Saturday, December 01, 2012

'tis the Season

 I have a blog update or two in me but, for the moment, I'm buried in beads, piles and piles of beads, and internets (and hobbies) time is drastically reduced.

Every morning a big new pile to clean and string. 
(They're so happy looking in a big pile, aren't they???)

I know people always say they would love to work from home and, while it is pretty awesome most of the time, other times you look up and realize you've been so busy that you haven't left the house in 8 days. And then it feels less like a blessing and more like house arrest. LOL (Oh Black Friday, if I had know then you were going to be my last day of freedom I would have lived it up more!!) 

Hoping to be free on 'parole' by Tuesday. Or Wednesday. 
(Please god, by Wednesday. *twitch* GETTING STIR CRAZY NOW.)
I usually take the last two weeks of December off but I'm thinking I might be 'eligible' for three weeks this year. Need to consult with my employer (me) about that! ;)

16 comments:

Margaret said...

Love seeing all the beads!!! You definitely sound like you need a break about now. lol!

Vickie said...

What an awesome talent you have Melanie. The hard work now will pay off. You are gonna get more than 2 weeks off! You hear that?! ;)

Sweet Sue said...

Hiya Me, such colorful bead finishes ~ Happy Holidays, all my best to you!

Catherine said...

Love seeing all of your baubles!! They look great all altogether.
Sounds like you are more than ready for some down time!! Hope your boss is good to you! ;)

Kenzie said...

Hunh. My first comment didn't post.

Anyway, the sheepies with santa hats are adorable.

And take the 3 weeks! You know you'll have so many other projects you want to do it'll be like working anyway. :)

And danggit. I need a polar bear cub and a squirrel but I'm trying SO hard not to buy presents for myself.

Leslie said...

Oh my gosh girl!!! You have been busy creating such gorgeous happy pieces. I love them all.

Anonymous said...

Adorable beads, especially the snowmen.

Beth said...

Good luck with your self-imposed Wednesday deadline. Hope you make it.

Siobhán said...

Best of luck with getting everything done! You can do it, you can do it!

Karen said...

those books just look scrumptious... so pretty!

hoping you find some free time soon...

Julie said...

Stunning beauties!

Maggie said...

Wow, you have been working hard! Me thinks you deserve to take 3 weeks off, after all, your not going to sac yourself for going MIA for a few weeks :-)

Here's hoping you manage to 'escape' the confines of home soon!

Carol said...

Your beads are just adorable, Melanie--love your attention to detail in each one! Sure hope you get some "me time" very soon :)

valerie said...

Love seeing all the beads. The snowmen are the cutest! Hope you can give yourself a break for a little treat. The holidays are always so crazy!

Minerva said...

Hope your boss gives you time off :) Your work is so cheery. I love the Santas and I like those red ones that almost look "fuzzy". They all are great.

Dani - tkdchick said...

I think there is a downside to every upside!

On the other hand your work is spectacular!!!