Sunday, August 19, 2012

Stand up and smile

This week at work I gave the pep talk to my staff. It's the day before the student onslaught and summer as we know it is over.  My talk was about taking care of oneself, staying positive, and being prepared.  I do a pretty good job at that.

What's tough is negativity and people that make fun.  How do I overcome that?  During the day I work, work, work.  At home, I create, create, create.  

Bob's my ultimate support.  He provides the romantic escapes which keep me going. . . another layout in the making!





 I loved the effect I got when I added the "Cutout" filter in Photoshop to me photo:

So tonight I will try to get 7 hours of sleep and tomorrow stand up a little taller!



15 comments:

Fern said...

Great inspiration,Cindy, and I love the layout!!! Good luck this next year! Hugs!!

Lynn said...

I love your theme of this layout Cindy! A good reminder to stay positive and smile! Love your photos!! Keep smiling my friend.

Heather Landry said...

Good luck this year! I'm sure you'll do an amazing job. Your layout is a lot of fun! Especially the neat photo filter.

Shona said...

the photo edit is very cool...and the theme of the layout too...stunnign work :)

Chantal Vandenberg said...

Great layout! This is super fun!!!

Connie said...

Great effect. Love the measurements on the card. Great with your message.

ANUPAMA CHOUDARY said...

love the filter effect, Cindy! Your LO is very inspiring in its theme. Have a great week :)

Anna C said...

Oh I love the filter effect too! Very nice lo!

Connie Mercer said...

very unique and beautiful~love the title:):);)Thanks for the visit:)!!!

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Beautiful LO and so you!! I do enjoy seeing your creations!! ~ Blessings, Tracey

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

KellyCreates said...

Wow...really cool filter! Awesome idea :)

Rita Barakat said...

That is the truth! Beautiful layout!

Jen said...

Thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog !
I love the work work work THEN Create create create !!! xox

Sharon Fritchman said...

I want to see your next talk, Cindy! Yes, lets keep negativity far, far away!!!! Your layout is fabulous, my friend!!!!

Marilyn said...

Beautiful page and theme! Hey you look soo pretty!! love this picture!
I have to apply myself your theme, lol!! Take care, Hugs! xoxo