Abbie's Blog

Location, Location, Location

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-08-27T20:21:49-04:00

I have hopes because I think the fact that I can update the blog from any internet connection (as opposed to only blogging from my laptop, in rapidweaver) I think that will help me stay on top of the blog.

Interview:

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-06-13T13:48:08-04:00

I grew up about 20 minutes from Redbank, I was there a lot as there is an Irish pub that my parents held a session at every week, plus, my sis and bro were born in Red Bank - it never occurred to me that it was special!

It's been almost 8 years

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-06-03T17:01:26-04:00

Why did they have to go and kill all the fun?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-05-30T11:32:43-04:00

Print Gocco is being officially discontinued, they claim they will continue production of ink, screens, bulbs, etc for "the time being" Now, it's time for somebody to step up and produce these supplies longterm, so our gocco's don't become paper weights.

Barnegat Bay Festival

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-05-19T12:29:05-04:00

I know some of my pal's from my Handmade Faire, and the EtsyNJ Street Team will be there as well!

The Best of South Jersey

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-05-07T16:28:35-04:00

My main votes were for Creative Genius, the best (and newly expanded) art gallery - I put them in for "Best Gift Shop" as well as "Best Main Street Experience" You know I'm all about buying handmade stuff, and promoting it, so getting Creative Genius in there under Best Gift Shop would be awesome!

Amazing Elephant

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-05-06T12:53:20-04:00

I need serious landscaping tips

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-04-25T11:46:23-04:00

Mainly just basil, mint, sage, and I want to plant a tomato cause I'm pretty sure I'll get tossed out of Jersey if I don't grow my own tomatoes, plus, I love a good tomato & basil sandwich in the summer, mmm I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

The Handmade Faire

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-04-16T00:34:45-04:00

We'll have over 55 vendors, all handpicked for their uniqueness and originality, plus Cajun food catering by the Bayou Cafe out of Manasquan.

Calling for Promo's

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-03-28T15:36:43-04:00

We already have over 50 Vendors (and nearly 20 on the waiting list) though our application deadline was April 20th, the applications continue to fly in, it's heart breaking turning some of these people down, I really wish they'd gotten to me earlier!

I'll never answer my cell phone again

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-03-27T19:56:58-04:00

I will officially stop talking on my phone in public, instead, I will spontaneously break into song.

Tantrum for my Birthday?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-03-17T15:54:16-04:00

We spent a good 45 minutes there, and then I realized it was 3:00 and time for a nap, the nap is extremely crucial today because we're going to my fav restaurant Tarantella's for my birthday dinner tonight, and it's note exactly a place you can take a child who's Iron Manning it and over due on sleep.

Redecorating

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-03-11T16:31:59-04:00

OriginalAbbie.com you'll see a completely redecorated, hopefully easier to navigate and shop website!

It's Here!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-02-28T11:40:19-05:00

We would burn about 2-3 screens before getting one that was OK to use - and I say OK, because usually we would have to compromise somehow to use it.

Where Have I been?!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-02-26T20:22:07-05:00

It would act as if nothing was wrong, publish my updates -but lo and behold nothing was showing up on my actual website since November!

Handmade Faire

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-01-24T13:33:56-05:00

This is April 20, 2008 - just in time to find some great Mother's Day presents!

A fun little meme

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-01-07T16:49:19-05:00

Click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 - The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album.

New Year's Resolution

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2008-01-02T13:02:59-05:00

I should really make a resolution to update this blog more often, I was doing really good for a while there, then Christmas hit like a ton of bricks, but alas, it is the new year and I will pledge to make more blog posts, on both this site and my shop

You'll laugh about this later...

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-12-04T15:14:09-05:00

Well - finally they've had enough, my great grandfather goes up there and tells the kids that if they don't quiet down, lay in their beds and go to sleep that he's going to wait outside for Santa - and when he gets here - he's going to SHOOT Santa so they get no presents ever again!

Holiday Trunk Show

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-12-01T12:28:38-05:00

And then Thursday is the Holiday Trunk Show at my house, and if yesterday was any inclination of Thursday, I think it's going to be a great day!

A Giveaway!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-27T15:42:02-05:00

All you have to do to enter is write a blog about my site: http://shop.originalabbie.com and then leave me a link to the entry in the comments on this entry.

Medford NJ Looses a Legend

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-26T20:25:49-05:00

I kick myself for not visiting her in her new house, I kept making excuses - some viable, some not so much - the baby was sick, I was sick, I didn't want to make her ill....but I really wish I'd stopped by to see her and let her know how much she was missed.

