Thanks, Pal!

Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2004 - 11:32 am

Thank you secret pal! I got this little package from her almost a week ago, but have taken this long to post the picture. It's a cute little carved dolphin bookmark, and some yarn needles:

And did you see the little "about me" picture at the top left? I got it here. It's pretty close to what I actually look like, except that while my eyes are very blue, they aren't quite THAT blue (are anyone's?!); and I rarely wear my hair straight down--it's usually pulled back somehow. I always wear "dangling" or "hoop" earrings.

I canNOT wait to get my yarn from Smiley's. I hope it comes soon!!!!

Friday, Jun. 25, 2004 - 11:59 am

Time for me to show off those thread projects that I have been working on! None of the stuff has been blocked or had the ends woven in yet (I thought I hated doing that in yarn, OMG, it's 1000x worse in thread.) First up is a doily:

And next are some bookmarks (all are free from somewhere on the net):

Here are some pictures from when my sister was visiting with her son Wyatt--we all had a great time, and by the end of her visit, the babies all were tolerating each other!

Brenda and Wyatt:

Holly, Emma, Brenda and Wyatt:

Wyatt and Uncle Tim:

Wyatt on a future toy Brenda got at a garage sale for $50:

Ok, everyone reading this, please keep good thoughts in mind for me--I am waiting to hear from a college I sent a job application to (working in the library there). I feel like it's just the right job for me, but I just need to get in for an interview (and then have them pick me!!). Pleeeeeease, call me, college!

Thanks everyone!

Thursday, Jun. 24, 2004 - 3:13 pm

Did you make it through all those quizzes I posted yesterday? Yeah, that was a bit much, sorry bout that. I felt bad for not having posted any crochet pictures. I just haven't had time, I swear! I will tonight though--hubby's at work, so the computer will be free.

I just purchased $30 worth of yarn from Smiley's Yarns--for the sock crochet along (under "join me" on the left). I also bought lots of other kinds of yarn because they have a $30 minimum purchase amount. But their prices are so cheap! I couldn't justify buying it elsewhere. I hope it gets here quick, I am psyched to start! But boy, did I blow my "yarn diet." Whoops.

Wednesday, Jun. 23, 2004 - 3:10 pm

Well, I don't have my pictures today--I forgot I had to take someone to the train station last night, which means I didn't crochet or geek. Oh well.

I found a plethora (love that word) of new quizzes and crap, and I guess I would say they're all pretty accurate:

Take the quiz: "Which American City Are You?"

Seattle
Your dark exterior masks a caffeine driven activism. You'll take up a cause and you'll get ugly to advance it.

I Am

Which tarot card are you?

WORSHIP! You're inner Bombshell is the beautiful
Audrey Hepburn. Like her you've been blessed
with a "certain something" that no
one could describe accurately. You are more
reserved than other bombshells, and that shows
in your gentle, graceful nature. You like doing
things for other people and love volunteering
for your favorite charity. Yours is a rare gift
in this day and age. You don't need to show a
lot of skin to be sexy, all you need is your
eyes. To see Audrey at the top of her game
watch the movie "Breakfast at
Tiffanys".

Who is your inner bombshell?
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You are an enigma wraped in a mystery, you blog
for yourself. You have your own reasons for
doing what you do. We are still glad your here!

What kind of blogger am I?
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Tuesday, Jun. 22, 2004 - 3:18 pm

Irritated. I finally took the time to save some pictures of my latest stuff--thread, by golly--and bring them into work so I can upload them, and what happens? Disk reading error. Damn pc thinks the disk isn't formatted. So, I can't put them on today.

I even took before and after pictures of the bathroom I painted, to show y'all. I haven't forgotten my , but I have been counting the painting the bathroom as last week's room. This week, what should we do?? How about the dreaded (to me anyways) kitchen2 pages!. I have a community yard sale coming up, and need to decrease my clutter, especially in the kitchen.

