Beyond PayCheck to PayCheck..

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The idea of owning your own business sounds like a good idea, but with so much work behind that closed door – has me rethinking this new idea. I had an idea of the amount of work that goes into owning your own business and thought I looked more into it.

I have heard this more than once, “Once you start using your gift as a business, you may not want to create anymore,” but I find that hard to believe. I will always crochet if there is enough light and I am able to sit for a few minutes, how can I not crochet? 

I am not going to think about that right now, because I got these two projects. I can’t wait to get started. I am  still frogging one bag full. I know I said I wasn’t going to do that again, but this time it wasn’t one of my projects. This was yarn that was given to me and this doesn’t count.

The multi-colored yarn is thicker than I normally work with and I was surprised it’s actually as soft as the simple soft yarn. I wish I knew its name, but that’s cool. I  am going to have to double the simple soft yarn together in order for it to work with this new yarn, but that’s cool.

I am not going to give up on starting my own business, because I have faith in myself to be better tomorrow then I am today. I do plan on traveling again and enjoying my life to its fullest and that means going past paycheck to paycheck..

Bye IV Now, LD*

A Gift of Yarn

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When someone said they had some yarn and asked if I wanted it. Oh yeah, if course. I was about out of yarn and was trying to figure out a new project until I could get some yarn

She did tell me she had started a few projects, but never got around to complete them.

I was hoping to see some baby colors or even something light. I did find a few colors I liked and those I don’t really care for. I will reuse the rest and donate.

I believe this is a good way to use yarn that was given to you and I am Happy working on more than one crochet project. I really do Enjoy crocheting.

Bye IV Now, LD*

A Healthy Tea..

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 My pressure  shouldn’t be this high with all of these meds my doctor has me taking.  I came across a video about garlic, ginger, and lemon tea. I honestly didn’t think it would work, but I was so wrong.

{}https://plantedwithkatie.com/enefits-of-garlic-lemon-ginger- apple-cider-vinegar-and-honey-combination/
Planted With Katie

THE 7 POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARLIC, LEMON, GINGER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, AND HONEY COMBINATION (WITH AN IMMUNE-BOOSTING TONIC RECIPE)  September 15, 2022 by Katie White  {}

I may have added a little more lemon in my tea, but it wasn’t so bad. I was surprised that within an hour my pressure went from 157/94 to 126/77. I may not drink this every day, but at least twice a week.

Here is the video I used, because I actually thought it was a joke when I typed in the ingredients. I know all of these items have great health benefits. This was a happy surprise.

 {}https://youtu.be/y9RAg0ftqFg Ginger, Garlic and Lemon Tea With Honey (Boost Your Immunity!)

Laura Forde’s Videos/Mar 19, 2020 #laurafordesvideos

In this video I would show you how I made Ginger, Garlic and Lemon Tea With Honey. Boost Your Immunity! I hope you enjoy it! #laurafordesvideos *Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Please do not implement anything in this video before speaking with your healthcare provider first.  {}

 Sometimes something simply works better than all of the meds (that doesn’t really seem like they are working)I am taking.

Bye IV Now, LD*

People are just People..

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It’s been said, “If you don’t want to be judged by others – then don’t judge them”– or something along that line. 

 {} “ Do not judge and criticize and condemn [others unfairly with an attitude of self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge], so that you will not be judged [unfairly].

Matthew 7:1 AMP  https://bible.com/bible/1588/mat.7.1.AMP  {}

I know I shouldn’t let others get to me. I thought I was done with  hurtful opinions  from  others. These people do not know me and do not want to know who I am. They are only watching me from their point of view. 

People will always see what they want to see – they don’t want to know you for who you really are and that is always  a sad thought… 

{} You judge according to human standards [just by what you see]. I do not judge anyone. John 8:15 AMP https://bible.com/bible/1588/jhn.8.15.AMP {}

No one is the same and in this way of thinking – we all go to church for different reasons. I go, because I want to learn more about the Word and live my life accordly. 

Some go just to be seen, they hear what they want, and choose how they  understand the Word that fits into their world.

I may not have a lot of fancy clothes, but they are clean….  

Let me tell you a true story….

Person – “Me and my friends didn’t like your shorty short skirt you wore to church last week. She is about your size and thought you could use these.” handing me a bag, smiling as if she didn’t just insult me. 

Me – “Thank you.” I said taking that bag from her.

Person – “Whatever you don’t want or like – you can give back.”

Me – “ Thanks again and have a good trip.” 

It was a hot day and I was beyond tired after working for hours on my feet and then waiting in the sun for this good and bad deed. I may have smiled as I said, “Thank You,” and walked away. I didn’t actually recall what was said to me until I got home.

  • The skirt I had on was just a little over my knee and I had a sweater to cover my legs when I sat down…….

I was so hurt that I didn’t want to even look in the bag, but as that old temptation song goes, “Ain’t too proud to beg,” or was that a Four Tops song? Sorry, a little before my time – wait a sec and I will find out who actually sang that song. I was the Temptations.

I did see a few items I liked, but most I wouldn’t wear in the house.  Okay, I calmed down and accepted this as the good deed it was meant to be. The very next week I was once again reminded that people are going to be people. I was asked to move, because someone wanted my seat, claiming it was hers. (No, seats are not assigned in my church).

I guess she thought I was going to just move to the next seat. She was surprised I got up, left the row, and  moved a few seats back. I was so close to tears that I could hardly hold them in. The praise team was so moving that I was out of my seat  and dancing for His goodness. I was there (at church)  to hear the Word and that’s what I was going to do.

The more I listened to the music and allowed myself to understand the lyrics. I couldn’t help, but smile. I was slowly  returning to the person I am today. I am More than what people see and I will keep on Smiling…..

Bye IV Now, LD*