A friend did this and passed it to me:
A) Attached or single: Attached since 1980
B) Best Friend: You silly bitch (a strange name for my bestie, but I've called her this since 1985 and No, she isn't offended.)
C) Cake or Pie: Cake, gotta be cake.
D) Day of Choice: Friday.
E) Essential Item: My laptop, no my phone definitely my phone.
F) Favorite Color: Blue
G) Gummy Bears or Worms: YUCK! neither!
H) Hometown: Dalton, Georgia
I) Favorite Indulgence: Shopping...doesn't matter what for
J) January (my birth month)
K) Kids: Just one. My son became an angel March 2, 2001. He will always be 28.
L) Life isn’t complete without: My family
M) Marriage Date: Which time? LOL
N) Number of brothers/sisters: One sister 16 years older than I and one brother 11 years older.
O) Oranges or Apples: Honeycrisp apples
P) Phobias:Not telling that! LOL
Q) Quotes: "When you know better, you do better" paraphrasing Maya Angelou
R) Reason’s to Smile: Too many to list!
S) Season of Choice: Autumn
T) Tag 5 people: Anyone who reads this
U) Unknown fact about me: I have always wanted to live in NYC.
V) Vegetable: Arugula
W) Worst Habit: But I have so many! LOL
X) X ray or ultrasound: x-ray
Y) Your favorite foods: whatever I'm eating
Z) Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
I'm no longer even going to
pretend like I'm going to be blogging regularly. LOL Every time I say I will, something happens and the next thing I know it's a month (or more) later. Things at work have been rather chaotic. Everyone is trying to adapt to the changes in their own way. Some aren't dealing with the change in a positive light, and are rather, how shall I say this? bitchy......YES, that is exactly how to describe it. I'm just hoping that things will get better soon. We've been told that more changes are coming. LOL at least we have been served notice.
In the evenings I like to spend some time on the computer, while listening to ID. I particularly like Swamp Murders and Southern Fried Homicide. (I think I just like listening to the "southern" accents of the hosts.) Over and over again I am shocked at the violence that has been perpetrated against the victims. The pain that was inflicted against the victims and, the pain the families endure from their loss, and going through life without their loved ones.
I'm still attending Weight Watchers meetings every Saturday morning. I'm down approximately 23 pounds. Hubby and I still have Weight Watcher Wednesday, where we try a new Weight Watcher recipe. Many of those recipes have been put into the menu rotation. We've had tilapia tacos, sausage with summer veggie skillet, lemon pasta,and the latest dinner was Gruyere grilled cheese sandwich with arugula salad. This is one of my absolute favorites. In the past, I haven't had much luck with Weight Watchers recipes. Most of the just didn't appeal to me. Somewhere along the way I acquired Weight Watchers - Four Ingredient, 10 Minute Recipes Magazine. They nailed it with this book. I have really liked every recipe I have tried so far, and there are a lot more I want to try. I'm really enjoying cooking again. Still don't like the clean-up though. LOL
Keep on keeping on
In the evenings I like to spend some time on the computer, while listening to ID. I particularly like Swamp Murders and Southern Fried Homicide. (I think I just like listening to the "southern" accents of the hosts.) Over and over again I am shocked at the violence that has been perpetrated against the victims. The pain that was inflicted against the victims and, the pain the families endure from their loss, and going through life without their loved ones.
I'm still attending Weight Watchers meetings every Saturday morning. I'm down approximately 23 pounds. Hubby and I still have Weight Watcher Wednesday, where we try a new Weight Watcher recipe. Many of those recipes have been put into the menu rotation. We've had tilapia tacos, sausage with summer veggie skillet, lemon pasta,and the latest dinner was Gruyere grilled cheese sandwich with arugula salad. This is one of my absolute favorites. In the past, I haven't had much luck with Weight Watchers recipes. Most of the just didn't appeal to me. Somewhere along the way I acquired Weight Watchers - Four Ingredient, 10 Minute Recipes Magazine. They nailed it with this book. I have really liked every recipe I have tried so far, and there are a lot more I want to try. I'm really enjoying cooking again. Still don't like the clean-up though. LOL
Keep on keeping on
Monday, April 29, 2013
Making progress
I just LOVE Pinterest and one of the items on my 101 Things list, is to do something I've pinned on Pinterest. Due to DH being ill last year, I missed several months. In fact, I missed almost a year. When I WAS working on my list, some months I did more than one thing. Now that I'm getting back on track I'll probably continue to do more than one thing. You can see my lists on this site posted in Feb. 2013. I'm slowly getting things done when I have the energy.
