LIFE AS I KNOW IT

2011-06-19T20:41:00.000-05:00

I always have good intentions to blog more regularly, but, alas, I just get caught up in other things and don't get it done. In my last post I promised a picture of the "raw materials" I was using to make a brush roll for my acrylic nail and nail art brushes. I've been working on the brush roll and have the construction completed, but need to add a few more embellishments. This is the "raw

My Week in a Nutshell

2011-05-01T20:53:00.012-05:00

Working at least one day this week. Continuing my search for a full time job. Reading Flood by Andrew Vachss. Doing at least one creative thing each day. Making fish tacos. I've never had them before, but they look yummy in the picture in my Weight Watchers book. I might make a sweet corn salsa too. Working out as much as my back will allow. I didn't get the pictures of my

Sewing and Creativity

2011-04-30T22:59:00.003-05:00

I finished sewing up McCall's 6287 a couple of days ago, but I didn't get a chance to remove the basting until this evening. It looks exactly as it does on the pattern cover, although a little uneven hanging on a hanger. I'll be making a pair of white pants to wear it with. I have a silver cuff, a silver chain, and white sandals I'll accessorize it with. The style may be a little young for

My Week in a Nutshell

2011-04-25T13:05:00.000-05:00

Looking for a full-time job. Going to Walmart for dog supplies, lots of flippie chips and pig sticks! LOL Checking out Walgreens for Sinful Colors nail polish, it's 99¢ this week. There are some beautiful colors! Sewing and knitting for a few minutes each day. I'll finish the knit top today. I just have to hem the neckline. Watching a few favorite TV shows while I ride my stationary bike.

Knitting

2011-04-24T19:53:00.005-05:00

What I've done, what I haven't and I what I want to do The rules: Mark with bold the things you have knit, with italics the ones you plan to do sometime, and leave the rest. Afghan - I think I'd rather crochet an afghan. In fact, it's a work in progress. I-cord - If it's needed for a project. Garter stitch - of course Knitting with metal wire-not yet. I want to make Sea Tangles, not metal

Why is blogger

2011-04-22T22:41:00.001-05:00

being so difficult to edit html and post pictures too? What a pain in the ass. I hate when my posts aren't neatly aligned. OCD. LOL In the overall scheme of things not a big deal, but, damn. It should just work the way it is supposed to work. It won't even let me cut and paste. Does anyone know what is going on? This is just pissing me off. Sorry. I suppose I could try using a

Sewing

2011-04-19T12:44:00.003-05:00

I received the May issue of Burda yesterday. Way earlier in the month than I usually receive it. I was totally underwhelmed. I didn't find anything I wanted to sew. Used to be I would find several things I wanted to make, lately, I find, maybe, one thing. I'm considering letting my subscription lapse. But then I think what if? There is an issue with numerous things I want to sew and I have

Burda

2011-04-19T12:24:00.004-05:00

I received the May issue of Burda Style yesterday. Way earlier in the month than I usually get it. I was totally underwhelmed. I didn't find anything I wanted to sew. Used to be I would find several things I wanted to make, lately, I find, maybe, one thing. I'm considering letting my subscription lapse. But then I think what if? There is an issue with numerous things I want to sew and

What??

2011-04-17T13:29:00.001-05:00

It's April 17th already. I haven't posted since January. I have thought of numerous things I wanted to blog about, but for one reason or another didn't. Mostly it's because I want to post pictures when I blog. But I don't have a good place to take pictures. Especially when I want to take pictures of smaller items, such as a bottle of nail polish. Clothing items I can just hang on the

I hope

2011-01-15T20:08:00.020-05:00

everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I have been busy searching for family members I haven't seen in quite some time. I have been successful in locating several of them. The last time I saw my grand-nephews was almost 10 years ago at my son's funeral. They are both married and one of them now has a cutie patootie son. One of my nephews was a baby. I haven't actually spoken

Who are you?

2010-12-11T14:44:00.013-05:00

It's been such a long time since I've posted, that I hardly recognize blogger. There have been a few changes, and it will take me a bit to get used to them. I'm having a hard time editing under the compose tab and it won't let me into the HTML tab at all. hmmmm.....not happy with this right now.

