tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58400949153566343452024-03-13T08:21:09.530-07:00Funky Monkey Girls JeweleryFunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.comBlogger346125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-37565777551224048072012-11-27T09:13:00.002-08:002012-11-27T09:13:42.224-08:00Raining...It is raining today. I forgot what a whole day of rain sounded like. It is very soothing and tiring all at the same time *yawns* I am in a store here in Navarre Florida and have sold a few pieces. That makes me feel good. My etsy store isn't selling anything and I am not sure why? <br />
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I took a bunch of pictures outside. grumbles....FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-86302413633562714272012-11-26T13:32:00.001-08:002012-11-26T13:32:10.169-08:0015% discountI finally reopened my Etsy store. Working a full time job, being totally depressed at full time job just sucked everything out of me. Quit day job will be attending school full time for fine jewelry making. I am so EXCITED that I am counting down the days until I start :)<br />
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So with this news, everything in my shop is 15% off, please use code CyberMonday. Link to shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMonkeys">http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMonkeys</a><br />
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Please visit and buy often to support this recently independent jewelry maker....<br />
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FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-89309568881658067662012-11-25T14:03:00.002-08:002012-11-25T14:03:48.318-08:00whewwwwww.....I am finally kind of actually settling into the folks place! I have discovered to my amazement that I miss my stuff. Or to be more specific, my books, clothes and studio stuff. Mom and I have made a great deal of jewelry using her left over beads with some new ones. <br />
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The poor left over beads are now beautiful pieces of jewelry LOL.<br />
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I have discovered now that I have my cataracks out, it is extremely difficult for me to see close up even with my reading glasses. Which means some stray wire may show up occasionally but it does get taken care of. <br />
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I have a 15% sale going on in my etsy store: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMonkeys">http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMonkeys</a> just type in CyperMonday :)<br />
FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-89633589571116971872012-11-01T09:18:00.001-07:002012-11-01T09:18:23.826-07:00Busy creating....I have finally settled down and creating like crazy here in Florida. It is awesome being with my Stephie and staying with my follks. I am taking an jewelry program with one of the local colleges here. I will be learning how to saw, solder, casting etc. I can't wait!!! I have been wanting to do this type of stuff forever!<br />
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Now, I have to be patient until Jan when the classes start. I left my day job. I have 24 years in it so when I hit 55, then I can collect retirement. I couldn't deal with it anymore. So I quit. I am not really nervous about it because I know God has my back.<br />
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We, mom & I, got into a store here and will be doing a show in Destin Florida. The creative fairy and I have been quite close lately LOL:P<br />
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I am enjoying working with leather and pearls. It has rustic edge to it and yet the elegance of the pearls take it to a whole new level. <br />
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Here is a link to our shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMonkeys">http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMonkeys</a>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-22504529396423188302012-09-21T13:35:00.002-07:002012-09-21T13:35:43.977-07:00shows...We aka Funky Monkey Girls, have a couple of shows coming up in Florida. I will be posting more information when I get the information from them.<br />
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I am taking some classes here and there. Last Monday, I learned how to saw metal and file it. I can NOT make a circle for the life of me, they all look like eggs. I always say that jeweler's are part birds! :) They are automatically attracted to shiny things aka birds. Lame, I know.<br />
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My back has been pretty bad these last couple of days. Bent over and bam that was it. sigh....<br />
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I am staying with my folks in Florida...long story and it is actually a good thing :)FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-57975447547049296962012-09-15T15:25:00.001-07:002012-09-15T15:25:34.532-07:00Leather here and there and everywhereIt is interesting how you can create with a small bit of beads that you have handy cause you are a tad poor right now. Mom and I are getting addicted to all those leather bracelets that are out there. I have been noticing them for a year or so and I kind of kick myself for not making them sooner but oh well.<br />
