Ten on Wednesday

I missed it by a day...but I think this is a fun one! Ok...yeah...I know... I am only 24...but it is ok.

Ten on Tuesday...Ten Signs That You're Getting Older.

1) I go to bed earlier...not too early...but I am finding that I need more sleep these days.

2) A lot of my friends are getting engaged, married, having/expecting babies, and buying houses and have full time jobs...weird.

3) Getting drunk and being stupid is no longer an awesome idea. I hate waking up with a hangover and then hearing about what an idiot I was last night.

4) I am starting to pay bills...which is liberating yet scary.

5) I no longer have school vacations or snow days...which SUCK!

6) I find myself staying in instead of going out.

7) My friends have gone from talking about what we did in school to what kind of health insurance we should look into

8) I am annoyed by rude children

9) I want to work in a cubicle when I grow up

10) I have to deal with many more scary things...and I don't like it.

Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin'...into the future...

After catching up on my blogs that I follow...it is time for an update. I am still a bad crocheter...however...I plan to bring my project to work with me tomorrow...fingers crossed i will finish SOMETHING! Speaking of work...I have left left retail under yucky circumstances and I have entered the theme park land full time again....for most likely one last season. It is hectic...but pretty awesome at the same time this season....besides...I have more time to work on my projects there than in retail!

Speaking of projects...I am entering the world of spinning. I bought a drop spindle that I am totally clueless on how to use...but I have been watching some great Youtube videos...which I think is going to help. I am excited...since spinning seems to be a little more portable than crochet or maybe not (I have no clue). I can't wait to finish my bag!!! I MUST WORK ON IT! Til next time...when I will hopefully have pictures up of my FINISHED bag!

Happy Hooking!

P.S....and Happy Easter!

Bad crocheter! BAD!

Well...life has been insane lately. My full time job that I was so excited about? Yeah...quitting...after 2 weeks. The story to go with this realization is astounding...and only to be told in person. So...back to the amusment park life style full time again this summer! Its not so bad. I look forward to my last summer of being a 'kid" actually. I have been so spoiled with them! After working there...and then going back to retail...I realized taht no one really gets me in the real world. I am blessed (weird...to....say...) to work with a bunch of people just like me. For all its faults, still the best job I have ever had. Now....to just get the courage to quit that other job...

That pretty much sums up the last 4 days of my life.

Still no work on crochet...but I think after I finish this blog...that will be changing! I miss it so much and I feel guilty (and yes...I mean really guilty) for not working on any of my poor projects. I always look longingly at my bag 'o projects on my way out the door....no more! I VOW TO WORK ON MY PROJECTS! Ugh...I really need my bag for the summer....I MUST look hippie chic...

Happy hooking!

Non Stichin'...still bitchin'

I havn't been to SnB...and it is painfully obvious since I have done NO work on any projects. Working two jobs has turned out to be....well...insane. I am actaully working more at Six Flags than I thought I would be. So far, 3 apperances...and possible working Sunday and Monday...my only days off from Sears. Oy. However, I will be returning Saturday to the SnB...since I don't have to work until 3! Yay! Still time to crochet!

Very little...but I am very busy.

Happy hookin!

Crocheting Blues...

Alright....I haven't worked on ANY of my projects lately. I have been soo busy with the job thing and the friend thing and the family thing that I just haven't gotten off my booty and done any of the craft thing! I am staring at my bag o' projects now...longing... I really want to get some crochet in, but, once again...I am booked solid. I have to get a list of things done. Perhaps I will reward myself later!

As far as projects go, I did finish the first panel of my Larger than Life bag...which I think I mentioned already...still have to whipstich it together. Ugh. It is just taking a long time and I really just want to finsh it! I suppose I should work on it. I also found a set of knitting needles...which I have stared at for a long time...and am still afraid of trying. Why? Because there are two of them...not one.

On the awesome front...my friends are coming home! I have one coming in from LA today...my best friend is flying in from AZ tomorrow and another is coming home from ME ( and returning from in Atlanta trip) in a few days! YAY! That means busy busy busy! I love spring break.

Speaking of spring break... I got my DIPOLMA! It is really official now! Yay!

Ugh...cleaning...

Happy Hooking!

Ten on Tuesday and other stuff...

Today's "Ten on Tuesday" is worthy of a blog! It is exactly what I have been thinking about these past few weeks...

10 Ways You Can Make Your Life Better

1) Get a full time job: Even though I am better off now then I was a week ago, the two jobs I have a part time/seasonal employment. I would love a real "big girl" job! One that is 9-5 with benefits and weekends off. One that pays me salary, not hourly, at a place where I can wear big girl clothes like suits. That is a far reaching dream at this point, it appears.

