FREE or am I?

So, its #freefrom5yearoldweekend, and I wake up this morning with the house quiet, my uninterrupted dreams settling, not a gigle, not a cartoon, not a repreminding stop, or running, or heavy walking from my husband, and I'm like what do I do?  At serene moments like this in the past, BKAH (Before kids and husband) I would write, so thats what I'm doing (WARNING: THIS WILL BE A LONG POST.).  My last post has been over a year and my have things changed, but some things have stayed the same.

For starters, my son is well adjusted in a new school, with a great patient teacher that I believe takes her time to listen to the kids.  I know he has his days when he's a bit much, but that expected from 4 - 5year olds.  My husband did loose his job, which has been a very challenging experience for us, but I have to feel that the end of this experience is drawing near, and did I tell you all that I'm expecting?  6 months, 1 week and 5 days, Oh yes the count down has begun!

My Mountain of a stomach at the bottom of the pic.  My son holding the Blue bumble bee and mirror.  He said the baby wants to listen to music and look at himself in the mirror, lol.

I have been so sick with this pregnancy with nausea, ER trips, smells, pelvic pains, etc, I swear once I have this baby (TéShawn, the pronunciation of my name Shawnté backwards :-)) out, no Doctor or Nurse will be able to stop me from doing car wheels down the hallways of the triage! Oh, and I can't wait to get that first glass of wine, or a Strawberry MARGARITA!!!!!!  Ok, moving on, The Isis Collections is still going strong, however I have shut down my website.  It was just to  hard trying to reconstruct it with everything that's going on. I just decided to save money, and start on it again when things are more settled.  However, I still have contact with customers via facebook, phone (773-988-5781), and email.

So I believe, I've caught you up, on with the present.  Yesterday, my son left for his first sleep over.  My wonderful SIL and BIL were courageous enough to take on the responsibility of adding one more crazy child to their 2, and I am lost with emptiness, but doing my happy dance at the same time. I so appreciate them, and wish them all the luck in  the world, LOL!

So, rather than sleep (which I should be doing) I'm trying to take advantage of the absolutely very rare occasion and take some much needed time with my hubby.  Last night we went to the Shrine,

to support a good friend of mind Adad (Rapper) aka Demetrius (cannot call him by his stage name, just doesn't sound right.  I mean we met working at Bloomingdale, lol.) who performed before Raekwon of the Wu tang.  Needless to say Demetruis was GREAT as usual (love) the socks), but Raekwon I did not see, because my entire back area started screaming out in pain, from standing up so long, and protecting my belly from all of the pushy people.  Yes, I know I should not have been their at the concert, but I had to go support, especially on a rare occasion of not having my child with me, not having to rush back to him, and actually having the means to go out somewhere!  Thanks again Demetrius for putting us on the list!  We ended the night by getting some Good ol' Harolds Chicken at 1am, and crashing.

I don't know if it was my hormones, or if it was the unfamiliarity of us going out on a date, or the whole I got you already, I don't need to do much more that made my husband not act like we was on a date, but tonight we're going to work on that when we finally go see Tempation.  Wish us luck Gods & Goddesses!  Have  a great weekend, cause I will. Its #freefrom5yearoldweekend!!!!!!!!!

Thankful Thursday

On this Thankful Thursday.  I'm thankful for my bed.  Today I will show you how much I appreciate you...

Pull It Together Tuesday! (I Need an Assistant!!!)

As a Mompreneur work never gets done!  There is always something to do!  Fun time with my Son, windexing, pledging, sweeping, mopping, laundry, vacuuming, fun time with Husband, shopping, paying bills, creating, sales, marketing, vending, etc.

Right now as I look around my apartment at the pile of business plan papers, catalog papers, ideas of new projects, laundry, dishes, mirrors with finger prints, dusty figurines, toys spiradically placed, and juice spots on the floor and carpet I can only shake my head, and feel the pounding in my head that is screaming I NEED AN ASSISTANT!!!!

She would be perfectly fine being  paid with Jewelry and food, she would love kids, and love beading new creations.  She would know how to put together a successful business plan.  She would love to go on walks with me during down time and throw ideas off of one another.  She would be a fashionista, in the loop of different events and parties going around Chicago, New York and other fabulous places, and know the next spot to go to Spread the word of The Isis Collections.  She would be a social networking queen!  She wouldn't mind baby sitting at least once a month so hubby and I can get our groove back.  She would not only be a value to TIC, but she would be my good friend...


*sigh* In a perfect world that would be great!  However  its back to reality!