Cyber Monday?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-26T17:17:15-05:00

I've been on the "retailer" side of things for past Holiday seasons too....and I've been Christmas shopping online for years.

Hang a shinging star upon the highest bough!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-24T17:45:55-05:00

Well.....today I listed my Christmas Earrings (newest listings are at the bottom of the page) They're called Hang a Shining Star...from "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" They would be the perfect addition to your beautiful face for Christmas cheer, parties, and outings, heck, even if you *are* out standing in line at 4:00am in front of Best Buy to get that Wii for little Timmy this year (I can't knock it, cause I did it last year lol, not one of my proudest moments) these earrings will bring some cheer, even if they won't keep you from getting frostbite, at least you'll look good and festive!

Happy Thanksgiving

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-22T10:29:05-05:00

I'm debating whether to list them or hold them for my Holiday Parties - since there's one next Friday the 30th at my mom's house, and one December 6th at my house I'm not sure if I should list things - or hold them back.

New Progress in my Store...

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-18T21:13:37-05:00

If you are local, I've also set a date for my Holiday Trunk Show which will be on December 6th, from 5-9, you can stop by anytime you can between those times, it's just a wandering type of thing - come when you can!

My Own Shop!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-16T18:16:08-05:00

I've been a busy little beaver lately, I made a ton of new earrings and a few bracelets as well - also - a special edition "Ivory Snow Princess" bracelet and earring set that I haven't listed yet - but wow, is it gorgeous.

WalMart Boycott

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-12T11:01:31-05:00

No jobs - (or poverty stricken Wal Mart Jobs - and plenty of people chomping at the bit to take them) which leads to poverty......which leads to your once beautiful small town being vacant, a great place for crime in all those empty buildings - no jobs - and boom - small town life is gone.

Oh yes it's Ladies Night!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-11-07T17:27:38-05:00

You'll have a chance to get great gift suggestions for the special people in your life, just in time for the holidays and select treasures for your own WISH LIST Registry, which we will then provide to the men in your life when they come in shop for your perfect holiday gift!

Halloween

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-10-31T20:59:28-04:00

Things got better!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-09-24T10:49:14-04:00

Etsy
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AbbieRoad

Ahhhh Bust

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-09-22T21:17:27-04:00

We got all nice & set up (there @7:45, though it didn't start til 10) and it started raining out of nowhere, so we had a mad dash to protect our stuff and keep it dry, it was a wreck.

Come See Me!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-09-21T01:53:57-04:00

That banner didn't come easy either - it was an old banner for Conserve Wildlife NJ that they didn't need anymore, so I got it - free - peeled off the old vinyl letters, cleaned the sticky goo residue off that it left, and painted it w/ my acrylics!

6 years later, 9/11 - a look into the doubters

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-09-10T22:33:54-04:00

And if they think our government is so almighty and powerful, to orchestrate this great big conspiracy, and even go to war over it - well - tell me why, in the vast conspiracy, that they can't kill a couple of teenagers coming out with websites saying it's a hoax and uncovering it all?

It's been a while

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-09-02T11:19:27-04:00

Mary's school, which, all the parents and faculty use our street as a "short cut" out - 9 times out of 10 ignoring the fact that there is a speed limit (25mph) as well as a stop sign, on our street.

Finally, cool Baby clothes!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-08-27T10:12:41-04:00

It helps that I completely love Johnny Cash, and they have two Johnny Cash shirts for tots - one that reads "I Love Johnny Cash" which is awesome - and I love that they do it in pink too, for the girl babies (since I'd love to have a girl sometime in the FAR future) It comes on pink, blue, white, or raglan (Baseball) sleeve.

I just couldn't help myself...

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-08-18T12:03:23-04:00

After reading a thread, which I was drawn to because of the amazing golden locks that seem to have the power to make any thread 1000 times more interesting, I found myself curious enough to try to find what this alleged hate speech was, so, I searched a few terms.

Neil's 18 month update

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-08-03T18:12:07-04:00

He didn't have use of his feet because of the clubbed foot until October of last year - he was 9 months at the time - and all 9 months of his life his foot was casted/operated on/casted again/bound in funky shoes connected with a bar - I mean, what do they expect, really?

I'm Baaack....

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-07-30T16:37:12-04:00

We were @ Denton Ski mountain, and you hike through the woods, they had various animal targets set up in various levels of difficulty - up on a hill, down on a ditch, between many many trees.

New Art!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-07-20T11:50:30-04:00

This is something I haven't done (for sale) in a long time - mixing my hand drawing abilities and my graphic art abilities - and what's come of it - my new print - "Walk in the Roses and Don't Fear the Thorns"

Revamped the Art Portfolio

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-07-17T13:54:11-04:00

Things are good with life, Neil's getting big - here he is, I know, messy face pics are a major no no in some parenting communities, but hey, I parent for my son!