2) Move out: Another far dream at this point in time. I love my parents, but, lets face it. I am 24 years old. It is time to fly the coup. In order to do that, however, I have to have a steady income coming in. Hence the full time gig.

3) Managing my money better: I need to manage my finances better. I suck at saving....but I need to learn. That way I could afford to move out and pay all of my bills on time and in full.

4) Quit smoking: I say this because I know it will make my life better...but I am WAY too far away from actually doing this...so don't talk to me about it.

5) Organize my life: I am the most disorganized person EVER. I feel that it if I can conquer the clutter....I can do anything....maybe even number 4...probably not that one yet.

6) Exercise more: Yes...its true...I am lazy. Well...not really. I like being at the gym and working out once I am there....it is getting there that is the battle. I should work on that.

7) Eat healthy: I like McDonalds. A LOT. I shouldn't eat it though...and I have stopped....but my eating habits are still not so good.

8) Stop letting people take advantage: I am a very understanding person...sometimes too understanding. People take advantage of that. I need to grow a back bone and not let them do that.

9) Travel more: I need to see other places and experiance new things. I always feel more alive when I come back from a trip. I am working on a few possible trip options coming up soon...and i am going on a cruise to Canada in July with the fam and my bff.

10) Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative: I have to change my thinking from "No I can't" to "Yes I can!". I am doing well with this so far and that is what is most important to me. I vow to be more positive. Negativity kills the soul and creativity. That is my new mantra.

Wow...these are all possible and I know that if I can accpompish this list my life will be soo much better. Note the lack of "I need a boyfriend". I don't need a man to make me happy...I got friends. That being said...a date that doesn't stand me up would be nice. I have been having a bitch of a time with this one dude..who keeps asking me out...and then canceling. No more...I gave him one last chance...if it happens tomorrow...kiss my ass. Not going through this again. Went through it with the last guy I dated...never again. This dude is lucky I have been so generous. I should have told him to kiss my ass the first time he blew me off...but i am a sucker for a sad story. After Saturday though (the 3rd time...mind you), my patience has readed its limit (very hard to do). Well...I will keep you all updated.

Ok...I am off!

Happy Hooking!

Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans...

Oh my gosh.....I am terrible at updating! In my defense..even though I have been umemployed for a very long time...I am unemployed no more! I officially got rehired at Sears AND Six Flags. Ok...so...I may have sworn that I would never work for either company again...but I got two words for ya: the economy...and one more: sucks. A job is a job is a job and I can't wait to start working again....and I don't care in what capacity at this point. I can't wait to start making money...money I could use to buy yarn...which I actually need...desperately.

Unfourtnatly...I like to make all the color schemes in oranges and browns. I love the Vanna's Choice yarn by Lion's Brand because it is cheap and it is great to work with. However...I have started so many...many projects using the color scheme... and the yarn...that I am starting to run out quickly. Which is bothersome...since I have soo many projects to finish.

On the project front, I am half way through my Larger than Life bag....I have one panel done...just need to whipstich...and to do that, I may need the guidance of my SnB yarn buddies. That project has taken priority...since I am going to start work soon and I need a decent sized bag to carry all of my various things (like yarn...and notebook...and book...).

On the book front, I find that I have not been reading at all like I had planned...I need to ge on that. I have so many awesome books that I can't wait to read...and...no place to put them. I am making it my project tomorrow to organize the bedroom...and that is going to be daunting. I bought a bookshelf...but it is time for some furniture rearrangment and purging. I will hopefully be able to post a progression soon (as an added incentiveto get it done!)

Okie Dokie...time to make a to-do list!

Happy hooking!

Ten on Tuesday...on Saturday!

Ok..so..as I was poking around my blogs..I noticed that several (ok..2) keep having these Ten on Tuesday posts! I decided to do some digging (because I want to play!) and I found the blog! So...even though it isn't Tuesday...and I really like the topic...I am going to this weeks Ten on Tuesday...on Saturday!

Ten Favorite Articles of Clothing

1. Beat-up black plaid chuck-like shoes from Wet Seal: I love these shoes! They are cute, comfy and just the right amount of broken it to make them look cool!

2. Army green jacket: I love this coat...for the comfort/retro awesomeness and the sentimental value...everytime I put it on I feel like I am ready to take on "the man" and join the revolution!

3. 4" stilletto, pointy toe high heel collection: Secret love of mine...since I don't wear them often enough. I always feel so pretty and sofisticated when I slip a pair of those baby's on. They come in black, brown and fire engine red.

4. Brown plaid pea coat: The 70's called and no...they can NOT have their coat back. I adore my brown plaid pea coat, with the little hints of blue and white and the most amazing collar ever...when I flip it up, I look like a very chic vampire! It is comfy and warm-ish.

