This Is What I See

I had posted this photo on my Face Book page for about one hour. 

I got a call from my sister saying " change that picture, you look like you have a black eye"

The teacher I work with saw it and said "you look awful in that picture"

When I see this picture I see what I look like to myself on the bad days. This is me 80 % of the time.  I feel like shit,I am in pain, I have to keep going...This is what Fibromyalgia looks like.

Exhausted, defeated, sad, worthless, confused, foggy, achy, defeated, stiff, 

This is what Fibromyalgia makes you feel and think.  Never can you just have a normal day. 

I forgot what a normal day is like. Either I am so tired that I can hardly function or I am so full of energy and in extreme pain that I can hardly stand the thought of my drive to work. Sitting is torture. Thinking is hard. I would not wish this my worst enemy. And the worst part is I dare not complain...I'll hear "you do to much". "Slow down". Not on your life. If I slow down and tomorrow or the next day I have a "Fibro Flair" and I am out of commission for months....NO WAY!! I will live everyday to the fullest until I am forced to stop.  Until then I will be who I am and do what I want. 

My Dream Closet

Oh what it would be like to have this "Dream Closet".  I have a house that the master bedroom does not have a walk in closet:(.  My husband and and I have been crammed in a long double door closet for 8 years.  I do have a closet with jacket in the hall and a craft room closet but that is filled with my craft stuff.  My closet has is so packed. I even have 2 dresser(full) and no more room to hang anything. Ok I admit I have to many clothes but I have already gone through them twice this year and given them away.  So my goal for spring break was to get my Summer clothes out and put away my Winter stuff.....oh wait I have an idea.  With my son and daughter in law moving out a couple of months ago, that freed up a walk in closet in the spare room.  Oh I am a happy girl.
Being inspired by my sister in law that has a custom home with a closet the size of my kitchen, I decided to make my dream closet in 2 parts.  My everyday clothes and shoes in my bedroom(Part 1) and all my other stuff in the spare room(Part 2)

Part 1 with everyday clothes and shoes.

Part 2 with shoes, purses, sweatshirts, sweater, ect

All these are sweatshirts with the exception of 3 thin jackets on the end.

It is amazing how many sweat shirts one girl can have. 18 hoodies, 16 zippered hoodies and 7 matched sets(pants and zippered hoodies).  That is what was taken up so much space. Why do I have so many? I have wore everyone of them this Winter with the exception of the some of the sets. I think I have a hoody addiction. The collection includes 3 from the college I go to now, 1 from the college I will transfer to, an Army one, a Ford one, ratty ol' OU,  4 Aeropostal, Victoria Secret, at least 3 Fox, 2 Depeche Mode, many from places I have been, Pooh, Rainbow Bright, Disneyland...I do love me some SWEATSHIRTS!!!!!!

Love that I have organization now for all my pretties!

I organized my shoes, purses, totes and hats.  Sweater organizer went in Part 2 along with dressy clothes and winter tops. I feel like I really accomplished something.  I don't know how happy Charlie is because he said it was"Ok for now" BAH!! For now....we'll see.

Do It Yourself Feather Hair Extension

The latest salon trend is feather hair extensions.  They are going to be the thing to do this summer. You can go to a local salon to have this done but it will run you any where from  $15.00 and up for one feather extension(containing 1 feather)
Feathers are a a natural product and are very durable so you can wash, brush, blow dry and style them.  For those who flat iron or curl their hair , just use heat   350' F /180' C or less on feathers.  They should last 2-4 weeks at that point they should be changed.Remove before any other chemical hair services.  (To remove just crimp the link the other direction to open)

Do It Yourself:
What you need:
Feathers(Joanns/Michaels(about $3.00) or if your patient order on line) $Varies
Hair Extension Links/100 count(Sally Beauty Supply)$ 15.00
Scissors
Pliers
Wire(like floral wire)
Comb and clip.

1) Decide where you want feather.
2) Section and separate hair so you have a cluster of hair that is narrow at scalp.
3) Put link into hair and add feather.
4) Crimp the link flat.
DONE

Just follow the simple instructions and you'll have your own extensions at an initial investment of about $15.00
A great way to change your look without doing something permanent or damaging to your hair.

I do love Feather Hair Extensions!!!!
Thanks for visiting,
♥ Debbee, the Bee Chick

Last Job of Spring Cleaning My Closet

I finally have done what I have been dreading for about 3 years...cleaning out my purse container.  I have a ton of purse that I have not used in ages...Handmade purses that it. Ones that I made and that is what makes it so hard.   I use to make purses and sell them with my sister. We went by the name"Twinsisters" and we sold on Ebay and Etsy.  I have not made a purse in over a year and I never us the ones I made back then , so it was time to free up some room on the floor of my closet.
I saved a few but 14 of them went onto Ebay.  I know....What else was I to do with them. I feel bad giving them to Goodwill or The Salvation Army.  I put a lot of time, effort and love into each of the purses. Now this rag tag bunch will hopefully find a home and someone who will take them out of the closet every once in a while.
If you want a closer look at these sweet little purses just click kraftaholik and you will be taken to my auctions on Ebay.
Thanks for stopping by,
♥Debbee

The Vase Purse

Cute Cute Cute is all I have to say.  A purse that looks like a vase. 

Accessory Finds at Forever 21

I love accessories...especially love love love inexpensive ones.  The more accessories you have the more outfits you can put together.  I really loved to wear scarves this winter but now that the California weather has warmed up those scarves need to be put away.  Off to Forever21 I went for some new accessories.

Nike+Ipod -How to use in any brand of shoes.

Here is a video by yours truly on how to use a Nike+Ipod Sports kit without having to purchase the Nike + shoes to go with it.