Here it is before the blocks were sewn together:
Monday, March 11, 2013
Design Wall Monday
Well, this isn't actually a design wall photo anymore... I went to an amazingly fun quilt retreat this past weekend, and I have a FINISH to show off!!! Ok, so it's not finished-finished, but the top is done.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
On The Needles
I had finished about ten rows, then realized I somehow had three extra stitches on my scarf. Grrrrr! In order to get back to the correct count, I had to "frog" four rows. At least I was able to do that without ruining the whole thing. I have now completed three rows where every other stitch is a knit/purl, and I still have the correct number of stitches cast on. Phew!!
When I decided I was done for the evening, Willow the cat thought he would test the edibility of the needle. :)
I'm happy with the way my first knitting project is coming along so far!
When I decided I was done for the evening, Willow the cat thought he would test the edibility of the needle. :)Linking up with Judy L @ Patchwork Times
Monday, November 14, 2011
Life is Good
First of all, it's almost unbelievable that it's been less than a month since my last post. l have no explanation, other than I really should be reading right now. But, I'm exhausted. How much can you gain from reading in this condition? Right. Exactly! That's why I'm writing instead. :)
I have a lot in life to be excited about. Life is great. I'm more than grateful!
I'll be done with school in about 3 weeks. Did I say DONE? I can't even believe it. I know this will sound terrible, but... as a younger person, I NEVER thought I'd have my BSN. Only after getting married, and having the encouragement from D, did I "know" that this was something I could accomplish. It's a dream come true (almost... soooo close!)!!!! Next up? MSN! However, I do plan to take a break from school for awhile before I tackle that one.
We're planning a trip to Santa Fe, and I'm super excited about it. We've talked for years about wanting to do this together! I've never been there, but D has and says it's a pretty neat place. Apparently, it's pretty "artsy-fartsy," which is something I really love. Maybe we might just bring a little "artsy" home with us... It's been awhile since we've gone away, too, so it means that much more!
When school's out, I'll be working hard on my "hospital job" hunt. I love my current job, but the hospital has always been my goal. So... wish me luck! I KNOW I'll be a great acute-care RN, but I just need to get to the floor! There are so many areas I'm interested in, I'm really EXCITED to see where I end up! I've also been so very fortunate to have amazing clinical preceptors in the RN-BSN program! Again, I'm so grateful... Another aspect of the job hunt is what city I'll end up in. If I find a position locally, that would be great. But I will also look in the Seattle area because we really love it up there! If we stay local, we may move or we may do some remodeling here at home. Maybe - maybe not. Like with the job hunt, it'll be exciting to see what we're doing in a year or so!
Oh - speaking of remodeling... We recently redid a living room area, putting in new french doors and hardwood flooring. The old nasty carpet HAD to go! It turned out gorgeous! Now we're going to use this room as a large dining room area. We're working on getting the new table/chairs ordered now. Can't wait! We're looking forward to entertaining more ~ having people over for food & fun. We'll be on the hunt for some new games (any suggestions?)...
Haven't been sewing/quilting much lately, although I did get some new shelves from a friend today that I'm super excited about. I'll be reorganizing my sewing room so that I can SEE my fabric. It's currently all in drawers & it doesn't get used because I can't SEE what's in there!
Oh yeah... and did I mention I have a "big" birthday coming up in exactly TWO months? Can't wait!!!!!
I have a lot in life to be excited about. Life is great. I'm more than grateful!
I'll be done with school in about 3 weeks. Did I say DONE? I can't even believe it. I know this will sound terrible, but... as a younger person, I NEVER thought I'd have my BSN. Only after getting married, and having the encouragement from D, did I "know" that this was something I could accomplish. It's a dream come true (almost... soooo close!)!!!! Next up? MSN! However, I do plan to take a break from school for awhile before I tackle that one.
We're planning a trip to Santa Fe, and I'm super excited about it. We've talked for years about wanting to do this together! I've never been there, but D has and says it's a pretty neat place. Apparently, it's pretty "artsy-fartsy," which is something I really love. Maybe we might just bring a little "artsy" home with us... It's been awhile since we've gone away, too, so it means that much more!