What do you need to pull together?

FINE JEWELRY FRIDAY!!!!!

Are you the kind of person that plays it safe?  Well, I think I am in some ways.  Sure, every once in a while I take a chance and leap out on faith, like when I snuck out of the house to be with boyfriends, or when I went away to  college, and when I married my husband, and even when I quit my job of 4 years, and became a WAHM, but lately I've been thinking I should do it again.  I'm tired of playing it safe. 

I feel that if you want big things to happen, you have to make big moves!  I absolutely feel that big moves should be researched, and be done with smarts. Soooo this is why I've decided to finally stop talking about it, and put some action to it. 

I'm going to finally start the 1st store to my chain of Isis Collections Stores!  However it has to start with a real functional Business Plan!  I have the template,  (The business plan I put together Junior year of college.  Yes, I have a BFA in Fashion Design/Fine Arts) now I just need to update it, and add my current logistics, and do some real footwork!

So any POSITIVE advice or comments, locations, etc. you have will be greatly appreciated! 

Fine Jewelry Friday!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, but it's confession/venting time!  My head is screaming and spinning right now.  I'm so happy to be about 80% done with the new Jewelry, scarves and headbands, but I wish I was 100% done especially since I have 2 shows coming up this weekend!  The Vintage Clothing & Accessories show in Grayslake, IL and the  Bridal Expo, but I still have to put all of these items on the website, so if you want to order something new, you will have to email or call, and I'll email you an invoice for payment. 

I'm so upset that I've neglected my ETSY store.  I really need to be on top of this!  Does anyone else out there have this problem of letting life and facebook stop you from tending to your ETSY store?  I'm also upset that I ordered labels about 3 weeks ago, and they have yet to come, so some items this weekend will be sold without labels, and that kind of making me angry, as well as my last order of beads haven't come yet, so tonight I'll probably be up all night, and to top it off I'M SO SLEEPY, and this foggy weather isn't helping at all!

I'm so incredible thankful for my gift, and these opportunities, but I think it's just time for a nap.  Then I'll wake up and feel the imaginary sunshine on the FINE JEWELRY FRIDAY!  Have a great weekend Gods & Goddesses, I KNOW I WILL! Only to start Potty Training bootcamp with my son on Monday.  Talk to you later!

Pull It Together Tuesday!

So I'm getting off of my Birthday festivities high, and now I'm trying to figure out should I pull together on my list of things to do, or should I continue to relax.  Some of you understand that just one month ago I was a verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry busy lady. Mentally and physically I still can't get used to the fact that I can do whatever the hell it is  that I want to do.  Whether its go crazy pushing my business, The Isis Collections, go crazy being a stepford wife, or sit down and watch T.V.  Whatever I choose will be perfectly ok, but I still can't help but feel guilty about just sitting down and doing something for myself, like read a book, or watch t.v. or go for a walk by myself.  So much so, that I get headache about just thinking about doing something for myself.

So this is my dilemma, after making myself sit back and let others do things for me for my birthday, I'm struggling with feeling selfish and wanting more, or going to my to do list. Am I alone feeling like this?

MOMMA NEEDS A BREAK!!!!!!!!!!! (Pull it Together Tuesday)

So, I just finished doing Pilates with my son, and I have this terrible headache, so to calm down I decided to cruise the blogs again, and came across this one, Homegrown Mom, and as I was reading it I couldn't stop lauging, and wanted to share it with you all this Pull It Together Tuesday.  Enjoy!


10 Signs That You May Need a Break



You know you need a break…

1. When your husband asks what you did today and you think he means you did nothing all day. Then you growl.

2. When someone asks you how old your kids are and you pause for a second because you honestly can’t remember.

3. When you find yourself sighing and rolling your eyes more than three times an hour.

4. When you’re in a Target parking lot and it takes too long to find your keys at the bottom of the black hole you call your purse, so you burst into tears.

5. When you’re taking notes in church and you start writing your to-do list in the margin.

6. When you put some kindergarten math worksheets in your first grader’s workbox so you can have two minutes of quiet while she does them on her own.

7. When your husband comes home at five and you’re still in your pajamas and he’s too scared to ask what you did today.

8. When you’re so exhausted that you fall asleep while giving a spelling test, but you still stay up until 2am watching Lost and 24 with your husband because you finally feel like you can rest and you want to enjoy that feeling.

9. When you start putting protein bars in the microwave so you can feel like you’re eating chocolate while still sticking to your diet.

