I’m currently looking for a part-time job. I am a freelancer and my main source of income is making photobooks for a party decorator’s clients. The pay is per project basis. It’s okay but it is unstable because not all wants a photobook. I tried scrapping for others but it wouldn’t jump-start. I also earn a little extra from blogging but it still isn’t enough. Anyway, I was thinking that if I combine all these and could manage my time well, I could still get a part-time job and earn like I’m working a regular job. I tried looking in the classified ads but the most interesting offers are medical related. Sometimes I think if I should just take medical coding training courses just to get it over it. But it wouldn’t be fun, you know, since I’m not really interested with it. Anyway, I think I should just really focus with being a freelance artist. I should really start promoting what I do but I really can’t find the time and resources. Oh well, I promise myself I’ll do it this year. I have to! Wish me luck!

A girl can’t have too many flowers. We sometimes hear this as an axcuse to buying more scrap stuff. But who can resist those oh so pretty and colorful flowers? And admit it, they do brighten up a scrap page. I love flower packs!  I buy them even though I don’t use them much… I really have to learn how to layer and cluster elements. Sigh. Anyway, for a little eye candy, here are a few flower packs from the CatScrap store:

I made a layout of my niece and nephew’s first day of school. They’re one year apart but they both started school this year. The little girl is on eyear older but she had to postpone school because she had an open heart surgery last year. Both were so excited and had a few crying sessions but they both did fine after awhile. Here are the pages:

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On another note, I’m excited about my new camera. I will get about two weeks from now. I want to do a photoshoot of an area with industrial equipments, just for the fun of it. Bet it’ll make a pretty interesting subject. And I also wanted to try out a couple of lomo tricks. I can’t wait! I’m so excited already! I bought the camera from the Lomography online store and had it shipped to my cousin in the US. She’ll be coming home in a couple of weeks and will be bringing the camera.

The designers at Oscraps wanted to thank you for patronizing their products and for all the wonderful support by offering you new freebies. That’s a total of 14 new freebies, some are already in the store and some will be added there soon so, don’t forget to check back. It’s their way of saying you’re appreciated. Just click the ad to go the freebie section of the store.

Okay, I forgot to post the second half of today’s freebie hunt so here it is. Enjoy downloading! And don’t forget to show your appreciation to the designers’ generosity by thanking them.

My friend is based in NY and I haven’t heard from for awhile. I know she’s busy and I completely understand, it’s just that I really miss her. We used to be together a lot and we talk on the phone when we’re apart. Now, her constant companion is her new friend, who is a Rochester medical malpractice attorney. My constant companion these days is my nephew. Haha!

I hope she’ll call me soon!

Summertime here in the Philippines is officially over. School has started, so does the rainy season. In my case, it doesn’t have to be summer for me to enjoy the beach. I love the beach whether it’s sunny or rainy. And even if it’s not summer where I am right now, it is summer in other parts of the world. If only I have the budget, I’d be booking a week’s stay in any of the Bahamas resorts. How I’d love to be enjoying the sun right now in one of their pristine beaches. Or maybe in the tropical playground Runaway Bay Jamaica. I miss the beach! Sigh!

By the way, if you love the beach like I do and is looking for the perfect destination for you and your family this summer, check out the all inclusive resort list of Breezes Resorts. They have what they call “Super-Inclusive” which is the best vacation value in the world. Like what the name suggests, everything is already included in the package… meals, entertainment, land and water sports… you don’t have to worry about anything anymore, just like how a vacation should be. Just choose your destination, book it, and you’re done.

Here is the long overdue freebie hunt. I’m trying something new system for the freebies so please leave me a comment if you like this better than the old one. All you have to do to go to the site offering the freebie is to click on the preview and a new window will open. As always, don’t forget to thank the designers if you download. And don’t forget to subscribe to my blog if you want to be notified whenever I post freebie hunts.

I don’t have jewelries to wear for special or formal occasions except for this pearl earrings with a diamond and a cross pendant with diamonds. So, I’m thinking of buying myself a matching set from the discount fashion jewelry Holsted Jewelers and I’m thinking of pearls again. Pearls because I think they’re classy and never go out of style, and because, like what they say, every girl must have pearls.

Here’s what I like:

Nice isn’t it? And I can get these at the discounted price of $50 if I buy them together through their “Set Savings” category. That’s a $9 savings. I’ll definitely add this in my to buy list and start saving up.

I almost forgot to post about this. It’s a page I made using Lorie Davison’s newest collection, Ticket to Dragon’s End. It’s another amazing kit loaded with unique papers and elements. It’s a storybook kit actually so, it’s perfect for those who are fond of doing extractions and creating sceneries. Of course, it is also great even for non-scenery layouts. Here’s my layout and below it is the kit preview, linked to the store.