When school's out, I'll be working hard on my "hospital job" hunt. I love my current job, but the hospital has always been my goal. So... wish me luck! I KNOW I'll be a great acute-care RN, but I just need to get to the floor! There are so many areas I'm interested in, I'm really EXCITED to see where I end up! I've also been so very fortunate to have amazing clinical preceptors in the RN-BSN program! Again, I'm so grateful... Another aspect of the job hunt is what city I'll end up in. If I find a position locally, that would be great. But I will also look in the Seattle area because we really love it up there! If we stay local, we may move or we may do some remodeling here at home. Maybe - maybe not. Like with the job hunt, it'll be exciting to see what we're doing in a year or so!
Oh - speaking of remodeling... We recently redid a living room area, putting in new french doors and hardwood flooring. The old nasty carpet HAD to go! It turned out gorgeous! Now we're going to use this room as a large dining room area. We're working on getting the new table/chairs ordered now. Can't wait! We're looking forward to entertaining more ~ having people over for food & fun. We'll be on the hunt for some new games (any suggestions?)...
Haven't been sewing/quilting much lately, although I did get some new shelves from a friend today that I'm super excited about. I'll be reorganizing my sewing room so that I can SEE my fabric. It's currently all in drawers & it doesn't get used because I can't SEE what's in there!
Oh yeah... and did I mention I have a "big" birthday coming up in exactly TWO months? Can't wait!!!!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Still Alive & Well
Aside from having a cold, anyway.
I've been back in school since August 2010 and plan to complete my BSN degree in early December.
I am currently working as a RN in a local assisted living community. It's a great job and I work with a GREAT group of nurses and care staff. Although I'd love to work in a hospital, this has really been a great experience and I've been treated well. I appreciate that!
I've been quilting - a little bit. Not enough! I did go on a cruise to Alaska with my sister-in-law, Carol, at the end of May. It was fabulous! We went with a "quilting cruise" group, so we took classes from some wonderful instructors. We met some fabulous and talented ladies, too, which was fun. Our group was known as "the lively ladies" in the dining room at dinner. Need I say again that we had a good time? :*)
Hopefully, I'll have/make more time to keep this up in the future. I see myself on my quilty blog more often, but hey - you never know.
Keep on keepin' on!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Killer of Slugs
Wow, it worked!!
I have this veggie garden growing in the back yard, and... I must say... by the height of my tomatoes and the spread of the zucchini and yellow squash, it's a pretty healthy garden! However, I've seen some evidence of slugs recently. Since this is basically year numero-uno of my garden, I'm not about to let some slugs eat the veggies of my labor.
So. I took the advice that I've heard many times in the past: Get a few pie tins, put beer in them, and place them in/near the garden. I placed one on each side of the planter box, and one in the middle of the veggies.... One of the plates outside of the box has a huge slug, and let me repeat - it is HUGE!!! A big fatty - DEAD! I think there might be a tiny slug in the tin that is IN the garden, but it was still fairly dark out and I didn't have my glasses on, so I need to go back out and check again.
Anyway... it really works! So go out, buy some cheap pie tins and some cheap beer (this fatty slug preferred Coors Light) that you can't imagine actually drinking yourself, fill up the pie tin (I used one small can o'beer for this particular tin), and wait.... or.... go to bed like I did, and check in the morning!
Yay!
I have this veggie garden growing in the back yard, and... I must say... by the height of my tomatoes and the spread of the zucchini and yellow squash, it's a pretty healthy garden! However, I've seen some evidence of slugs recently. Since this is basically year numero-uno of my garden, I'm not about to let some slugs eat the veggies of my labor.
So. I took the advice that I've heard many times in the past: Get a few pie tins, put beer in them, and place them in/near the garden. I placed one on each side of the planter box, and one in the middle of the veggies.... One of the plates outside of the box has a huge slug, and let me repeat - it is HUGE!!! A big fatty - DEAD! I think there might be a tiny slug in the tin that is IN the garden, but it was still fairly dark out and I didn't have my glasses on, so I need to go back out and check again.
Anyway... it really works! So go out, buy some cheap pie tins and some cheap beer (this fatty slug preferred Coors Light) that you can't imagine actually drinking yourself, fill up the pie tin (I used one small can o'beer for this particular tin), and wait.... or.... go to bed like I did, and check in the morning!