10. When you write a blog post called 10 Signs That You May Need a Break.

Share yours, and pull it together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pull It Together Tuesday (Major Venting!)

I recently posted on my, personal  FB status that it frustrates me extremely when I vent to someone and they don't respond back to me with questions, answers, some type of input or, feedback whatever the case need be. So rather then talk to someone and frustrate myself further with these people I thought I would share with u all.

I have been counting down to this week, to this moment, when I officially become a work from home mom. I was ready to pursue my business ideas, that will hopefully help it to prosper. Ready to get back an inkling of the woman that my husband fell in love with, full if surprises, energy and love. I was ready for teaching my son any and everything I can possible teach him, I was ready to strengthen my relationships, but most of all I was ready TO HAVE SOME TIME FOR ME, MYSELF AND I!!!!!!!!

• So far I've sent out 3 of about 50 emails I have to send to organizations asking about their shows and festivals for my event calender.
• I've sent out 0 of the 3 emails I have to send to my customers. (Winter Newsletter, Clearance sale, Book A Jewelry party).
• However, I am up to date on The Isis Collections blog and fan page, and the Real Wives of Chicago Blog and fan pages
• I have not listed any of my new jewelry creations on the website.
• I haven't made any fantastic dinner recipes yet.
• Have not scheduled one date night yet.
• I have made reservations for my sons Birthday Extravaganza, but have failed to do any of the other daily activities I've wanted to do with him.
• Have not made any dates with my friends yet
• I have not scheduled my spa date yet!
• and to top it all off the very job that I am no longer an employee at.  I have been there for the last 2 days, and will becoming back tomorrow to get even more stressed out! Ugghhhh!!!

I know, I know its only been 2 days it'll get better, and I have a lot more days full of relaxation, love, and success, but for now I have a huge headache and cards to type up at work.  I'll pull it together...one day.

Thankful Thursday (WAHM in 5 hours!)

Happy Thankful Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This has been a very busy week for me. In less than 5 hours I will officially be a Work from Home Mom! With the holiday Shuffle, booking new show for next year, planning my sons Waterpark Extravaganza for his Birthday, and my job loading the work on me this week I have not had the time to post a blog, which I’m so sorry for, I missed my Gods & Goddesses, but I am so Thankful for the opportunity to do this. So many have told me I’m blessed and that it is rear for a Woman to do this for 2 reasons.

1. A lot of women don’t want to spend that much time with their kids, lol and
2. That I’m able to do this in this economy.

Well let me remind you all, I’m a Goddess. I am rare, and quite often I don’t do things that the norm will do, lol. I know that I am incredibly blessed, but I’m also a problem solver, I know how to make things happen!

Also, I’m all about happiness, and my happiness does not involve me being depressed and sick, because I making myself go to a job every day, that I’m not happy with. I WANT MY OWN, and that’s exactly what I have, and I’m going to make the best of it! SO 2011 MAKE WAY FOR THE ISIS COLLECTIONS SUCCESS!

Pull It Together Tuesday! (Dreams)

Pull it together Tuesday…

It’s 4 days until Christmas, 6 more work days left to work until I officially become a Work At Home Mom, and 11 more days until 2011, so much to Pull Together, so much to just put in the hands of God.

For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to have my own, maybe it was because I was raised primarily as an only child, or maybe it’s because at the age of 6, I admired that my Grandfather had his own store. I used to watch him come home at night and balance his books, and count all that cash, and I think from that moment, I knew that I wanted my own business. I did not want to work for anyone! At the age of 13 I got my 1st job, and that confirmed for me that this wasn’t going to last long. So now, an almost 17 years later, I’m making the steps to make my dreams come true.

How do you explain your dreams to an uncreative person? How do you explain your limits to someone who doesn’t listen? How do you deal when the main person you thought would be there for you is unsupportive?

So far, I think I’ll just DO ME! As you all know, I am strong, I’m Goddess for goodness sake! However, throughout all of her mystery and powers, Isis still had the support of her husband, her sisters, her son, and all that adored her.

Now that the holiday shopping is done, and orders are being processed and my son’s birthday plans are being finalized, I feel that it’s time to pull my dreams together.

How about yours?

It's Music Monday

Good Morning Gods & Goddesses!  Right now I'm in a joyful, celebrating mood, thinking about what I have in store for me this coming new Year.  I will officially be a WAHM is 13 days, and I'm very excited about that.  I have some very supportive people in my life, that I so appreciate and love, and I have some not so supportive people in my life, and this one is for you!

Have a great week!