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Two Simple Goals You Can Follow To Maintain Your Sanity

World Cup 
USA vs. Germany
A bit cliché as my friend pointed out to me today but no matter.  It was fun and gave me a goal for this morning.  It is great to have a team to cheer for and Sunday we will cheer for Mexico!

Not much has been going on this summer.  I have a few short term goals.
Being...
1.  Calm
And
  2.  Happy

Seems simple enough but can be difficult at times.  I have never heard anyone tell me that I should try to be happy or calm for that matter so I am changing things now.

My goals used to involve making a list of things I needed to accomplish in the studio and at home but to be honest this just stressed me out!
Now my list everyday are those two things listed above.
So when my mom asks me what I am doing today?  I say those two things.  I think she may stop asking me sooner or later but those two things are important to me, my mantra, and I truly believe if I can strive for those then the rest will just flow.

And this is where I am at these days.

I did apply for Convington Three Rivers in November 2014. One of the pictures they requested was a booth shot and this is what I sent.
My Booth at the present moment.

Not a full shot of the booth.  They may just say, "REJECT" and in the reject pile I go!
I am still working on my booth display.  It is a work in progress.  It is strange because I know what I would like but I just cannot manage to get there.  I need a designer!

  I will know on July 10th whether I am in or not so send me some of your good vibes people!


ॐ
Namaste
Kalaya
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  1. Libellula Jewelry™June 26, 2014 at 2:23 PM

    My fingers are crossed for you! Ooh...and I really love that you chose to use green in your booth shot--you know how much I adore green. ;)

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    1. Kalaya SteedeJune 26, 2014 at 2:32 PM

      Thanks Libellula! Yes I do know how much you adore green. Such a wonderful earthy color. :)

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