Let's Make Every Moment Special

Today has been one of the long ones. I started my morning at my best friend Emily's house at 7:15 in the morning. Today was WaterWorld Day! We arrived at WaterWorld before it opened and stayed until they closed at 6:00 in the evening. It was not JUST WaterWorld Day, it was the FIRST time I had ever stepped foot in WaterWorld! And oh was it a great one! I rode quite a few rides, I scrapped my knee on the least scary ride there, accidentally showed an innocent bystander by breast because it popped out as I got onto a tube, and last but not least got my tube stuck to the hottest guy in the Lazy River's tube. It was quite embarrassing. I also had a bee land on my head which is considered to be good luck! I didn't get many pictures of my adventures but I did take a snap shot of myself when I got home; my hair all messy from the water.

When I got home, I received a message from Gwyn, my stepmother, that I got a package in the mail from my Aunt Julie that had some bees stamped on the box and other insects as well. Could it be? Could I have really gotten a present out of good luck that I got from a bee landing on me? It is true, or at least I believe so!

Inside this box of wonder withheld treasures of which only artsy people could enjoy. When I tore away the tape from the box it was shipped in, I saw a small white envelope that said 'Kassie' on the front in cursive. I opened that which held a vintage-style kitty card that said," Remember that each day and week of your life is making your life's tapestry. Each strand on it's own may not be interesting but when you look at a finished portion of that tapestry- your life is a beautiful and interesting piece of art. 16 is a good place to be!" What a wonderful, heart-felt card to give to someone, especially when they have been going through times like myself. I carefully unwrapped the many layers of beautiful packing that was so delicately places into the box. When I undid them all, there it was, a Reader's Digest novel with a hole in the center that was filled with a tapestry that covered mounds of wonderful delight. There were chains and charms, and just plain bizarre items inside! That was not the only thing I received in my box of wonder. I also got more tapestries which when unveiled, revealed clasps and other mechanics of jewelry which always comes in handy seeing that I am the jewelry woman, as well as a Starbucks After Coffee Mints tin that had a wonderful necklace inside! There was a Steampunk book in there as well which talks about making Steampunk jewelry, Steampunk sculptures, as well as mentions a few bands that follow that style. Matter of fact, I had just visited a website that had a picture of the book but I had never found it in person.

It seems as though all the makings of today have made it wonderful! Thank you very much to all involved it really was a blast! (i.e.- Auntie Julie, Emily, Brenda, Kenzie, Mrs. Rhodes, Dory, Mom, Ron, Dad, and Gwyn) I hope every one's July 19th, 2010 was as memorable as mine.