Yay!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Lots new, but not much, either
Ok, well I haven't posted in forever.... Surprise!!!
I'm done with nursing school as of March 18th, and passed the NCLEX on April 14th, so I'm actually a Registered Nurse now...
One without a job. So, within that bit of my life, a lot has changed, but also oh-so-little! That's OK, I'm workin' on it.
Aside from quilting, one thing I get to do now that I didn't have much time (or was it "energy?") for prior to graduation was my veggie garden... David has his herb garden, and I do the veggies. Well, I'm learning anyway! I've done fabulous tomatoes in the past, and tried some zucchini & yellow squash last summer (only got maybe 4 fruits...). We don't eat big tomato "plain," but I do like to make picante sauce with them.
Last year, when we were part of a local CSA, I used the tomato's for making fresh pasta sauce and it was amazing! So that is the reason for having.... Ummm... FIVE plants this year! Two of them are producing so far (none have ripened yet, but there are tons of fruits!), and I'm hoping for success on the other two as well. We'll see! In addition to tomato, I've also got 4 strawberries (not enough!), 2 pickling cucumber (can you also eat them w/out pickling them?), a yellow squash and a zucchini. OH, I also have 1 cantaloupe!
I didn't just buy and plant the stuff, but I also built the planter box! Ok, so what if it is just a couple of 2x12's cut up to make a rectangle... I DID IT! LOL. Now, I really need more! I could easily see myself filling up 2 or 3 more boxes next summer. We'll see if that happens, but 1 box (it is 4' x 8') is clearly not enough.
Ok, I guess that's it for now. I want to go find some lettuce plants, then I need to go buy the makings for macaroni salad...
Happy 4th of July, everyone. I hope it's a wonderful and safe day!
I'm done with nursing school as of March 18th, and passed the NCLEX on April 14th, so I'm actually a Registered Nurse now...
One without a job. So, within that bit of my life, a lot has changed, but also oh-so-little! That's OK, I'm workin' on it.
Aside from quilting, one thing I get to do now that I didn't have much time (or was it "energy?") for prior to graduation was my veggie garden... David has his herb garden, and I do the veggies. Well, I'm learning anyway! I've done fabulous tomatoes in the past, and tried some zucchini & yellow squash last summer (only got maybe 4 fruits...). We don't eat big tomato "plain," but I do like to make picante sauce with them.
Last year, when we were part of a local CSA, I used the tomato's for making fresh pasta sauce and it was amazing! So that is the reason for having.... Ummm... FIVE plants this year! Two of them are producing so far (none have ripened yet, but there are tons of fruits!), and I'm hoping for success on the other two as well. We'll see! In addition to tomato, I've also got 4 strawberries (not enough!), 2 pickling cucumber (can you also eat them w/out pickling them?), a yellow squash and a zucchini. OH, I also have 1 cantaloupe!
I didn't just buy and plant the stuff, but I also built the planter box! Ok, so what if it is just a couple of 2x12's cut up to make a rectangle... I DID IT! LOL. Now, I really need more! I could easily see myself filling up 2 or 3 more boxes next summer. We'll see if that happens, but 1 box (it is 4' x 8') is clearly not enough.
Ok, I guess that's it for now. I want to go find some lettuce plants, then I need to go buy the makings for macaroni salad...
Happy 4th of July, everyone. I hope it's a wonderful and safe day!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
How creative!
I though this is WAY too cool, so I must post it.
I'm not as into most of what is being sung, although some it is pretty cool/funny.
But what truly amazes me is how this guy put this together. I have no idea how it was
done - but it's GREAT!!
I'm not as into most of what is being sung, although some it is pretty cool/funny.
But what truly amazes me is how this guy put this together. I have no idea how it was
done - but it's GREAT!!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Getting in touch with friends from my past
Just a shorty note here....
I think I "found" another old friend who was a really good friend for awhile.... !!!
Yayyyyy!
Her name is Stephanie. We hung out for quite awhile, but I don't remember how old we were. We also hung out with a girl who's name is Holly - and I haven't had any luck tracking her down. And I don't know that I want to post last names on my blog.
