That Gal Jenna

Hey lovelies! Have you recovered from all the candy?

The treaded tradition of bring all your left over Halloween to the office began yesterday. I swear I didn't eat any...mostly because I had better leftover candy at my house!

So in case I forget come tomorrow. I have to share with you my big after work plans for tomorrow! The other half and I will be going to the fair!

Most importantly (besides the funnel cakes and cotton candy...oh and the ferris wheel) we are going to see Little Big Town who will be the act scheduled to perform tomorrow!

This is as good a time as any to say I love country music!! So needless to say I am very excited about LBT because they are pretty spectacular.

Speaking of music...(I swear I'll get to the mid-week tranquility photo soon)...have you heard the She & Him Christmas album? I ordered it the day it came out and it is amazing! They are such a great musical pairing. <3

Okay okay...here's a little tranquility for you to get lost in...I know I did.

Bonjour Lovelies!
(Channeling Bradley Cooper speaking French)

How has your week been going? Are you in need of some tranquility?

It's been a hectic week at work so I'm more than welcoming to some tranquility AND how about a little laugh too? Well...the cartoon made me laugh anyway!

Hey everyone!

Before I get to the good stuff...I wanted to update everyone on my allusive Etsy Shop. It's still enjoying a nice vacation but will be opening back up before the end of the month *fingers crossed.* When Etsy announced the whole name change thing I figured I should wait until I did that before I opened it back up.

I was toying with the idea of changing the name from SewSavoirFaire Creations to well...something that had to do with animals since my shop is all about animals! I decided I was going to make the leap even though a lot of other things need to change with it (banner, email, business cards etc.) but I decided not to change my blog name. It'll stay SewSavoirFaire because really I still love the name it just didn't fit for my shop.

(Fun Fact - Anyone remember the movie Oliver & Company? The song they sing in the street "Why should I worry...why should I care...I may not have a dime...but I've got street savoir faire" That's where my name originated from!)

So LONG story...less long...the new and hopefully improved shop name is -

I needed something that wasn't cat or dog specific and I am a sucker for sweet little paws! So it just fit perfectly.

Okay...sorry...enough of that!

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So, my bank account has gotten me very stressed out, so here's hoping a little dose of tranquility via a photo can relax my nerves a bit.

Though that may not be likely (you and I both know what will calm those types of nerves...more money!) but I digress. :p

How do you cope with the stress of paying those bratty and way too needy bills on time? My tactic right now is just *crossing my fingers.*

TRANQUILITY NOW!

 

Okay...I'm not going to fib here...I am exhausted. So tranquility would come relatively easy for me if I could just go to sleep...but alas...the work bell chimes.

My plan for this afternoon once I get home?

Cat napping with the felines...man they have good lives!

But until I can induldge in that, I want to share a photo that says "tranquil" to me, and I promise it's not of someone sleeping :p

via Pinterest

It's quite magical. The sunlight streaming in, the lush green colors, and then to top it all of the vibrant and beautiful flowers are just heavenly.

How do you fight the...I want to go to sleep right now feeling...when you are somewhere you can't sleep?!

I feel like I'm so "out of the bloggy loop" not posting and reading much yesterday. 

I've been sick...bleck. Allergies + a serious head cold = a less than happy me.

I'm feeling much better today though, I can get back to the office, so that's always good!

But in "honor" of not feeling peachy keen the last few days, my mid-week tranquility photo, will be one that summarizes where I would've liked to be while being under the weather. 

I know I say this...almost every week...but I need some tranquility!

I'm like a broken record (which by the way...is really annoying because my record player was acting up the other day when I was trying to rock out to some Elton John thankfully my other half fixed before all heck broke loose!) because it always seems like I'm always needing some rest and relaxation mid week!

So today, here is the reason I need it, I HAVE to take my final exam because the deadline for course completion is Monday! I always get distracted on the weekend and end up not taking it...so I'm stressing about having to do that after work today. I prefer to get my not so snazzy pj's on and collapse on the couch after work!

So without further ado...

Good morning lovelies...well it's morning as I type this but it could very well be much later when you read this!

Are you a morning person or a night owl? Or both? (That was random...it just popped into my head and I thought I would ask!) I think I'm a little of both. I don't mind getting up early even if I stayed up far too late but as the years go on it gets a teeny tiny bit more difficult to get up early if I was up too late!

It's quite a lovely morning here in Jacksonville, the early AM hours is the only time we get a break from the humid and hot weather, I'm enjoying the 65 degrees and drove to work with my windows all the way down. I felt like today's Mid-Week Tranquility photo sort of embodied perfect weather and serenity.

So here it is, take to take a break, and relax.

I don't know about you but I NEED some serenity and peace in my day!

I'm not sure how many of you work in corporate America but mercy me it can be difficult to make it through the day in one piece! Well with my mind intact anyway.

So on that note, join me in a moment of tranquility, and breathe.

 

Man oh man...MWT came just in time...it's been kinda hectic to say the least. 

I'm happy to report that I officially can watch TV now! Yaaaay! Direct TV got us all hooked up and I'm in the process of attempting to recall what I need to record for the upcoming new fall season line up!

The must haves -

-Dexter (not until 10/2...so far away!!)

-Vampire Diaries (oh how I've missed you so!)

-Always Sunny in Philadelphia (I love Charlie in big screen movies but I miss ASIP!)

-Parks and Recreation (I'm all caught...thank you Netflix...now let's get the season started!)

That list could go on...for awhile...so I'll stop there. What show/s are you excited about starting back up again? Anything I should make sure to check out?

Now...it's time to commence relaxation...

Yep, interneted is the "word" of choice in this scenario, I'm so excited I have to make up my own word!

Our internet was delivered, yes delivered, via the oh so fabulous couriers of mail - FedEx. 

In more of a last ditch effort, we ended up going with Clear, which at this point in time only had wireless internet available. Apparently an actual device for internet just based in the home should be available soon. But at 45 bucks a month for unlimited usage...it beats Verizon (stupid Luis) or us waiting for Comcast to get it's butt in gear!

Unfortunately, the range of the internet signal isn't the best, but I can blog from the comfort of my bed at least...so I can't complain.

And...it's Mid-Week Tranquility Day!!! Because I can continue my Mid-Week Tranquility now that I've been interneted.

Wahoo!

Boy do I need a dose of tranquility...anyone else need to jump on the tranquil bandwagon?

Climb aboard!


There's something about the crystal clear water and the simple joy of a good swing that just makes me take a deep breath and smile.

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PS - more good news on the new home front...we get Direct TV today...if all goes as planned *crossing fingers* I'll finally have my sweet sweet TV again. Finally...just in time for Dexter...come on September!

Talk to you soon! : )

This house thing is driving me nutty I tell you! I'm still not in the "clear to close" status and I'm supposed to close in 2 days! Seriously!

But I digress.

Mid-Week Tranquility couldn't get here at a better time.

Talk to you soon!

Oh my goodness! I would love to be there with a good book and a glass of wine...or pina colada...I'm not picky!

Talk to you soon!

 How are you lovelies doing? This is a short and sweet post that will hopefully give you a couple minutes of tranquility. 

Wednesday seems like a good day to take a moment to sit back and enjoy the view...

What are some of your favorite types of photos that give you a feeling of relaxation? 

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PS - don't forget about the custom pet bed giveaway...there are 3 days left to enter!

Talk to you soon!