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On with the new

2/22/2016

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It honestly has been so good to hear the feedback on my blog.  It truly means so much to me getting to hear from each of you, and also knowing so many others deal with January blues or depression.  I’m not looking at it like misery loves company, but how we can support and learn from each other. 

I did want to give an update on how things are going once I have gotten past my January.  They are much better!  I had sat down with my doctor and really explained my struggles and that I needed something different because it wasn’t really working.  I wanted to make sure she understood the magnitude of my struggles. They now have a genetic testing that swabs the inside of your mouth to determine which medicines work the best with how your body processes them.  It will look at each type of medicine and let you know if you are on the best, or an okay option, or really should change medicines.  I decided it was worth the $30 to run the test and we followed it’s recommendation for what I needed and I am starting to feel like a million bucks!   That is nice.  It is nice to be excited about things and seeing past waking up each morning.  It is night and day how my brain “feels”, and that is a good thing.  


So in the process of me leveling out my life, and acknowledging how much of a recluse I have been for the past two years.  It was a slow progression, but I believe when I went thru my divorce I made decisions based on my life at that time.  I got a great little house that was enough for my dog and I.  I have loved it here and it has been a simple and a comfortable home, but it has made me realize how my house is not very conducive to having company.  More than two people it gets a wee bit crowded.  So my eyes are on the look out for a more permanent home for my next adventure in life.  Perfect time for spring cleaning, sprucing up things before I put this house on the market and embracing and continuing personal growth.


Challenges and adventures are what make me feel alive so I have the best adventure coming up in March, celebrating being 40 with a few more bucket items! 


Stay tuned,


Jen

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I am sadly the oldest...not sure what i would do without these two. Although we are all so busy, I cherish my times I get with them! #40
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Handmade Jewelry

2/8/2016

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I planned at the end of December all of the fun products that I could share with you for Valentine’s Day and then…well ya know, life and hibernation occurred.  And although I may have put it off, many people have someone special to buy for and we have amazing options for you!!

I want to share artist Bailey Marable’s amazing jewelry.  It was a huge hit this past Christmas and fortunately, she is amazing all year round with her creations.  We have already sent a couple out the door as I was putting them out.  
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Here are a few options for Valentine’s Day for the jewelry lover in your world.    Granted, one doesn't have to have a reason to make someone's day with these, but the 14th is a good reason.  :)  I love these that Bailey brought in.  So dainty and just feminine.  Now, if you know me, there is nothing dainty about me, but the best part is if there is a piece that you fall in love with, Bailey is phenomenal in the fact she does have necklace lengths that she will gladly get you a size that makes you happy.  Plus, there are also bracelets, I showcased those before Christmas you can find in a previous blog.

Feel free to give us a call to have one ready for you or hold one back.  Plus don't forget we are  always open online.  www.notopinkadilly.com  

-Jenny

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NUGZ Charms

2/8/2016

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Mini Emergency Kits

2/5/2016

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I wanted to make sure to get some fun ideas out and I'm not sure I can do some products justice without telling you about them!!  
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January blues

2/3/2016

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I always have such good intentions as I head out of one season into the next, but sadly that's always what they end up being is just intentions. I think I'll be so organized next year. I'll be prepared and think ahead for x,y, and z. But somehow, I feel my days feel warp speed and before I know it I'm wearing my flip flops in the snow. Maybe eventually I can lap myself and instead of chasing my tail I can be one step ahead of everything. A girl can dream can't she?

I have started to try and keep more of a journal of things to keep not only my businesses more organized but also Jenny's mental brain more organized and balanced as I head into this year. I think January depresses me horribly. Literally and figuratively, and I really struggle with that each year. The weather is kind of yucky and I think I just get tired. I truly like to hibernate. But half of the month I make myself feel bad for feeling icky and wanting to hibernate and then the next half I get frustrated at myself for beating myself up for it, and then I realize I think I did this last year also maybe...thus, the journal. Heck, maybe I could kill two birds with one stone and blog more consistently and wallah! I have both.
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My other struggle with January is all retail small businesses tend to be very slow and quiet after the holiday season. Food, retail sales, and not many weddings are happening either. I have had multiple discussions with people about, perhaps, is it a better option to close a small business like mine during the month of January? Most of the time we spend more financially to be open then to be closed for the month which is to be expected for a retail January. But why can't we be like a tourist area that closes at the end of the season? Why couldn't we take a season off if a majority of the area wanted to also? I laughed, if they aren't visiting us they won't be missing us...oh such a struggle in my head.
During my self awareness of my January blues, no pun intended, I have tried to force myself to get out and learn to live a little again. I actually hit the road last week and headed to Memphis Tennessee to enjoy the International Blues Competition. We have enjoyed having The Michael Lee Band while performing at Serendipity on a couple occasions. They are from the Dallas-Fort Worth area and were competing along with over 120 bands from all over the world for the title. They made it all the way through the semi finals, which shows their talent for their first year competing. I met my best friend Shannon and her husband Doug, who is also a music lover and we stayed on Beale street at the famous Peabody. We were able to meet up with some other friends who were also in town to enjoy IBC. We had a ball, enjoyed Beale Street and its offerings, and heard some wonderful music. I then headed to Nashville, Tennessee to spend an evening with my dear friend Hillary whom I've known since junior high school. Loved to see her beautiful family and get to catch up and be a part of her world even if for a short time. Plus, we did get to hit a killer area that has the neatest family style restaurant that was to die for.
I about forgot to share the best part of my trip. Elvis!! Well, the next best thing, Graceland. Although as my 83 year old mom liked to point out on my Facebook wall, "been there done that". I was thrilled to be able to visit again. 30 years later I am still very aware that Elvis might really be my first crush. He did die when I was 2 so extremely crazy childhood crush to have. Elvis and black Michael Jackson. I loved them both. I could recite word for word of the "Elvis and Me" movie. I not only recorded it on our VCR when it aired on tv, my sister eventually found me my own "Elvis and Me" vhs tape so I didn't have to fast forward thru commercials every time I watched. I am still just as enamored by him and Graceland as I was as a child. It's just now harder to understand why I still can't see in his bedroom and all those closed doors. It kills me!


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