Mystical Mundane

That's about it. And mildly overwhelmed. It seems that every few moments I am thinking of something else that I HADNT thought about when starting my business. Labels, packaging... how to GET my logo on my labels... shipping, oh and of course, my webstore has been down most of the day and last night. Yes, it is only through webs.com, but sheesh. It is such an EASY way to make a store look nice. So I bit the bullet and registered with an eCommerce hosting site. And now there are files to figure out, and to upload, and shopping carts to manually configure. All this would not be so bad, except that I have no idea what I am doing. And of course, it all costs so much. Not compared to opening an actual physical store of course. But I am beginning to think I have bit off a bit more than I can chew. Or maybe I just need to sit back and stop worrying. Just do my best. Busy week ahead. Non stress test on Tuesday, ultra-sound and pre-surgical stuff on Wednesday, and Dr. appt on Thursday. Non-s

Well, I have been busy shopping for all the merchandise I need to make Terra Spirit Essentials a reality. soooo just hoping I can get it together and uploaded to the webstore. :D (www.terraspiritessentials.com) Also, I cancelled my Webs. site for Pagans of the Upper Fraser Valley and instead re-directed my terraspirit.org domain to point at the Fraser Valley Pagan Fellowship site. I was not satisfied with Webs. for that sort of service. The pages can look quite nice, yes... but it's just not necessary. Wordpress has everything we need, and combined with yahoo egroups, it is very functional. Well, the finger poking is going quite well. Though I notice my sugars are much better in the earlier part of the day. Probably because I'm more active then. I go for a walk daily. Hubby will be back in the studio soon, when his work schedule allows it.

Is finally going to be up and running... one day. Not sure when... lol I have ordered almost all the merchandise I need to sell. Now I just have to choose my platform. Go with eBay? Seems the easiest method, with possibley using a gateway site also so that it is picked up by google. (I own a domain name that is currently attached to a free site) So, soaps, salves, Jin Sticks incense, massage oils, and 100% pure beeswax candles. I'm hoping everything comes in at least a week or so before the end of December so that I can make up alot of things before baby gets here. I went to the diabetic clinic yesterday for my gestational diabetes. Picked up my glucose meter and so far in the 12 times I have had to test, my sugars have been good. Less than five, or at five, before a meal and about 6.8 after meals... Hoping this can keep up and that it will mean I can avoid insulin. Started my fetal non-stress testing as well. That will be weekly until this little one is born. So, all is well aroun

I received an email from a teacher at a local college here, MTI. She is teaching a class of youth workers and they decided that they wanted to learn about Paganism as part of a multi-faith project. I was asked if any members of the Fraser Valley Pagan Fellowship would like to come speak to them, and answer questions. So, myself, Willie and Stephenie decided to go in. We had a very nice time. The students and teacher were friendly and receptive and we had a very easy time sharing information with them. It was nice to get a chance to help dispalay Paganism, and Wicca in general in a bit of a better light. I think generally that it is quite misunderstood. Dr. appt for me today. I'm sure she will be quite irritated that I have not made it into the diabetic clinic yet. I don't go in until Thursday the 20th. But, I am sure she will be happy with my weight. I havent gained any in two + weeks, and I'm hoping my blood pressure is agreeable also.

As it is a sign of a new day. The past few days have been better. I had some good news about a bit of money owed to me. It looks like I might actually be able to get my business Terra Spirit Essentials off the ground. Not sure if I will make any money off it and it SURE is going to take alot of work, but if I do not at least try, I will always wonder 'what if'. Also with this bit of money, hubby can hopefully get alot closer to getting his CD done. My only real sticky part still is trying to figure out how to charge for shipping, as shipping rates can be quite ridiculous, especially when sending to the states from Canada. If I go through eBay, they have some fantastic shipping options, a 'one price fits all' sort of thing. I will have to look into that. Gas prices are WAY down, but so is the housing market... lol. Thankfully, although we drive a vehicle, we are't trying to sell our house so THAT is the good news. 6 more weeks until we meet our little one. In some

As it is a sign of a new day. The past few days have been better. I had some good news about a bit of money owed to me. It looks like I might actually be able to get my business Terra Spirit Essentials off the ground. Not sure if I will make any money off it and it SURE is going to take alot of work, but if I do not at least try, I will always wonder 'what if'. Also with this bit of money, hubby can hopefully get alot closer to getting his CD done. My only real sticky part still is trying to figure out how to charge for shipping, as shipping rates can be quite ridiculous, especially when sending to the states from Canada. If I go through eBay, they have some fantastic shipping options, a 'one price fits all' sort of thing. I will have to look into that. Gas prices are WAY down, but so is the housing market... lol. Thankfully, although we drive a vehicle, we are't trying to sell our house so THAT is the good news. 6 more weeks until we meet our little one. In some

