Preparations

I’m preparing to go on a trip for five days. It has taken me five days to prepare and there are still two days before I leave. Why does it take me longer to prepare than it does to actually do? I think that it has something to do with being a perfectionist and a bit afraid of failure. What if I don’t have the right outfit for the right event? What if I don’t feel comfortable in what I bring to wear? What if I forget something? What if I get there I wish that I had this, that or the other thing?

Seriously. Would any of these things really matter? Why can’t I be one of those women who can throw a few things in a duffel bag and go away for a week? Do those women really exist? Probably, but I bet that they don’t get to extend their vacation by preparing for it a week before leaving! I love the preparation part of vacation…buying a few new things, making lists and checking them twice, trying on everything that I’m going to take, and laying everything out on my packing table before packing it all in plastic bags and putting it in the suitcase. Uh oh! I have just exposed my obsessive compulsion. I think I should scrap a page about it. Add it to the list…

From the list of things getting accomplished before I go away...

Welcome my Caffeine Created Designs Creative Team! I was overwhelmed by the number and talent of applicants for my CT call. I chose four fabulous women to create with my designs! Here is what they have been up to this past week...

Created by Erika...



Created by Kristin...



In addition to my obsessive packing preparations, I have been busy designing for Digiridoo Scraps. We have the GRAND OPENING on June 5th and everyone is so busy behind the scenes getting reading for chats, speed scraps, giveaways, Bingo and more! But, you don't have to wait until June to visit us over at Digiridoo Scraps. There is already lots of fun happening in the Forum and so many gorgeous goodies in the store with new products being added every day.

I've also been working on a kit to celebrate my birthday later this month. Here's a sneak peek...

Well...I'm off to Costa Rica with my husband (no kids) on Sunday! I'm sure that I'll return with plenty of inspiration from the rain forest and local art. I'm off to continue my packing now...