The first couple weeks of summer vacation were rough on me.  I had been so very busy the last month of school with both my teaching job and my role in the Area Community Theater production of Cabaret that I barely had a free moment.  When both ended in the same week, I was presented with a seemingly endless amount of free time.  Awesome!  Right?  Well, actually it left me feeling a little depressed.  What was I supposed to do with all of this time during which I didn't have to do anything?  The answer:  craft.  I have been busy working on making jewelry, wine bottle vases, and--new to me--lamps.  My first trip to the Mitchell's Farmer's Market last Saturday was quite successful, which has motivated me to make more stuff!  With hope, I can ride this wave of motivation for the rest of the summer to make a little extra spending money at my booth.  Who knows?  I may even attempt to sell some crafts on Etsy!