Pedigree Adoption Drive

2010-09-18T12:33:00.006-05:00

We're for dogs. Some people are for the whales. Some are for the trees. We're for dogs. The big ones and the little ones. The guardians and the comedians. The pure breeds and the mutts. We're for walks, runs, and romps. Digging, scratching, sniffing, and fetching. We're for dog parks, dog doors, and dog days. And if there were an international holiday for dogs, on which all dogs were universally

It's been a while

2010-09-08T16:42:00.005-05:00

since my last post. Nothing has really changed. Despite two epidurals I'm still having back pain. My doctor is reluctant to perform surgery, as am I to have it. I'm hoping that continued rest, with the appropriate exercises and weight loss will ease the pain somewhat. I have pain medication, but it makes me sleep 12-14 hours at a time, and am still groggy after I get up. I have been able to

Finally!!

2010-08-14T19:48:00.012-05:00

I have been "working" on the "Kimberly" Bay by Amy Butler for over two years. My first post about it was here. I finally finished it a few days ago. I'm pretty satisfied with it. The zipper didn't go in as well as I wanted, but I wasn't going to unpick it and re-sew it. Nothing fancy for the lining. No pockets or anything like that. I rarely carry more than 4-5 things in my purse so I don't

Shoes!

2010-06-06T22:00:00.014-05:00

I LOVE to shop! I don't go very often these days because I get muscle spasms in my back when I walk more than a few feet. But yesterday I was feeling ambitious so Walt took me to Payless to get a pair of sandals? booties? I had seen a couple of months ago. Usually I procrastinate getting something and then it's either a rectal irritation to find or I miss out. Luckily, they had the pair in

Intoducing

2010-05-13T15:54:00.014-05:00

Girl.She is the newest member of our little family. Last Friday Walt made the decision to take in another dog. She is a three month old pit bull mix. She is a sweet little girl but is really tiring Buddy out. Walt's friend called Friday afternoon and said he knew a guy that was trying to "get rid" of a puppy as he was moving to Tennessee and wasn't going to take the dog with him. I wasn't

2010-05-09T08:45:00.003-05:00

Happy Mother's Day!

Just a few comments

2010-05-02T13:24:00.008-05:00

I was going to post a few more examples of my nail art but the batteries in my camera are dead. I'll put them in to charge and try to get the pictures posted tomorrow. I might even get a couple more painted. I have the polish on the nails, but still need to add the "art". I went to Dillard's yesterday and picked up a new lipstick, MAC's "Lickable" cremesheen. The website says it's a "bright

40 things and blogaversary

2010-04-18T21:05:00.014-05:00

Borrowed from Small Town Mom 1. Do you like bleu cheese? mmmmmmm yes2. Have you ever smoked? No, well, yes, but I've smoked less than five ciggies in my life3. Do you own a gun? Yes4. Favorite type of food? Greek5. Favorite type of music? As I always say, everything from Ambient to Zydeco, right now it's swamp pop6. What do you think of hotdogs? They make me think of baseball games at Al Lang

At the beginning of the day you

2010-03-24T14:46:00.008-05:00

never know what you will gain or lose. We had to have my beautiful Dalmation Pongo PTS yesterday. He was one of the sweetest dogs Walt and I have had over the years. It's like a piece of my heart was cut out. The house is so quiet without him. I miss him so very much.Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,

Nail Art

2010-03-13T21:13:00.011-05:00

Here is a pic of the nail art project I did for my nail class. I love doing nail art and have shown a great improvement since I first started. I have a goal of becoming good enough to win a nail art competition. And here are some close-ups:My favorite is the palm tree. It was my first time making the spiral "snow globe". The glitter does move back and forth like a snow globe.

Aroma Therapy Project

2010-03-11T11:28:00.013-05:00

I had promised in an earlier post to show my aroma therapy project for the esthetician class. The items smelled wonderful if I do say so myself. There were three different aromas, each having one essential oil in common. I especially liked the cinnamon bath salts. As I left the open project in the living room,it smelled of cinnamon and was a nice touch for Christmas. I just finished using up

Daddy's Girl

2010-01-08T11:31:00.005-05:00

This past Sunday morning my Dad passed away in his sleep at his home. He was 94, and had had a full life, but I was not ready to let him go. I love you Daddy.

Sewing Goals

2010-01-01T19:35:00.009-05:00

After thinking more about it, I have decided to make another goal list specifically related to sewing. I think I need to see a list of what I want to accomplish in the coming year. So....here goes.... 00001. Basics ie tee-shirts, camis00002. LBD00003. Well fitted white shirt00004. Jeans00005. Trench coat00006. Lingerie 00007. Sleep pants00008. Chanel inspired jacket Most of my

Should old acquaintance......