Happy Independence Day

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-07-04T18:10:17-04:00

Go out & celebrate America by blowing up a small chunk of it.

Etsy Woes

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-07-02T12:33:55-04:00

Then - and I'm assuming this is why I was muted - I posted this thread, Ohhh I got my first hatemail but - I never called out the person, I didn't say who it was or even intricate details of what she said - I just said it was hatemail, and made myself feel better by surrounding myself with friends in the forum and laughing off the hate mail.

School Bus Horror

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-06-29T21:43:13-04:00

A Diamond in the Rough

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-06-29T16:56:38-04:00

I've lost some weight, gained some muscle - lost a collective 8.75" from all around - that was about a week and a half ago, so it's probably even more lost by now :) I'm really enjoying the gym, it's good to go clear my head after a long day of being with a toddler hehe.

Goodbye, Pop Pop

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-06-08T17:15:32-04:00

Surviving are his daughters, Betty Orthouse of Wall and Karen Ciambriello of Stirling; his brother, Donald Boos of Garwood; his grandchildren, Jennifer Mylod, Amy and Alexis Ciambriello; his great-grandchildren, Abigail, Emiline and Philip, and one greatgreat-grandchild, Cornelius.

Personal Post

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-06-05T20:36:00-04:00

I never thought I'd think of leaving Etsy because I've liked it so much for the last year plus that I've been with them - but, it's kinda like the trust is gone now, so, the magic is lost.

Front Page!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-05-27T22:05:42-04:00

And thank you to the wonderful and talented DottyRal for letting me know, cause I probably would have completely missed it, it's been a busy day - and I've barely been on the computer!

Wedding Invites

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-05-26T16:31:16-04:00

In honor of Memorial Day - I'm having a 50% off sale on my American Flag Print this holiday weekend (Sat/Sun/Monday) - making the print only $9.50 for an 8x10.

NJ Forest Fire

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-05-15T20:48:58-04:00

Fire is a viscous thing, and it multiplies something like 17 times it's size every minute, if it's not contained, there are many men and women out there fighting it back, so please pray for them that they all stay safe and are able to contain this fire.

Photo Bloggin Update, I'm Phlogging

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-05-15T15:24:50-04:00

Anyway her daughter listed their house for sale, so they can go live in a place w/ the daughters bf, it will totally isolate Margie, as she doesn't drive and she won't be able to walk to her usual places.

Custom Birth Announcements

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-05-08T22:33:52-04:00

Old fashioned ways of announcing a birth are not very practical - send out a card with a picture of the baby on it, or in it, announcing the day your precious baby was born, and his or her weight.

Vindicated

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-05-08T17:03:22-04:00

Ok - I was a little miffed, because I'd pretty much wasted my time on the other banner, but whatever, you change your mind - that's why I don't ask anyone to "buy" things until they are finished. (although I do ask for 50% up front on custom orders now, thanks to her)

I've given in to the dark side....

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-04-26T11:08:55-04:00

I've had a regular myspace for a while now, I use it to keep up with friends/family and keep it all quite private.

Meka Leka Hi Meka Hiney Ho

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-04-25T10:41:44-04:00

So, I have a little Pee Wee Herman accessory commemorating Jambi the Genie - a 2 and a Quarter Inch Pocket mirror, great to throw in your purse to check your makeup, or to check your teeth after that poppy seed bagel, which, is a must hah.

Hate Mail or just plain Mail Tampering?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-04-21T18:56:26-04:00

So, this person gets my mail, and instead of just writing on the envelope something like "wrong address - it goes to #_ _____ Street" which, she obviously knows my address (because she drives by and stalks me on the daily.)

Custom Wedding Favors

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-04-20T15:22:20-04:00

I've had these custom wedding favors listed for a while now - they made a fabulous wedding favor, bridal party gift, bachelorette party gift, Bridal Shower favors - I could even take the veil out and make pretty cool Prom or Sweet 16 favors!

Hall of Shame - Update

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-04-17T15:47:33-04:00

I am working on setting up an Etsy non paying buyers/non shipping sellers list though, possibly in the form of a forum, but I'm still not sure how I want to do all of this, but I am working on coding the forum (and making it pretty) as we speak :)

Hall of Shame

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-04-14T20:06:47-04:00

There have been cases where people leave retaliatory feedback or unjust feedback, and Admin will erase it for you - but in this case, the feedback that i left was because this person did not send the item that was properly traded for.

