The Phantom Moon

In Darkness Trust

I recently started catching up on some blogs that I enjoy reading, and came across a blog post from Anna Maria Horner that really resonated with me.  It was one of those moments where you swear the author was speaking directly to you:

"I realized something about darkness and about myself.  If you're patient and you trust everything that you know, your eyes will eventually adjust to all that needs to be seen.  The rest falls away.  You will able to see just enough to keep from stumbling in the dark.  But it takes a little time.  Remembering where you are."

She's talking to my soul here, friends.  Seriously, read the rest of the post here (have a few tissues ready as well).  There are so many days where I feel completely overwhelmed and Anna Maria's words truly spoke to me.  

I need to trust.  Trust in God.  Trust that He is helping me make the right decisions not only for myself, but for my family and business as well.  Trust that when I make the right decision all of my doubt will fall away and everything will make sense.

Lately I've had my fair share of moments where I've either asked God for a sign for a problem or question I've had, or just prayed that I could seriously get His phone number and just chat all day about life, problems and how to make the perfect Peppermint Mocha at home (I've Pumpkin Mocha'd myself crazy and I need a break for a few months ...).

How do you trust Him or yourself in the middle of the darkness?

Change Is Good

It's been pretty busy here at the Casa Phantom Moon, and while this ol' blog has unfortunately been gathering a wee bit of dust, I've been busily working from sun up 'til sun down.  

I've mostly been gearing up to finally start becoming a full time illustrator if the stars align just right but I've also been crafting and creating new and exciting things for the Phantom Moon.  As such, I've had to shift things around a bit which means you may see things a little bit differently on the blog this month.  But don't worry, all change is good my friends and I hope you continue to keep me on your radar.  

I'm also creating a new blog to showcase more of the illustrator aspect which I hope to flesh out more in 2014 which is insanely close already.  If you'd like to check it out it all it's newness you can find me at JennyCitino.blogspot.com.  So stick around and don't forget to take a peek at my bloggity blog a la blogger.

Happy Birzday To Me

Last week I was a birthday baby and turned 34 years old.  I know, I still look so young and fresh (ha).  My day unfolded as noted below:

• Woke up extra early (this rarely happens anymore), poured myself a bowl of Fuit Loops and enjoyed breakfast in bed while the hubby was away and the 1st grader was still asleep.  It was glorious!
• Watched a movie in bed (Contagion, I do not recommend this) while working on some illustrations.
• Had lunch at the Olive Garden since BB and the hubster wanted to go there.  BB always orders a bowl of olives as her appetizer.  It's always a treat to watch the waitors expression as they hear her request.  I love that child ...
• Headed to Target to take advantage of my free Starby's drink and was informed that "the Starbucks in Target aren't technically Starbucks, they're really stand alone shops owned by Target and we don't accept any Starbucks coupons".  Since there was a line behind me, and I loathe being "that person" holding up the line, I ordered my drink anyway (sans the freebie, boo!) and began mentally writing my poison pen letter to Target / Starbucks.
• Came home after some unneccessary shopping and was surprised to see and hear Mister Softee for the FIRST TIME EVER in our neck of the woods!  Needless to say I flew out the door and placed my order then began screaming for money from my hubby and asking whether anyone else would like something too.  Hey, you're allowed a little crazy on your Birthday ...
• Ate dinner at a new Buffet in town that serves the following: Japanese, Chinese, American and Italian food.  What the wha?  Honestly, I'm not a buffet girl at all but it was surprisingly yummy.
• Came home, crashed and went promptly to sleep like the old lady that I am :)