2009-12-31T17:48:00.009-05:00

This will be my last post for 2009. And even though I have the same basic feeling about 2009 as Shannon does, I can't believe it's over already. Lot's of changes this past year. I am so looking forward to 2010. I appreciate everyone who has visited my blog this past year. I wish all of you peace, love, health, and happiness.Happy New Year!!!

Crayons

2009-12-29T18:02:00.001-05:00

I love crayons. I love the colors. I still have a box of 64. I love looking at all the colors, my favorites being the different blue shades. I especially love the way crayons smell. It takes me back to my childhood quicker than any other smell or any music can. Not just any crayon though. It has to be a Crayola Crayon. They have a very distinctive pleasant odor. When I first became a nurse

Boo Hiss LOL

2009-12-28T14:10:00.019-05:00

Well, the Saints let the Bucs win yesterday. Quite frankly, I AM disappointed. The Saints should have won that game. Garrett Hartley should have made that 37-yard field-goal. But no one can blame him for the lost game. You play as a team, win as a team and lose as a team. This week I'll be:1. knitting2. listening to the new Adam Lambert CD (Am I the only one who is disappointed he will not

Red Hair

2009-12-26T13:05:00.002-05:00

I have had a penchant for red hair for almost as long as I can remember. My child hood sweetheart had red hair. Curly red hair. Although he had to keep it cut short, as young men did not have long hair back then. I've dated several men who have had red hair. None of my husbands have had red hair though.When I was in high school I had red hair for a while, a dark copper penny red. I loved it

What's Important

2009-12-23T23:19:00.002-05:00

I saw this on another blog and thought I would share it too.It really does remind us of what is important.

Reunion

2009-12-23T17:54:00.007-05:00

Last year on the first of December I posted the facility I worked at would be closing. This year on December 18th we had a reunion at the local Applebee's. There were about 75 of us. Some we weren't sure where they are currently working, so they didn't receive an invitation. Others were out of town and not able to make it. It was so good to see everyone smiling. You don't always get along

Music

2009-12-23T10:24:00.012-05:00

I was lucky to have grown up with music in the house. I can remember a few times, as a child, going with my parents to drive my brother someplace so he could work. He played a guitar back then. My brother wasn't even old enough to drive. He started out "playing music" when he was very young. His band would always practice at Mom and Dad's house. My mom LOVED rock 'n roll. This was back in

Torchwood

2009-12-22T20:07:00.007-05:00

I LOVE watching Torchwood. I haven't watched Dr. Who in years and I recently found out that it's a spinoff. I wish I had made more of an effort to watch Dr. Who now. I spent last Sunday watching some Torchwood episodes I had recorded earlier. I never tire of watching it, even episodes I've already seen. Three of the members of Torchwood have died. Tosh and Owen, I believe died at the end of

A Place To Bark

2009-12-22T02:27:00.003-05:00

You'll notice the first thing on my side bar is a widget with information regarding A Place To Bark. Bernie Berlin is one of the most amazing women I have ever "known". (I have not met her in person but I follow her blog A Place to Bark...and Meow.)She is a talented artist and author. I bought her book, Artist Trading Card Workshop: Create, Collect, Swap, and love it. Please read her blog

Football and other Ramblings

2009-12-21T17:43:00.011-05:00

My Saints lost to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. It was inevitable that they would lose sooner or later. I’m not upset. They have a record that any NFL team can be proud of. Next game is against the Bucs. Whose record is 1-13. The Saints have already beat them once this season. Just sayin'. I'm having a bit of trouble with my camera and haven't been able to post the pictures of the

Christmas Gifts

2009-12-20T12:54:00.004-05:00

Every year my husband and I post a list on the fridge door of things we would like Santa to bring us for Christmas. Some times I put really expensive things such as a car, and sometimes I put really inexpensive things such as alcohol inks. I would rather get something I really wanted that costs .05¢ rather than something I didn’t want that costs $500.00. Here is my Christmas list this year: 1.

Football

2009-12-13T15:54:00.003-05:00

Who Dat? Not the Falcons. Next!? 13-0! Geaux Saints!Lots of things happening, I'll download pics and post about them tomorrow!