Ya'll know I love make-up and nail polish. pretty much all things girly. LOL. I've been buying quite a bit of make-up lately, so for the month of May I'm going on a self-imposed moratorium on buying any make-up. That includes nail polishes. Which I also love. My latest acquisition is Bikini so Teeny by Essie. It's currently sold out on the site, but is available in brick and mortar stores. I got mine at a local Walgreens. It's a beautiful cornflower blue. OH. my. goodness. is it a gorgeous shade of blue!
Okay. So. Holy Crap. I just tried to go to Webshots. And it isn't there. I suppose at some point I was sent an email, saying it was going away, but I don't read emails much anymore. Maybe I should. LOL. Now, I've got to try to remember what was there and find all the pictures I had on there. I think I was a paying member, I can't remember. Auto-payment maybe? hmmmmmmm I'm off to check out the new site, I'm sure (I hope!) they didn't just delete all the photos.
Keep on keeping on
Ya'll know I love make-up and nail polish. pretty much all things girly. LOL. I've been buying quite a bit of make-up lately, so for the month of May I'm going on a self-imposed moratorium on buying any make-up. That includes nail polishes. Which I also love. My latest acquisition is Bikini so Teeny by Essie. It's currently sold out on the site, but is available in brick and mortar stores. I got mine at a local Walgreens. It's a beautiful cornflower blue. OH. my. goodness. is it a gorgeous shade of blue!
Okay. So. Holy Crap. I just tried to go to Webshots. And it isn't there. I suppose at some point I was sent an email, saying it was going away, but I don't read emails much anymore. Maybe I should. LOL. Now, I've got to try to remember what was there and find all the pictures I had on there. I think I was a paying member, I can't remember. Auto-payment maybe? hmmmmmmm I'm off to check out the new site, I'm sure (I hope!) they didn't just delete all the photos.
Keep on keeping on
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Ramblings and Obsessions
Three things I have been obsessed with this week:
- Air Wick. They have some really nice fragrances in their National Park Collection and in general.
- Veggie Pirates Booty. MMMMMMMMM This is yummy! and I think the Aged White Cheddar is better than Cheetos!
- Maybelline's Vivids . This new collection has beautiful colors! Check out this video. She is articulate, and gorgeous! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2HcHFU8Iuo&feature=share&list=LLcb1OOpwNWFL69wnokhvgxg
I've been going to Weight Watchers meetings for the past few weeks. I'm down 16.4 pounds. I'm really psyched. I'm under 200. It has been a while. LOL DH and I have Weight Watchers Wednesday where we try a new WW recipe each Wednesday. Last Wednesday we had lemon pasta. OMG It was so good! We have a 8 points plus salad a couple of times a week. I'm looking to put more WW recipes into rotation.
I changed from FeedDemon to Feedly to read blog posts. Issues with FeedDemon. I haven't found a reader I'm completely in love with. I do like that I can use Feedly on my iphone though.
I missed my blogaversary, but oh well. Wasn't the first time! Probably won't be the last! LOL
Keep on keeping on.
Sunday, April 07, 2013
Still Trying
to get back to blogging on a regular basis. I know, I know "Do or do not, there is no try" LOL Lots of things I have wanted to blog, but just didn't get around to doing it. Just random topics.
My husband is still recovering, the doctors say it could take a year or two. Seems like it's been years since he was in the hospital. That period of time last year still seems so surreal.
I've done a couple of things on my 101 Things list.
25. Re-start Weight Watchers.
33. Install or build a fire pit in the backyard. I've bought one, but won't put it in the backyard until we have some yard work done.
I'm trying to arrange an area where I can take pictures of my projects. This small house just isn't picture taking friendly. And my front and back yard are a mess, because I haven't had time to take care of them. I just don't seem to have enough time. I get tired quickly and it seems to take longer to do tasks than it used to. Just not going to give up though. I know eventually, even if I have to hire help, it will get done.
Lots of stress from my job. Something new to deal with everyday. I am grateful I have one, but I'm part-time with no benefits. Thankful hubby has good insurance.
I try to read blogs for a few minutes each day and comment. I was using Google reader, but since it is "closing" I went back to FeedDemon. I had it on my old computer and liked it. I don't know if bloggers can tell if you are following them if you use it though.
Looking forward to sharing again!
My husband is still recovering, the doctors say it could take a year or two. Seems like it's been years since he was in the hospital. That period of time last year still seems so surreal.
I've done a couple of things on my 101 Things list.
25. Re-start Weight Watchers.
33. Install or build a fire pit in the backyard. I've bought one, but won't put it in the backyard until we have some yard work done.
