16 July 2023

Blogging at Barnes (insert happiness here)

Oh my gosh, I almost don't know where to start or what to share first. Much has changed since the last blog post. Today, I'm blogging at Barnes on my brand new Samsung art tablet and OMG, this is a game changer. I can draw, watch photography business classes, take pictures, shoot video, read blogs, write blogs, play with kitchen photography and watch Hulu. All from here.

This is heaven.

In other news, for the last few months I've been working at the new job and OMG, I freaking LOVE my new job. No Sundays. Take turns with 3-hour Saturday quick shifts. Excellent co-workers and boss. Home in time for supper. 

Delightful. 

In other, other news, I found this stool and dresser on the way home from work. $25 for the heavy dresser, $15 for the stool. Annie Sloan original chalk paint, here I come! 

As for houses, we haven't found one yet. Still on the look-out. Found one that we love on the outside. Haven't done the walk-through yet. 

And that my Boogerbutts is all that's fit to print. 

Huggs & Bugs,

-- Me 





50 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you like your knew job. Not many people say that. :)

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    1. LOVE my new job. I've had plenty of day jobs that were pure crap though. So I get that. Happy Summer to you!

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  2. Sounds like a lot going on in life and it is a HAPPY life!!!!!! That is great.

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  3. So glad you love your new job Ivy! And good shopping!

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    1. Hey Christine! Made spelt and oat waffles again today and thought of you. Hope you're still enjoying the spelt.

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  4. Congratulations on finding a job you love and works so well for you! Enjoy the new tablet. I have a iPad but might want to get a Sansung instead!

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    1. Hey Judee! How goes your cooking? I've heard good things about the iPad. The Samsung I went with for drawing is Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra - to replace my very old and worn out older Samsung. I love drawing on these kinds of tablets because I have a range of pens. One with an eraser that I LOVE!

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  5. So glad to hear you love your new job and that all is going well! I was just wondering a couple of days ago how things were going with you! Have fun refinishing and painting your new furniture acquisitions!

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    1. HiYa! Debra! I saw your posts popping up in the feed. I didn't know that happened when we refreshed. Things are good. Still working on stuff here, haven't found a new home yet ... on the lookout.

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  6. Happy to hear you love your new job. I've seen plenty of houses I like from the outside, (not that I'm looking to buy, I'm just dreaming), and usually there is one major flaw that has me saying "nope" and clicking away to the next house. I LOVE painting furniture, right now I don't have anything that needs painting.

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    1. Hey River! What's some of the major flaws that make you click away? For us it's any house that comes with and HOA - that's a big fat NOPE, for us.

      Very cool that you love to paint too! Do you ever post them on your blog?

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  7. I'm so glad you found a job you love. Fingers crossed on the house hunting! ❤️

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  8. I am thrilled that you are happy with life. And hope that your new home is just around the corner.

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    1. Hey Sue! We have some bumps we're dealing with as well. More on that in a new post. However, the job rocks. Loving that. Happy Winter to you! You gonna make more of those frozen bubbles. Those were so neat!

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  9. Good to hear everything is going well. You will know the right house when you see it. Don't settle.

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    1. Thanks Alex. Our only 100% nos are no in town and no HOA's. Other than that, we're pretty open.

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  10. Going to a job you love and working with people you like, makes all the difference. I would love to have Sundays off.

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    1. Hey Ann! Happy Summer. How goes the bakery? Are you able to schedule some Sundays off?

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  11. Hi! Nice to see you back!
    Glad that tablet is working for you and even happier your new job is so good!

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  12. Looks like you made a great deal on the furniture!
    Glad that you're enjoying your new job! Good for you!!
    Have a great and happy week!
    hugs
    Donna

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    1. Hi Donna! Oh my gosh, right? Such good deals for real wood.
      How goes thing there?

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    2. Peaceful right now! lol Have a sweet week!

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  13. I have never had a job that I got so enthusiastic as you are! Wow! and congratulations. that tablet sounds Divine to me. glad to see you back, LOVE the drawing of course, of course and that dresser looks like a real buy from here. Happy Painting

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    1. I've had a lot of crap jobs before this one, so I get that for sure. This new one though, just works for our life. How goes your summer?

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  14. It's always a good day when your blog posts show up in my feed.

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    1. Thank you for the comment. Gave me a big smile!

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  15. So happy that you love your new job! Yay for you! Your finds are amazing, have fun painting! Hugs, Valerie

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    1. Hey Valerie. Do you like the thrift as well? I love a good deal. Cheers and Huggs!

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  16. So important to not hate your job!
    Your post sent me googling Samsung tablets. Oooh, I want one too!

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    1. I agree, Abby. Really a nice thing. Took a long time to find one that I loved this much.

      The tablet is freaking amazing. Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. Do you like to draw on tablets?

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  17. Yay for a job you enjoy! Many are not as fortunate!

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    1. Hey Marie! I had many a crappy day jobs before this one. So I get that for sure.

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  18. Hi Ivy. I haven't been by for quite a while. Glad to read all the good news. Hurrah for a good job! It's not easy to find one. Too bad you're still house hunting but you did find some ncie furniture. Please share once you get them painted!

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    1. HI Erika! I do have some upcoming not as great news, saving that for it's own post. Thanks about the job. I agree, not easy to find one that fits so well. I for sure will share photos of the furniture.

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  19. Be Happy is the most important ever. Have a nice and good summer.

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  20. A lovely catch-up post Ivy.
    Your new tablet sounds brilliant and pleased that you are happy in your job.
    Great finds, do let us see the finished result ...

    All the best Jan
    https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/

    PS I'm sure the right house will come along soon.

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    1. Hey Jan! Hope you're having a fun summer. Thanks for dropping by today.

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  21. I am glad to hear that you like your new job. It's giving me inspiration to improve my sales job too.
    Have a great week.

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  22. Have fun restoring your items, my niece does a lot of that :)

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    1. It's fun! When we move, I'll build a brand new one. Neato, on your niece.

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