Yesterday

2009-12-05T11:05:00.015-05:00

Yesterday. Last evening, really. I didn't post because I spent the few minutes it would take to type a blog post, knitting. I didn't have much to say either. I wasn't going to do another two line post that tells of my newest cast on, or how much I was loving the scarf, just so I could say I did a post every day in December. I will keep the NaBloPoMo badge on the side bar to remind me I need

We're for Dogs

2009-12-03T17:01:00.007-05:00

A new scarf

2009-12-02T23:38:00.003-05:00

I've spent most of the evening casting on and knitting a new scarf pattern. I put it in my queue on Ravelry, a year ago tomorrow. It's called a gathered scarf and more info can be found here. I'm finding that making scarves is allowing me to learn new stitches that I will, hopefully, be able to use in making sweaters or tops. Sooo....I'm off to work some more on this scarf! Good night all!

It's Tuesday!

2009-12-01T22:39:00.001-05:00

Threads magazine is having a give-a-way for a book named The Perfect Pajama. I LOVE pajamas. I have ideas for about 20 pairs of pj's rattling around in my head. I'm gonna put this book on my Christmas list!I didn't complete NaBloPoMo. I missed blogging on the 29th due to not feeling well and forgetting to blog. I'm gonna try it again this month. Sheila, on her blog Ephemera, asked other

Who dat? Drew dat

2009-11-30T23:35:00.004-05:00

38-17 11-0Way to go Saints!!!

: (

2009-11-30T19:32:00.005-05:00

I missed posting last evening. I just didn't feel well and I forgot to. I even forgot to post a draft I had composed earlier. So, I'll just have to try again next month. I started the Crochet Soft Wave Throw. I can't remember how to do half double crochets, double crochets, triple crochets, etc, so I have to look up how to do them in my Crochet for Dummies book. I had hoped to have it done

I love a quiet Saturday

2009-11-28T12:19:00.009-05:00

Earlier today I watched The Thin Man made in 1934, on TCM. Not so much for the movie itself, but to see the clothes the characters were wearing. Although the 1940's is my favorite decade for clothes. The clothes from the 1930's were quite lovely. And I loved seeing the way the homes were decorated also. I completed the Dream Swatch Head-wrap/Scarf Thingie and finished reading Duma Key. I'm

TGIF!

2009-11-27T16:34:00.005-05:00

I am so glad it's Friday. I don't have to go to class today and am taking another day to just read and knit. I'm hoping to finish reading Duma Key and knitting the Dream Swatch Head-wrap/Scarf Thingie. If I am able to get it completed, I'm going to start on the Crochet Soft Wave Throw, from Knit and Crochet Today, Season Two, Show 219. And the book I'll be finishing up is The Triumph of

Isn't this the cutest?

2009-11-27T15:49:00.002-05:00

Kingsford Goes to the Beach - The funniest home videos are here

A quiet day

2009-11-26T23:43:00.004-05:00

Today was very quiet. Walt and I had a late Thanksgiving dinner. I spent most of the day reading and knitting. He fixed the dinner except for the fruit salad. I made that while he was cooking. I hope everyone had a wonderful day.

I did it!

2009-11-25T22:29:00.005-05:00

I got all my hours! I was only going to stay 3-4 hours at class today. When I woke up my back "was killing" me. The only reason I went in was because a client was scheduled for a hot stone facial and I was the only student esthetician that could do it. The others haven't learned about them yet. That client changed her mind and got a "Holistic" facial. But I digress. Anyway, after

Today

2009-11-24T23:36:00.004-05:00

I have about 7 more hours left in this class to get all my hours. I might be able to get them in tomorrow. But there is still the issue of getting the rest of my services. I was supposed to do a back and a lower leg wax today, but both the clients canceled. I have a galvanic scheduled for next Tuesday. I think the nail class is starting the first week of December, so there is still time for

Magazines

2009-11-23T20:09:00.003-05:00

I have a huge stack of magazines I need to read, Quilting Arts, Threads (two of them), Facts & Findings, and I got an Allure and my Burda today. I'm gonna spent the next couple of hours listening to Dancing With the Stars and reading my magazines.

Ramblings

2009-11-22T23:56:00.003-05:00

Last Thursday I posted that this blog was initially started to share my sewing with a sewing sister (not a birth sister, but you know what I mean). It quickly changed to include my rants and raves and ramblings. I still sew, although not very often. Various things, including my job, family, class, health etc...have prevented me from sewing. I know I could accomplish a lot in just 5-10 minutes

Saints

2009-11-22T16:05:00.006-05:00

You just KNOW I have spent the past 3 hours watching (on TV) the Saints play the Bucs at Raymond James Stadium. I am so proud of the Saints. I have no doubts that they will go on to win the Super Bowl this season.

