Two Holiday Bazaar Events Back To Back

What a successful two days. Wow.  I sold more than half my inventory.  It was relaxing and easy to load in and out of the events.  Of course, met some new people and hugged a few recurring vendor artists.  I really needed the funds.  I have been inspired and am now knitting some really wonderful outer wear.  It is nice to see with refreshed eyes. 
The Event on Sunday was the best it has ever been.  There was a stand-up comedian, singers, excellent artists.  I was able to set my booth next to one of my favorite people in the world.  Chris Murray and his girlfriend Caitlin and their candles.  I always love seeing Julio.  My goodness he makes beautiful jewelry.  Friends came to visit.  Dear friends with smiling faces and some bought some of my knits.  I love that the event is set around the two show days of two shows at the theatre.  It is magical.

I am so enjoying this Holiday Season.  I get things done every single day.  I don't procrastinate which feels magnificent.  I feel safe and secure which is extremely important.  The weather has  made it very unsafe but in spite of that it has all been so wonderful. 

Have been consistent with going to the gym.  Working out almost every day.  This is my third or fourth week now.  Been wanting to get back to this lifestyle for at least 20 something years now.

The reading I did a  week ago turned out pretty darn ...... well it was just swell.  I missed some things but got some complicated things down in the spur of the moment.  I was pleased.  Even with the mistakes.  The play is "HIR".  Pretty difficult.  I'm glad it was just a reading.  Well, not just a reading but ...... well yeah,  I'm glad I could just sit read this play and not do a full out production of it.  There was no rehearsals for this play.  Just sat down in front of a small audience and read the play. 

Very Proud To Have Knit This Matching Set for A Client

Happy Holidays

Well,,,,,, having a great Holiday.  Thanksgiving was fantastic.  The Mclean's and the Mccracken's came together.  It turned out so well.  Loved watching everyone talking and sharing.  I hope this becomes a tradition now that David and his family lives in Oregon.  I surely missed my Mother.  I know she was thinking about all of us and so wishing she could attend.  We did our texting and loving each other that way in 2015. 

Today I voted on the films for consideration 2015.  I was extremely focused.  I was organized and was serious.  I treated it as though I was under consideration for a film.  I did not get to see all of the films.  I could only vote on the ones I actually saw.  I either - did not get a screener, the film was short lived in the theatre's or they never were shown in Oregon.  Seems a bit unfair because I may have missed out on films that should have been considered.  Because I am no longer in Los Angeles I don't get the full benefits from the premiere houses in LA.  I have gotten a much better picture on how things work from being on this committee.  Films that have a larger marketing budget are going to be considered.  There are politics in ANY awards show. Any and all. 

I have my reading tomorrow of "HIR".  It is a bear and I am glad that it is only a reading. 

I have two back to back Holiday events to do this week and then I am over for the season. 

Staying pretty faithful to the gym.  It feels really good.  I also feel so much better when using weights as well.  Hope I can make this a routine like I did in my younger years.  Kind of like brushing your teeth everyday. 

Good Times

Participated in another Holiday Bazaar.  The Grout Elementary School.  Did not sell much but met some really nice people.  I love how this organization helps the vendors.  I needed help with someone carrying my table.  So grateful.  Got the help I needed.  Makes a big difference in unloading and loading again. 

Getting some action selling on Etsy and have a few commissions.  It's not much but that's fine for now.   Enjoying the knitting. 

Got my nails done.  They are my REAL nails.  Manicure and polish.  They look GREAT.  I hope I don't break them in the next three weeks.  I haven't had a manicure with my real nails for over, maybe, 20 years.  I have a great nail salon which really makes the difference.  Not having acrylics saves on money too.

Put up my tree.  So far no real problems with my cat ruining the tree experience.  I actually love how I have decorated my tree.  No ornaments.  Something I have always wanted to do.  Just ribbon and bows with white lights.  I am wrapping my presents to match the ribbons and bows on the tree.  

Going to the movies with a friend tomorrow.  Have been going by myself for quit awhile now.  I really enjoy going by myself. 

I am enjoying my time off.  I have been committed to going to the gym.  And I am LOVING it.  I feel so much better.  I am trying really hard to stick with the gym and making it a part of my life that I cannot do without like I use to do when I was in my 20's and 30's. 

Thanksgiving will be with my Mother's side of the family.  Looking forward to it.  My brother has been wanting to involve me a little more on that side of the family.  I rather enjoy my Brother thinking about me.  I don't know how to react to it though.  Take it slow and be aware. 

West Lin HOliday Bazaar 2015

What a delightful experience.  I have grown to really like selling my wares at this event.  I think it is my 4th time. 

