The Art of Balance

I haven’t written in a while.  Not because nothing is happening at DeAndreaDesigns, but Life outside of DeAndreaDesigns has a way of intruding and taking over.

The Art of Balance is almost as important as the Art of Creativity.

I am finding new Respect for my Mother who was able to raise 3 kids and my Father-and ALL that that entails. Still find time to work during the day, AND find the time in the evening to relax and do her nails or read a book.  That was probably the key to her staying Sane and Grounded.

I need to be able to find that Balance.  I cannot let the Creativity slip-pieces like this need to continue.

30ct Prasiolite on ArtFire

Enough hours at the new restaurant to bridge the money gap, while still putting in enough hours at the Store to ensure consistent foot traffic, while still being able to find time for Family and Friends. Not to mention a little time for Me-but that can really wait, because once the Store is financially stable I won’t have to schedule in restaurant time...Granted there will be something else vying for those hours, but by then I should have learned to Balance Everything.

That’s what I am telling myself anyway. I wonder if Mom ever felt like this?

UGH!!

It is another First of the Month.  That means we have a new Birthstone...PEARLS.
I know I have written on Pearls in the past-as I will again in the Future, but today is not that day.
I am going to vent on the frustration of not being completely computer literate.
I know enough to use the template provided to change the look anytime that I like.
I know enough add pages, and delete pages.
I know enough to attach links where they need to be-and even get them to go where they should.
BUT that is all because of the templates provided, and not being afraid to click on links.

Asymmetric Pearls perfect for a Summer Wedding

Right now the Website is down-through no fault of my own.  Now that I am a little more rested and focused I can address the issues at hand, but I need help.  Tech Support is not returning my phone call fast enough.  So I am relying on ArtFire and Facebook to get my Designs outside of the City limits. Both good resources, but they do not have the validity of a functioning website.
I am just going to continue to clean and re-merchandise the Store.

BTW, no more overnight restaurant job.  I did find something new-during the day so I will have to find a nice balance between the two so I can make enough to bridge the gap and maintain normal, consistent business hours...Or find someone that wants to become my Patron.