New to Ginger Scraps, Returning to Digital Scrapbooking after a LONG time away

Caylynn

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Hello all!

I am Cay, and I am new to Ginger Scraps. I don't think you were around when I was previously into digital scrapbooking, or else you were very new!

I used to be involved in digital scrapbooking back in 2007-2008. I was even on a couple of CTs and did a couple of guest CT gigs. Then I suffered a concussion and had to stop using the computer entirely for a long time. I actually ended up suffering from post-concussion syndrome, which took years to recover from. Then my husband and I moved across the ocean, I went back to university, and became very busy.

Now I finally have time to do some digital scrapbooking again, so I decided to return digital scrapbooking. We also have a cat who is very ill with an aggressive cancer, and I want to document all the time he has left with us, something I wish I had done earlier, and for earlier pets.

A couple of designers whose kits I like (Just Because, Connie Prince) are here at GS, so I decided to join you here. I'm looking forward to getting back into digital scrapping, trying out some challenges, and maybe eventually doing a guest CT gig or two once I get my skills back up to snuff.

Other things about me: I'm a proud Canadian army wife, finishing up a Master's of Public Health degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. I'm a registered dietitian. I have three wonderful Sphynx cats (hairless cats). My husband is currently deployed overseas, so life is a little chaotic right now, so scrapping is a nice escape. I'm also a certified group fitness instructor and love teaching all kinds of classes, including Zumba.
 
Welcome (back) Cay!! Sounds like some crazy years you've had, glad to hear you are doing better! Cant wait to see your LOs! Sorry to hear about your cat :(
 
I, too, just found my way here from around digi world. Can't wait to get to know you, and everyone here a little better.
 
Welcome! I have never seen a Sphinx cat in person - LOL. Do you dress them?

We don't dress our Sphynx - they don't like it. :P Lots of people do, however. We just keep plenty of warm, fuzzy blankets on the bed for them in winter, or when the air conditioning is on in the summer. I've dressed the up occasionally for a photo shoot, or used a cat t-shirt instead of a cone to protect stitches after surgery, but that's it. But I know plenty of Sphynx people who keep their Sphynx clothed while they are home to supervise.
 
Hello, Cay! Welcome back! I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I have a kitty, too, and I would be super sad if it happened to my kitty! Big hugs! Can't wait to see your LOs.
 
Welcome. Welcome back to digi and to GS. I've been around forever..since right click, I think.
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I'm sorry your husband is currently deployed. I hope he comes home quickly and your family is once again reunited!! I'm so very thankful you found us here at GingerScraps and I can't wait to meet your furbabies!!

 
Hi,
I also am just returning after a long time away. I started digi scrapping before it was so popular. I never imagined it taking off. I was in groups for Paint Shop Pro that had tagging tutorials and i just took what i learned an applied it to scrapbooking pictures. I had a computer crash and lost my software and just never had the time I needed. I finally found enough of my old kits to get started again and found Ginger Scraps. I love the kits and hope to be able to start participating in challenges and discussions. Digi Scrapping is the best escape i have from all the crazy in my life.
 
Hi Cay! Welcome! Sounds like you've had a very long road in getting here. I'm so sorry about your kitty. My family are cat people, too. I'm sure you'll love it here!
 
Hi,
I also am just returning after a long time away. I started digi scrapping before it was so popular. I never imagined it taking off. I was in groups for Paint Shop Pro that had tagging tutorials and i just took what i learned an applied it to scrapbooking pictures. I had a computer crash and lost my software and just never had the time I needed. I finally found enough of my old kits to get started again and found Ginger Scraps. I love the kits and hope to be able to start participating in challenges and discussions. Digi Scrapping is the best escape i have from all the crazy in my life.

Hi! Welcome back to digiscrapping! This is a wonderful community!
 
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