I will now add filler content:

Also, you may now address me as: Tigerlily Proudneck of Longbottom. I thought this was cute, even though I am not a giant LOTR fan (no comments, please).

I better have those pictures for you tomorrow >:o(

Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2004 - 2:37 pm

Whew! I have been too busy to blog this week--I was swamped at work last Thursday and Friday, so I didn't write then. I barely have time to breathe on the weekend, let alone log on to my husband's computer, so I rarely write then. Monday and Tuesday I took vacation days from work, so I didn't write until today. So the wait was for a good cause! �

Unfortunately, I have no stunning crochet news to report, LOL. I can't find my hook for my Arabesque afghan--Holly has hidden it on me, because it's purple and she wants it for herself. I burned out on making squares for both crochet-alongs--pineapple and 63 squares--so those just sat there. I was not inspired to make more crochet-on-the-double discloths.

Guess what I did try though?! Thread! I got 3 new balls/skeins at an estate sale, and tried making some bookmarks for the upcoming crochetville item swap. It is definitely different than working with yarn--I felt like a lumbering giant with arthritic hands and fingers the size of hot dogs. Up until now I have made bookmarks and doilies with baby yarn, but they are a little too thick. My first thread bookmark was a little sloppy, but by the time I got to the 5th or 6th one, I was beginning to get the feel for it. I am kind of excited to make some more now!

My sister Brenda is visiting with her 11 month old, Wyatt. We've had a blast watching the kids all "play" together (actually, they babies are all kind of jealous of each other). I also painted one of the bathrooms in our house, 1--because it desperately needed it--Holly and Ryan love to peel wallpaper; and 2--because we someday want to be able to sell this house. It looks much better now, though it's not quite done.

I will try to post some new pictures tomorrow!

Monday, Jun. 07, 2004 - 3:11 pm

God, is it Monday again already?! Ugh, this week better go by fast.

I made progress on my Arabesque afghan this past weekend, but I realize now that I should have bought 2 skeins of Pound of Love Sage. That's what I get for guessing how much to buy =) Oh well, in my eyes, it's a valid excuse to "break" the yarn diet. Darn. (hehe)

It's time to switch rooms for the

I picked a bedroom for this week. Did anyone feel like they made progress by their 15 minutes/night working in last week's bathroom room? I did, and it felt pretty good! *yes, my life just may be that boring* At my house we've taken to calling the 15 minutes/night "15 minutes of fame," and the words make my husband shudder with fake enthusiasm. I have to thank him though, because I make him prod me along into getting the work done.

My 10 year old saw Shrek 2, and she said it was great. According to this quiz, I am:

you are THE DRAGON! you're often misunderstood, but
are actually quite flirtatious and romantic

What Shrek character are you?
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Ok, guess I better do some more work now, 'til later....

Friday, Jun. 04, 2004 - 12:05 pm

Yup, it's me:

Poseidon

?? Which Of The Greek Gods Are You ??
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So far, I have made 2 dishcloths with my c-o-d present. It is fast, but hard for me to get the "feel" of. I am going to keep making them, so I hopefully can sell them this summer.

Gotta run, short on time today!

Wednesday, Jun. 02, 2004 - 3:05 pm

I am adding a new column feature called, "What Children Do." To start this off, I have exhibit A, the problem:

Holly and Ryan love to fling all my golden books (500+) off the shelves, and all over the living room. Holly then shuffles through them saying, "Look at all the snow!" Much as we have tried to instill in them Respect for books, how mommy and daddy like to be able to walk in the room, etc., they are still only 2 and 1 y.o. Hence, our solution:

Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to read the books frequently, but I don't have to pick them up several times a day.

Ah, back to crochet. Here is my fabulous present from my Secret Pal:

I am very excited about making some dishcloths to sell at a giant garage sale this summer, using my new crochet-on-the-double stuff from her!

And here is the arabesque afghan so far: