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I received my February swap from _broken_mirrors. The theme was Light in the Darkness, with the intent to bring some light to your partner during the dreary dark winter months.
Included were a ceramic bowl and AniDiFranco CD were created by her roommate. I haven't listened to the CD, but I do love the bowl.
_broken_mirrors made the journal completely, the paper on the outside is made from blue jeans! The wood scene print is a lino cut on handmade paper.
The shower gel is "moonlight path," my favorite bath & body scent, and very appropriate to the theme Light in the Darkness.
The tapers are dripless, which is always nice... no need to worry about them damaging finishes!
In the bowl is a packet of seeds to attract honeybees.
The book is called "Skinny Bitch" and was included because it changed Lisa's diet habits and she wanted to share that with me. Maybe the book will awaken the Skinny Bitch in me, as right now, it's just a Fat Unhealthy Bitch! I can't wait to read it.
Lastly, there was some Jasmine Garden tea, a new flavor to me.
Since she should have received what I sent by now, going ahead and showing what I sent.
The red/purple things is a star paper lantern. I love starlight and I love the paper lanterns. I thought she might enjoy the lantern. Included were the bulbs and a cord fixture.
In front of the lantern is a scrying mirror that I made. These are normally round, but I actually prefer the rectangle. This was a take on the light in the darkness theme, as you seek for knowledge in the darkness of the mirror.
There is a gargoyle, just like one I have in my aquarium, as she collects them. Behind the gargoyle is a sun and moon plaque.
The magnet in the front says, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
The candle is called "Daylight". Cool, huh?
There is a worry stone, just for fun.
Books: "Everyday Sun Magic" just seemed to suit the theme. "Awaken your Goddess" is because my partner stated she was looking for ways to welcome the goddess into her life. Awareness and knowledge are lights, if you think about it.
For some reason, I am having tons of problems posting to LJ lately. My first sentence up there was not supposed to be under the cut, but it will not let me edit it.
I finished a plushie for one of Nicki's friends. It is cthulhu, a nasty H.P. Lovecraft creature:
He looks better in person. I am a horrible, horrible photographer.
I also finished a Spring Goddess doll, almost exactly like one I finished two years ago, for a swap-bot swap. I haven't even been assigned my partner yet, but I have her ready to go. I will post pics of her later. I am working on some tip in pages for morrigane . Too funny, I was finishing her page for a series of swaps we are doing on swap-bot and when March's partners were assigned, I am sending to her again!
I am feeling a lot better today. I got up in the middle of the night to drive Nicki to Nashville, as she is going to South Carolina this weekend to see a friend. After that, I came back home and slept. Stayed out of work again, as I need the rest. I do plan on going to work tomorrow if I continue to feel better. I have been invited to The Mark this weekend for a Valentine party and and thinking about going. I don't know, I probably should stay home and rest some more. But it is tempting. It's a $15 door charge and it's nice to have someone else pay that.... normally I fend for myself at the door. We'll see how I feel.
I have made the decision to let my house go. It was a tough decision, but I honestly don't know how I will manage after Nicki moves out... it will put me $300-$400 over budget EVERY month. Disaster. I don't expect to make anything off the sale of the house, but hopefully I will break even. My heart is hurting over it, but it has to be done. I can't take on a second job while my health is in such a precarious state. It would be counter-productive.
I am just so damn tired. And tired of being tired.