Saturday, May 27, 2000

Thank you Trish :). I never realized I came across that way, but I'm so glad my troubles don't affect how I relate to others most of the time. I know I use my graphics as an outlet for my grief, which is probably why I always use such shiny elements and cheerful colors...it's something positive.
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 8:05:58 PM | link

Oh! I sure can relate to this! Flying can be such a nightmare. I once got stuck in an airport for 5 hours and switched flights 3 times before I finally left. At one point, I had even been on the plane, buckled in and ready to go when it got cancelled. What a day! I was supposed to arrive home at 3p.m. and never arrived until midnight. I swear I won't fly again unless there is an emergency. Like Rayna, I could have gotten to my destination faster if I had driven.
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 6:38:53 PM | link

< rant >

Why is it that some people feel they should be able to purchase my graphic designs at the price they wish to rather than the price I have listed? I find myself having to keep explaining that these are my prices, I make a living off this, etc. I would never dream of hiring a plumber or a lawyer and then telling them what I'll pay. Sheesh!

< /rant >
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 5:12:59 PM | link

Welcome to bloggerville Amy! You will see how addicting this is .
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 4:59:41 PM | link

Thank you . Which reminds me, I'll have to update my page with your link. I really like your design and layout!
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 2:48:19 PM | link

Oh, you have to check out the cat on this page. It's too cute! What a refreshing design!
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 12:04:15 PM | link

Well look who has a beautiful new redesign!! I really love those colors and that crisp, clean look!
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 11:56:28 AM | link

Good morning, or should I say afternoon? I slept in late today as I have most of this week. My sleep schedule is all messed up. I'm such a night owl and usually stay up until 3 or 4a.m. and then wake up around 9. But lately, I've been sleeping in until 11. It's awful!

The weather today is gloomy so that doesn't help much. Plus this cloudy/rainy weather always makes my young bones ache. I'm only 29, but my body feels like 90. People always complain about how sore I will feel when I get older, and I can only imagine. I had sufferred (sp) multiple fractures 4 years ago when I was thrown in a tornado, and my body has not been the same. My body knows when it's going to rain.

I've really been thinking about the tornado a lot lately, especially because Jesse's birthday is coming up in June, just 2 days before mine. Jesse was 9 when he was killed, along with his father (my husband) in the tornado that swept through our area and threw us out of our beds in the middle of the night. I lost everything, and am the sole survivor (if you can call it surviving). Someday I will go into the full story as I need to keep talking about this for my own healing. But for now, I just don't want to dwell on it as I have so much work to do. It's been on my mind more than usual because of the birthdays. Jesse would be 14. I would give "anything" just to be able to see him one more time. I plan to use this blog as my own personal journal so I will share everything when I need to. This will be a huge part of the healing process, which I should have done long ago. I don't care if no one reads it as it's for "me". I don't want or expect any sympathy for what I've endured, so please do not feel that way. I am only sharing because I "need" to. I'm sure I'll be writing the full story one of these days as June is approaching fast and it's been on my mind so much. Until then, I am taking it one day at a time.
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 11:05:43 AM | link

Di, hon, you know I am here for you whenever you need to vent. Your situation is awful and I'm still thinking of you and praying for you. *big hugs*.
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 10:55:31 AM | link

Oh my, I do see a small resemblance. Christie, you are beautiful even with the new "do". I think it would look really cute with a headband with just a few bangs hanging down until it calms down. Hang in there!
posted by Leah on 5/27/2000 10:54:14 AM | link

Friday, May 26, 2000

Thanks so much Moni and I really love your new look too!!
posted by Leah on 5/26/2000 9:07:27 PM | link

Ah, there is nothing better than hamburgers and steak on the grill. I just love Spring because of all the good food. It taste so much better on a grill, I think. Sometimes we even use the grill in the winter, with snow on the ground too yet.