Anyway, I'm excited to have gotten in touch with Stephanie and look forward to finding out what she's been up to & how her life is going.
:-)
I think I "found" another old friend who was a really good friend for awhile.... !!!
Yayyyyy!
Her name is Stephanie. We hung out for quite awhile, but I don't remember how old we were. We also hung out with a girl who's name is Holly - and I haven't had any luck tracking her down. And I don't know that I want to post last names on my blog.
Anyway, I'm excited to have gotten in touch with Stephanie and look forward to finding out what she's been up to & how her life is going.
:-)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Something exciting may be in the works...
My husband and I have been discussing "something big" lately. At first, I thought it was silly. Part of me still doesn't understand the entire theory behind this, but.... after exploring yesterday, I'm sure excited about it!!!
We are thinking of buying a condo in downtown Portland!!!!!!!!
And no, we will not be selling our Vancouver home.......
The deal is this: We LOVE to hang out in Portland. We go to art galleries, dinner, events (games/music/festivals), etc....
David takes classes at Portland State University, and I hope to be working in Portland after I graduate from nursing school....
When we hang out in Portland, one of us always has to be a non-drinker so that we can get home safely. We're pretty majorly big on not drinking & driving! This way, we can avoid "rush hour traffic," have a drink if we want (etc.), and walk home or take local transit!
There is a specific building we're thinking about. I think it's called "The Lexus." It's one of the smaller condo unit buildings in The Pearl and is only 4 years old. It's fully secure and has underground parking (similar to our second place in Seattle).
It's nice because all modes of transportation are right nearby - and I mean CLOSE!! So, even though I AM still getting my new car after graduation, it could stay parked at times while we ride the street car around. Sooo cool!
Here are some examples of what is available to us:
We have the typical cab.....
the typical bus......
the not-so-typical street car.....
and the not-so-typical train (for David's ride to Seattle to work, or whatever)...
There are also all sorts of retail around the area. Now, I'm only showing a small sample of what was right there, and after I put my camera away, I didn't take it back out (so there is a LOT more... like the little Italian place we ate lunch at - on the sidewalk like what is often found in Italy, France.... Europe in general...)
The tattoo parlor.....
the tanning salon...
the salon......
the coffee shop..... Oh, excuse me... The coffee "lounge!" Sa-WEET!
and last but not least... in fact - maybe the MOST important..... one of the 2 BEST SUSHI PLACES IN PORTLAND!!!!!
Ok, and there is also a very large assortment of "art" in the area. Not only are there a ton of art galleries, but there is what I call "street art." I love this! Here are a few examples:
The "fence" along side the East side of the park that is directly across the street from The Lexus. Oh - half of that park looks... well "parky." The other half looks like a nature preserve and is very cool. Reminds me of this place in Louisiana where there was a boardwalk around the entire place and if you saw an alligator, you were SOL because there might not be a place for you to go besides in the water! LOL. But seriously, this "fence thing" is really really neat - and artsy!
Then there are the modern totem-poles (I am only including a photo of 1 of them here)
and the modern bike rack - not that I can "see" how to use the darn thing... where does the tire go? Hmmm... This is a mini version of the big double-decker 405-bridge.
So, yeah. I have no idea what will become of this idea of ours. But I DO know that it is a very serious thought - serious enough for us to go in and see one of the units that is currently for sale (were going to see two, but they couldn't find the key for the other one)... It's something new and exciting and it's sure fun to talk about and plan!!
:-)
PS - here are some of the "neighbors" .......
We are thinking of buying a condo in downtown Portland!!!!!!!!
And no, we will not be selling our Vancouver home.......
The deal is this: We LOVE to hang out in Portland. We go to art galleries, dinner, events (games/music/festivals), etc....
David takes classes at Portland State University, and I hope to be working in Portland after I graduate from nursing school....
When we hang out in Portland, one of us always has to be a non-drinker so that we can get home safely. We're pretty majorly big on not drinking & driving! This way, we can avoid "rush hour traffic," have a drink if we want (etc.), and walk home or take local transit!
There is a specific building we're thinking about. I think it's called "The Lexus." It's one of the smaller condo unit buildings in The Pearl and is only 4 years old. It's fully secure and has underground parking (similar to our second place in Seattle).
