Not a whole lot of interesting stuff going on with me. I've been getting a lot done, but nothing exciting. My store is ready to go up! I'm excited about that! I still keep plugging away at it, TONS of products and companies to add to it still. I just keep telling myself baby steps. I know my Dad would be proud that I've finally got my act together. I don't think he would be too proud of the fact that it's taken me this long though.
Sunday, is my 23rd birthday. Things have been really hard for me lately. I am trying to use my tears as my drive to keep going. I just don't know when I will feel like "me" again though. I am having a really hard time accepting that I won't be able to celebrate my birthday with my whole family. My Dad's never missed my birthday. I keep telling myself over and over that this is real to try and help me understand all of this and accept it but it's just not working. I don't want to do anything special for my birthday, so I'm not. I just want it to be like every other day, and hopefully it won't hurt too bad. I do want to go see the new "Role Models" so I think we might do that. I have wanted to see it since I saw the previews on the last movie we saw in theaters, so I just have an excuse to see it now. Which reminds me.. I canceled the crop I was suppose to be vending at tomorrow. I just haven't been feeling like doing much that involves people and I knew I would be pretty upset so I decided I wasn't going. I mean who wants to deal with a vendor that keeps crying, because I'm sure that's what people would have to deal with.
A couple weeks ago, my Dad's friends Chuck and Karen came over, and Jason. Chuck, Jason and Brandon cleaned out my Dad's shed. I worked on some ATC's and Karen and my mom talked. It is amazing how much crap he crammed in that thing!! I mean how many Folgers cans of nails and screws does one guy need?!?
And my brother even assisted for a little bit!
I am so sorry you are going through a rough time. Sending hugs your way.
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | November 14, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Hang in there girl! And the ETSY shop looks great! ♥
Posted by: Shanna | November 14, 2008 at 07:53 PM
I'm sorry about your dad. I can relate, as I lost my dad to cancer over 8 years ago.{{{hugs}}}
Posted by: Leigh | November 14, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Hey babe!! Happy birthday!!!
Posted by: Annie | November 15, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Happy early birthday, katie. I think it was a good move that you cancelled your vendor spot - it is your day, and if you think it would have been too hard for you, you need to take care of yourself first! I'm proud of you for getting the store moving, though - can't wait to check it out!
Posted by: Staci Taylor | November 15, 2008 at 01:11 PM
23 was my favorite year so far. so i'm sending you happy birthday wishes for a great year ahead!!
Posted by: alexis | November 16, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Hey you! Happy belated Birthday!! Miss you bunches girl! Hope to see the site up soon!!
Posted by: Anita | November 17, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Happy Birthday! So glad to see the site is going back up. Just keep taking things one day at a time. Your dad is with you.
Posted by: Anabelle | December 16, 2008 at 02:27 AM