Category: Thinking Out Loud…

A Smile from a Mistake..

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Changing how one thinks and acts is hard, but it can be done. Setting an idea in place without doing the work may work out for the best, but that thin line can easily be broken. The question that you have to ask yourself, ‘is this going to break me or is this going to make me work harder to set it right?’ and your answer will set your steps.

I LOVE to create and thought how sweet it would be if I could talk about my craft and sell it all in one place. What better way to do that is having my own website, but not really liking the computer world and NO ONE willing to help (without me spending a week’s paycheck) I am going to be realistic now and pull the plug on my website. I am NOT willing to give up my name Krochetcafe.com, so I will keep the name. 

I have heard of Etsy.com and shopify.com, but I don’t feel they are right for me. I have talked with a few people who have and had worked on these sites and they have talked about the good and bad things.

I guess that is when I thought I should just have my own website and get past those negative thoughts. I may not be able to keep my site up and running, but who knows what tomorrow will bring. I WILL NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

Then I got to thinking. Are there any other sites that I could sell my crochet projects on? I am not going to give up on Etsy, because it didn’t work for someone else. I am NOT them. Here is  google’s answer to my question:

{} 9 Best ETSY Alternatives 

  • Shopify. For any seller considering a move from ETSY to a self-hosted site, selling on Shopify is the obvious starting point in 
  • your research journey….
  • Big Cartel….
  • Zibbet….
  • Handmade at Amazon….
  • Bonanza….
  • IndieMade….
  • Aftcra…..
  • Storenvy…….

Mar 17, 2021 • 9 Best Etsy Alternatives for Creative Entrepreneurs – Fundere.  https://www.fundera.com/blog/etsy-alternatives {}

I plan on doing a lot more research and when I take my next step it won’t be with luck on my side, but knowledge this time around. Whoever said, “The more you know – The more you grow?” 

UGH, another question and I want an answer. Google is so good at finding answers.

{} Aristotle  – Aristotle famously wrote, “The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.” . Feb 20, 2019 {}

I guess all of my words didn’t come from Aristotle, but I like mine better hahaha

I am done with my quick thoughts, because I am going to get a cup of coffee and get to reading about my new project. Any mistake you can learn and grow from, is worth a Smile to set that mistake right.

BYE IV NOW, LD*

A Little Space Please….

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People never seem to amaze me? Yes, I take out my headphones to greet you and ask how you are and talk for a few minutes. That is cool, but when you see me put my headphones back into my ears, sit down, and take out my crochet project.

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That doesn’t mean you keep talking to me and get closer so I know you are talking to me and then be confused when I give you a dirty look.

People just, because you see someone else in the breakroom – doesn’t mean they have to talk to you. Give people space and if they want to talk – they will talk – and if not, ignore them as they are trying to ignore you….


BYE IV NOW, LD*

So ~ So People…

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I am in the middle of Georgia, and it is more than just Atlanta. I cannot get this thought out of my mind, and I thought of making another list to finally set this thought free…

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To So – So Parents

  1. A seven year old or less SHOULD NEVER GO TO A PUBLIC RESTROOM ALONE!!!!
  2. A child shouldn’t touch everything in a store..
  3. A child shouldn’t be allowed to be in the toys section without you. (My son thought he was there alone, but I was always behind him).
  4. A baby one year old should NEVER have a lollipop in their mouth. (Unless the pop is too big for their mouth, so they won’t choke. Then again sugar isn’t good for their teeth, unless you want them to spend a lot of time in a dentist seat?
  5. Sorry, but if my child ever raised their voice or hand to me – 

Let me just say, he or she would never do it again. Yes, kids will test you, but you let them know at an early age you are the ones in control and not the other way around.

I believe I can stop here and move on to something more pleasant. Well, I am working on a baby blue crochet project now. I think I will prepare dinner and get back to that….

A nice way to end my Saturday…

Bye IV Now, LD*

Friend or Foe?

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“One does not ask for a blessing to get a blessing”

The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.

Proverbs 10:22 KJV

https://bible.com/bible/1/pro.10.22.KJV

Blessings are upon the head of the just: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:6 KJV

https://bible.com/bible/1/pro.10.6.KJV

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 11:11 KJV

https://bible.com/bible/1/pro.11.11.KJV

I work hard to stand in my faith, to walk that straight line, and always showing who I am. I don’t get jokes, so I don’t joke around with others, and yet people will be people.

Some will take what they want by force or by trick. They believe they are right and all you can do is pray they don’t hurt you or someone else as they push their way through. 

Remember people are people no matter if by blood or they say they are your friend. Hold those who are real close, and anyone listen carefully so they won’t hurt you.

Bye IV Now, LD*

Another List…..

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I got up with a plan and was ready to set it free, but life doesn’t always go as planned. If we start making a list of everything that goes wrong. Would that list become hurtful words or if we counteract every good thing that came from that list turn into a smile?  

{} If thou faint in the day of adversity, Thy strength is small.

Proverbs 24:10 KJV  https://bible.com {}

Some may even say it is a waste of time to let your feelings out either in written words or talking them out with someone else. Words are more than just words, they are feelings, they can be the truth, and if the truth hurts? 

We either stand strong and fight through them or we run and let them take over our lives. I choose to stand strong and continue to write out the good along with the bad. The bad will not win within my list.

List #1 List #2

  1. Go out early ~ Didn’t charge my phone
  2. Mind changing ~ Phone 18%, but still on
  3. The Sun/Heat ~ No dancing, just walking
  4. At least 30 minutes ~ Only 25 minutes

The question is: Which is the good list and the bad list? I may not have been able to get out as early as I liked or walked as long as I wanted, but I didn’t let my bad list hold me back from being a better me.

The time I spent outside walking I not only got in some steps, but some much needed vitamin D (that didn’t come from a bottle). In the end both of my lists were good. 

I was able to see a bird or two (one day I am going to get a better camera so the next time I come across something worth taking a picture I can). I actually stood watching them go about their business without a care in the world. 

My steps even took me a few blocks out of my way in a different direction then my normal walk. If the sun wasn’t so hot, I could have walked longer, then again I enjoyed every step, and it was a good start of my day….

Bye IV Now, LD*