J Is For Junk

One (wo)man's trash is another (wo)man's treasure. I love finding treasures in other people's junk. No, I don't go through their trash cans. I shop the thrift stores. The one t.s. I love is crowed with junk. Some of the items are not priced so you can negotiate at check out. There are boxes and bags of junk to dig through. You may get a little dirty but the prices make it worth it. Where else can you get a vintage kitchen table for $15?

Or a kitchen step stool chair for $3?

How about a pair of owl lamps for $6. I sold one on Ebay for $100 Unfortunately the post office broke it in transit but I did have it insured.

A lighted globe for $3.99 which also sold on Ebay for $89.99

My favorite Christmas decoration only cost me $5

And toys. So many toys its hard to choose from and most are under a dollar. I paid $6 for everything pictured below.

The thrift store is a great place to find junk items for your family or to resell on Ebay. To read more about my junk finds and Ebay selling, click here.

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I Is For Ink

I currently have 10 tattoos. The first tattoo I got when I was about 22. I had just separated from Matt (my first hubby) and my tattoo represented that. It is a heart with a dagger through it and a banner that reads "Love Hurts". I was a big Nazareth fan at the time. My friend Keith went with me to get it done.



My second tattoo I got in 2004. At the time I was a big Family Guy fan and Brian was my favorite. I got my initial and my children's initials in paw prints around him.



My third tattoo is my favorite. My hubby emailed me this picture and I thought it was so beautiful. It can be either a butterfly or two fish kissing.



I am a huge Calvin and Hobbes fan and wanted them dancing on my hip. So they were my fourth tattoo. (They are not really on my hip. They are sort of in front.)



I am a Christian so I have a cross on my back. The colors are the same as my butterfly. This picture was taken before I cleaned it so you will see the rub off ink around it.



I thought my butterfly sat a little too high on my back so I got another tattoo underneath it. I do not like this tattoo. It is nicely drawn but it was a stupid idea and I wish I had chosen something else. The word means "always".

When I got my 7th tattoo the Movie Saw IV was out.  Jigsaw's wife, Jill, ran a recovery clinic for drug users, to which Jigsaw gave his belief, "Cherish Your Life" I thought that was a good reminder. Apparently my sister did too as she also got the same tattoo but in a different font. I got it on both wrists.



Have you ever heard of the graffiti artist Banksy? He is in England. His work has been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. Balloon Girl is on my left side.



Next came a locket on my wrist. I love the shading. I have always felt I wear my heart on my sleeve.



My favorite flower is a cherry blossom. In Japanese culture the cherry blossom symbolizes the brevity of life. You see, this flower only blooms for a short period of time. It encourages everyone to appreciate what little time they have on this Earth and it promotes gratitude for what they are given. I have those on my neck.



The last tattoo I got for Breast Cancer Awareness month. One of the parents at the daycare I worked at passed away from breast cancer. I did not get this from my usual artist and I wish I had stuck with the original placement. I was going to get it above the words but the artist said he though it would look good over the words on my wrist.

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H Is For Home

A fellow blogger wrote a home is just a collection of things and memories. I really like that saying Jenny. So for the letter H, I am going to do something different. I am going to give you a tour of my house with this video blog. I hope you enjoy the tour. (Please ignore any and all dust bunnies)



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G Is For Groovy Picture

I won this picture on Ebay last week. It arrived Monday. I'm not really a cat lover but I just had to have it. I was the only bidder so I got it for a steal. The seller said it was from the 60's. It's totally groovy. The picture is painted on fabric. I love the look of the cat. I wish I knew more about the artist but it isn't marked. Does anyone know anything about this picture? Any information would be appreciated.

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Taking Down Christmas

I usually try to keep my Christmas tree up until after the Epiphany (Jan 6) but Ryker kept undecorating it and knocking the star off. Before all my decorations were broken, I decided today was the day to take it down.

It certainly was a challenge doing this by myself. I stored it in the basement but unfortunately the ceiling is too low, so instead of keeping it upright, I had to put it on its side. I hope it does not damage it. I am certainly going to miss it. I did leave up my ceramic Christmas tree and will pack that away this weekend.

Goals For The New Year

Here are some goals I would like to accomplish this year in no particular order.

Get Ryker potty trained and weaned from breast feeding.

Cut back on soda

Watch less t.v.

Read more

Eat healtier

Go on more walks

And take naps when needed

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