It's been a while, right? Well, I've started diligently writing at weddingobsessions.wordpress.com. But I think some personal updates are in order!
I'm on this job hunt, and it is so hard in Clarksville. Just try this list. I'm not an RN or an engineer, and I haven't resorted to working at Sprint yet... But, I did just apply for a job at Austin Peay State that would be really great. I also submitted my resume/application to Kelly Services for a substitute position. This is just not fun, y'all. Praying that the Lord brings me to the right place.
Here are some projects I've been doing since I've had so much free time:
bought these vases at the thrift store - $3
the end result :)
(I love pumpkin candles)
same spray paint, but on a $4 lamp
$9 lamp shade from Target
because we needed a larger piece for the guest room
hammered spray paint - clearance for $6
vase $0.49
spray painted the blue frame and the birdcage candle holder from the wedding
made that headboard for $30two 24x30 canvases hung horizontally, wrapped in fabric
made this cork wall cross using a cutout from a shoe box and hot glue.
repainted that nightstand ($15 on craigslist)sanded the edges
2 cans of spraypaint ($12)
recovered the lamp shade ($4)
using spray adhesive ($7)
and a glue gun ($4 for a package of the sticks)
You could say that I stay busy. Now we need a desk for the guest room. I wouldn't mind re-covering the boring black office chair we have with some more of that fabric that's on the lamp! I think once I get a sewing machine from my mom and make a pillow, that will be my second move (the pillow will be my trial run/practice/can I do this? project). Look for pictures/info on that after Christmas. Austin's suggestion so far has been that I should start making and selling crafts like the ones pictured above, but I'm too shy about actually selling those things. I mean, they may not do very well and then what? I've already started working on remaking a lamp I got at Goodwill. Next I'm going to find a good deal on a lamp shade and sell it all for around $20, and maybe look to post a listing on Craigslist... along with our old TV once I clean it up :)
Anyway, Austin and I have been so, so happy now that we are in Clarksville and in a townhouse. We are going to Grace Community Church, and started attending a Small Group there too that's made of other newlywed couples such as ourselves. Now I'm going to get off this blog and start looking for more jobs on the county and city websites. Who knew it would be so rough? It is a small town, though; I guess I should've figured!
Love,
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