Crafty

 (I will explain the picture in the post)

 I don't consider myself a crafty person, but I like to make things from time to time. I don't own a embroidery machine or die cut, but I do have a craft table. That's a start.


A few months ago, I saw this picture on Pinterest and was inspired to make a craft room.

 
My husband asked me why I needed a craft room and all I could think of at the time was one small project: To put together our wedding album from 2007. (lame reason)


After that conversation I had a garage sale and sold a queen size bed that was crowding my future craft room. My next mission was to find a cheap, sturdy craft table. A few days later I found a cheap $10, sturdy table at the re-sale shop that my University has on campus.  When I arrived home, I immediately put it together and realized that this is what impulse buying gets you:

 

To answer your question, "Yes, the table only came with one side of legs." This is how I improvised.

*P.S.- I wrote this post back in January and lots has changed since then. I got a a new table and chair! This time for FREE! My good friend Devon had put her table and chair out on the edge of the street for people to take and I just so happen to be in the area with my SUV. Thanks Devon for making my craft room look much better. 

*P.S.S. - This craft room will now be used for something else... ;-)

I will be crying plenty this summer

Onions make me cry every time I cut them. If you have ever walked in on me while chopping onions, you might see me with goggles on, a candle burning next to me, a towel to cover my nose and mouth, or just kleenex shoved up my nose. Pathetic. 

The reason for so much crying this summer is this:
 

It might not look like much. But if you look closely, you will see something in the top left corner...here is a closer picture for your convenience.

 

What you are seeing are 45 little onions growing. We will see how many make it through the summer and into my kitchen. Also, you cant see it in the picture, but just above it, we have 20 garlic bulbs planted.

We are really excited about our new garden. We built this garden last summer with little time to plant anything. Other things we anticipate to plant are tomatoes, zucchini, squash and herbs that will be in separate locations.

My friend Michelle found a way to help with the crying while chopping dilemma. She takes a non-lit matchstick and bites it between her teeth while cutting the onion. I am sure this will still look silly, but might be the easiest way.

My little ones are celebrating today because it's raining. They are enjoying their first nutrients.

Dream

I had a dream last night that I was wearing platform high heal shoes and was walking everywhere in them. I felt so proud and comfortable wearing them around, it was like they were made for me.

I remember thinking, "these are so comfortable, I can't believe they look so crazy and dangerous, but are so stable and fitting."

The only reason I dreamed these things, is because I have tried on these types of shoes several times. Usually when nobody is looking at the store. Also, last Friday, I stopped in Old Navy to return something and had to check out the clearance section. Low and behold, there were some awesome, glittery platforms on sale with my name on it.

But I didn't buy them. I couldn't see myself wearing them anywhere but at home to cook dinner. Maybe one day I will get some, but I won't wear them with clothes like the pictures below shows. 

 

I will just have my WILD dreams for now.

Pronunciation Lession

I don't know about you, but I don't remember a lesson in English class on the pronunciation of the following words:

 Ms. 

Mrs.

Miss.

Maybe I was sick that day of class or "you just know" that kinda thing, but I never paid attention to the pronunciation until recently. I will admit that I am not the greatest on the use of correct grammar always or spelling perfectly, but this will be something I try to work on more because I am around so many proper and professional people who listen to the pronunciation of their salutation.

Here is what I have at my desk to help me with the pronunciation.

If you see me soon, try to correct me or remind me when I say your salutation and name.

Brown Friday

This year I participated in Brown Friday because it consisted of relaxing at home with these brown furry friends. One of Kona's boyfriends, Nelson came to stay with us. They played all day nonstop while I did this:

Later that afternoon, I found a good parking spot and made it to the mall to find a brown belt that was not snatched up in the mad rush. It just so happened to be Brown - to go with my Brown Friday theme. 

I hope everyone had a good Friday, no matter what color it might have been.

Turkey and Pies

I am so full right now as I type this post (in my sweat pants on the couch) about Ten things I love about Thanksgiving time:

1. Family getting together and a full kitchen of people
2. Good food to eat
3. Being off from work
4.Thinking about how blessed and thankful I am for many things
5. Wearing sweats so that I don't know how much I ate
6. Sales at the stores
7. Hearing what people are Thankful for
8. Mashed Potatoes
9. Leftovers
10. Movies on TV


What do you love about Thanksgiving?

 GOBBLE GOBBLE

Thankstmas

I made a scene that represents Thanksgiving and Christmas.

As you can see,  Frosty is coming from behind the Thanksgiving scene to illustrate that Christmas is just around the corner.

 

Time to Celebrate Thanksgiving, even though there is Christmas music playing on the radio and it's sunny and 70.