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Tired eyes today so off I go to play with Stephie who is begging for attention, goofy girl!FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-35159805998735774212012-09-14T14:18:00.000-07:002012-09-14T14:18:10.592-07:00<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I know it has been ages and ages since I have last updated! I got rid of my house, packed up my house in Tucson and worked at a Christian camp in northern MN. During this time, Stephie has been hanging out in Florida being taken care of by her grandpa and grandma. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am back in Florida living with my folks. oh yea. Not my idea of fun but a HUGE blessing because my working at that camp was my ministry for the summer and a lack of much mola coming my way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am hoping and praying that the Lord is guiding me back home to Minnesota. I miss my friends a lot and need to show them the new me so to speak.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If anyone is still reading this, I do need some help. I am wanting to learn how to do lost wax techniques etc to go a different direction with my jewelery. I can not find an accredicted school in MN to get a degree in it but I am wondering, if I should get an art degree to get some of the basics, drawing etc re learned so I can get financial aid and take other clasees at this time as well.</span>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-89294764823379388872012-03-07T09:18:00.003-08:002012-03-07T09:28:28.052-08:00Wednesday<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLQ2i7Zfvr0/T1eaFK1XlrI/AAAAAAAAAoY/JklD0ewPWnI/s1600/stephie%2Blooking%2Ba%2Bbunnie%2Bmarch%2B3%2B2012.png"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 120px; height: 160px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717207665568356018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLQ2i7Zfvr0/T1eaFK1XlrI/AAAAAAAAAoY/JklD0ewPWnI/s320/stephie%2Blooking%2Ba%2Bbunnie%2Bmarch%2B3%2B2012.png" /></a><br /><div>Well, nothing else is new, exciting huh? bleck.......Stephie is looking at the window hunting for bunnies. If you look in the background of this picture, you see the bunny. I love this picture :) The creative fairy did hit a little bit but I couldn't find my crimp beads. I have to get my studio more organized because I find that if I look for something too long, I lose my creativity. So, now, I have to look for my crimp beads. I have most of my project laid out but need crimp beads for an obvious reason. Wire won't work...tested it already so we shall see.</div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-79831122453766952912012-03-02T17:59:00.002-08:002012-03-02T18:01:27.825-08:00Grief...My creative fairy is dressed in black and so not visiting. I get ideas but when I get close to my studio, they go flitting away. argh..... So please pray for me so that she lands and is glittery and pretty again...FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-37243036410234289752012-02-29T16:02:00.005-08:002012-02-29T16:05:55.345-08:00Missing my goofy girl<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Oltq4SgzN0/T068zFADXrI/AAAAAAAAAoA/wks7rUuf2NQ/s1600/peaches%2Bkissing%2Bmommy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 240px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714712562881486514" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Oltq4SgzN0/T068zFADXrI/AAAAAAAAAoA/wks7rUuf2NQ/s320/peaches%2Bkissing%2Bmommy.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I am so missing my Peaches! She will be gone a week this Friday. Isn't she just cute in this picture. Be prepared, I will post a bunch of doggie pictures cause they are my babies you know. Stephie and I are getting to know each other better and boy does she like/LOVE to play ALL the time. She is funny :)</div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-5318354422354627062012-02-28T19:53:00.002-08:002012-02-28T20:02:44.850-08:00Update urgently needed!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Q0bh_JElqk/T02jNj1g83I/AAAAAAAAAnE/0mP9erNuIiU/s1600/peaches2101610.JPG"><img style="width: 320px; height: 247px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714402955556352882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--Q0bh_JElqk/T02jNj1g83I/AAAAAAAAAnE/0mP9erNuIiU/s320/peaches2101610.JPG" /></a>My beautiful angel who is in heaven now. I love you and miss you so much!!!<br /><div>WOW....I have been neglecting this blog. Well, folks, that time is done. Of course, it is late so just a super quick update: 1. I had to put Peaches to sleep last Friday 2. I am not working my day job (waiting for retirement stuff) 3. I need to work on my jewelery full time.</div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-90758013158166396632011-08-09T14:25:00.000-07:002011-08-09T14:30:30.053-07:00Far far away......No I haven't fallen off the world yet, but I have been very bad in blogging for a while. I guess I just had to take a break from it.
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<br />Well, the break is over and here I am :) Aren't you lucky? I got my left eye catract out on July 22nd. The great news is that I can see 20/20 out of that eye, bad news is that I can't wear my glasses at all even when the lens has been removed. The difference is so overwhelming much! So when I am creating, I need to get super close and then the rest of the time it is far away. My next eye will be done August 17th!!! Praise God! I have had a headache since July 22nd. This isn't fun.
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<br />Newest news, bronze clay!!! Oh, how I love this stuff!!! It is so much fun and mom got the kiln to run right so all I have to do is hit a ocuple of buttons and bam...beautiful stuff comes out. Of course, I forgot to take pictures of the items that I just made....I made two hearts with wings, a cross and a special surprise for the monkey momma....of course, I can't mention it her and hopefully she will take a picture of it so I can post it on here.