Well, I didn't get any housework done LOL. I've been a bad girl. I did manage to work on a new font for awhile though. I should complete it by next week hopefully.

posted by Leah on 5/26/2000 5:07:16 PM | link

Well, it's a gorgeous morning here today in PA. The sun is shining, finally! It's been cloudy and rainy for so long.

I had a horrible nightmare last night. The strange thing is I can't remember what it was about, but it has left me feeling a little down, and I'm not sure why. My nightmares are usually awful. I have such violent dreams, and I'm not sure what they stem from. I've actually stabbed a guy to death with a fork in my dream because he was trying to attack me. How scary! Of course, I have horrible dreams about the tornado I was in also (which I'll share someday). Anyway, other then that today is a good day.

I plan on spending some time cleaning house *ack* and working on another new dingbat. I'd really like to finish one more before my vacation starts in June, but we'll see.

Which reminds me, I'm such a procrastinator!! I'm horrible and I know it. The funny thing is I always manage to get everything done on schedule, yet I wait until the last minute to do it. I put myself through so much stress by waiting until the last minute, but I'm trying to improve that area of myself.

Speaking of which, I'm the type of person who is always looking for ways to improve in any area. I read quite a bit and enjoy reading books that deal with how to improve your attitude, how to deal with grief, and how to be happy. I'm always striving for improvement, and I think I've come a long way. Well, I will stop this rambling for now as I need to get some work done and I've procrastinated long enough!
posted by Leah on 5/26/2000 11:18:01 AM | link

Thursday, May 25, 2000

Robin has taken the words right out of my mouth. I didn't want to start off my blog with any kind of ranting, but I too am amazed at how rude some people are on the web. I've had people email me just to tell me they didn't like some of my graphic designs or the fact that my website has "become too commercial". It's funny because I used to offer linkware graphic designs, but little by little I have added more for sale sets and dingbats that I sell. I am now doing graphic design for a living so why shouldn't I earn something for my efforts? I will never understand how some people can make demands and expect something for free, especially from someone they don't know.
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 10:01:16 PM | link

Thanks Bev ! I really love the colors of your site! Thanks Susan I am usually breathless over your designs also. You know it was only a matter of time before I gave in....like I don't have anything better to do LOL. I can see where this might become quite addicting.

On a side note, I will be adding some more links to my page hopefully tomorrow. I'm just too lazy tonight.
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 9:49:22 PM | link

I agree! Christie sounds like she has her head on straight. We all have our own personal demons that we live with. There is no reason for some people to use that as an excuse to treats others like crap. I've had so much hardship in my own life, but that doesn't give me the right to attack others. It's really all about attitude. You can choose to accept whatever is dished out to you and go with the flow or you can fight it and be miserable. I get so tired of those who play the victim role. Don't get me wrong, I know there are many injustices in this world, but sometimes you have to pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and move on. Anger and bitterness will only destroy "you".
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 7:22:52 PM | link

I really enjoy reading Susan's blog. She has such a fresh sense of humor that I can totally relate to.
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 7:15:13 PM | link

I can totally relate to this. I swore years ago I would not ever use credit cards again after having been in a huge financial strain because of them. Needless to say, I had some circumstances in my life that required me to purchase all new clothing, furniture, basically every single thing to furnish a home. So here I am again in credit card debt. I just keep plucking away at the payments and transferring them to low interest rate cards etc......one of these days.
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 5:40:34 PM | link

Ok, I do not like this design. I'm not on the mood to create anything right now so this will have to do. I've added a few links to bloggers which I visit daily and will add more as time permits. Please if something isn't working correctly.
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 4:32:46 PM | link

Well, I finally gave in. I swore I would not blog as I simply didn't have the time. My good friend, Di mentioned something about this being the perfect way for me to vent and share my life experiences. So we shall see how it goes. At any rate, this could help my healing process. I will share more later.
posted by Leah on 5/25/2000 1:26:15 PM | link

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