It's nice because all modes of transportation are right nearby - and I mean CLOSE!! So, even though I AM still getting my new car after graduation, it could stay parked at times while we ride the street car around. Sooo cool!
Here are some examples of what is available to us:
We have the typical cab.....
the typical bus......
the not-so-typical street car.....
and the not-so-typical train (for David's ride to Seattle to work, or whatever)...
There are also all sorts of retail around the area. Now, I'm only showing a small sample of what was right there, and after I put my camera away, I didn't take it back out (so there is a LOT more... like the little Italian place we ate lunch at - on the sidewalk like what is often found in Italy, France.... Europe in general...)
The tattoo parlor.....
the tanning salon...
the salon......
the coffee shop..... Oh, excuse me... The coffee "lounge!" Sa-WEET!
and last but not least... in fact - maybe the MOST important..... one of the 2 BEST SUSHI PLACES IN PORTLAND!!!!!
Ok, and there is also a very large assortment of "art" in the area. Not only are there a ton of art galleries, but there is what I call "street art." I love this! Here are a few examples:
The "fence" along side the East side of the park that is directly across the street from The Lexus. Oh - half of that park looks... well "parky." The other half looks like a nature preserve and is very cool. Reminds me of this place in Louisiana where there was a boardwalk around the entire place and if you saw an alligator, you were SOL because there might not be a place for you to go besides in the water! LOL. But seriously, this "fence thing" is really really neat - and artsy!
Then there are the modern totem-poles (I am only including a photo of 1 of them here)
and the modern bike rack - not that I can "see" how to use the darn thing... where does the tire go? Hmmm... This is a mini version of the big double-decker 405-bridge.
So, yeah. I have no idea what will become of this idea of ours. But I DO know that it is a very serious thought - serious enough for us to go in and see one of the units that is currently for sale (were going to see two, but they couldn't find the key for the other one)... It's something new and exciting and it's sure fun to talk about and plan!!
:-)
PS - here are some of the "neighbors" .......
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Auntie...
I drove down to Southern Oregon yesterday to visit my Aunt and her husband. I haven't seen this one particular Aunt in well over a decade, and I had never met her new husband.
Boy did I have a great time!!!
We went to an Auction that evening, which was both fun and amusing - and they had great burgers. Then, today they took me on a tour around their property. I got to meet the chickens, and the horses and pig from down the road. Got to see all the old cars, and all of the amazing fruit trees.....
We talked about family, about quilting, about knitting (she's big on knitting and has quite a few knitting "machines" - WOW!), about nursing school, our pets (aka: children) and so many other things! I gave her a big back of yarn, and she gave me a few big stacks (and I mean BIG!) of quilting books, 2 dozen wonderfully fresh eggs, a beautiful knitted scarf and some pot-holders that are going to come in VERY handy around here!
It was a fun visit - not only because it had just been SO long, but because this Aunt is the one who first told me about "quilting" and first got me excited about making a quilt. Now? Now she might have gotten me excited about knitting machines.... haha!
So anyway, I am so glad I made that drive. I had a fabulous time and hope to do it again - well before another 11-12 years rolls around!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
A long-past-due visit
I'm going to go down to visit my Aunt tomorrow. I'll be spending the night.
I'm excited. I haven't seen this Aunt (my Dad's sister) in many, too many, years! I think it's safe to guess it's been about 11 years - it was well before I left California, and that was in 1999.
So anyway, my Aunt is really into knitting and growing veggies. She is as into knitting as I am into quilting and photography (when I have time). I'm excited to see some of the things she has made!
We had lost contact for a long time, but over the past couple of years have been e-mailing more and more. I've really enjoyed it - and I am looking forward to seeing her and meeting her husband!
:-)
I'm excited. I haven't seen this Aunt (my Dad's sister) in many, too many, years! I think it's safe to guess it's been about 11 years - it was well before I left California, and that was in 1999.
So anyway, my Aunt is really into knitting and growing veggies. She is as into knitting as I am into quilting and photography (when I have time). I'm excited to see some of the things she has made!
We had lost contact for a long time, but over the past couple of years have been e-mailing more and more. I've really enjoyed it - and I am looking forward to seeing her and meeting her husband!
