It's July already.... Grab a Drink... long post...

Hi Y'all!

If you've been redirected here from my old blog "The Faerie Wysperer" - Welcome to my NEW blog!
There's a story behind the new name... I wanted a new blog that expresses ME! Bright, Spunky, Vivid, Out Going, and Unique! I originally wanted "So Me So What", but it was taken at the time, figures it's available now LOL. No Biggie! So I used my intials "S.E.W." and incorporated that in the title. Hence the new name of my blog
"S.E.W. Me ... So What!".
I got tired of hiding folks! Tired of hiding myself, my TRUE self. Yep - got tired of using online aliases. Got bored tired of being "underground". LIFE is too short ~ and is a beautiful thing! So much out there! *swoons*
I will still go by AwtemNymf or Awny (for short), but the blog ~ The Faerie Wysperer itself, will be closing. :O( It's time! I will continue my commitment to Val's "Year of Enchantment" monthly swaps and complete them. I will continue to do swaps - BUT I will be picky and they will be fewer, depends on time and health. Plus I'm on my own income now. I will continue to craft for Causes and "Random Act of of Kindness". Give Aways and Shout Outs remain! I love to blog and blop - so not much change there! :)

I have emerged from the underworld and have taken flight like a phoenix (long overdue) ... and will go by true identity. LOL - just like a sign that I have: Take it or Leave it! "S.E.W. Me ... So What!" is perfect.

Part of what brought this CHANGE on are some current health issues that I'm having - I have what's called Leukopenia. In a nutshell - abnormally low white blood count - the average human WBC is 4.0 - 11.0. Mine is at 2.0. YIPES! We don't know why. And we've ruled out a lot of stuff, which is good. But we're still monitoring and running tests.
I had a Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration in May of 2010. WOW! THAT was painful! The results of that: Something is going on with my Plasma, but we don't know what. I just went to my new Doctor here in South Dakota today, and they will order a blood test kit and we will continue the blood work testing up here. New Doctor means New opinions! I welcome that!

Sometimes life changing events can really 'hit ya' ya know! I've had a couple of big ones ... but I've survived!

Another life changing event that is taking place is... I'm currently in the middle of a divorce, which will be finalized this Oct. 20th. We've been civil - were able to agree on a settlement, and no lawyers were involved! Whew! No worries though - it's for the best! Without goig into a lot of detail - I am no longer nonexistent in a nonexistent marriage. I walked away, with my head held high (not snootyish) knowing that I gave my best (110%) and did the best I could.
Yep- packed my things that were mine - hauled it in my Explorer and took a long distance drive from California to South Dakota - by MYSELF! Yes I did! So proud of myself for that! I'm living with my Mom & stepDad until I get back on my feet and let me tell ya folks- being here in SD has been SO healing! Mom and I have always been close and she's glad to have me here with her! They both are. The slower pace lifestyle here in SD is exactly what I needed. I'm settling in nicely and am slowly getting my groove back. Woot! *claps*

Started crafting again last week. Been so nice to hear the hum of my sewing machine again.
I still have things in boxes, in storage, but I've got my supplies in totes and have a small area where I can create! I'm very grateful for that!

Oh I will be building my fabric stash again! It'll be slow growing this time as my income isn't the same, but that's okay! I'll be wiser this time around. Pffft - I'll be honest - I'll TRY to be wiser this time around. But if's got polka dots - I have no control - i am NOT denying polka dots -OR- Halloween and Autumn fabby's! Yippy!

AND I get to see my daughter more too - now that I'm MUCH closer (next town over). THAT makes my heart happy as I love my daughter very much. She may have some mental and behavioral issues, but we are working on those in treatment. That's another post altogether.

Starting over and change CAN and IS a good thing! Life is good! I'm Good! I'm alive and breathing!

It's good to be blogging again. Good to be crafting again!

I've had a FULL plate the last few months ... and I've overcome the 'bumps' in the road. Life is FULL of surprises! It's what you do and how you handle it that counts and makes all the difference!

I've missed y'all! It's good to be back!