We are changers, everything we touch can change.

[xiane]

Firstly.
Thank you to everyone who left me the loveliest messages for Yule, my Birthday, and the New Year. I hope everyone had a wonderful set of holidays, are safe and happy, and thrilled to kick 2006 to the curb.

Second.
It is always interesting to see who notices when you've been missing, or when you have changes brewing. And speaking of changes, expect some here in my journal soon. Some things need to be cleared away at this new threshold; turning 40 seems as reasonable a time as any to reclaim certain parts of my life and pack others away for the most part.

Third.
Even my stupid horoscope agrees.
Tough emotional times can definitely be draining, but cheer up,because this has only made you stronger. Loved ones lend their support to you wholeheartedly. Now you know that you can handle just about anything.

Fourth.
Evidently the nice round age of 40 seems to bring on reassessment, constructive upheaval, and determination. Don't fear it, folks. However, don't stop using sunblock, it'll make you feel better when you look at yourself in the mirror.

Fifth.
Marrying Rob has been the absolute best thing I've done with my life to this point. He's supportive, loving, fun and just absolutely wonderful.
Our first Xmoose together in our apartment has been filled with him pampering me, showering me with too many gifts, and eating delicious foods while laughing over whatever we're currently discussing. Thank you, love.

Sixth.
40 brought me a home-baked chocolate cake from Rob, a dozen purple roses and six chocolate covered strawberries from my Mom, a black cashmere cable-knit wrap from my Aunt, and more Xmoose and Birthday presents than I deserve. I also had the excellent present of a three-day visit from redzshadow, with so much talking and fun. And of course, snorgles and mouses from squeegee_cat, and many lovely cards from my friends. Thank you, all.

I hope that everyone is having the New Year they have hoped for. Change is the theme for my year; I'll strive to improve myself [the endless task of life], increase and improve my business with Threeravens.net, and bring more joy to life. I want to vend at more festivals this year, add more products to my line, attend the SE Women's Herbal Conference in September. Love more. Worry less. Dance.

Comments

[jukebox-heroine.livejournal.com]

bee tee double you : my friends LOVED the threeravens baskets. :D and i love my dream pillow as well. thanks so much! amison says she'll probably order some more stuff from you off the website...bath stuff.
♥
miss you!

[paisli.livejournal.com]

It's odd.. there seem to be a lot of people.. myself included.. that are doing a bit of 'house cleaning' lately.

Hope you had a lovely holiday/birthday.. sounds like you did!

[xiane.livejournal.com]

WOOOHOOOOO!~

My "actual" site is getting a big ol' renovation, but the etsy-betsy-wetsy page that it links to is up and active. And if there's stuff they want that isn't up there, tell 'em to email me. I'll make it!

So pleased! I get so nervous that things won't be good enough, which is silly because I use this stuff all the time. But there you have it.

MISS YOU! ♥

[xiane.livejournal.com]

I think change is in the air... and sometimes you just need to reassess if the people you're giving yourself to are actually in a place to appreciate that, or if they've moved to somewhere you can't follow, so to speak. It can be hard, but it is good!

I did have a great time. I was surrounded by people who love me, and that's a rare treasure. Hope you did as well!

[teir-garten.livejournal.com]

Does this mean your back? I hope so. I've missed your posts.

[xiane.livejournal.com]

Really? That really means a lot to me, more than you might know. Sometimes I feel like I'm shouting into the darkness or something.
You're one of the few people I can count on to make really important and deep posts about the third thing in my triad of Most Meaningful: Family, Friends, Music.
Expect more posting to follow. And thank you! That's the first smile of the day.

Re: In case you didn't know...

[xiane.livejournal.com]

I know I can count on that... and you.

*love you*

[crossbonesdj.livejournal.com]

I'm a horrible friend...I let birthdays slip by, only because I suck at remembering the dates.

Love to you my friend!

[redzshadow.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! I made top 10! ;p

I loved seeing you and miss you terribly!

[jukebox-heroine.livejournal.com]

you need to come up soon.
hummus just isn't the same.

[xiane.livejournal.com]

My birthday falls at a VERY busy time, though. I know you still love me. :)

I tell you, if it wasn't for Semagic I'd have a really hard time remembering b'days. I count on it heavily!

Hope your New Year is treating you well! ♥

[xiane.livejournal.com]

You even made top SIX! :D
Squeegee misses you, and Rob and I do, too. It was definitely one of the best presents I got this year.

[xiane.livejournal.com]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm hummus. And silly talk and chocolate cake. And fun. And you.

Dunno when I'll be able to make it up again, but there will *definitely* be hanging-out time when I do.

[6-and-66.livejournal.com]

I always look forward to your entries...
And I mosr definitely feel what you are saying. I turned 40 a little bit before you... and I've really been taking stock in my life. I thought it would happen at 30, but it never did. Now at 40, so many aspects mean more (and less) to me.
It seems more important to become chemical free, doesn't it? We see te impacts more on the planet and our bodies at this age.
Your birthday gifts sound wonderful. and I wish you the BEST!!

[teir-garten.livejournal.com]

You know, I've more or less stopped the music rants on this journal. i realized that a lot of people on my friend's list aren't a fan of them, so I created a separate journal just for that very purpose.

therunningman1. You should add it.