Had A Great Fall

Today is thirteen years since I had a nasty fall - one that almost cost me my life. But I'm still here alive and well to tell the tale. For the first few minutes after it happened I thought I was dead but no my friends didn't let me. They were calling my name.

I'm really thankful to God for my family and friends who were there for me during that time. My dad told me I was slipping away and the funny thing is I didn't even know it. I didn't feel any different - all I knew was that the back of my head hurt real bad.

Yes it was sunken in for a few days and not I'm left with a small spot with no hair. But I'm thankful  because hair or no hair there my dear -  I'm still here.

A friend of mine ( who is like a brother) really kept me going when everyone else felt weary. When I felt weary and just wanted to sleep. I didn't know he could talk so much - he kept me up because I didn't know I was not supposed to fall asleep. When I felt discourage because of the discomfort and weariness he kept talking. When the tears were rolling down my cheeks he made me laugh.

Many people did not make it and do not make it after severe falls and head injuries in particular, but today I'm celebrating because I'm still here. Be blessed and count your blessings.

Knots & Gems

Knots and Gems is my next class at Beadfx in Toronto and this is happening on October 4 from 6 - 8. If you always wanted to learn traditional pearl knotting then this is the class for you. The technique is the same but instead of pearls, you'll have a choice of a variety of semi-precious stones. For more details click on the link below and make that call to reserve your spot.
http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-rae-knots&gems.jsp

Today

Trinidad & Tobago festival at Queen's Park in Toronto



So I haven't been here since... Well it's all good - I had one of the best summers ever and  it happened right here in Canada.

One of the things that topped it off for me other than the sunshine was the many visitors we had from Trinidad and Tobago. It was a time for some good ole talk ( conversation) and company.

A few road trips, parties, movies, classes and goooooooooood food. I had the best summer ever!!!!!!

Bake & Saltfish

Findings Please

Headpins, clasps,earwires and more are what you'll learn from Rae's Beady Arts at the Beadfx store.
http://www.beadfx.com/classes/class-rae-findingsplease.jsp

So come on over to Beadfx in Scarborough, Ontario for an experience that's : "From the heart, by the hands, just for you."

Don't Go Away!!

Please don't go. Don't you know I need you to stay? We have so many good memories together so why end it? But with the passage of time you are slowly slipping away and soon you'll be gone completely.

Your departure will break my heart so with that in mind please stay!! I love the freedom I experience when you're here and if I've taken you for granted please forgive me. I know some people want you to leave, some people despise you but I'm not one of them. Just think of the good times we had before you rush off - I'm begging you please stay.

But I know some things we have no control over and soon the summer will be just a memory ad time flies when you're having fun. So God please grant me the serenity...

A Little Bit Of Everything Too

Location: CNIB 1929 Bayview Avenue (at Kilgour)
5 min north of Eglinton, 10 min south of 401

Date: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2011 from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Rae’s Beady Arts presents A Little Bit Of Everything Too. This is the ultimate opportunity to learn wire wrapping, coiling, linking and how to make wrapped loops. The best part is that it’s all in one class and at the end of it you’ll leave with a finished bracelet that can be worn immediately.

Course Outline: Skill Level: Beginner to all levels

Focus Technique: Wirework

Kit Fee: $25.00 (+HST). The kit includes all the materials needed to make the bracelet as well as instructions. Each kit will be different so each individual will make a unique necklace.

Each student has to bring their own round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, wire cutters and bead mat. Students should also bring their own eyeglasses or magnifiers.  

All Good

It's Friday and a week since my last blog. This sounds like a Dear Diary scenario or a confession eh! Well maybe it is more of the latter.

Summer and outdoors and not much time spent at the computer or other gadgets. I'm soaking it all in and still designing jewelry while I can. Yes it's all goooooooooood!!!