It started badly and did not get alot better. In the morning were harsh words... anger. Husband saying some really unnecessary things to me. He did not want to find out the gender, and I had some arrangements made for me to be able to get a scan done and find out. He was okay all week with finding out the gender, and then this morning, last minute as I was putting shoes on my one year old, he changed his mind. And was quite rude about it really. Passive agressiveness drives me batty. Just say what you mean and mean what you say. Don't say one thing and stick with it and then, after all is said and done, or at the last minute, make yourself the victim. All week he said it was fine and that sure, hed like to find out.. and then today, I was the selfish one, only thinking of me , everything I want all the time apparently. Never mind that I kept saying.. 'Are you SURE you dont mind finding out?' and gave MULTIPLE opportunity to share his true feelings. No, instead it was the n

How they grow. To think that they start off as two beings.. a sperm and an egg.... and they unite and become one. They become a child. I watch him grow, learning new things. Standing on chubby little tip-toes to reach things he shouldn't. I watch him walk around and around in circles... so proud of himself on his stiff little legs.. legs that only a month ago stayed tucked underneath him as he crawled around. Putting sounds together to try and make words, laughing at things that not so long ago he did not realize were funny. I am in awe. He is not my first, he is my fourth. But with my first three, there was so much chaos in my life at the time, I did not take the time to sit and reflect on the miracle of it all. I see them now, teenagers, my oldest in university and I just can't believe how fast time flies. They are three people. With hopes and dreams and fears. And number five will be here at the end of December... They are so precious and so important. They are our legacy, t

Was playing with some of my herbs, thought I would share some of the combos I use... These herbs are good to grind up, and sprinkle on your charcoal disk. I use combinations of these herbs for consecrating crystals/gemstones as well as burning in the home to help cleanse out negative energies: Valerian, Vervain, Sage, Rosemary,Anise & Hyssop are a combination I use often. I also usually add in Angelica root, even though it is more for exorcism, it has its place in the recipe when Im using it to clear out negative energies from the home. Also used for purification is Thyme, Lemon Verbena, Lavender,  Chamomile, Fennel, Peppermint.... and Im sure there are others I have forgotten off the top of my head. Sometimes I will take the Valerian, Vervain, Sage, Anise & Hyssop, and put them in a saucepan of water... adding a few cloves, a cinnamon stick or two or ground cinnamon to it, and sliced hand crushed lemon as well... (cinnamon is good for protection, and clove is used for exorcism

I'm not quite sure how to express in words how I am feeling. I have been thinking alot about community lately. Or lack of. I can understand the draw of Church. The feeling of community. The support, the working together as a group. I have been thinking alot lately of going to a Unitarian Universalist Church.  I am and will most likely always  be a Wicce, but the UU Church is multi-faith and it is not uncommon to find Pagans there. But for the sense of community. So many Wiccans get caught up in the labels.And levels, and the "im right, you're wrong" that it is hard to get them all together in one place in that sort of setting on a regular basis... akin to herding cats. :D Don't get me wrong, I have been part of some wonderful Wiccan celebrations... but the sense of community is still not quite so strong. Alot of it is to do with the fact that many people still do not feel very comfortable being open about it. But to get together once a week, to have inspiring conv

I'm not quite sure how to express in words how I am feeling. I have been thinking alot about community lately. Or lack of. I can understand the draw of Church. The feeling of community. The support, the working together as a group. I have been thinking alot lately of going to a Unitarian Universalist Church.  I am and will most likely always  be a Wicce, but the UU Church is multi-faith and it is not uncommon to find Pagans there. But for the sense of community. So many Wiccans get caught up in the labels.And levels, and the "im right, you're wrong" that it is hard to get them all together in one place in that sort of setting on a regular basis... akin to herding cats. :D Don't get me wrong, I have been part of some wonderful Wiccan celebrations... but the sense of community is still not quite so strong. Alot of it is to do with the fact that many people still do not feel very comfortable being open about it. But to get together once a week, to have inspiring conv