Blogs

2009-11-21T11:59:00.012-05:00

I've spent the last 20 minutes of my morning reading blogs. I have about 600 blogs listed on my blogroll. Some of these blogs have daily posts. I don't read every post on every blog. I have a few favorites that I do read every post. There are a few "dogs with blogs" I read every word. Cause I am animal person, specifically a dog person. Several blogs where the blogger posts her daily outfit

arrrgh

2009-11-20T22:58:00.021-05:00

Walt and I went to Romano's Macroni Grill for an early dinner. I got the warm spinach and scallop salad. MMMMMMM And Walt got the Parmesan-Crusted Chicken. But, Walt brought a piece of chocolate cake home for me for dessert. I ate just a couple of bites and it was so rich, I immediately got sick to my stomach. I don't eat a lot of sweet sugary foods and this reminds me why. I just feel

Sewing/SWAP

2009-11-19T20:47:00.004-05:00

I started this blog in April 2006. Initially it was to communicate with a sewing sister about my "Sewing With a Plan" or SWAP. I didn't complete the SWAP. The patterns I chose to sew up can be seen here. I still have all the patterns, most of the items are still in style. The most trendy item was the Butterick twisty top 4789. I am still planning on making a "SWAP", I'm just not sure when

WTF

2009-11-18T21:28:00.007-05:00

I listened to the daily news this afternoon while I was checking and responding to email. I don't usually watch the news, just a quick read on cnn.com. One of the segments was regarding death row in Florida. (Please note that the info I heard on the newscast does not totally match the info on the Florida Department of Corrections website.) It reported that out of the 74 inmates that had died

Class Hours

2009-11-17T22:43:00.005-05:00

I looked at my hours while I was at school today. I have approximately 270. I need 300 to complete the class. I haven't turned in my time sheets for the past two weeks. I've got to get my services stamped off and the sheets turned in so I know exactly what I have left to do. There is a nail class starting after Thanksgiving, and I hope to be in it.I'm looking forward to going back to work.

Survey-Meme

2009-11-16T22:37:00.009-05:00

1. Where is your cell phone: On the dining room table. I don't feel as though I must have it with me at all times. 2. Your hair: Needs trimming and color.3. Your mother: Was the best.4. Your father: Dependable.5. Your favorite food: It depends. Wilted spinach, tacos, gyros, veggie sandwiches.6. Your dream from last night: I don't remember.6. Your favorite drink: Non-alcoholic: Pepsi One.

whooo baby!!!

2009-11-15T22:30:00.005-05:00

Chalk up another win for the Saints!!I spent most of the day, reading Duma Key by Stephen King. It's a long book, and I don't get a chance to read every day. It was a substitute for Saturday by Ian McEwan on my summer reading list, a couple of summers ago. I still don't have all the books read, but, I'll keep plugging away til I get them all read. I need to put reviews on Amazon for the books

Oh, I wish I were

2009-11-14T20:57:00.008-05:00

an Oscar Mayer wiener. LOL I saw this (the Oscar Mayer wienermobile, for those who aren't familiar) sitting outside the Winn Dixie grocery store when I left school yesterday. Walt went through the parking lot so I could take a quick pic of it. I apologize for the poor pic. I didn't have my camera with me, just my iphone. The parking lot was busy, full of people trying to get parking places

From the Blogs of Gus and Bogart Handsome Devil

2009-11-13T19:25:00.005-05:00

By Bogart Handsome Devil Worldwide Moment for Miss SnickersFrom Fergie & Jake’s blog:Before you readWe ask you to please help spread this message as quickly and as far as you canSo as many dogs and cats and families as possibleCan read it prior to 5:00 PM, Saturday, 14 Nov 09, Iowa Time(11:00 PM, 14 Nov 09 GMT)Copy it.Paste it.Link to it.Whatever.Just please help us get the message out. As you

HMMMMMM

2009-11-13T16:12:00.007-05:00

I'm a bit irritated. I was having trouble with getting on the internet last evening. So, I thought I would quickly edit the "iTunes" draft I had started on the 8th and publish it since I didn't have much time. I didn't think that it would publish for the 8th but for yesterday, when I actually "told" blogger to publish it. Now it looks as though I didn't have a post for yesterday for the