I'm trying to arrange an area where I can take pictures of my projects. This small house just isn't picture taking friendly. And my front and back yard are a mess, because I haven't had time to take care of them. I just don't seem to have enough time. I get tired quickly and it seems to take longer to do tasks than it used to. Just not going to give up though. I know eventually, even if I have to hire help, it will get done.
Lots of stress from my job. Something new to deal with everyday. I am grateful I have one, but I'm part-time with no benefits. Thankful hubby has good insurance.
I try to read blogs for a few minutes each day and comment. I was using Google reader, but since it is "closing" I went back to FeedDemon. I had it on my old computer and liked it. I don't know if bloggers can tell if you are following them if you use it though.
Looking forward to sharing again!
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
I'm still trying
to get my life back to normal. So many things have happened. Just trying to keep a positive attitude and do what has to be done. The holidays were quiet. I found myself missing my Mom, Dad and son more than usual.
I'm going to try to check in here more often. So many things I want to do just can't find the energy to do them after I do what I have to do. I feel as though my life is slipping away with this fibromyalgia. I just want to feel normal again.
Anyhoo......I'll be back soon, and hope to be able to post about some of the projects I've been planning.
I'm going to try to check in here more often. So many things I want to do just can't find the energy to do them after I do what I have to do. I feel as though my life is slipping away with this fibromyalgia. I just want to feel normal again.
Anyhoo......I'll be back soon, and hope to be able to post about some of the projects I've been planning.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
So many things
have happened since I last posted. My husband was extremely ill and nearly died. He was in the hospital and then a nursing home for a while. He is doing better, but, recovery will be long and difficult. I have taken over every chore that is required to run a household. All he is required to do is to eat, test his blood sugar, take his meds, exercise, rest and get stronger. We have truly been blessed and I give thanks every day.
I hope to be back blogging routinely and doing more of the things I enjoy soon. It's my favorite time of the year, Halloween will be here soon. It is our anniversary too! We have plans to go to Bern's Steakhouse with some long time friends. Not a lot of decorating being done this year. Just a few things placed in the house and I put the Grim Reaper jack-o'-lantern out yesterday.
More soon!
I hope to be back blogging routinely and doing more of the things I enjoy soon. It's my favorite time of the year, Halloween will be here soon. It is our anniversary too! We have plans to go to Bern's Steakhouse with some long time friends. Not a lot of decorating being done this year. Just a few things placed in the house and I put the Grim Reaper jack-o'-lantern out yesterday.
More soon!
Sunday, April 08, 2012
Ramblings
My Mac and my pc both died about the same time. I can't boot up the Mac, and it tells me my disc is contaminated. I have tons of files on it that I was trying to get backed up. I'd hate to loose all of them. (sigh) I was able to back up the pc. Sooooo...now I have a new inexpensive pc. I just need to be able to work on Word and Excel docs and access the Internet. So I don't need a hi tech pc any more.
101 Things:
Some things I will post pictures of, a lot of things I will just post links to.
25. Re-start Weight Watchers
60. Dye my hair red again
102. Make at least one thing per month from Pinterest…
101 Things:
Some things I will post pictures of, a lot of things I will just post links to.
25. Re-start Weight Watchers
60. Dye my hair red again
102. Make at least one thing per month from Pinterest…
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Short and Sweet
I haven't been posting, but I have been working on my 101 Things. I'll post links and pictures about what I've been doing as soon as I can.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Superbowl Sunday
I'm not going to watch the game this year, Just not up to it, and I don't really care who wins. Still recovering from my surgery.
4. Make at least one thing per month from Pinterest…to be listed later.
5. Decorating the yard for Halloween this year
6. Make Amy Butler’s Bloom quilt
7. Go to Guavaween this year
8. Create an original art self portrait
9. Completely fill a Pandora bracelet
10. Make five soups from scratch
11. Make my own ATC greetings cards
12. Learn to swim
13. Make a travel/protection charm for the car
14. Design a wardrobe for each decade from the 1920s through 2010 for Molly, make patterns, and sew as many pieces as possible.
