Birthday Celebration

 

April Journal 2024,art journal pages

I have been enjoying the monthly journal swaps at Swap Bot.  I found inspiration of my art pages on Pinterest.  Trying to come up with different ideas can cause my brain to shut down,  When I see other art journal pages I’m like that is a great ideal.  

I tried to do a daily entry for every day in April.   The closer I got to the end of April I went back and added photo’s.  I personally feel like the pictures make the journal pop with interest.  

My co~worker Shelby about fell down when she return to her desk Saran wrapped along with the aluminum foil.  Took her half the day to get her desk back to normal.  I’m thinking I wouldn’t have taken the prank very well.  I’m not a huge jokester. 

Sure enjoyed my niece Kirsten’s wedding.  My granddaughter Kyndall and I had so much fun.  In fact Kyndall said to me later that night she wanted to go back to that party.

My niece Kara and Kyndall. 

Staying positive has been hard for me lately.  Almost seems like being negative is easier.  Not sure when I stopped looking on the bright side of things.  I know it has been rough at work and in my personal life.  At work I feel like our department as a whole was being negative.  We are trying to do better, seems to be helping.  I for sure don’t want to be known as sourpuss Karen.   

I do believe I will do a journal swap over at Swap Bot for June 2024.  I typically use a composition notebook for my journals.  Glue a couple of pages together to make the pages more stable.  That way if I use paint or alcohol Markers it doesn’t bleed on back of the page. 

 

Shopping day!

Cherrie and I needed a Sunday funday!  Having a Starbucks drink is always at the top of our to do list.  I have to admit I’m glad we don’t have a local Starbucks.  I know me well enough that I would be spending quite a bit each week if it was closer.  This drink was the cookie crumble and was delicious.

We needed new couch pillows. So this was the main reason for trip to Lawton, Oklahoma.  We went to Ollie’s and I found 2 of these pillows for only 5.99 each.

Then found 2 of these pillows for 6.99 each.  I then will order pillow covers off of Amazon in neutral colors for the couch.  These are the size we wanted and cheaper than buying pillow inserts. 

We went to Home Depot to buy this weed eater for Brody’s birthday gift.  When we get to store it’s ringing up for $149.00 not $119.00.  With a bit of an attitude they finally adjusted the price for me.  Just felt like a bait and switch scenario.  I was less than pleased with that experience.  

We ate at the Fusion Chinese buffet for lunch.  It was not very good.  We have tried it twice and am not satisfied with the flavors.  I did like the sweet and sour soup and the mushrooms.  The fried rice wasn’t one, the flavors was blah on the sweet and sour chicken.  

 

Lake Taylor

Today I asked Mr. C if we could drive around our local lake.  We hadn’t done that in awhile.  I enjoy looking at the water and wildlife.  It just seems to bring me inner peace.  

Lately I can tell that I am getting in a dark funk and I need to work on my self to stop that downward spiral.  Driving out to the lake and spending some time relaxing is so beneficial to my soul.  

This pier is new from our last visit.  Am so proud of all the improvements that Lake Taylor is making.  The groundskeeper has been really on top of things. He actually seems to like what he is doing and it shows. 

Love seeing the Canadian Geese family.  Spring time is great to see babies of all kinds.  On the drive over to the lake I seen several cows and baby calves.  Spring is for new beginnings.  I think it’s probably one of my favorite seasons.  Do you have any spring traditions?  We like going to the zoo in the spring before it gets too hot to enjoy.  We take a picnic lunch and just take our time wondering around.  Our Oklahoma City zoo has grown much bigger than when I was a child.  

 

Cinco de mayo

We had a great turn out for our cinco de mayo potluck.  It’s been awhile since we have thrown a work potluck. Sometimes I wish we could all get off phone lines for 30 minutes so we could visit with one another.  The vendors could take the calls for us.

Love this big ole taco.  We’ve used this several times thru the years.

Lots of good food.  Two different casseroles was brought.  Both was very good.  I don’t know why I didn’t make my Mexican casserole.  I brought cheese dip, chips,  small plates and guacamole dip. 

Our next potluck will be just for our department at the end of May.  I will bring my usual teriyaki meatballs, plates, utensils and may bring a dessert. Want to find a good summer dessert that is easy to make.  Need to google recipes.

I know Cinco de mayo is celebrated on May 5. Which recognizes Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire led by Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla in 1862