If so, please be kind and let me know gently... lol... I am feeling very emotional these days. So, MIL wants to have a baby shower for me. And that is great. I was not really expecting one, as I just had one in July of 2007 for my now 15 month old. My husband's family is from Chile and they are a quite a big family. His mom and dad are the most darling people I have ever met, as are the immediate family that I have met also. So, I was trying to sort out a day for her for the shower. She wanted to have it before the baby, because I will be having a c-section and I will be busy recovering afterward. My husband is on crazy shifts of 12 hour alternating day/graveyard until Yule. I do not drive, and MIL and that whole family live about 45 minutes away, in Maple Ridge and Coquitlam. We live in the Fraser Valley. So to have a date available on a weekend, hubby has to be off work in order to take me there. (plus its easiest as our car seat for Dante is nicely hooked up in our minivan etc.,

So, yesterday I got the fantastic news that I have gestational diabetes again. I only did the one hour test, but it came back at 10.3, grounds for diagnosis and skipping the 3 hr, which is good because drinking that glucose and sitting for three hours makes me feel horrible, and so I am glad I could skip that part of it. I will begin non-stress hospital tests weekly for this. 29 weeks, 4 days, blood pressure 118/65 a bit higher than a month ago, however, this was also after she told me I would be going to a dietician at the diabetes center and given a meter, and strips and would be poking myself six times a day for two weeks to check my sugars. Im ok with eating as a diabetic, because as long as I kept my carb intake to ONLY good unrefined carbs and non starchy, not only did I keep my weight healthy, but also kept my blood sugars regulated. I am insulin resistant and processed or white carbs make me crave them unbelievably.AFter consuming them I get tired and sometimes my finge

I saw this on another blog here, Musings of the Night (in my BlogRoll) It looked neat, so I thought I would copy it and give it a shot... ( Ceall na Sidhe , RAmblings of a Boy Mom and eoNblue , let's see yours!) Instructions: Answer the questions below, do a Google Image search with your answer, take a picture from the first page of results, and do it with minimal words of explanation. Your age at your next birthday..did you really think I would make this easy? Favorite place I would like to travel to My favorite place Favorite Food Favorite Pet Favorite Color Combination Favorite Piece of Clothing Favorite Movie Town I live In First Job Dream Job Bad Habit Worst Fear Something you would like to do before you die

I saw this on another blog here, Musings of the Night (in my BlogRoll) It looked neat, so I thought I would copy it and give it a shot... ( Ceall na Sidhe , RAmblings of a Boy Mom and eoNblue , let's see yours!) Instructions: Answer the questions below, do a Google Image search with your answer, take a picture from the first page of results, and do it with minimal words of explanation. Your age at your next birthday..did you really think I would make this easy? Favorite place I would like to travel to My favorite place Favorite Food Favorite Pet Favorite Color Combination Favorite Piece of Clothing Favorite Movie Town I live In First Job Dream Job Bad Habit Worst Fear Something you would like to do before you die

So, yesterday I got the fantastic news that I have gestational diabetes again. I only did the one hour test, but it came back at 10.3, grounds for diagnosis and skipping the 3 hr, which is good because drinking that glucose and sitting for three hours makes me feel horrible, and so I am glad I could skip that part of it. I will begin non-stress hospital tests weekly for this. 29 weeks, 4 days, blood pressure 118/65 a bit higher than a month ago, however, this was also after she told me I would be going to a dietician at the diabetes center and given a meter, and strips and would be poking myself six times a day for two weeks to check my sugars. Im ok with eating as a diabetic, because as long as I kept my carb intake to ONLY good unrefined carbs and non starchy, not only did I keep my weight healthy, but also kept my blood sugars regulated. I am insulin resistant and processed or white carbs make me crave them unbelievably.AFter consuming them I get tired and sometimes my fingers swell

So, yesterday I got the fantastic news that I have gestational diabetes again. I only did the one hour test, but it came back at 10.3, grounds for diagnosis and skipping the 3 hr, which is good because drinking that glucose and sitting for three hours makes me feel horrible, and so I am glad I could skip that part of it. I will begin non-stress hospital tests weekly for this. 29 weeks, 4 days, blood pressure 118/65 a bit higher than a month ago, however, this was also after she told me I would be going to a dietician at the diabetes center and given a meter, and strips and would be poking myself six times a day for two weeks to check my sugars. Im ok with eating as a diabetic, because as long as I kept my carb intake to ONLY good unrefined carbs and non starchy, not only did I keep my weight healthy, but also kept my blood sugars regulated. I am insulin resistant and processed or white carbs make me crave them unbelievably.AFter consuming them I get tired and sometimes my fingers swell