Published by Tawnya Jonsek on October 20, 2009 05:44 pm under Stuff I’ve not been in the mood to write much. Earlier today, I got three sentences in on a post about needing acceptance and realized I just didn’t have it in me to write. Maybe later I’ll get to it. I’m working through my grief. Divorce is painful. It’s not just the relationship I’m mourning but the loss of dreams, the hopes, the plans. I feel introspective right now. How did I get ... Read Full Story

When Oprah started making the big bucks, she bought towels. I understand that feeling. I want towels. And coffee cups. The sturdy kind that feels just right in your hand and doesn’t hold too much or too little coffee. But even more than that - I want wine glasses. And nice champagne glasses, margarita glasses, martini glasses…. Well you get the point. I want a nice set of adult beverage stemware. And glass racks. I’d also like stemware racks. Or some sort of bar cabinet, bea... Read Full Story

In this economy, finding work as an unemployed person can be difficult. More people out of a job means more people looking for the same jobs.  Coming up with creative ways to make a living is becoming the norm rather than the exception. In my search for at-home opportunities, I came across one such website for the bilingual and professional translator. Translia is a collaborative website for translation services. It brings together translators with those needing the translation. If you are li... Read Full Story

After a week of no internet connection on my laptop, I am back! Woo Hoo! So glad to get emails, write on my blog and feel connected to the outside world. I’ll be posting more frequently now…. Read Full Story

It was strange getting off the plane in Arkansas. I nearly cried. It was a relief. On the plane, I kept thinking, “I can’t believe it’s almost over”. And by it, I mean my divorce and living with my ex. It was a strange transistion, though not uncommon in this economy, to live in the same house as him for several months after we filed for divorce. There was an incredible desire to get away from him, to be able to cry without him knowing, but the option wasn’t there. We were f... Read Full Story

Its’ been a while since I’ve blogged. I’ve been packing, loading, cleaning and traveling cross-country with three children. Since I’ve been here, I’ve been unpacking clothes, enrolling my oldest in school and getting settled into our new transitory life. I say transitory because I have no idea if this is the city I’ll stay in. I don’t know where I’ll get a job or what I’ll do. But I do know I’m here for now. I have several options a... Read Full Story

Don’t forget about me friends! I’m up to my eyeballs in boxes and packing tape - cleaning, clearing, recycling and trashing. I’ll be writing soon and will keep you up on what’s going on in my life. Only a few days until the big move. I’m at the point where I feel like I can only see a few feet in front of me with every step I take. I have no idea where my life is headed at this point. Here’s to great things! Read Full Story

Ok - my first love is shoes. I can’t get enough of them. But after that, I love handbags. So, when I heard about Handbago, a new website devoted to all things Handbags, I thought I’d check it out. At first glance, the site reminds me a bit of the fashion mags I read when I had more time (read: sans children) but devoted strictly to handbags. One section I already dig is “Ask Our Stylists”. I just loved the question about how to do 80s style right. (My opinion? Skip it ... Read Full Story

I resurrected my old laptop! Apparently, I did a fine job sodering the port in place but the power cord was zapped. As strange as it sounds, I feel sentimental about this computer. My husband (soon to be ex) bought it for me. And whether you can understand that or not, it makes the computer special for me. I have more on my heart to write about that later, but for now I’m thrilled about having a pc again. The Mac was pretty, but not nearly as flexible, user-friendly or with as many shor... Read Full Story

It’s official. I’m moving back to Arkansas. We don’t have a lot of savings, so what little we have will go farther in Arkansas. Plus, I can be closer to my mom. She has one more round of chemo left and the prognosis is good. But after the scare we had this year, I’d like to be closer to her. Within the last year, she’s had two close calls (doctors say she’s lucky) and I can’t help but want to be closer. You never know what life will bring your way. As... Read Full Story