Right Reasons to Keep a Voicemail

Some of the smallest, weirdest things can have such a lasting impact! Many months ago, I saw the movie P.S. I Love You. Today I realized that this movie has had a small lasting impact on a decision I make almost everyday. With nearly every voicemail on my cell phone, I ask myself, "if this person died tomorrow, would this be a voicemail I want to hang onto just to be able to hear their voice again?". Such a morbid and odd thought to cross one's mind with each message, but it's a natural, imbedded routine now without really knowing how/why I started this habit.

At the heart of the matter, is there a better deciding factor between keepers & deleters? (Especially since they're automatically deleted after 14 days anyway.)

Shhh....another Whispers Challenge!

It's been a long streak of working days, and today will be another to add to that streak. This morning I thought I'd take some time for myself and finish this layout for Scrap Whispers Challenge #64-even though I should be at work already :-\ No matter how much stress I'm feeling or what's on my mind, when I hear Justin's voice, I'm all eyes and ears. So appropriately for this movie challenge, He has me at Hello...each and everytime.

Another participant in this week's challenge, Kelly, is giving away some scrap goodies on her blog. Check it out here!

And have a wonderful week! Next weekend is Memorial Weekend! California here we come :-)

Wild - Superman giggles karaoke

This is one of those times when you print the photos and wait for the right inspiration to scrap them. A sketch challenge from Pagemaps was just the thing for this collage of photos I had printed months ago! I had debated separating all the photos but the sketch challenge inspired me to keep it as a collage - good thing. The photo layout worked really well, and the little embellies add fun and memories to the set of photos.

From Seneca

"No good thing is pleasant without friends to share it," he said. Impressive considering he, Seneca, was a Roman philosopher. Who would've guessed that ancient Romans would rank friendship so high in their set of values. Most people would say this special bond plays a stronger role in modern times. In my life this is certainly true because my family is no longer near. Regardless of the friends vs. family debate, it's important to have trust, support, and others to share with close to home.

Hokey Pokey Heritage

There is much pride in heritage. Even if heritage is ages old and almost forgotten, some little nuances are bound to be passed on through the years. The Hokey Pokey happens to be apart of my German heritage and still heralded at the majority of family gatherings. With that, I had to share this little joke to get the day started:

"In Memoriam

With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week. Larry LaPrise, the man who wrote 'The Hokey Pokey', died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started."

My Scrap Passion

The Scrap Whispers Challenge #62 is to scrap "Change" and change an element used on the page. This is "Through the Years We'll Change" based on Sketch #47 from Inspired Blueprints.

Title/word blocks were changed with brads, rub-ons, & the ever-trustworthy Sharpies . The chipboard elements were changed with gemstones & cardstock.

Ah those neices - neverending sources of adorable photos :-)

Busy Day Preparations

The agenda for tomorrow looks a little hectic.....meeting with managers & dentist visit in the AM, workload pressing heavily on the shoulders. Cinco de Mayo potluck & birthday wishes to a friend in the afternoon. Overdue run, work late, and Cinco de Mayo fiesta to attend in the PM. What better way to prepare for a busy day than to enjoy a late night of baking :-) Tonight I'm tackling Mexican Wedding Cakes & Tres Leches Cake.

The beauty of baking is the sweet treat that comes out at the end - and I don't mean the cake itself. I'm referring to the sense of accomplishment, and the feeling of having a product for others to appreciate from a mini project that can be done in just 1 evening in a state of relaxation!

Hey Twinkle Little Star, I Know Your Name

If/when I ever have an iPhone, the first app I will get is Google Sky Map. Haven't you ever wondered what the stars have been named and how they've been organized into constellations? Props to Google for creating an App for the iPhone and Droid that now you simply point your phone skyward on a clear night and can easily discover the names and constellations you are gazing at. Way to create a thoughtful and mind-expanding tool for those most beloved phones out there right now.