15. Make a bed for Molly
16. Hook a bath mat from jersey
17. Have a full spa day
18. Go to an opera
19. Start a gratitude journal
20. Listen to 26 bands I’ve never heard of, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet
21. Start a small vegetable/herb garden from seeds, use in recipes
22. Paint the hallway - yellow with purple trim
23. Read the Bible, from beginning to end-in progress
24. Find my signature cupcake recipe
26. Organize my photos
27. Read my height in books
28. Go to see Swan Lake
29. Celebrate the spring and autumn equinox
30. Design 4 tattoos & have them done, a vine with flowers and Mike’s name on the blooms, Celtic knot, in emerald green, and two others, I’m not sure of yet
31. Dress form/duct tape double-after weight loss?? date
32. Make at least one altered book
33. Choose 10 countries and read a book by an author from each
34. Build a robot kit
35. Learn how to make Tiramisu
36. Sew 5 scrub tops
37. Buy a new window box and plant wildflowers in it
38. Make quilted piece for hall doorway
39. Buy a fondue pot and use at least once a month
40. Teach myself sign language
41. Learn to salsa dance
43. Braid a rug for the kitchen in front of the sink
44. Study and research Buddhism
45. Learn how to do 10 one-armed push-ups in a row
46. Dye my hair red again
47. Go to a crochet/knitting group
48. Be so flexible I can do a split-again
49. Identify 101 things that bring me joy
50. Go through my Photoshop manual and learn 10 cool tricks
51. Build up a 3 month emergency fund in savings
52. Go to see a play/musical/ballet
53. Knit socks
54. Make a bra and panty set
55. Learn Pilates
56. Buy/learn to use portable GPS
57. Geocache/Go geocaching at least 6 times before last 101 Day
58. Get better acquainted with all the bells and whistles on my digital camera
59. Make bears/bear clothes
60. Build a 1/12 scale miniature house, and begin to furnish it
61. Take my vitamins every day for a month
62. Retire the old family decorations and make a collection of handmade ornaments for the Christmas tree
63. Have professional photo taken
64. Build a cigar box purse
65. Re-learn to read music
66. Re-learn to play the keyboard and practice at least one song every day for two weeks
67. Needle point pillow cases
68. Get a spray tan
69. Make a pie on Pi day-3-14-2012
70. Buy a weaving loom
71. Make paper
72. Make new curtains for the dining room
73. Install or build a fire pit in the backyard
74. Paint a scene of the beach under the full moon light
75. Watch the Wizard of Oz while playing Dark Side of the Moon
76. Have a Jell-O shot
77. Get a Nativity Set
78. Add 100 new words to my vocabulary
79. Plant roses in back yard
80. Make bath bombs
81. Re-start Weight Watchers-Lose 5 pounds a month for 15 months
82. Make homemade marshmallows and roast over fire pit, make s’mores
83. Become Microsoft Office certified
84. Cook barbecued/smoked ribs on the grill
85. Find a great red dress and a great black dress and buy them (or make them)
86. Take a firearms course
87. Say I love you in 10 languages-in progress (5-10)
88. Make a list of 101 quotes that inspire me
89. Take a photo every day for a month
90. Go to Christmas Mass
91. Make a sweet corn salsa
92. Re-decorate the bathroom
93. Stretch every morning for a month
94. Decorate for Christmas-with the Victorian decorations.
95. Make a no flour chocolate cake
96. Re-learn French and to properly swear, to increase my French vocabulary, learn a new word or phrase each week.
As is my custom, there are 105 things on my list of 101 things LOL
I've been working on my 101 Things in 1001 Days list and have finally completed it. Some things are carried over from my last list. I didn't complete everything, but I'm not stressing about it. Somethings I didn't get done didn't get carried over, but might be added to a later 101 Things. I'll be referencing to it on my other blog, updating as I make progress, and setting up a plan to complete each item. So.....here is my new list...
1. Get my
RN license
2. SWAP storyboard/lookbook to fill the gaps in my wardrobe
3. Make a bib, because, even though I’m an adult, apparently I can’t eat food without spilling some on myself.
2. SWAP storyboard/lookbook to fill the gaps in my wardrobe
3. Make a bib, because, even though I’m an adult, apparently I can’t eat food without spilling some on myself.
4. Make at least one thing per month from Pinterest…to be listed later.
5. Decorating the yard for Halloween this year
6. Make Amy Butler’s Bloom quilt
7. Go to Guavaween this year
8. Create an original art self portrait
9. Completely fill a Pandora bracelet
10. Make five soups from scratch
11. Make my own ATC greetings cards
12. Learn to swim
13. Make a travel/protection charm for the car
14. Design a wardrobe for each decade from the 1920s through 2010 for Molly, make patterns, and sew as many pieces as possible.