Country Music

2009-11-11T21:47:00.008-05:00

First of all, I just want to say a very big THANK YOU! to all the veterans.I've been listening to the Country Music Awards while reading email, my fav blogs, and monitoring a couple of forums. I used to be a huge fan of country music, but there aren't many new artists that I am a fan of these days. I do like Sugarland, the lead female singer has an unusual voice. I am disappointed that Brooks

NaBloPoMo and eye lashes

2009-11-10T20:21:00.017-05:00

I mentioned in an earlier post, that I was participating in NaBloPoMo this month. Most bloggers are familiar with it, but if you aren't details can be found here. You just post every day for a month. Easy as pie! LOL Usually there is a theme to post about, but not this month. I think that's why I've been able to do it so far. Usually, I don't post every day. But, I'm motivated to complete

More about the Trade-show

2009-11-09T14:58:00.010-05:00

A list of vendors at the IECSC trade-show can be found here. There were numerous booths selling LED machines, permanent makeup tools, instruments and classes, microdermabrasion machines, tanning, jewelry, and too many make-up and skin care companies to list here. I'm only going to highlight the ones I was interested in and bought something at. I could have spent a lot more money than I did, but

Today

2009-11-08T19:01:00.014-05:00

I'm still really tired from the trip to Ft. Lauderdale, so I haven't taken pics of the things I bought. I'll post details about the trade show later.A co-student and I left for Jupiter, on Friday night around 5:30ish. We got to her Father's house about a quarter to ten. The drive down was uneventful. Her Father and his companion, I don't like calling her his girlfriend, as she was most

iTunes stats

2009-11-08T12:46:00.003-05:00

I found this on someone 's blog. Sorry, I don't remember who. But, it seemed like fun to do. iTunes StatsHow many songs in total: 986, 2.5 days, (I have a lot more I need to get imported)Most recently played: Marjolaine-Zachary RichardMost played: Crazy-Mama J.J Cale #2 Numa Numa-O-ZoneMost recently added: I Dreamed a Dream-Susan BoyleSort by song titleFirst Song: According to You-OrianthiLast

Home

2009-11-07T19:29:00.002-05:00

I got home about an hour ago. I'm exhausted. I have lots of things to post about tomorrow regarding the trade-show. Good night all!

November 6

2009-11-06T16:33:00.004-05:00

I got all my errands run earlier today. I'm just waiting for my co-student to arrive at my house before we leave to go to Fort Lauderdale for the trade-show. woo-hoo! I'll be back tomorrow night.

Copycat!

2009-11-05T21:35:00.004-05:00

Shoegal chronicles her outfits daily on her blog. She has great style and I love almost everything she wears. I love how she incorporates scarves in almost every outfit. I enjoy seeing all the new shoes she gets too. She's tall and looks great in knee length boots. I am going to copycat some of her casual outfits, especially some of the ones where she's wearing said boots. LOL I'm getting

Trade-show

2009-11-04T19:33:00.005-05:00

This weekend I am going to attend a International Esthetics, Cosmetics,& Spa Conference in Ft. Lauderdale. There are a couple of hundred vendors going to be there, some will have workshops and lectures. I'm looking forward to listening to Benjamin Fuchs from Sanitas. I've been using Sanitas products since I started this class. Sanitas has a papaya pineapple mask that I LOVE! It has really

Saints

2009-11-03T23:17:00.004-05:00

I didn't watch football last night. I had other things I needed to do. But, I am soooo happy the Saints are still undefeated! I am looking forward to seeing them play in the Superbowl! I recorded Dancing With the Stars and watched it tonight. I like almost every one of the stars this season, but my favorite is Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel. I've followed Louis' career for quite a

Shopping

2009-11-02T16:19:00.008-05:00

I love shopping. I don't care so much what it's for, I just love shopping. I admit, however, I do enjoy shopping for shoes, clothes, fabrics, patterns, and yarn more than I like to shop for hardware items such as a new shower head or a toilet seat. But, I still enjoy shopping for those types of items, too. I can always find something at Lowe's that I can use in my altered art or for sewing.

