I have been on a creating spree, and I think I love it.

On Wednesday, I had a few hours between work and school, so I made a gift album for a co-worker's retirement. 8x8, 20 pages , in under 4 hours. And I must say, each page was uniquely designed, and very pretty. I was proud of it. I wish I had taken pictures of it to keep, but there wasn't enough time. I had to bring it to work to have everyone sign that afternoon.

I've also started my own version of the "She" albums that everyone is crazy about. I'm not familiar with the "official" way of doing it, but I do know that it's an album based on "She..." statements. So I'm making my own, and it will be a tribute to all the amazing women in my life who remind me how awesome life is.

I can't seem to get away from my scrap desk today, and I love love love it!

I did have to get away long enough to let NTB rape my wallet. Yes, I said rape my wallet. I just paid 320$ for front brakes on my car. But they were desperately needed. As in, I was driving a car that almost wouldn't stop for red lights. Never mind an emergency situation. So I'm glad it's done, I'll just be feeling the financial effects for a few weeks.

Speaking of financial, talked to Brent today about my birthday present. I put a deal out on the table. I will save portionf of my paycheck for the next few weeks and save up a nice chunk of $$$. I will take the tattoo money that my roomate was going to give me and add it to my saved money. And then, he and anyone else who is interested will chip in the rest....

AND I WILL HAVE MY REBEL!!!!!!!

Oh I can't wait. It's only fair that I get a nice big present for myself. He got his 42'' monster TV and an XBos360. The XBox was admittedly a gift from me, but it still counts. He got his two expensive purchases, I think it's my turn. And if I save up slowly rather than put it on my credit card, it won't hurt the wallet nearly as much.

That's all for now. I'm off to my desk again for a bit, at least until 9 when I get to lurk around in the crazy SJ chat.