2007 March 19 « Thoughts from the T-Shirt Lady

Have you visited my website yet?

March 19, 2007 at 9:00 am | In My Business | Leave a Comment

Have you had a chance to visit my website, Sandi’s T’s, yet? Are you a frequent visitor? I am always making changes so that my visitors and customers can enjoy their browsing.

My website has been on-line for a few years, and I was always trying to make it better for the customers as well as make it easier to find in the search engines.

One of the best decisions I made was to start taking an on-line class given by a wonderful group of instructors who give of their time, to help you make a success of your business.

I have been taking the class for a little over a year – you concentrate on one page for each class – classes range from 3-6 weeks, and there are always new ideas added with each class.

You say – for over a year – haven’t you gotten it right yet? Well, things change, stuff happens to people – like my cancer – that I don’t always get to fully participate. However, I continue to plug along on each page that I want to make better.

You can find out more about these classes by going to GNC Web Creations. There are a number of classes and groups that are available, and if you have a web business, and are not doing as well as you would like, this is the place to go and get started on making your business better.

I know that it has helped my business, even though it’s been a slow process. But then, I’m not in a great hurry – I want to do it right, but I also want to take it easy – and not get frustrated. If I don’t achieve what I want in one class – the next is one will be there with more information, help and support from the instructors, and even a group that will review what you have done and make suggestions. Won’t you join us?

Sandi

More thoughts on crochet patterns

March 19, 2007 at 8:40 am | In Crochet | Leave a Comment

Some of the patterns for the crocheted skull caps/beanies that I made for when I had no hair – from cancer treatments – came from a website called Head Huggers. This is an organization that takes donated crocheted, sewn, or knitted caps to donate to people – men, women, and children, who have lost their hair for a variety of reasons, and need something to keep their head warm.

After making the caps for myself, and knowing how helpful they were, I revisited the site last week, and decided that I could make some caps for other people as well. I left a note in the guest book and was contacted by Sue Thompson, who is the network organizers to get the caps that are sent to her, distributed.

There are a variety of groups around the globe that collect and distribute these hats, but none in my local area. So I will be sending my completed caps directly to Sue, who is in Maryland.

Won’t you join me? I have already bought some yarn to get started, and while it may take me some time to get some hats made, I feel like it’s a worthwhile endeavor.

Sandi

More thoughts on exercise

March 19, 2007 at 8:28 am | In Cancer | Leave a Comment

As each week goes by, since my last cancer treatment, you would think I would see a great deal of improvement in my energy level!

I am a person who always has to be doing something. While I was going through chemo, it was all I could do, some days, just to get out of bed. And after awhile I accepted that fact, knowing that once I was done – I could have my life back the way it was.

Well that hasn’t happened, and I try not to get frustrated, as frustration and stress might be why I got cancer in the first place.

In my last post about exercise, (I think it was around the 9th of this month), I was at the end of a week that made me very tired. I had hopes of going back to Curves the following week.

Well that next Monday – the 12th – I had to drive to another city – about an hour away – to get our car serviced (5000 mile checkup).

Just getting there was a strain, as there was an accident on the main highway, and I waited in traffic for 20 minutes to get past it.

Was already tired by the time I got to the car dealer, and waited 1 1/2 hours for them to finish.

I figured I would take the downtown tunnel route home, as it was shorter. While driving in the tunnel – a mini van eased over and our mirrors hit. Boy way I upset, and the whole way home, I was praying that there wasn’t much damage. I certainly wasn’t tired any more! Thank goodness there was no damage!

When I got home – my DH said the car service dept used the wrong weight oil (what do I know). Remember – this was Monday – so I figured I would change my Curves schedule from Mon/Wed/Fri to Tue/Thu/Sat.

Well, on Tuesday, I had to drive back – another hour trip – to have the oil changed again… and this time I had to watch to make sure they did it – again – how much can you see from 50 feet away.

I had a neighbor go with me this time, in case I got too tired to drive home. Got the car serviced, we went to the small mall by the car dealer, walked around the mall several times – at least I could get some exercise out of this trip, and then we went to lunch.

Drove home the long way (no more tunnel for me) and really wanted to take a nap when I got home – 2 days of all that driving just wiped me out. No nap tho – since I probably wouldn’t be able to get to sleep at nite.

Wed – still off schedule from Curves – drove to another city – this one only 25 minutes away to take my serger in for servicing. This must be the week to have everything fixed.

Thursday – by this time, Curves is a lost cause. I’m so tired that all I could do was sit around, work on my computer, or just rest.

Forget the rest of the week!

Today is Monday – again! I am bound and determined to get to Curves this week. I don’t see any conflicting tasks to keep me from going. Will let you know if I succeed.

Oh yeah – did I tell you that I pulled a muscle in my left side (same side as surgery) week before last? I still have it – but will take it easy at Curves to keep it from getting worse.

Sandi