15. Make a bed for Molly
16. Hook a bath mat from jersey
17. Have a full spa day
18. Go to an opera
19. Start a gratitude journal
20. Listen to 26 bands I’ve never heard of, each starting with a different letter of the alphabet
21. Start a small vegetable/herb garden from seeds, use in recipes
22. Paint the hallway - yellow with purple trim
23. Read the Bible, from beginning to end-in progress
24. Find my signature cupcake recipe
26. Organize my photos
27. Read my height in books
28. Go to see Swan Lake
29. Celebrate the spring and autumn equinox
30. Design 4 tattoos & have them done, a vine with flowers and Mike’s name on the blooms, Celtic knot, in emerald green, and two others, I’m not sure of yet
31. Dress form/duct tape double-after weight loss?? date
32. Make at least one altered book
33. Choose 10 countries and read a book by an author from each
34. Build a robot kit
35. Learn how to make Tiramisu
36. Sew 5 scrub tops
37. Buy a new window box and plant wildflowers in it
38. Make quilted piece for hall doorway
39. Buy a fondue pot and use at least once a month
40. Teach myself sign language
41. Learn to salsa dance
43. Braid a rug for the kitchen in front of the sink
44. Study and research Buddhism
45. Learn how to do 10 one-armed push-ups in a row
46. Dye my hair red again
47. Go to a crochet/knitting group
48. Be so flexible I can do a split-again
49. Identify 101 things that bring me joy
50. Go through my Photoshop manual and learn 10 cool tricks
51. Build up a 3 month emergency fund in savings
52. Go to see a play/musical/ballet
53. Knit socks
54. Make a bra and panty set
55. Learn Pilates
56. Buy/learn to use portable GPS
57. Geocache/Go geocaching at least 6 times before last 101 Day
58. Get better acquainted with all the bells and whistles on my digital camera
59. Make bears/bear clothes
60. Build a 1/12 scale miniature house, and begin to furnish it
61. Take my vitamins every day for a month
62. Retire the old family decorations and make a collection of handmade ornaments for the Christmas tree
63. Have professional photo taken
64. Build a cigar box purse
65. Re-learn to read music
66. Re-learn to play the keyboard and practice at least one song every day for two weeks
67. Needle point pillow cases
68. Get a spray tan
69. Make a pie on Pi day-3-14-2012
70. Buy a weaving loom
71. Make paper
72. Make new curtains for the dining room
73. Install or build a fire pit in the backyard
74. Paint a scene of the beach under the full moon light
75. Watch the Wizard of Oz while playing Dark Side of the Moon
76. Have a Jell-O shot
77. Get a Nativity Set
78. Add 100 new words to my vocabulary
79. Plant roses in back yard
80. Make bath bombs
81. Re-start Weight Watchers-Lose 5 pounds a month for 15 months
82. Make homemade marshmallows and roast over fire pit, make s’mores
83. Become Microsoft Office certified
84. Cook barbecued/smoked ribs on the grill
85. Find a great red dress and a great black dress and buy them (or make them)
86. Take a firearms course
87. Say I love you in 10 languages-in progress (5-10)
88. Make a list of 101 quotes that inspire me
89. Take a photo every day for a month
90. Go to Christmas Mass
91. Make a sweet corn salsa
92. Re-decorate the bathroom
93. Stretch every morning for a month
94. Decorate for Christmas-with the Victorian decorations.
95. Make a no flour chocolate cake
96. Re-learn French and to properly swear, to increase my French vocabulary, learn a new word or phrase each week.
97. Build a
pinhole camera
98. Go to Las Vegas
99. Listen to and learn about Cuban music
100. Find a personally inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art or home decor
101. Make 5 pairs of sleep pants or shorts
102. Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the Alphabet
103. Build a piece of furniture
104. Document accomplishing each thing (photo or journaling)
105. On Day 1001, make a new list
98. Go to Las Vegas
99. Listen to and learn about Cuban music
100. Find a personally inspirational quote and work it into a piece of art or home decor
101. Make 5 pairs of sleep pants or shorts
102. Watch 26 movies I've never seen starting with each letter of the Alphabet
103. Build a piece of furniture
104. Document accomplishing each thing (photo or journaling)
105. On Day 1001, make a new list
As is my custom, there are 105 things on my list of 101 things LOL
Monday, January 30, 2012
Here I am......
