. I can order groceries online and have them delivered. I can take college courses online and never step foot on a campus. I can google any illness and find a cure without ever stepping foot in a doctors office. But why?? People need interaction with other people…..real people. It teaches us compassion, patience, and I’m sure helps form our sense of humor. And if we didn’t get out in the real world how would we make friends? How would we experience anything exciting, scary, adventurous, or fun. Technology is making it easier for us to be anti-social hermits!! And I’m not having it!! So I’m going to write a letter to someone I love this week, buy a stamp and put it in the mail. Do I think technology is bad? No, but I do think it is healthy for everyone to put down the video games, turn off the internet, shut down the computer and get outside. You never know, you might actually enjoy yourself!!
Our Dogs are like our children……. July 9, 2009
Well, what can I say…….we have the best two dogs on the planet. Both of which came from the dog shelter. First we got Cassie or Cassadaga. She is a pitbull mix that was in poor shape. She was scared of everything…..and I mean everything. She wouldn”t walk up stairs, she threw-up every time she went for a ride in the truck, and she trusted no one. I don’t know what I was thinking getting this skinny, scared, non-friendly dog but I saw something in her. Now she is my best friend!! She sleeps with us….snoring like an old man. She loves to go swimming, she loves to play and she loves everyone. She even smiles when she sticks her head out the window when we are on our way to the dog park. And she is a great guard. Having a pitbull barking at your front door doesn’t hurt. But everyone that knows Cassie loves her and thinks she is the greatest. I would honestly take a bullet for her……she is the best dog in the world.
And then we got Pickle……again he was a pitiful sight. He was small, shivering, and had the worst case of kennel cough I have ever heard. I picked him up, he melted into my arms and I was sold. I was not leaving without this dog. My fiance was not convinced. We just bought a new house and he didn’t want a new dog tearing it up. So I begged…..and begged……and pleaded, and he finally gave in. (I knew he would eventually!!) The shelter was going to put him down that evening because he was so sick and they didn’t have the resources to treat him. The next day we picked up Pickle from the vets office. And for the next two months we endured countless steam showers and sleepless nights with Pickle coughing his brains out. I really thought he was going to die. But he pulled through. And now he is the spunkiest, cutest, most loyal dog around. And him and Cassie are best friends. Pickle also sleeps with us…thank God for king size beds!! Our life wouldn’t be the same without our two mutt dogs and I will forever be thankful that we have them in our lives. They are like our children….our hairy, smelly, playful, loving children.
** Please adopt from shelters…..these animals need homes!!
Nesting……… June 24, 2009
So, I’m 7 months pregnant and going crazy…..in a good way. We are painting the walls bright new colors. We have bought new couches. We even planted flowers in our yard!! All in anticipation for our little girl. I want the house to be perfect for her. I’m organizing, deep-cleaning, scrubbing, and washing everything. Who new base boards could be so clean?? But during all this preparation for her arrival I have to stop and remind myself that kids won’t remember a new couch, a freshly painted wall, or clean base boards. What they will remember is how much love you gave them, how many kisses you showered on them, and how many times you stopped everything just to be with them. I can’t wait till the end of August so I can show this little girl just how much she is loved.
Does being pregnant spark creativity?? May 27, 2009
Since becoming pregnant I’ve become more creative!! Once the morning sickness passed I’ve been designing like crazy. So that’s why I posed the question, “Does being pregnant spark creativity?” I was having a design block and then over night…..Boom……I have more ideas than I know what to do with. Great, right?? Being pregnant might have been the best thing for my jewelry line! Thanks Baby!! I think my daughter will be a creative little soul because she is already inspiring me to be more creative. Maybe its the kicking in my belly or my craving for all things fruity either way I’m happy to be designing and flexing my creative muscle. Life is Good!!
Do what you love and the money will follow…… September 18, 2008
Do what you love and the money will follow……..That’s every artist goal. I’ve never been one to do a nine to five job and I don’t think I ever will. Life should be lived to its fullest. And iving life to its fullest means to do what you love. That’s why I design jewelry!! Do I make a ton of money?? No. And making a ton of money has never and will never be my goal. I just want to live my life the best way I know how. I want be the happiest I can be. And I want to be the best person possible. And I want to know that when I’m old and grey that my life was great. That I loved and was loved. That I was daring and different and lived life to its fullest. Life is Good…..no matter how much money you have in the bank. Just be happy, do what you love to do, and the money you need will follow.
I’m finally settled……Tennessee September 8, 2008
So, we moved to Mufreesboro about 2 months ago. It’s been crazy and overwhelming……but mostly crazy!! I’ve lived in California my whole life (except for a a year in Mt. Shasta to live with my Mom) so the idea of moving across country was scary. I’m loud…..I’m sarcastic…….I’m tattooed!! Would all these “home town” people like me?? As far as they are concerned I live in sin with my boyfriend!! Don’t forget it is the Bible belt!! What the hell was I thinking? We bought a house (it’s really cute), adopted a new puppy for Tyler and started our new life. I have to say that it is going really well. My neighbors are really cool. I’m still designing my jewelry. And life has picked up right where I left off in California. LIfe is Good and it’s only getting beter!!
Kelly Defernez
Inner Voice Designs
