Ho Ho Howdy!

Well I feel really bad. I have totally neglected the Midsummer collection this year :(

It's been a struggle to stay on top of this growing business and I'm learning as I go along... time management, planning, setting time aside for creativity and most importantly, making time for all the things I love outside of thunderpeep. I was originally taking the month of June off from working the business, but then the One of a Kind show came knocking and it was on to Christmas designs. I can't complain, I know I have 5 months to prepare and that really is plenty of time.

And I have a plan. Or I guess I should say a schedule. But the best thing.... I have HUGE plans for the 2013 Polar Nights collection, which will launch at the One of a Kind show - starting on November 28th. I am super excited to share it with you. There will be sneak peaks as we lead up, but the big reveal is definitely going to be at the show. I have the Rotary show the week before that will still have all your Christmas goodies, so don't worry :)

Also... I will be re-launching the whole card & stationery line at the Danforth East Fair September 14-15 so book that one on your calendars as well. You don't want to miss out on a chance to hang out in the park with lot's of creative peeps. So now you understand why I'll be hiding out over the summer months to create all these goodies - oh yeah and hiding from the heat and humidity that is a Toronto summer!

Lot's to look forward to and I promise to share little bits and bops as we go along.

Happy Midsummer, hope you celebrated with lot's of good eats, drinks and friends :)

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big news

summer really hasn't arrived quite yet here in Toronto, a few dabbles of humidity (which can stay away forever as far as I'm concerned) and Midsummer is still a week away... but I have some exciting Christmas news.

yep, I get another 11 days of show insanity. I'm so excited and so incredibly overwhelmed already! I had some big things in the works for the Holiday season, but now I'm going to have to kick it up a couple of notches. And additional motivation to blog more, I really want to share this experience with all my peeps, who have been lovingly supporting me the past year (you guys are AwEsOme BTW)

Happy {almost} Midsummer!

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of coarse I'm funny...

Blog Challenge of the day: Something someone told you about yourself that you'll never forget (good or bad)....

This one is super easy. I had an ex (not long after the breakup) tell me that I'm not as funny as I think I am.

I'm hilarious.... at least to people who have a sense of humour ;)

I think of this moment every once in awhile when I've made some smile or have a big ol' belly laugh.

Lesson learned: don't let someone else define who you are (who knew this post would get so deep;)

I wish i had a funny joke to end on... but joke telling is not where I'm funny. So instead I will leave you a little video that might just make you chuckle. In keeping spirit with the playoff season (and NO I AM NOT cheering for the Senators) but Jason Spezza has one of the best Dorkiest laughs I have ever heard. Enjoy.

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The thing I'm most afraid of....

other than spiders, it's most definitely getting old. Not age-wise, but having to be dependent of others. Asking for help doesn't come easy for me, the idea that at some point I might have to rely on others will keep me up at night if I think about it too much.

What are YOU afraid of, other than spiders?

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what do I miss...

I was happy to see this question as part of the blog every day challenge. I have been terribly homesick for the west coast lately. Terribly. Miss. The. Mountains :( I miss being able to just go up and get lost in the wild wilderness that is the Coast Mountain range. I could see them everyday from my super awesome West 11th apartment. I miss road tripping to the Okanagan and all it's crazy desert-like dryness after months of Wet Coast Rain. I miss the friends I left behind.

Especially at this time of year, when I'm trying to bring the Midsummer collection to life. It may never have come to be had it not been for that time spent wilderness wandering. One day I will live amongst the mountains again. Hopefully soon....

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Blogging challenge

so... as I've stated before, I'm trying much harder to be a more involved blogger. I think I'm getting there. At least I've given you something to read the past 2 weeks. WooHoo :)

A particularly fun blog I like to read is by a Stationery Artist down in California, JulieAnnArt. Not only are her cards hillarious, she's got a great blog. Lot's of down to earth chats, tempting recipes and super fun tutorials. Check it out, I bet you'll become a follower too! The other day she posted about a Blogging challenge she was taking part in, Blog Every Day in May Challenge.... and I LOVE this idea. Not only do I love a good challenge, I figure it's a great way to get a blogging routine and voice and maybe you can get to know me and what makes thunderpeep so much awesome! I may not get all the posts done, but my goal is 20 of the 31 post challenges (if you're a blogger you should join in the fun too!) And I won't be doing them in order, I like to mix it up a bit ;)

So, for topic #1... Your 3 worst traits.

Why did I pick THIS for my first post? I was just chatting with a friend (who is also single) about being single and why I don't really date (other than the fact I have barely any free time at the moment) One of my biggest dislikes with dating, is that people just try to hard to impress instead of just letting someone get to know you. I once did one of those online dating sites and when filling out the profile, I (being encouraged by drinks and a friend) decided it would be funny to list my top 10 best traits and top 10 worst traits, to get it all out of the way. I wish more people did that.... I personally love peoples odd quirks, they make you much more interesting than you may think. And yes, I did get quite a few dates from that profile, but still decided the online thing really wasn't for me. So... here you go, enjoy and feel free to share YOUR 3 worst traits in the comments ;)

1. I'm awfully moody. I blame it on my thyroid disease, makes me more hormonal than the average person. But most people I know take it so personally... It really is me, not you. Please don't try to fix me, I'll get over it if you give me 10 minutes ;)

2. I am pretty damn uncomfortable in groups of people. I get some pretty bad social anxiety, which may surprise some people. A lot of times I'll find an way out of whatever event is stressing me out, but when I do go through with it and I'm over the top chatty, talking non-sense, it's because I'm extremely uncomfortable. But it's something I am conquering with each show or event I do. I like to meet new people, but it takes me awhile to get comfortable around them. With the exception of a select few who instantly just accepted me (just as I am ;) and those are friendships I will treasure forever :)

3. this kind of goes with #1, I'm pretty aloof, especially in highly emotional situations. I've gotten really good at turning off my emotions, so it's hard for people to really know where I'm at emotionally. It's not that I don't have them, I just don't share them.  I'm better than I used to be, the wisdom I've gained with age I suppose.  But this trait, more so than any other, makes people really uncomfortable. weird.

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