saying I'm going to blog more regularly, and then not doing it. Seven months, this time. I've thought of numerous things I wanted to blog about, but didn't get around to it. I didn't have the time, wanted to post pictures, etc.....mostly it's wanting to post pictures. Let's face it a blog with pictures is more interesting than one without. I'll just try to wing it without pictures for a few posts though. Lots of things have happened since last June. I'll just give a brief explanation of the latest, and move on from there. Numerous medical issues. The latest over Christmas was that I had that nasty bug that was going around. I was so sick I spent most of the week leading up to Christmas and the week after in bed, trying to rest and feel human. Hubby waited on me, cooked for me and did everything he could to make me feel better. Then my birthday was the 21st of January. Hubby got me a beautiful Pandora bracelet. We went to Romano's Macroni Grill, where I had my favorite meal of warm spinach and scallops. More than made up for Christmas which I can hardly remember. Then I had surgery to remove a mass just underneath my right ear on the 24th. At first it felt like I had been hit with a baseball, now it just feels as though I've been hit by Mohammed Ali a couple of times. So I'm definitely on the mend. I'll probably be going back to work later this week, but I'll try to post at least once a week.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
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 materials." I got another piece of purple fabric and used the batik fabric in the inside of the roll. I added a nail covered with glitter to each of the ties, one in purple glitter and one in pink glitter. There is also a pink embossed lip print on the inside flap on the left side. I'm going to add some beads, embroider my name, and add a few other embellishments as time allows.
I'm also adding a picture of the nail polish display I made showing some of my nail polish. I'm going to make a bigger one as soon as I can. I'll probably use this one as a spice rack.
This is the "raw materials." I got another piece of purple fabric and used the batik fabric in the inside of the roll. I added a nail covered with glitter to each of the ties, one in purple glitter and one in pink glitter. There is also a pink embossed lip print on the inside flap on the left side. I'm going to add some beads, embroider my name, and add a few other embellishments as time allows.
I'm also adding a picture of the nail polish display I made showing some of my nail polish. I'm going to make a bigger one as soon as I can. I'll probably use this one as a spice rack.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
My Week in a Nutshell
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 materials and supplies for my brush carrier taken. I spent most of the day reading my magazines, trying to get caught up. I have to work tomorrow, but I'll try to get it done tomorrow evening. I'm going to try to get the pieces cut tomorrow too.
Who doesn't love a wedding?? I certainly do, especially one that has all the pomp and circumstance of a royal wedding. I DVR'd it and watched it Friday night. The media kept referring to Cate as a commoner. I do understand what they mean, but there is nothing "common" about her. She is an exceptional young woman. It cannot be easy being scrutinized by not only your fellow countrymen, but, by the entire world. I wish them a long and happy life together.
The broadcasts on CNN didn't really show a lot of the damage the tornado did in Ringgold. There are home videos on youtube. This is one of them.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Sewing and Creativity
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 me, but I don't care. I love it!
I went to Joann's today and picked up three of the patterns on my list. McCall's 5972 (view B, I had a dress similar to this when I was younger), Butterick 5600, and 5357, the webwsite reports this as pattern of the week. I'm thinking I'll make B5600, view C, in a coral pink linen that I saw on Denver Fabrics.
The days I haven't been sewing I've been working on a simple pattern for a folding carrier for all my nail brushes, including the brushes for acrylic, gel, and all my nail art brushes. I have about 9 or 10, and I want an altered art/modern quilt type carrier. I have most of the materials and supplies. I'll post a pic of the raw materials tomorrow. I've been doing nail art, too, and will post pics of those nails when I get a couple more finished.
I am so grateful that all my family that lived in Ringgold, GA survived the tornado. Some friends have lost all their possessions, including their homes, but they are alive. That is the most important thing.
I went to Joann's today and picked up three of the patterns on my list. McCall's 5972 (view B, I had a dress similar to this when I was younger), Butterick 5600, and 5357, the webwsite reports this as pattern of the week. I'm thinking I'll make B5600, view C, in a coral pink linen that I saw on Denver Fabrics.
The days I haven't been sewing I've been working on a simple pattern for a folding carrier for all my nail brushes, including the brushes for acrylic, gel, and all my nail art brushes. I have about 9 or 10, and I want an altered art/modern quilt type carrier. I have most of the materials and supplies. I'll post a pic of the raw materials tomorrow. I've been doing nail art, too, and will post pics of those nails when I get a couple more finished.
I am so grateful that all my family that lived in Ringgold, GA survived the tornado. Some friends have lost all their possessions, including their homes, but they are alive. That is the most important thing.
Monday, April 25, 2011
My Week in a Nutshell
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. Continue training for the 5k walk Weight Watchers is having in May.
I think I'll work on my 101 Things too. I haven't done much work on the list lately.
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. Continue training for the 5k walk Weight Watchers is having in May.
I think I'll work on my 101 Things too. I haven't done much work on the list lately.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Knitting
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 wire per se, but "a fine silk yarn with an even finer steel wire inside it."
Shawl-
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up-I think this is a must for knitters, even if it's just one pair. Just for the experience.