November

2009-11-01T19:50:00.009-05:00

It's hard to believe that it's the first of November already. This year has gone by so quickly. It will be Christmas before you know it. Halloween was quiet here. We didn't have any trick or treaters this year. It has been 3-4 years since we've had any. I guess the kids that live in the neighborhood go to a planned event. Halloween has changed since my son was young. It's no longer safe

Are you ready for some

2009-10-26T17:11:00.014-05:00

football?? I lurve me some New Orleans Saints. You would think I would be a Buc's fan, but NO. I've been a Saint's fan for many, many, many years. I only got to see the last 30 seconds or so of the game yesterday. I know they came from behind to win the game. I am so happy that they are one of three undefeated teams, the first time in NFL history that going into the 7th week there are three

The Weekend

2009-10-24T11:19:00.027-05:00

I received an email a week or so ago informing me that the magazine "Threads" is now available on DVD. From 1985 to 2009. One hundred forty-six issues on one DVD. LOL It comes out bi-monthly. Back in the late 80s I had several issues. I decided that I would clip the articles that I wanted to keep and get rid of the magazines. Boy, did I regret that. Later on I got another subscription and I

Ramblings

2009-10-08T20:14:00.012-05:00

I haven't felt like posting lately. Not much is happening. I'm just trying to get the esthetician class finished. My back is preventing me from doing as much as I would like to. I'm doing about two services a day. I love doing microdermabrasion. I like doing body waxing, but not so much waxing eyebrows. I've done a Hot Stone Facial and I loved doing it too. I'm looking forward to actually

Shopping!!!

2009-09-12T11:42:00.016-05:00

I went shopping this morning. I LOVE shopping! I had to get some electrodes for my TENS unit. Got an ink cartridge for my Dell printer and went to Barnes & Noble. I couldn't find the book I was looking for so I went to Borders where I did find the book. Organic Body Care Recipes. We studied aroma therapy earlier week in class. I was already familiar with it, but this class helped expand my

Make-up and nails

2009-09-10T16:05:00.034-05:00

This is what my nails look like after a week of using Nailtek products. They are about the same length, but I have filed them a couple of times to get them to the proper shape. My nails do feel stronger and healthier though. You can see a couple of blemishes on the nails, but I'm not motivated enough to change my polish and reapply everything today. Tomorrow is Friday and I'll do it tomorrow

3D Movies

2009-09-03T19:53:00.020-05:00

On Tuesday, Walt and I went to see Final Destination 3D at Baywalk 20. We enjoy watching 3D movies and I thought we would enjoy seeing this one. I haven't seen any of the previous Final Destination movies. It had more gore than I thought it would. Maybe I should have at least watched the trailers? LOLThis obviously is a picture of my left hand. Why am I posting a pic of my left hand? Well

Make-up

2009-08-29T20:53:00.013-05:00

I LOVE playing with make-up and doing make-up on others. Which is one of the reasons I decided to quit my job and take the "full specialist" class at Lorraine's Academy. Work was becoming more and more stressful and no amount of money was worth the situation I was working in. So, I'm learning how to do facials, waxing, microdermabrasion and all sorts of fun things to make individuals look and

WOW

2009-08-27T19:40:00.007-05:00

It's hard to believe that it's been over two months since I've posted. Lots of things have happened and I'll try to get updated over the next couple of weeks.

This story is very touching

2009-06-14T15:44:00.001-05:00

I love animals and especially dogs and elephants.

Knitting

2009-05-03T11:13:00.008-05:00

I finally finished my "potato chip" scarf. I enjoyed making it. But, I'm not sure I like the mohair yarn against my skin though. I might make another one in a different type of yarn. I'm working on other projects too, a few minutes a day. Due to my job I don't have much free time. That all should change by next Friday, when the new person starts. I've also been working on my 101 Things

2009-03-16T19:49:00.000-05:00

It's a sad day

2009-03-02T21:06:00.007-05:00

It is with deep sorrow that I post this, Lulu has lost her beloved Klaus, and Bogart has lost his Dad. Despite all the prayers and doggie-zen. My heart goes out to you. Today is the eight anniversary of my son's death. Time goes on but the pain never stops. Michael, I miss you and I love you.

boo hiss LOL

2009-02-23T19:49:00.008-05:00

I've been crocheting on my "potato chip" scarf. With about 6 inches left and I ran out of yarn. I made it longer than the pattern called for. I thought, no problem, I'll go to Michael's after work and pick up a skein. They had a couple bins of it two-three weeks ago. Well, imagine my surprise when, I could not find ANY Lion Brand Mohair. none, zip, nada, zero in any color. I was so

101 Things-February 19, 2009

2009-02-19T19:41:00.013-05:00

Today is the last day to complete my 101 Things list. Did I get everything done? NO. I only completed 21 out of the 105 things I put on the list. Do I feel bad that I didn't get everything done? Again NO. I may not have accomplished everything on this list, but I did so much more, I can't even begin to list everything. So, here I am, making another list of things I hope to accomplish, but

