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Remembering...

5/26/2015

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Today will forever be a difficult day, not only for myself, but for my family. Two years ago today, I lost my Nana. She was not only a huge supporter of my nursing career, having been a nurse herself, but also of my jewelry making (though she really wanted me to be a nurse first, jeweler second). It never stopped her from wanting more things that I had made. Not only would she wear it, but she would show it off to her friends. I am so thankful for everything that she did for me, I honestly do not think I would be the person I am today without her. I am lucky to have her as my guardian angel. 
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Here she is wearing a teal necklace I had made for her pretty early in my jewelry making.
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I've always looked up to you (maybe not always physically as I grew taller), but you are the woman I aspire to be like-so loving, generous and caring. I love you, Nana.
It's never easy to lose a loved one, so cherish every minute you have with them. I know I can remember my Nana, and honor her by working hard and being caring, not only in the work I do as a nurse, but also as a jeweler. I am thankful to have a life in which I can do both of my passions and not have to chose one or the other. So today especially I will remember my Nana, my guardian angel, and spread all of the love and generosity that she gave to me to others.  

and Ps. cancer sucks. 
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Home Sweet Home

5/12/2015

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Buying a house is a legitimate excuse to not blog for awhile right? Getting my house the way I want it is definitely taking longer than I expected. And I say taking longer than I expected because I am still getting my things from my parents' house and organizing everything that I already have at my house. I'm doing all of this while working a ton as a nurse, so you can say caffeine and I have become even closer friends the past few months.
It is really nice to say, "my house", though. 
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Yes, there was actually snow on the ground when I actually bought the house-not any more though!
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This is what is in my front yard now :)
My studio is still in progress, but here are some pictures from when I first was bringing my supplies and furniture in the space. I have many more boxes of beads than the ones shown below...
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I am hoping to share more pictures soon!
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