Knitting with camel yarn -
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL - maybe depends on the item
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns -
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting
Twisted stitch patterns
Two end knitting
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Charity knitting- when I get a lot better and faster
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing - just a sweater for my AG doll
Knitting with circular needles
Baby items- only for my "reborn" doll
Knitting with your own hand-spun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments - not really my thing. maybe if I get a lot better
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Branching out
Publishing a knitting book
Participate in an exchange
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit - I don't have the patience
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money-No
Buttonholes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cosies…) -
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on one or two circulars -
Knitting with someone else’s hand-spun yarn
Knitting with dpns
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit - I don't have the patience
Bobbles
Knitting for a living- NO. I won't turn something I enjoy doing to relax into a job.
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks - maybe
Knitting art
Knitting two socks on two circulars simultaneously
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener stitch
Knitted flowers
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self patterning/self striping/variegated yarn
Stuffed toys
Baby items
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn -
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Free-form knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mits/arm-warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an on-line knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom- Sounds like fun
Thrummed knitting -
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair- maybe
Hair accessories
Knitting in public
As you can tell, I'm a new knitter and don't have a lot of experience. I want to knit a lot of different things, I'm slow but I'll eventually get everything done. LOL
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 wire per se, but "a fine silk yarn with an even finer steel wire inside it."
Shawl-
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up-I think this is a must for knitters, even if it's just one pair. Just for the experience.
Knitting with camel yarn -
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL - maybe depends on the item
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns -
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting
Twisted stitch patterns
Two end knitting
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Charity knitting- when I get a lot better and faster
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/doll clothing - just a sweater for my AG doll
Knitting with circular needles
Baby items- only for my "reborn" doll
Knitting with your own hand-spun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting
Continental knitting
Designing knitted garments - not really my thing. maybe if I get a lot better
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Branching out
Publishing a knitting book
Participate in an exchange
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit - I don't have the patience
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money-No
Buttonholes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cosies…) -
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on one or two circulars -
Knitting with someone else’s hand-spun yarn
Knitting with dpns
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit - I don't have the patience
Bobbles
Knitting for a living- NO. I won't turn something I enjoy doing to relax into a job.
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks - maybe
Knitting art
Knitting two socks on two circulars simultaneously
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener stitch
Knitted flowers
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self patterning/self striping/variegated yarn
Stuffed toys
Baby items
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn -
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Free-form knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mits/arm-warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an on-line knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom- Sounds like fun
Thrummed knitting -
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair- maybe
Hair accessories
Knitting in public
As you can tell, I'm a new knitter and don't have a lot of experience. I want to knit a lot of different things, I'm slow but I'll eventually get everything done. LOL
Friday, April 22, 2011
Why is blogger
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 different computer. But, again, it should work the way it is supposed to work. So if it appears correctly ya know I edited it on my laptop. Anyway.........
Okay, I didn't sew Wednesday, Thursday or today. But I did do something creative. Wednesday I drew up simple plans for a display for my nai polish. Yesterday I went to Lowe's and picked up the materials and supplies. It took me a couple of hours to make the display. As you can see there are two shelves I still need to put the fronts on. I have to go back and get another piece of molding. I didn't realize that the piece I got was only eight feet long. This is basically a practice display. I'll make another, bigger one in a few months and curve the upper edges on the side pieces and put a saying and/or some sort of carving above the top shelf. Overall, Im pleased with the way this one came out.
Today I did a fill in on my nails. The ones on my left hand were really good. I hardly had to file at all. But the ones on my right hand, looked like they had been done by someone who rarely picks up a brush. The creative part came in when I did my nail art. Nothing fancy today. Two shades of pink polish layered over one another and black and gold stripes on four of the nails. I did better putting down the stripes with my left hand than I did putting down the acrylic.
I have been enjoying watching Criminal Minds lately. I enjoy the interaction between Penelope Garcia, played by Kirsten Vangsness and Derek Morgan played by Shemar Moore. Who I might add is one fine male speciman. mmm mmmm mmmmmm LOL
Tomorrow, I'll be going shopping at Sephora. There is now a Sephora inside J.C. Penney's at Tyrone Mall. Sephora is one of my favorite places to shop. LOL I'll probably go to Joann's too. I think Simplicity patterns are "on sale" for $1.99 this weekend.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sewing
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 to spend the time looking for the issue and then not find it. I don't mind spending the money. And I do enjoy looking at the magazine, even if I don't sew anything from it. I really enjoy the style pages and the decorating ideas.