McCall Pattern 5271

2009-02-08T12:01:00.006-05:00

I finished McCall's pattern 5271 today. I completed the sewing a few days ago, but wasn't able to pull out the basting threads until today. I chose view D because I thought it would help to conceal the fluff I have on my stomach better than the other views. I choose patterns I think will be flattering to my body shape and then I tend to choose patterns by the colors used on the models. I can

Because I'm a sucker for these

2009-02-07T08:43:00.000-05:00

Keleigh Austin-Novell's Dewey Decimal Section: 168 Argument & persuasion Keleigh Austin-Novell = 1525978119094452522 = 152+597+811+909+445+252+2 = 3168 Class: 100 Philosophy & Psychology Contains: Books on metaphysics, logic, ethics and philosophy.

Chatty Cathy

2009-01-26T21:03:00.016-05:00

I've spoken several times my love of dolls and my small collection. When I was a young girl I longed to have a Chatty Cathy doll. There was never enough money in the budget for one. In the late '90s Ashton-Drake, was selling reproductions. I delayed buying one, and the next thing I know they weren't being made anymore. Back in December I was checking out eBay, and found a seller who had

Cardi-wrap

2009-01-25T12:45:00.019-05:00

I started the Stitch Diva's Hairpin lace Cardi-wrap in late October. When work started getting crazy, I put it in hibernation. I brought it back out yesterday. I'm in the process of recounting the loops to see how many more I need on this row. It's row D in the pattern, the longest row. I decided to make it in Lion Brand Microspun yarn. I like the color, and the yarn works up easily enough.

McCall Pattern 9576

2009-01-18T13:32:00.014-05:00

I finally finished McCall's 9576 jacket. I really like this jacket! It's made from fleece and very warm. With the temps dipping here in Florida it's going to be very cozy! It's difficult to tell from the picture, but all the plaids line up, and the hem IS even! LOL

So Disappointed

2009-01-08T20:14:00.010-05:00

well, today at work, I spoke with "the person who determines my future". Which facility I will be placed at. When I first learned my facility was closing, I was asked to go to another facility to assist with the transfers of our residents to this facility. My placement wasn't to be permanent, I'd be there a couple of weeks, then go to another facility. I guess you can tell where this is

Biggest Loser

2009-01-06T23:12:00.009-05:00

Tonight was the first episode of the new season of the Biggest Loser. I LOVE this show! I've already picked out my favorites. They are the white team, husband and wife, Jerry and Estella, which happens to be the oldest contestants. Jerry gave us a scare when his blood pressure bottomed out tonight. The orange team, best friends, David and Daniel, who is the heaviest ever contestant at only age

A parent should

2009-01-05T19:20:00.007-05:00

never have to bury a child. Even though I had my son for 28 years, I know what it's like to lose a child. My world went dark on March 2, 2001. Michael was the light of my life. I just learned last night about the death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son Jett. My heart goes out to John Travolta and his family. Jett Travolta was only 16 years old. May he rest in eternal peace.

January's Posts

2009-01-04T21:31:00.005-05:00

Here it is the fourth of the month and I've already blown my goal of posting every day in January. I just felt sooo bad yesterday I didn't even think about it. I don't make resolutions because, well, I just can't seem to follow through. And how long does a resolution last? If you made one last year and make the same one this year...what is the point? People seem to make the same resolutions

Still

2009-01-02T19:13:00.005-05:00

feeling awful. At least my throat isn't sore now. But, I still have a fever and am feeling achy. I had to call off work today. I'm gonna lose holiday pay. But, there is no way I could have worked today.

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T19:58:00.003-05:00

I had great plans for today, but I ended up sleeping on and off during the day due to catching the "bug" going around. Still feeling kinda crappy, so I'm just gonna go back to sleep. Unfortunately, won't be able to take off work tomorrow, so I hope I feel better in the morning.

2008-12-31T19:31:00.001-05:00

January 20, 2008

2008-12-27T19:14:00.005-05:00

It's 23 days until Mr. Barack Obama is inaugurated the 44th President of the United States. My birthday is the 21st. So, I'm thinking it's an early bd gift. LOLMy brother drove my Dad down from north Georgia last weekend, so he could spend Christmas with my sister and me. It had been over a year since I had seen him. He's looking well. Although he is a little unsteady on his feet at times.