:-)
Hugs
Have you ever noticed how there are as many types of hugs as there are people in this world?
I generally only hug people I know, and whom I like. That means that I also only give a hug that has meaning and substance. Or, that's what I call it anyway. You know, the kind where you make a little "grrr" grunty-noise and give a tight, but not suffocating, "squeeze."
I feel really weird when I am the recipient of a "wimpy hug!" You know, the kind where the person smiles at you, puts their arms behind you, and then gives you this little pat like they would rather be on another continent....? Or, that they don't really add meaning to the hug they are giving you?
I've been the recipient of a couple of these lately, and I don't like it.
If you don't want to give me a meaningful hug, then don't give me a hug at all!
I generally only hug people I know, and whom I like. That means that I also only give a hug that has meaning and substance. Or, that's what I call it anyway. You know, the kind where you make a little "grrr" grunty-noise and give a tight, but not suffocating, "squeeze."
I feel really weird when I am the recipient of a "wimpy hug!" You know, the kind where the person smiles at you, puts their arms behind you, and then gives you this little pat like they would rather be on another continent....? Or, that they don't really add meaning to the hug they are giving you?
I've been the recipient of a couple of these lately, and I don't like it.
If you don't want to give me a meaningful hug, then don't give me a hug at all!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
New Old Friends
Are GREAT!!!
Most people keep in touch with me via my myspace account. Well, the people that I let have access to it anyways.
One of my friends is a woman I went to high school with. Her name is Kerith. When I think about it, I don't know what you'd call our high school friendship. I mean, we didn't "hang out" together, but I feel very comfortable saying that we didn't dislike each other or anything like that (I was kind of one of those that seemed to be able to talk to a wide variety of people, but didn't hang out with very many people). But anyway, I've come to really respect her and enjoy a friendship with her over the past year or so, via.... myspace.
Kerith is just one of those kinds of women who really know how to make another woman feel good. She is so kind, her personality uplifting and encouraging! She's filled with wisdom and knows how to write a good article! (Kerith, think "Valentine's Day")
Anytime I tell Kerith that I'm doing or have done something, she writes the biggest "hoo-RAH" notes and it is so uplifting!
Kerith, even something as simple as saying you bookmarked my blog was... well, appreciated! You're an amazing person and I'm happy to be in touch!
Most people keep in touch with me via my myspace account. Well, the people that I let have access to it anyways.
One of my friends is a woman I went to high school with. Her name is Kerith. When I think about it, I don't know what you'd call our high school friendship. I mean, we didn't "hang out" together, but I feel very comfortable saying that we didn't dislike each other or anything like that (I was kind of one of those that seemed to be able to talk to a wide variety of people, but didn't hang out with very many people). But anyway, I've come to really respect her and enjoy a friendship with her over the past year or so, via.... myspace.
Kerith is just one of those kinds of women who really know how to make another woman feel good. She is so kind, her personality uplifting and encouraging! She's filled with wisdom and knows how to write a good article! (Kerith, think "Valentine's Day")
Anytime I tell Kerith that I'm doing or have done something, she writes the biggest "hoo-RAH" notes and it is so uplifting!
Kerith, even something as simple as saying you bookmarked my blog was... well, appreciated! You're an amazing person and I'm happy to be in touch!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Hard to find products
Have you ever needed a very specific food product and searched all over hell & back to find it?
Well, thankfully we have the internet, so I'm not driving all over the place, but.... I can't even find a local seller via the net!
The product? Badia Cuban Seasoning. Well, I don't think it IS CUBAN (not FROM Cuba), but is similar to a cuban spice, I guess. Anyway, I can't find the stuff anywhere and want to make a really yummy chicken recipe that needs it.
argh!
Well, thankfully we have the internet, so I'm not driving all over the place, but.... I can't even find a local seller via the net!
The product? Badia Cuban Seasoning. Well, I don't think it IS CUBAN (not FROM Cuba), but is similar to a cuban spice, I guess. Anyway, I can't find the stuff anywhere and want to make a really yummy chicken recipe that needs it.
argh!
