Job update

So I posted a while back about some things that had happened at my old job and how much I hated the tactics of my former boss. Well, I have been at the current job for just over three months now and so far things are good. Every job (at least all of them I've had) has drawbacks and things that could be better but overall I am happy. The best part? The boss is realistic, understanding, and has COMMON SENSE! Three of the main things that the former one was lacking. I haven't had much time for beads of late with different hours and school, I just don't have the time or the energy right now. I have a couple of projects in the works but it will likely be a couple of weeks before anything new hits Etsy. I still do check there almost daily and look at what others are doing and also on Pinterest...maybe this is why I don't have the time to actually MAKE the beads??? Nah, didn't think so! :)

Finally Something NEW!

Yep, you read right! I finally got some new things listed in my Etsy shop! I have had a few custom orders over the past couple of weeks, one a very large one. That, along with my full time job has made getting new beads done to list a bit difficult. Not that I'm complaining at all, the custom orders were fun and turned out nice. But sometimes it's nice to not have any clue what I will be making when I sit down at the torch! Over the past few days I have managed to create a new frog bead (see below) as well as an elephant and a pig which have yet to be cleaned or have pictures taken yet.

I have also been looking at going back to school to get my bachelors and then masters in nursing with the ultimate goal being getting my family nurse practitioner licence. I know that will take a lot of time and effort, actually it kind of already has just looking at programs and pass rates and tuition and scholarships and all that goes along with that, but it will be worth it in the end. If I can't be a full time lampworker, this will be second best. :)

My husband and I have also applied to become foster parents (insert look of shock here for all who know us and are saying "Why don't you just try and have your own kid?!")....and the rest of that sentence is for dachshunds. Yep, you read right, foster parents of dachshunds. We have been approved with the All American Dachshund rescue! As some of you may have read from previous posts, we have a mini dachshund named Bobo, and we just fell in love with the breed when we got him so we wanted to be able to help out where we can. These dogs come from kill shelters, or abusive home environments or puppy mills and the like for the most part. I'll keep you updated on how that goes and if/when we get a foster pup I'm sure there will be plenty of pics to post!

Ok, now on with the beads! You can find all of these in my Etsy shop! :)