Lazy Saturday Morning

It's Saturday morning and I thought I would walk to the pond to see if the lilypad is blooming yet. The large flower bud is gone and it hadn't even bloomed yet. Something must have eaten it:( The fish followed me around the pond anxiosly waiting to be fed. I saw only one koi this time. Her name is angel. She's 2 feet long and all white. Two years ago, she was 3 inches long and living in my fish tank. She's so much happier in the pond.

I harvested the potatoes from my little garden last night. I can't wait to make something yummy with them.

Jack is upset with me because he didn't get to help feed the fish this morning.

Vegas Half Marathon

Word on the street is that there is some very exciting news...

And the street is correct! I have officially signed up for the Las Vegas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon!! I know, I know-you are probably jumping up and down in your office/cubicle/home/coffee shop/place I don't want to know where you are reading this...RIGHT NOW.

Okay, after you have calmed down and hopefully didn't drop your computer, lets get down to some details!

What is it? It's a freakin' race!!!
Why have one? Because I get to RUN and raise funds and awareness for a totally fantastic cause (Yes, I said totally fantastic)
When is it? December 5, 2010
Where is it? Vegas baby. Enough said.
Who? YOU! ME! EVERYONE!!! okay, maybe not everyone...but lets see if we can try!

The Las Vegas Half Marathon is sponsored, in part, by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation. That's where I come in. I am raising funds on behalf of the foundation.

13.1 miles on the Strip past some of Vegas's historic landmarks with a start and finish at Mandalay Bay. In accordance with all of the Rock 'n Roll marthons, there will be plenty to dance to with a rockin' band at every mile! Should you meet that special someone, you can get married at Mile 5! There will also be showgirls, live tigers, and bears-oh my! (minus the bears)

With a rockin' after-party headlined by Bret Michaels-I will be dancing the night away (assuming I can still walk)

If you are still able to breathe, guess what...there's more!! Even YOU can be a part of this exciting opportunity! I know what you are asking yourself, "How can I possibly help?" Well there are so many ways you can help. To start, you are more than welcome to come with me and run (or just cheer and celebrate)-the more, the merrier!! Contact me for details.

If running 13.1 miles doesn't sound as appealing, please contribute in a slightly more sedentary way. 100% of your donation goes to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation-with 80 cents of eery $1.00 going to help find a cure for Crohn's and Ulerative Colitis. I know....a CURE!!!

If you would like to find out more information about Crohn's and Colitis, which are both Inflamatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), please go to the CCFA website. http://www.ccfa.org/

Please click below on my Half Marathon fundraising page to quickly and conveniently donate online towards this great cause!!! http://www.active.com/donate/lv10wisconsin/Nadia

Also, as mentioned on my Half Marathon fundraising page above, if I raised the requisite funds, I will be cutting off my long hair and donating it to locks for love! Further, if I raise over my fundraising goal, I will be dying my hair (temporarily-nice try!) the color of voter's choice!

Here is a pic of me with long hair (straightened so you can see the length).

Thank you in advance for being a part of something that means so much to me, and to so many people around the world!

Vegas----here we come!!!

It's Friday Already?

Okay, I guess since I'm hosting a giveaway on my blog, I should actually start blogging a little. This week has gone by so fast. There are so many things I wanted to accomplish, but life's distractions keep happening. I did, however, write my second article to be published soon, cleaned the kitchen (thank goodness that is done), made a necklace for my nephew, harvested some vegetables from my garden, cooked some good food, cleaned a huge closet, spent some time with my family, talked with some friends and made some new friends (all artists from Italy).

If I think about all the good things that I did accomplish, I don't feel so bad about the things I didn't get to. During one of "life's distractions", I grabbed my camera and got these pictures of my pond plants. My distractions are just life happening and those are the best parts!

Free Stuff

Each month, beginning August 15, 2010, I will be giving away a handmade item to one of the kind and supportive followers of my blog. I will post pictures and a description of the the item and will draw a name from those of you who wish to leave a comment. I am hoping to make new friends and meet some fellow artists and crafters who wish to share their ideas and experiences of creating with me and each other. The first give away item will be a handmade linen pumpkin. It is about 4 inches tall and stuffed with poly fill. The stem is a slice of tree branch and the leaves are made of felt with some hand stitching. The tendrils are covered wire. Please leave a kind comment and your name will be included in the drawing for the free give away. I am very excited about meeting you all and hearing your ideas. The drawing for this pumpkin will be August 15th. Good luck to everyone!

These cute little pumpkins and a larger version of them are available for sale in my Etsy shop at http://www.umelecky.etsy.com/.

Bunches Of Baubles

Baubles for my new necklace design.

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