Friday, September 28, 2007
People Who Are Annoying Who Are Annoyed by Other People
Is it a pun when someone who is annoyed by a particular someone else ends up being really annoying to other people?
I found it really funny. Person A looks away and rolls the person A eyes every time person B speaks. OK, so person B might have some issues. But, person B really DOES have information that might benefit all of us at some time or another.
I'm not very good at hiding when somebody is annoying me (Seriously, I am not person A OR B in this scenario - unless someone else is writing a similar story about me tonight and I don't know it). It is really hard, because there are parts of me that really LIKE person A. But there are other parts of me that are SO F-ING annoyed by person A! I'm struggling to get over it and just be accepting, but.... it's so hard. But when I saw person A make these terrible faces SO MANY times, I wanted to BOP him/her on the head and say "don't you know how f-ing annoying YOU are? Get over the fact that person B might be a little annoying!"
It's probably a good thing I'm not a parent to human children. I'm NOT feeling very patient today. Especially towards people who are annoying.
I found it really funny. Person A looks away and rolls the person A eyes every time person B speaks. OK, so person B might have some issues. But, person B really DOES have information that might benefit all of us at some time or another.
I'm not very good at hiding when somebody is annoying me (Seriously, I am not person A OR B in this scenario - unless someone else is writing a similar story about me tonight and I don't know it). It is really hard, because there are parts of me that really LIKE person A. But there are other parts of me that are SO F-ING annoyed by person A! I'm struggling to get over it and just be accepting, but.... it's so hard. But when I saw person A make these terrible faces SO MANY times, I wanted to BOP him/her on the head and say "don't you know how f-ing annoying YOU are? Get over the fact that person B might be a little annoying!"
It's probably a good thing I'm not a parent to human children. I'm NOT feeling very patient today. Especially towards people who are annoying.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Hobbies - To Keep or Not to Keep
I think I've decided that I have too many desires when it comes to hobbies!
I have a TON of beading stuff, a ton of knitting & crochet stuff, a ton on photograpic equipment, and of course..... twelve tons of quilting stuff, including 3 sewing machines and about hundred pounds of fabric (slight exaggeration possible)!
So anyway, I have made the decision to pass along my beading goodies. I think about giving the crochet/knitting stuff away, too. But.... hmmm, I don't know if I can do it! I don't mind even just making little dish cloths & stuff. I like the creative outlet that comes with crocheting - different patterns I can do & stuff. I haven't really "got" knitting yet. I don't think I'll try anymore until after I'm done with school, either. My Aunt has a knitting machine and wants to make me a sweater. I'm thinking... "a MACHINE" that you can knit with!?!?!?!?!? Hmmmm. The Brain parts are spinning!
Ok, enough for now. I need to get some reading in!
:=)
I have a TON of beading stuff, a ton of knitting & crochet stuff, a ton on photograpic equipment, and of course..... twelve tons of quilting stuff, including 3 sewing machines and about hundred pounds of fabric (slight exaggeration possible)!
So anyway, I have made the decision to pass along my beading goodies. I think about giving the crochet/knitting stuff away, too. But.... hmmm, I don't know if I can do it! I don't mind even just making little dish cloths & stuff. I like the creative outlet that comes with crocheting - different patterns I can do & stuff. I haven't really "got" knitting yet. I don't think I'll try anymore until after I'm done with school, either. My Aunt has a knitting machine and wants to make me a sweater. I'm thinking... "a MACHINE" that you can knit with!?!?!?!?!? Hmmmm. The Brain parts are spinning!
Ok, enough for now. I need to get some reading in!
:=)
Saturday, September 22, 2007
WOW - I feel crappy!
So, it started with a migraine on Thursday. Normally, those last 4-5 days, but I managed to get it to go away last night (Friday) by taking Excederin.... I took 2 more before I went to bed because I could feel it creeping back....
So this morning, about 6am, I wake up with my stomach feeling really weird. I can't figure out if it's upset, or hungry. So, I just lay there trying to fall back asleep. After all, since I went to bed at 2am, I definitely haven't got my 8 hours in!! Anyway, I lay there about an hour before finally taking some Pepto - which helped, thankfully. Fell back asleep until about 10:something. Yay!!
But darn it if the stomach-hurting isn't back again! I NEED to be reading today.