Received compliments and made a few sales.  Not my projected goal but nonetheless = I sold 4 items.  Did not have much competition this year.  My knits were a stand out and far as quality goes.  As well as uniqueness. 

It was my first experience = using my Smart Phone while at this event.  I could actually do business and did not have to wait until I got home to use my computer.  I kept FB friends posted as the day went along.  Never done that before.  Now that I have a Instragram account = I posted pictures as the day went along.  Posted when I sold and item and could show what item it was.  It was SO MUCH FUN. 

Love my Smart PHone.  I know there are friends that will tell me "I told you so".  But it is so true ~ I don't know what I would do without  my Oh so Smart Phone.

I only had 3 or 4 hours of sleep so I got a bit sore moving and walking a lot during the day. 

I knit a new Hat.  It is always a good selling point to see me knitting while people shop.  Watching me knit = that is.  And, of course, I posted on FB and Instragram on

my progress while knitting my hat. 

Life Is Moving Right Along

There is no procrastination goin on.  Get up, look at my list, do everything on the list for that day, can celebrate in the evenings knowing that I did everything I was suppose to do to live a relaxed and peaceful existence.

New hair-do.  Gotten so many compliments = going to keep this one for awhile.

Relationship with BillieJean is less stressful.  Still have issues but I have a better understanding with my animal.  For now.  Have to do new rituals.  These rituals have made her happy.  I guess.  I am not a Cat so I think with human reasoning.

Seeing all these wonderful screener's.  I have been collecting a lovely film library.  Still have my free pass until December so I have seen at least 20 films on the big screen.  I will be extremely educated when I get to vote this year.

My Holiday events are coming up.  Looking forward to them.  I have cleaned my inventory and knit new items.  Have not sold one item on Etsy and it is already November.  Not a good sign.  I have had requests for some knits but no one has followed thru as yet.  Let's see what happens when I get to sell in person.  Sure hope I can let go of some inventory and make a small profit this year.

I am still going to pursue looking for a bakery job.  I would like to go back into the food industry.  I would also like to be a part of the baking process = if that is possible.

Have a very complicated reading coming up.  Why would I think it would be easy.  I only seem to attract myself to difficult projects.  Sure hope I can handle it.  The woman who runs the new "Reading Parlor" seems to think I am the right person for this particular role.  Glad she has faith in me.  Since I am not very trusting these days, we will see.

Love my new Hair style.  The best hairstylist I think I have ever had.  Truly.  She does exactly what I imagine or explain.  Her costs are so reasonable and her shop is so cozy and easy to get to.  Dani Myers.

These Pictures Took Over 30 Years To Get

I have been trying to get my Prom Pictures from my High School for years now.  Finally I found a woman who would help me.  I'm so happy.  At some point the school said that I was never a student there.  I graduated from School in Germany and so I did not have the school mail me the correct year books.  I did not know the lay out when they were designing the year books.  Did  not think to ask the school.  I was only a kid and too excited to become an adult to think about things like this.  Or to think that they would even matter in life. 

But as you age these....things.....become very important. 

Post Birthday

A few things have happened since I last wrote.

Opened and Closed a show.  "Our Town". 

It turned out to be glorious.  A big success for Portland Center Stage.  I was very impressed.  A few life altering events happened to and for me during this show.  I have really needed to look within.  Deeply.  These events really hurt my feelings but I think, in the long run, they were all for very special reasons.  I guess I am grateful. 

I have been having a really lovely Birthday Month.  Closing night was a, sort of, private - in my own head Birthday party.  A beautiful Birthday gift from Julio.  One of his magnificent necklaces.  Just what I wanted.  Went to the movies and treated myself to a double scoop of Ice Cream.   Peanut Butter Crunch and Mint Chocolate with a bit of Whipped Cream.  Yummy.  In the dark watching a great movie.  Just like I use to do with my family when I was a kid in San Francisco.  Today I visit my Brother and some of his family for a Birthday celebration.  His first born - Grace.  It's her Birthday today.  I know so many Libra's.  Facebook is loaded with Birthday's in October. 

The leaves are changing but the weather is Summer.  Very strange. 

Getting ready to do Holiday Bazaar's to sell my knits.  Need to start studying for a reading I will be doing. 

Went to church yesterday with Carrie and Gordan and their daughter Laurie.  Had some very important revelations.  Very important.  Loved the newly started choir.  I don't know.  Should I be going to this particular church?  Anyway,  it was a very special day for me personally. 

Thinking about my future.  I feel at peace and looking forward to whatever shape I make of it.  Glad I am not acting at this point.  I place too much on what people think of me.  If I am not an actor I am nothing.  That is what I think.  I have always thought that.  Always.  If I am not an actor what do I have to offer people?