Thriving for Thrift

I love to shop, but most importantly I love--utterly enjoy shall I attest, bumping into stellar deals that no one in their right mind could turn down, like vintage leather belts for $6.00 and outstandingly ravishing multi-beaded jewelry for under $8.00. If I wrote down an extensive list of all the treats i have found in my two years thriving for thrift...it would, I am sure leave you in awe, as it has me.

to be continued...

Judith Jack Crazy

I remember the day clearly. It was the second time I stopped by Eva B Consignment, a fine consignment store conveniently located on centre street in Jamaica Plain, that I have grown to love.

The ring sat untouched, glistening, covered in a bright shadow of womanhood. I call it that because, after I purchased my first Judith Jack ring, it was like I invested a whole $38.00 into my womanhood, discounted by Eva B. This ring was designed impeccably--the sterling sliver marcasite, exquisite rings were stacked beautifully...stunning from that initial attraction through the glass jewerly case, with sophistication I said to Eva, "Now that is a ring...a ring that I need in my life."


..."We guarantee you the best price online for
Judith Jack Jewelry every day of the year!
The Calico Cat has been in business for 38 years,
offering quality and personal service.

Romantic, regal, a whisper of something old but refreshingly new. That is the essence of the Judith Jack jewelry collection. In an arena filled with unending selection, Judith Jack stands out as the leading name in marcasite jewelry with designs that appeal to women from young professionals to seasoned collectors.

As the premier designer of sterling silver and Marcasite jewelry, Judith Jack uses only the best quality marcasite, which has a brilliant silver color. Marcasite is a natural mineral called iron pyrite, which is mined in South America. It is a stone with a bright metallic luster. The top of the marcasite is cut with many small facets, which glow like small diamonds. We use beautiful genuine fresh water pearls, or the finest quality Japanese faux pearls available. The colored stones used in our designs, such as amethyst, garnet and citrine, are all semi-precious.

Each high quality piece of Judith Jack jewelry is individually hand crafted by master craftsmen, guaranteeing impeccable attention to detail. The round marcasite stones used in her designs are always pavé set between sterling silver beads, enhancing the brilliance of the marcasite. The development of square cut marcasite stones has enabled her design team to create new and exquisite designs for the collection.

In order to guarantee that you are purchasing an authentic Judith Jack design, look for the double JJ triangular hallmark on the back of each piece of jewelry..."

Mouth Closed: Feet in Motion...

I've been thinking less and acting more. Considering the size of my passion that grows everyday, this new approach suits me well.

to be continued...

New Discoveries

Success comes to those who know when to push and when to
wait. Balance ambitious effort with a deep, underlying
patience, and the results you achieve will be truly amazing.

-Ralph Martson

Exploring my passion on a new avenue

Today I was thinking along the lines of taking a year to explore a few things that I love most: Writing, traveling meeting new people; conveniently exploring their world, their cuisine...the idea alone excites me.

Not long after this thought I came across this quote, which increased my desire instantaneously.

"I left school at 15 to live in a hippy squat house in
London. I've tended bar in a strip joint... inspected bolts
at a factory... waitressed in a Chinese restaurant...
clerked at a print shop where I typed invoices and lied
to customers about why their orders weren't ready...

But today I get paid to visit white sand
Caribbean beaches... wildlife sanctuaries
in Borneo... Indian Ocean hideaways...
Rome... Paris... London..."

Thanks to Freelance Writer, Steenie Harvey, I have been introduced to a new avenue.

To be continued...

Movement with Motivation

"Just as a writer only learns the spontaneous freedom of expression after years of often gruelling study, and just as the simple grace of a dancer is achieved only with enormous, patient effort, so when you begin to understand where meditation will lead you, you will approach it as the greatest endeavor of your life, one that demands of you the deepest perseverance, enthusiasm, intelligence, and discipline."
Sogyal Rinpoche

The full story coming up.