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<br />FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-29533552969034349592011-05-26T11:14:00.000-07:002011-05-26T11:18:58.493-07:00WE ARE BACK!!!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lPR04KeJ0C4/Td6ZdLV5SpI/AAAAAAAAAm4/pyclm40XZp8/s1600/dad%2B%2526%2Bgirls.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611090912290097810" style="WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 160px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lPR04KeJ0C4/Td6ZdLV5SpI/AAAAAAAAAm4/pyclm40XZp8/s320/dad%2B%2526%2Bgirls.bmp" border="0" /></a> My dad playing with Peaches and my new puppy Stephie!<br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Yes ladies and gentleman, we are finally back on our blog. Sorry about the lack of updates but much stuff has been happening in my life.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I have had surgery and found out that I am gluten intolerant. So, my midsection is feeling better and the creativity fairy has landed a tad better than usual.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">exploring new methods etc of jewelery making. So hopefully I can start posting pictures etc and keep ya updated....</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Thanks,</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Jolene</span></div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-88752388545935342132010-10-04T14:47:00.000-07:002010-10-04T14:53:16.524-07:00Oh boy.......gone a while<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TKpMr1NFz2I/AAAAAAAAAmc/ctagKPahVhk/s1600/jolene+face+shot+92410.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524312208823406434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TKpMr1NFz2I/AAAAAAAAAmc/ctagKPahVhk/s320/jolene+face+shot+92410.jpg" /></a> My newest picture, 48 pds lost:)<br /><div>Sorry about that. I was taking a leadership program thru the day job, praise the Lord that is done. Now, I have been sicker than a dog for the past 2 months. I have a dysfunctional Odii sphinter which is located by that gallbladder. Everytime I eat, 30 minutes afterwards, I am in pain. The medication that they have been trying doesn't work so hopefully I will get surgery soon. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Promise I will keep this updated better and I hope all is great with everyone...</div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-77255942792630662562010-07-30T11:41:00.001-07:002010-07-30T11:43:38.539-07:00Alien dog<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TFMdQRgkh1I/AAAAAAAAAmM/6MPCR0jUb5k/s1600/Alien+dog.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499771735364634450" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 225px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TFMdQRgkh1I/AAAAAAAAAmM/6MPCR0jUb5k/s320/Alien+dog.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here is my Peaches at Roswell New Mexico, she is just too darned cute!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-82446706114338783132010-07-30T11:24:00.000-07:002010-07-30T11:38:19.322-07:00naughty me.....I have been as good about posting on here as I was in the past. Day job is kicking my butt and I am in a program that will help me to move up in my day job. That is full of projects and I am tired.........I go into work at least one hr early every other day and with fibro, that is KILLING ME!<br /><br />TIRED............very very tired. The storms here in Tucson are always making my pain 5,000 times worse than normal as well. Last night was the first night in about 4 days that I actually got to sleep in all night. Of course, goof ball Peaches woke me up but lately she is letting me sleep in until 0515, that is a good thing for her mom.<br /><br />I have created a grand total of 2 things.....wow.......:( I put one Etsy shop on vacation until I get a better idea of several things:<br /><br />1. Business plan or at least an outline of what exactly I am going with this..<br />2. I feel that I need a style or design concept that is uniquely my own. <br />3. These are the things in jewelery that I like to play with:<br /> a. polymer clay-which I can play with now<br /> b. PMC, which I won't play with until I get a klin<br /> c. Wire work, which I can play with now.<br />I wanna to do everything and know how to do everything but I am finding that I am getting really chaotic in not being able to create anything because I want to make everything. If that makes sense to you than you understand. I must focus like I do at my day job.<br /><br />Because of the day job is literally sucking my life away, I am seriously thinking on what I can do to encourage my creativity but take it easy on the etsy site until I can figure some stuff out.FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-34637654325259614552010-07-19T12:29:00.000-07:002010-07-19T12:40:41.229-07:00Bad me....<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TESprrqyy0I/AAAAAAAAAl0/NoSABwi1r64/s1600/Jolene+peaches+71410+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495704013220531010" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TESprrqyy0I/AAAAAAAAAl0/NoSABwi1r64/s320/Jolene+peaches+71410+004.jpg" border="0" /></a> I know......goofy shot!<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TESpXltLKAI/AAAAAAAAAls/po-0ppYYo3E/s1600/Jolene+peaches+71410+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495703668022519810" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TESpXltLKAI/AAAAAAAAAls/po-0ppYYo3E/s320/Jolene+peaches+71410+002.