Is there a way to only fly with pilots who meow and bark at each other over the radio?

I don't know why it took everyone so long to back Becerra. He's not perfect, but he's closer to what I want than his competition.

And no, Robinson isn't a viable option. He never was.

Sometimes a girl needs to put herself on a social media time-out to stop making things weird on the internet....

The weather decided I wasn't ready to return to maker markets and my event got canceled - it's been around 90° for weeks and is expected to top out at 65° and thunder storm all weekend. Rude.

Forcing myself to take a lunch break by bringing necklaces that need pricing.

I lied. Too many updates in the queue. I'll be lurking ALL the streams while I finish up my necklaces. Photos coming soon!

Doctor appointment this morning, then I'm thinking a sparkle stream when I get back since I have the day off. I still have SO MUCH to do!

Contemplating a full rebrand after this market. I need something fresh.

Had to replace my canopy cover and wash my tables, so tried a modified Z layout instead of my normal U shape. The goal is to improve flow while keeping my pieces out of direct sun. If I modify a bit more to compensate for the short tables, it just might work!

If anyone needs me I'll be binge-making some necklaces....

Went through all my market display items and past inventory yesterday and I'm glad I did. Everything is now neatly organized, fabrics ready to wash, and I know what I need to focus on making before market.

The few necklaces I had left are of questionable quality 😬

Twitch Twitch is the world

Making jewelry for my first market in 7 years! Come vibe out with me!

twitch.tv/stephmakesmagic

Time to MARKET PREP! Might as well stream those shenanigans. I'll announce if/when I go live.

Today I plan to string necklaces. Future plans include earrings, bracelets, and hammered pieces.

I don't need children to carry my legacy. I will live on forever in the soul of the world's most automated Excel audit workbook.

Booth fee paid.

Canopy cover replacement ordered.

I know I need to reactivate my Meta profiles, but the idea of going back to those toxic apps has me anxious.

Anywho, you can find me as @variationsonabead on IG when I finally make that happen.

My last true maker market was in March of 2019 - the day the wind ignored my tent weights and smashed my entire display, resulting in a dramatic menty-b.

Since then, life has not allowed me to do another large scale market.

Currently considering a triumphant return in April.

Anyone who says they don't like cabbage has just never had it prepared well.

Sitting at a Southwest gate for the first time in a year and worried about the new policies. Lost A List status and have to board last, which is new for me. And I'm flying as a size 14 woman who's heard horror stories about passengers being body shamed by gate agents into buying a second ticket.

Trying to embrace the few weeks a year that it's socially acceptable to wear sandals and a sweater at the same time.

Controversial opinion:

Jewelry grade brass is a better affordable alternative to solid gold than gold plate or gold fill.

It won't flake or peel, and the tarnish can be prevented or removed the same as sterling silver.

I've always tried to find my style, but felt like I'm cosplaying. Now I know my birth chart is to blame.

My leo sun/mars is warm and vibrant, while my virgo rising/mercury/venus is muted earthy and clean. Meanwhile, my scorpio moon loves a vampy goth moment, but can't pull it off.

So rude.

Get you a stylist that hypes you up to start a foot pic business.

Added my notes app to my home screen and started a folder just for jewelry ideas. Now I can brain dump when I have insomnia and make the pieces later.

I need to stream, both crafts and games.

Streaming is a great excuse to make time for hobbies that relieve my stress. Even if nobody watches or chats, at least I made the time to do things I enjoy.

Saturday night Phas sounds fun, no? I need to check out the new Tanglewood anyway!

After feeling like the Grafton Farmhouse rework was too drastic a change for one of my comfort maps, I'm really happy to see the devs kept the heart of Tanglewood. It makes me feel a little better about the upcoming Willow rework, which is my #1 emotional support map.

Forgot to pack my sleep meds AND enough underwear for this trip, so I'll be hitting up Costco tonight. But a Bead & Bitch isn't off the table, so....

Considered another hotel Bead & Bitch tonight, but I ended up breaking the base of my webcam. Nothing a little loctite can't fix - I'll just never take this cam off the stand - but I need the glue to set, so it's a no-go tonight.

Side note - I can't take me anywhere.

My mortgage payment is increasing by more than 26% in April due to increased property tax and home owner's insurance. I don't live in a high risk zone or nice neighborhood. And because I'm a government employee, I won't get a cost of living raise until AT LEAST July 2027. How is this legal?

As much as I'd love to stream, walking in the cold all day brought my cough and stuffy nose back, so I'm calling it a day. But Bead & Bitches will be a thing for sure!

My first bead & bitch was a success! And it even worked from a hotel!

This may become a new travel routine as long as the wifi is strong. I just might want to invest in a better camera for small details.