Updates.
Tags:This is that fun shirt that Auntie Jessie sent Simon for his birthday. He calls it the "cow" shirt. I call it cool.
Here's the updates:
1. No AEzine this week. I got behind on a bunch of projects that I needed to complete. Look for a new one next Wednesday.
2. I have decided that I need to stay home this weekend/next week and work on my new book rather than attend CHA. I love going - so fun to catch up with everyone and see all the new products but I really need to buckle down and get to work so I can make the tight deadline. If you are going - have a GREAT time. There have been lots of sneak peeks floating around on the web - lots of cool stuff coming out. Bummed to miss the chance to hear Martha...but this is the right choice for right now.
My goals today (are you guys list makers like me?):
1. Finish May Studio A article.
2. Take Simon to the library and come home with a basket full of books.
3. Clean up studio to be able to get to work. I am super excited about projects I will be adding to this book - my Disney stuff, Japan and Australia travel albums, Chris' campaign story, + lots more good everyday stuff. Have lots of project folders overflowing with contents. Excited to have a chunk of time this next week to attack them.
4. Watch a movie on the couch with Chris tonight (also known as chilling before diving in to work on Saturday).
5. Emails.
Have a great Friday.

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Ali, I do admire your work ethic. you really know how to balance everything...thanks for the inspiration
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I saw that shirt and it reminded me of an old hymn...
Bind us together, Lord,
bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken.
Bind us together, Lord,
bind us together,
bind us together with love.
Hugs,
Suzie
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i'm all about lists:) just read your article in ck this month, LOVE your stuff, totally inspired me yet again, and i knocked out 3 los in one day! my first of our new dd and two fun ones for assignment work.
thanks, ali!!!
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That's a cool shirt!
I can hardly wait to have your 3rd book. I bought both your books last year during the summer and it has enriched my life in many areas. Thank you for that. I look forward to your next AEzine.
Gracias!
:)
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Hey Ali... just wanted to say thanks for sharing some older family photos in the most recent CK Top Ten magazine. I am one of those people with lots of older photos and always appreciate the ideas and inspiration!!
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Take time for yourself!!
Kick your feet up and enjoy the evening!!
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guess what? it is ok!
(sorry, couldn't resist!!)
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You go girl! You know you've got your priorities right! :)Love Martha's clean vintagey look when she designs ~ just one of the many reasons I get her mag. Miss the AEzine, but totally understand. Have a great weekend! PS {Another great article in CK}
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I'm sorry you're going to miss CHA. I wish I could go in your place but I'm sure I'd be a 'fish out of water and overwhelmed'!
I have made a lot of progress with projects since i completed cleaning and reorganizing my craft room. One of my goals this year is to keep it clean/organized more so that I feel 'inspired' (my word) to create!!
Hope you enjoyed your movie last evening and I love, love, love Simon's shirt!
Sue
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Thought you might like the concept of this project - it seems to fit into your life artist philosophy.
http://x365.org/index.html I found it today and thought I might try it. Love your blog - you lead such a fascinating and creative life.
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Another book, wow, worth missing an Aezine for in my opinion.
Have a lovely time with your family in between the graft!!
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Enjoy your creative time and your family chill times! We all can't wait to get that book!!!!!!!!!
-Karla
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Totally list maker here, every night before I can think of sleeping!
Off to find the messy desk challenge!
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That is such a cute shirt Ali!!!
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I love lists--and they usually help keep me on track...I guess it's anal in one way but I keep mine in a notebook which I set up for the year in January...bit behind on that this year due to trip and ensuing cold. But it's fun and helpful to be able to look back at them and see that I have accomplished something....especially when people say "and what do you do" and my mind goes absolutely blank except for the memory of turning over a whole quart of orange juice on the newly mopped kitchen floor......it's REALLY clean now!!!!
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Missed you at CHA last weekend as I went 3 for 4! (Got to meet Cathy, Tara, and Donna) Hopefully someday.. :)
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