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jolene by Jolene Hardy<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TESpJEBrnTI/AAAAAAAAAlk/NiZf6ufT8DI/s1600/Jolene+peaches+71410+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495703418463558962" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TESpJEBrnTI/AAAAAAAAAlk/NiZf6ufT8DI/s320/Jolene+peaches+71410+001.jpg" border="0" /></a> Peaches with over large chewy bone...Picture by Jolene Hardy<br /><br /><br /><div>Here are some current pics with my new hair color. I have to get it cut again & the eyebrows waxed...it is never ending!!! I haven't been keeping this up at all! sorry.......I actually got into the studio this weekend! I made a rather cute ring & may sell it or I may keep it, oh crap, I could have worn it today because it would totally go with what I have on! dur.....</div><br /><div>I cleaned and cleaned & slept this weekend. Peaches usually gets me up around 0500 every day so on weekends, I try to get a bunch of naps in. Luckily, she actually let me nap for a while yesterday. I also watched Harry Potter this weekend & watched the kids grow up. Personally, the Weasley twins are quite cute! I know I am a naughty old woman!</div><br /><div>I have lost 45 pds! Now, my next goal is 20 pds. I have signed up for my master's degree and should start school soon. I am very excited about it. Still single but that is okay. not sure if I want to date for a while....it gets old having your heart broken!</div><br /><br /></div></div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-32956976542285074262010-07-09T11:24:00.000-07:002010-07-09T11:31:36.322-07:00Life stuff<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TDdqxe4wYcI/AAAAAAAAAlc/HHs0EXSUK7k/s1600/marscon2417.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491975668938858946" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TDdqxe4wYcI/AAAAAAAAAlc/HHs0EXSUK7k/s320/marscon2417.jpeg" border="0" /></a> My friend Laura from <a href="http://www.marscon.com/">www.marscon.com</a> (the sci-fi convention that I helped start) Picture taken by Jolene Hardy<br /><div>Well, I have a window unit AC because my central air unit died and you can imagine trying to live without AC in 105 degrees in Tucson is INSANE! So, I am saving up pennies until I can purchase a new central air unit.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Because of the window unit, only a few rooms are cooled. One of them that is not, is my studio and actually my creative fairy bolted out before my AC died, so no creative juices have been flowing for this monkey girl.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Life is good. I am applying for a master's program which will help at day job. Peaches, the goofy doggie is doing well, she is on a "diet" so to speak because her mommy got her a bit too cuddley!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Folks are back in Florida and so far no tar or oil on their beaches. Sad situation...:(</div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-46818490573620786992010-06-29T12:18:00.000-07:002010-06-29T12:20:31.476-07:00AC problemsMy AC in my house died last Tuesday. I had to get a window unit cause central air is super expensive and Tucson Arizona in June/July...HOT is a mild word to describe it.<br /><br />But at least it keeps most of my house cooler, I had to shut up a couple of rooms including my studio so when I get the creative fairy back into my house, I will have to give her loads of water with ice cubes!FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-9835043651787744082010-06-21T13:56:00.000-07:002010-06-21T14:03:29.145-07:00This weekend<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TB_TaHhL5BI/AAAAAAAAAlU/G82SpLPnhEU/s1600/jeff+retirement+61110+083.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485335316808852498" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TB_TaHhL5BI/AAAAAAAAAlU/G82SpLPnhEU/s320/jeff+retirement+61110+083.jpg" border="0" /></a> Peaches's t-shirt that explains everything.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TB_TMWp40pI/AAAAAAAAAlM/ZOiYGCAHjBQ/s1600/jeff+retirement+61110+080.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485335080353714834" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TB_TMWp40pI/AAAAAAAAAlM/ZOiYGCAHjBQ/s320/jeff+retirement+61110+080.jpg" border="0" /></a> Peaches at Jeff's house<br /><br /><div>Well mom & dad left this weekend. I do miss them but happy that I have my really quiet house back to myself. Peaches did walk around the house looking for them most of Saturday but it has seemed to quiet down a bit late yesterday.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Now, if she can get the understanding, NOT to wake up mommie at o darkthirty in the morning for NOTHING...life will be much better!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I put new jewelery into Copper Country and I also need to get the sign in our area stating that everything is handcrafted. Most of the jewelery in there is store brought so I have to show that we make everything and it is pretty and yes, you wants it. (stuffing gollum back inside the hole) it was a quiet weekend which I know that I needed.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Hopefully tonight, my creative fairy will come swinging on down so she & I can bond, it has been awhile for that:)</div></div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-9929487556871877482010-06-15T13:51:00.000-07:002010-06-15T14:31:04.962-07:00Tuesday<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TBfwO6Kk5LI/AAAAAAAAAlE/xv9fYAvdb3Q/s1600/jeff+retirement+61110+071.