Is it Really March Already?
Wait….what happened to February? My grandfather used to tell me that time goes faster when you’re old. I knew it must be true because grandpas don’t lie. But still, he was slowly losing his mind and so maybe he forgot that time is the same for everyone.
But now that I’m moving into the “old” category myself I realize I am thinking things like, “How can young people listen to that music?” or holding my iphone, “I can’t get this contraption to work, dag-nabbit!” Further proving old age is creeping up on me, today I woke up wondering how it could be March already and thinking about weeding the front beds and wearing underwear so huge that the term “Granny Panties” does not do it justice.
But not being fully retired, I can’t work in the flower beds because I have too much to do. I walk the line between old and young….youth getting further away by the second. Even so, I have thoroughly been enjoying my 40s so far and can safely say that I have matured a lot and come into my own. But don’t worry, I doubt I will ever lose the urge to stick my tongue out at people or giggle uncontrollably when someone says “poop”.
The girls and I are spending today wrapping up preparations for the Bridal Fair this weekend. Our booth will be a burlap spectacular, which may be a mystery to the people attending the fair. I am preparing myself to be sandwiched between an exquisite jewelry maker and a luxurious cruise line. Then me in the middle…..bouquets made from old books, burlap bunting and mason jars hanging from rotting pieces of wood. Maybe I should take a bale of hay up there too, just to make the ridiculousness complete.
By the way, if you’re in the area on Saturday you can come by the Bridal Fair….admission is free! I won’t be insulted if you pretend you don’t know me and decide to subtly check out my booth by pretending to be looking for a new diamond ring next door.
Besides being my first time to have a booth anywhere, I am having to figure out the whole credit card operation. I got a little thing that plugs right into my iphone and I can scan credit cards with it. Yes, it’s unbelievable to me also. Not that it exists but that I would be able to figure out how to use it. I practiced on myself last night, purchasing a $6 mercury glass mason jar and it worked. I didn’t even have the urge to question why we need these newfangled doohickeys and ask what happened to the good old days when people used cash money.
Maybe there’s a bit of youth left in me still. I wonder what my grandpa would say.
oH how exciting! I can hardly wait to hear how things go at the Bridal Fair!! A $6 mercury glass mason jar? Is it in your shop? Oh my… I’ll be right back. Okay I’m back. I discovered it wasn’t in your shop… sigh.
oh i have a new phone… an iphone! And it scars the bejeebas out of me! It looks like some fancy calculator to me…. my husband just laughs. And the boys are sure I won’t really “use” it! Ha, I’ll show them. Yep… once I’m done eating my oatmeal. Yes it is kinda sad that we are in that in-between stage… not young and NOT old! I tell you I AM NOT OLD! Hmph (I was yelling at myself.. hee hee!) I say this as I eat oatmeal for a snack and enjoy it while squinting at the screen. (when did they change the font size in these comment dohickies?)
Have a great day! And a wonderful time at the Bridal Fair!! 🙂
Peggy, you’re on fire this morning! That oatmeal must be charging your brain.
I assume you were yelling about not being old because you can’t hear very well.
Oh, and the mercury glass jars will be in my shop next week. I’ve been so busy creating all of the new products that I haven’t had time to list them all yet. Lots of new stuff coming!
Lisa~
I’m betting every potential bride will come away from the fair completely committed to burlap! How could they resist your creativity?! Hope you have a simply fabulous time, dahling! 🙂 And you are NOT old!! Because I’m older than you, remember? Or did you forget, you young whipper-snapper, you?
How exciting- have lots of fun!
As long as you’re not marketing burlap bridal gowns or trousseaus you should be fine. Maybe a burlap bridal hankie?
I don’t have any other gul-dern ideas…
Way to go! I see some Texan country gals getting really excited about burlap. I pray it all goes well. How could it not you worked,you’re creative and are prepared with your new iphone techie thing! Blessings,denise
Just found you via Perfectly Imperfect. Love, love, love the clock, really love it!! Sounds like your life is full and inspiring. Look forward to following along.
Well, love your blog and your posts. I hopped over from another blog and so glad I did. Besides being another Texas girl, you crack me up which is something I cherish. I’m joining up to follow so I can keep track of you. Hope your sale goes well.