I spent most of my sewing time yesterday getting my cover-stitch machine re-threaded, (It's been a while since I've used it.) and testing on scrap fabric. I'll baste the hem in place before I stitch it. Usually, I just eyeball it, and am good with accurately folding back the same width. Does that make sense? LOL I think today I'm going to pre-wash the tricot and a knit fabric for my next top. It's McCall's 6282. I have a cream and black leaf pattern jersey, similar to the fabric on the short sleeved dress.
I spent most of my sewing time yesterday getting my cover-stitch machine re-threaded, (It's been a while since I've used it.) and testing on scrap fabric. I'll baste the hem in place before I stitch it. Usually, I just eyeball it, and am good with accurately folding back the same width. Does that make sense? LOL I think today I'm going to pre-wash the tricot and a knit fabric for my next top. It's McCall's 6282. I have a cream and black leaf pattern jersey, similar to the fabric on the short sleeved dress.
There are a couple of patterns I want to get when they go on sale at Joann's. Butterick 5575, Simplicity 2224. I think a pair of black pants (2224) to go with the top from 6282. I love the jacket from 5575. I think it looks almost like a vest and blouse on the pattern envelope.
I'm still having back pain. Hard to sit for long periods of time as well as stand or walk. Some of the pain from the herniated disc and some of the pain is from arthritis. The arthritis is not limited to my back though. The worst is that it is in my hands. They are so stiff and achy at times, it makes it difficult to do a lot of things. Stretching helps, so I stretch several times a day. I have an appointment with my chiropractor in an hour or so. I had Girl on her leash when she lunged and it hurt my back, yet again. It seems that it only took a few seconds to undo all the progress I've made over the past several months.
I started Weight Watchers back in October 2010. I'm about a third of the way to goal. I haven't started a formal exercise program yet. Just a little walking. I still have my old workout plan, lower body, upper body, and a run/walk schedule here. I'll just decrease the weights and work back up to the weights listed here.
Burda
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 I have to spend the time looking for the issue and then not finding it. I don't mind spending the money. And I do enjoy looking at the magazine, even if I don't sew anything from it. I also enjoy the style pages and the decorating ideas.
I spent most of my sewing time yesterday getting my cover-stitch machine re-threaded, (It's been a while since I've used it.) and testing on scrap fabric. I'll baste the hem in place before I stitch it. Usually, I just eyeball it, and am pretty good with accuracy. Today I'm going to pre-wash the tricot and a knit fabric for my next top. It's McCall's 6282. I have a cream and black leaf pattern jersey, similar to the fabric on the short sleeved dress.
There are a couple of patterns I want to get when they go on sale at Joann's. Butterick 5575, Simplicity 2224. I think a pair of black pants (2224) to go with the top from 6282.
I'm still having back pain. Hard to sit for long periods of time as well as stand or walk. Some of the pain from the herniated disc and some of the pain is from arthritis. The arthritis is not limited to my back though. The worst is that it is in my hands. They are so stiff and achy at times, it makes it difficult to do a lot of things. Stretching helps, so I stretch several times a day.
I started Weight Watchers back in October 2010. I'm about a third of the way to goal. I haven't started a formal exercise program yet. Just a little walking. I still have a workout plan, lower body, upper body, and a run/walk shcedule here.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
What??
Fabric and Sewing and Patterns! oh my!
My sewing mojo comes and goes. Mostly it has been on vacation, at least for the past couple of years. Same for my knitting and crocheting mojo. I have decided that I will go into my studio and sew every day. (I have a dedicated room for sewing. So I can leave everything as is when I want to quit for the day and don't have to put everything away.) Even if for only 10 minutes. I use the term sewing to include tracing off patterns and cutting out, as well as taking needle and thread to fabric. This past week I worked a few minutes a day on McCall's 6287. I'm making the top, view A, in black jersey, as shown on the pattern envelope. I'll post a pic when I have it completed. It calls for leaving some of the edges unfinished, which I don't care for. I'll be using my cover stitch machine to finish them. I also got a couple more pieces of fabric and will post pictures as I complete the garments.
I haven't been following all the sew-a-longs, SWAPs etc as closely as I normally do either. :( I still have pics of a SWAP on Flickr, I had planned a few years ago and never followed through on it. I'm thinking of updating the patterns and finishing it. I AM interested in seeing all the jackets that have been made for the 12 jackets in 12 months challenge. I live in Florida and rarely wear a jacket, even in the winter. But after receiving last month's Burda, and looking through it, ironically, I only saw one pattern I was interested in sewing. The parka on page 57. I'd like to make it in a forrest green or dark teal.
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