The Treasure Trove - These Colors Run True!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-03-31T10:36:23-04:00

Birds chirping, greenery budding everywhere, the smell of fresh cut grass drifting in the windows, the footsteps of your mailman, who still delivers mail door to door rather than driving around in a truck, the faint echo of children playing during recess from the school up the street, and, of course the hustle and bustle of Main Street (how cliche) a few yards in the other direction.

The Treasure Trove!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-03-29T14:40:57-04:00

As you can see, I've gotten a bit bored with the featured seller bit, it was a lot of fun and I enjoy doing it, but I need a bit of a mix up, plus, there's so many talented artists on Etsy, it's hard to pick who to feature!

Featured Etsy Seller: ClayPots

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-03-06T14:16:06-05:00

She uses radiant and rich colors to create one of a kind hand painted plates & more.

Not an Etsy Featured seller for once!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-02-28T21:43:03-05:00

anyway, here's the article - I like how they say the "younger people" like the $350,000 "3 bedroom starter houses" um yes....we have one of those houses, we paid just over half that for it.

Featured Etsy Seller: Knitting Guru

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-02-21T14:50:26-05:00

I think on Etsy you need to consider that you aren't face to face with your customers and they can't actually handle what you have made.

Featured Etsy Seller: Space Oddities

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-29T12:59:26-05:00

So half of the time I am listening to some sort of audio version of Lord of the Rings or maybe Art Bell (my husbands choice) and when it's my choice it's usually something like The Smoking Popes, Johnny Cash or Jets to Brazil these days.

Featured Etsy Seller: BlossomHill

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-25T14:56:07-05:00

My style is a mix really, I love soft pastel colours, my home is quite shabby chic (Cath Kidston), a little vintage with plenty of Scandinavian influence, white wood and some distressed pieces.

Featured Etsy Seller: MySistersGreatIdea

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-24T12:51:40-05:00

We both loved school, were involved in everything we could get into, and had tons of friends, all from the different hs cliques, and hung around with a bunch of different people.

Featured Etsy Seller: Hurbanski

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-22T21:25:48-05:00

Thanks for reading the interview - if you would like to be considered for a spot as an Original Abbie featured seller, please fill out the featured seller interview and attach a photo of yourself here: Interview or contact me through here, or my Etsy shop.

Featured Etsy Seller: CreativeSparkle

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-20T13:07:46-05:00

I'm hoping people who fall into the cracks as well, from 15 to 90, who feel a little whimsical every now and then.

Featured Etsy Seller: RoseOfSharonAcres

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-17T15:16:28-05:00

Etsy.com and are interested in becoming a featured seller, please fill out the interview and attach an image of yourself here: Become a Featured Seller or contact me through my personal Etsy store.

Featured Etsy Seller: PaperArmadillo

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-15T14:45:37-05:00

I actually went to and arts high school that was more fringe than my art college, so you didn't really have the freaks/jocks/nerds split.

Featured Etsy Seller: Nycole

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-13T19:44:12-05:00

Thanks for your time Nycole, I wish you many more sales in the future, keep on creating these awesome little moment catchers, and we'll all continue to have awesome moments :)

Featured Etsy Seller: EliandRa

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-12T13:57:22-05:00

We like to think that we make stuff for people like us, but in reality we're far to young and poor to be dropping cash on jewelry.

Featured Etsy Seller: EyePopArt

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-11T14:49:07-05:00

I am actually quite "rooted" to this house because I have put countless hours into turning my home into a psychedelic wonderland with all kinds of intensely colored, intricate murals all over the walls and ceilings of every room, which also glow in the dark...it is hard to ever leave!

New Look! What do you think?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2007-01-10T23:41:55-05:00

I have a theme done for my Art site as well, but I'm thinking of a total redesign of the site format, so I'm holding that back a little bit.

I'm not an old woman anymore

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-12-01T19:04:25-05:00

So, after a full day of the plumber calling me "Maam" , a guy just came to the door selling newspapers, and when I answered he said "Hi, is your mom home?"

Tis The Season!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-11-24T21:24:56-05:00

Hubby & I went out and took advantage of some good deals, the best of which - we got Trivial Pursuit 80's Edition AND a Rubix Cube for uber cheap (think, under $8), don't ask how, just stand in awe of us.

New Art Listing!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-11-20T13:59:12-05:00

If you buy this piece, you'll see the back - it started out as a sign for my friends baby's room, and well, it just wasn't "extraordinary" so I ditched it and started over hehe, which is part of what inspired this new painting!