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483115210269320370" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TBfwO6Kk5LI/AAAAAAAAAlE/xv9fYAvdb3Q/s320/jeff+retirement+61110+071.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hardy clan me on the right, mom, Jeff, dad & Jim<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TBfvtieqNgI/AAAAAAAAAk0/mul-8AGdAbw/s1600/jeff+retirement+61110+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483114636975420930" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/TBfvtieqNgI/AAAAAAAAAk0/mul-8AGdAbw/s320/jeff+retirement+61110+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> Jeff and his wife D'Nita<br /><br /><div>*yawns* My dog got me up @0230 to go potty. I love my dog but not so much so early in the morning.</div><br /><div>Jeff's retirement from the AF was good. It was nice seeing his family & our family together. He has a very nice home.</div><br /><div>Jewelery making....well, right now, mom & I will be making some for us and some for the websites. I still need to get my stupid computer fixed! Dad should be here today, do some more projects and than both of them go home. I am not quite sure how Peaches will react when mom is gone so that will be interesting.</div></div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-52924762470420910622010-06-07T15:52:00.001-07:002010-06-07T15:53:46.783-07:00Tucson heatMy temp thing on my computer is reading 106 degrees! holy hanna! Well, all the major test are coming back negative aka on my health so that is a good thing.<br /><br />My little bro is retiring from the Air Force on Friday so mom, Peaches and I are taking a trip up to New Mexico for that. Should be fun, it is only a 8hr drive.FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-89626889526929659822010-06-01T15:19:00.000-07:002010-06-01T15:23:59.990-07:00Stuff...Well, my cardiac cath went fine, hurt like a bear but I have no plugged veins/arterties or anything like that around my heart, good news. Bad news, still trying to figure out what is going on with me but we are working on it:)<br /><br />Good news, finally got more pics taken & now the Vivamexico and Funky Monkey Girls Etsy sites are both updated, hooray!<br /><br />Worked on getting my studio cutier and did some jewelery but my wrist hurt too bad to do a lot. Got some plants potted in my front yard, painted furniture, hung up new lamps....that was mainly thanks to mom & dad.<br /><br />My diva Peaches is very happy to have mommy feeling better and so is mommy:) We need to purchase more clasps...isn't it amazing that you swear you have a bunch of them and boom, you are totally out.FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-2601634489879818592010-05-24T15:30:00.000-07:002010-05-24T15:35:33.225-07:00This weekendWell, I got some stuff.......cool stuff actually:) I got some pretty things for my studio on the quest to make it a great place & funky place to get inspiration:) I bought a sewing machine, I wanted one for a while so now I can really venture out to mix media creations, I am so EXCITED!!!!<br /><br />I also got plants/flowers & catus for the yard. IT was so windy on Sunday that we only got a few items planted in planters and put out.<br /><br />Tonight, I am determined to get more creations & pictures & updating Etsy. Mom will have to bring Ms Diva Peaches out. We have started howling together...it is pretty darned funny. She is starting to play play more & it is so cool to see her sweet & GOOFY personality coming out:)<br /><br />almost done with work. I am so glad my tests are at the end of this week. I just took a nitro earlier. That stuff gives you a kick arse headache but after you take it, my heart feels much better. The Lord is with me, praise Jesus!FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5840094915356634345.post-10226442679291124112010-05-21T14:57:00.000-07:002010-05-21T15:04:44.179-07:00health, wealth & inspiration<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/S_cDNfOsvQI/AAAAAAAAAjs/vtC78D-wTWY/s1600/marscon267.jpeg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473847402348461314" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gpAfIxDtrhY/S_cDNfOsvQI/AAAAAAAAAjs/vtC78D-wTWY/s320/marscon267.jpeg" border="0" /></a> Picture from MarsCon 2009...I had to throw a George L in here...<br /><div>Well, I had my cardiac stress test on Monday....not fun. With women, those can come up with a false postive, which means, it did look like I could have a heart attack or somewhat blocked vessels or it is from my weight. Well, I have lost 38 pds but never had the current weight put into my chart until today.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Because of the false postive, I am scheduled for a cardiac cath on 5/28. Please pray that this procedure goes well & figures out what my next step will be. I am on heart medication so that should begin helping as well.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Wealth....will come thru God along with the inspiration. I am being so calm about everything and usually I am worrying my red head about it. The Lord is so working miracles in my life that it is so wonderful!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Creating, we are aiming for tonight & Ms Peaches will be with us so we will know if she has to pee. She doesn't indicate that very well, just really intense stares, which she does for everything! I need to get her one of those dog translators like they had in "Up", great movie, go see it.</div>FunkyMonkey Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11987472861774531809noreply@blogger.com1