I think I'll go make some Malt-O-Meal and eat it plain. Maybe that will work. Hopefully it will be bland enough to not make matters worse!
:-)
So this morning, about 6am, I wake up with my stomach feeling really weird. I can't figure out if it's upset, or hungry. So, I just lay there trying to fall back asleep. After all, since I went to bed at 2am, I definitely haven't got my 8 hours in!! Anyway, I lay there about an hour before finally taking some Pepto - which helped, thankfully. Fell back asleep until about 10:something. Yay!!
But darn it if the stomach-hurting isn't back again! I NEED to be reading today.
I think I'll go make some Malt-O-Meal and eat it plain. Maybe that will work. Hopefully it will be bland enough to not make matters worse!
:-)
Friday, September 21, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007 Partini III
Wow, did I wake up with a banger of a migraine today!
Not surpisingly, I guess, since I had gone to bed with it last night. Whatever! I was just hoping it would magically disappear overnight. Instead, I woke up about every 30-60 minutes because of the pounding with each movement.
Ok, so anyway, I get up this morning - futz around on the computer for an hour or so, and decide it just hurts too much to be "upright" ----> and promply go back to bed. Darn head doesn't really feel better laying down, but whatever.
Eventually I had to get up to go have my TB test read and go to the post office. Came back to make a pot-luck dish for a FUN event we were going to tonight. I made some pretty yummy scalloped potatoes! Ummmmm.
So, Partini III. How much more fun can you have? "Partini" is a game night. It's held at the home of our dental-hygenist. We were first invited to Partini II, which was held in July. The dental office decided to do this every few months and decided to invite a couple of patient-couples. I would guestimate there are about 9 couples there - pretty good group! They have tables/chairs set up in 3 rooms, with a different game at each table. You play for about an hour per game, then switch to another table to play another game with a different group of people. We all have dinner, all have dessert, and partake in whatever drinks we bring (or others share).
Tonight I was at a table that played "Apples to Apples" and another game called "Stare." Apples to Apples was definitely the better of the two games, but I really DID like Stare, too!!! I think it just takes the right frame of mind. I had it - others weren't so happy playing. So, we went back to Apples to Apples. FUN FUN FUN!!
The whole evening was great. Not only did I have fun playing games, but..... just about ALL of my dish was devoured, my migraine went away w/in about an hour, and I got to meet some new people while getting re-acquainted with some I'd met last time. I can not wait for Partini IV - a great way to spend a Friday evening!!!
(thank you, Denise & Tom!)
Not surpisingly, I guess, since I had gone to bed with it last night. Whatever! I was just hoping it would magically disappear overnight. Instead, I woke up about every 30-60 minutes because of the pounding with each movement.
Ok, so anyway, I get up this morning - futz around on the computer for an hour or so, and decide it just hurts too much to be "upright" ----> and promply go back to bed. Darn head doesn't really feel better laying down, but whatever.
Eventually I had to get up to go have my TB test read and go to the post office. Came back to make a pot-luck dish for a FUN event we were going to tonight. I made some pretty yummy scalloped potatoes! Ummmmm.
So, Partini III. How much more fun can you have? "Partini" is a game night. It's held at the home of our dental-hygenist. We were first invited to Partini II, which was held in July. The dental office decided to do this every few months and decided to invite a couple of patient-couples. I would guestimate there are about 9 couples there - pretty good group! They have tables/chairs set up in 3 rooms, with a different game at each table. You play for about an hour per game, then switch to another table to play another game with a different group of people. We all have dinner, all have dessert, and partake in whatever drinks we bring (or others share).
Tonight I was at a table that played "Apples to Apples" and another game called "Stare." Apples to Apples was definitely the better of the two games, but I really DID like Stare, too!!! I think it just takes the right frame of mind. I had it - others weren't so happy playing. So, we went back to Apples to Apples. FUN FUN FUN!!
The whole evening was great. Not only did I have fun playing games, but..... just about ALL of my dish was devoured, my migraine went away w/in about an hour, and I got to meet some new people while getting re-acquainted with some I'd met last time. I can not wait for Partini IV - a great way to spend a Friday evening!!!
(thank you, Denise & Tom!)
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