9 Months of Neil

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-11-02T10:41:09-05:00

4 Months old - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the day of his surgery

Have Yourself an Indie Holiday!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-10-22T12:42:35-04:00

If you've gone through all these links and are still at a loss for holiday shopping - check out Etsy they are an entire shop made up of hand made items only - tons and tons of different things to choose from - great artists, all displaying their art - and, if you can't find something for that special someone there, well, good luck to you.

New Photo's! Halloween Preview!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-10-16T20:10:56-04:00

So, we got Neil a bat costume for halloween, and I had it a whole 4 days before I dressed him up!

You're all on Notice

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-10-09T18:10:29-04:00

This is all in good fun of course - and, of course I'm speaking of Medford, Mass - not my hometown Medford, NJ.

New Photo's! 8 Months Old!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-10-05T15:18:40-04:00

He's grown 2 teeth so far, so he's sporting the bottom two teeth very nicely, and the pediatrician says his k9's are coming in next....maybe even in time for Halloween haha!

iPimp your iPod or iMac

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-09-20T18:45:54-04:00

However, several items, like USB KVMs and iPod accessories, are eligible, some at lowest-we've-seen prices.

Belkin.com coupon: 40% off - dealnews.com

Body parts are new currency in strip clubs?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-09-20T13:37:44-04:00

The charge against Rashed carries up to 10 years in prison.

Medical school graduate accused of taking hand from cadaver (phillyBurbs.com) | New Jersey News

5 Years Later -

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-09-10T18:39:58-04:00

Every time that I'm on the road, I see a bumper sticker on a car that reads something along the lines of "9/11 We Will Never Forget" Every time I'm out in the public, I'll see at least one person wearing some sort of remembrance T shirt, hat, or even with a tattoo.

Photo Gallery!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-09-10T18:37:30-04:00

Check out my photo website - probably the most frequently updated of the originalabbie trio sites -

Art Website

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-09-10T18:35:35-04:00

so check out my art portfolio, and links to where it's for sale:

Pet Peeve

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-08-15T16:17:15-04:00

well of course it was, because after you find it, your not going to keep looking are you?

Another I heart....

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-07-30T23:28:54-04:00

now, sticker shock puts this purse at $428 which is way too much, but you'll be damn sure I'm looking for this baby on ebay/Coach Outlets in about 6 months!

The curse of loving classic rock

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-07-24T16:03:07-04:00

I remember my sister - she was in 4th grade and absolutely in love with obsessed Britney Spears - (in my sisters credit - it was early Briteny) I used to tease her about it and of course she insisted that Britney was immortal and would stand the test of time - thankfully, she feels differently now - but she's still not where she should be with her musical taste - but hey, for a going on sophomore, I'll take what I can get lol - I have plenty of time to work on her, my mom and I just bombarded her ipod with GOOD music.

Forgive and Forget?

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-07-21T10:06:10-04:00

I even accepted the fact she was leaving, because she promised that she'd be there for me for the "important stuff" but then she stood me up for my baby shower not even a week later - no phone call, no email, no mention whatsoever - she just didn't contact me at all, and never showed up.

I Heart....

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-06-28T21:26:08-04:00

Sean's at his first duty crew since graduating EMT school - he was *in* the driveway, and a call tapped out, so, he's back at the station - ems calls tend to be longer than the average fire call (unless they have an actual fire) because they have to drive the patients to the hospital - and depending on how things are going - it could be anywhere from Mount Holly, to Voorhees - that could take a small eternity!

My Baby - the Comic Hero

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-06-25T13:14:02-04:00

Neil is almost 5 months, he's blowing past all the normal milestones babies are supposed to meet - as if they born with a calendar, knowing the date "oh, I'm 4 month's today, time to start grabbing at specific objects & rolling over" lol - but he's doing them all, he's always had great head control, he's been rolling from his tummy to his back, he grabs at his toys and can put things in his mouth - ie, teething ring, binky (though not always the right way hehe, it' just kinda luck of the draw with the binky) But...guess what?

My art is online & for sale!

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-06-24T21:49:57-04:00

I paint with acrylics - and I'll usually paint anything I can get my hands on, furniture, home decor - I've been known to paint murals on my wall when I'm out of other things to paint!

::SCREAMS::

AbbieRoadArt@gmail.com — 2006-06-24T13:42:54-04:00

Probably the same thing I have with natural water sources (besides the ocean) but yea - I won't go in any natural water sources for fear of WATER MOCCASINS - I have to write it in all caps - an "internet scream" because I can't say it - I scream it - I was forever scarred by the movie "Lonesome Dove" where they're crossing the river & all the sudden, a horse steps on a nest & wakes them up and "WATER MOCCASINS!!!!"