5. Loud plaid Mod dress: ...not the most flattering dress ever....but I don't care! I love it! It looks cute with heels or boots...and it looks straight out the 60's. It is a navy blue/red/orange/purple plaid cordoroy dress with 3/4-length sleeves and a row a big buttons down the front. Love it!

6.Lane Byrant right fit jeans: The only jeans that I have ever owned that didn't need to be hemmed.

7. Extensive and growing purse collection: Some I have been given, many I have bought...I could not live with out any of them. I have many...many...many...bags. Amoung my favorites are my little red vintage handbag that traveled all around Paris with me, my black and white houndstooth clutch with burgandy croc-look accents that I bought on the first Black Friday I didn't have to work, and my over-sized black hobo that I can fit a winter coat into.

8. Old Navy 3/4 length v-neck shirt: I have a brown and red on that are still going strong...and they are super cool (and...they make my boobs look great....just sayin')

9. Cardigans: I love my cardigans...they have become a staple...because it is cold in New England.

10. Hand-made scarfs: They each get equal treatment and show time...I am proud of them!

Tales of a Serial Project Starter

Well...I have started many projects lately...and I haven't finished any of them. No bueno. No progress has been made on the granny square throw...but I am thinking of taking it in a new direction. Um...started a baby blanket...no much further on that....and my knock off Larger Than Life bag has been put on hold since I FINALLY found the original pattern!

On the Larger Than Life bag...it is the first pattern I have been able to follow and I am now looking forward to finishing it....so I can start another pattern project. I have been banned from buying any new yarn until I finish the projects I have already started....which sucks. However, desperate times call for desperate measures. I am starting a "To Do" list for both life and crochet. It is time to finish what I start! I made that a resolution and I plan to stick with it, dammit! And that goes with updating this blog...I vow to keep this up! Oy...

Happy Hooking!

A Brief Break From Yarn...

I taking a brief break from yarn talk to congratulate America on a great choice for our new president. Bush is gone (thank god) and Obama is in! I had my apprehension at first...and time will tell if those apprehensions show themselves again...but at this very moment.... I am proud. I think we made a good choice here, America. Way to go!

Cotton Wash Pad

So...I decided to take a break from the throw and experiment a little. I saw this really cool cotton dish cloth pattern that I just had to try. So I bought some Sugar n' Cream yarn and set out to make it! Except...I got confused... since I just started reading patterns...

So...I decided to make a sponge look-a-like. Enter wash pad!  It was so easy... easier than choosing Geico. All I did was single crochet a few rows making one small rectangle...and then I made another small rectangle of equal size and single crocheted the two together. Ta-da! WASH PAD! 

Eventually...I will be able to read those silly patterns...until then...it is improvised inspiration.

The next improvised creation is going to be a bag based on the Larger the Life bag that appeared in Interwoven Crochet Spring 2007....which I can't actually find. (not for lack of trying). I have some idea's churning in my head...

On a different non-yarn related project, I have potentially developed a new, eco-friendly way to reuse some old t-shirts that I can't bear to get rid of. I am not going to say it just yet...but I am working on a prototype right now...stay tuned!

Happy Hooking!

Connecticut River SnB and Granny Square Throw - Days 5-6

Today...I finally ventured over to It's a Grind (a local coffee house)...and I went to my very first Stich and Bitch. Oh boy! I was soooo nervous. Ever since I started to really become involved in the fiber world, I have wanted to get invovled in a stich and bitch group. After finally getting my ass in gear, I am glad I went!

Right after Thanksgiving, I walked into It's a Grind on my way home after a Black Friday party. On my out, I noticed there was a woman spinning yarn...which I thought was neat. One of the women in the circle told me she liked my scraf...and then asked if i made it. I told her I had and they started telling me about their group...which I immediatly knew was a SnB...and I was stoked! However, life got the better of me and I just couldn't make it to any of the meetings.

Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago. Again...at Its a Grind...just chillin' out with my crochet. A woman ventured over to see what I was working on...and then told me about the SnB (again). Once again...I had a renewed interest in the group. She also told me about Ravelry...which I went home and immediatly requested an invite. Once there...I joined the online version of the group...as a way to scope them out. The holidays and finals prevented me from going to an actual meeting...but today...today I knew it was time.

I purpously waited until 1 to head over there...knowing the meeting "ended" at 2. I wanted an easy out in case the group wasn't for me, since I am not much of a club person to begin with. I made it there at about 1:30...walk up to the window to ensure they were still inside...grabbed my stuff and headed in. I made a grand entrance and then was surprised to be welcomed with open arms. I can already tell that I am going to like this group and I can't wait to go back on Thursday for the next meeting!

I was able to get a little more done on one granny square. I am almost done with it and am ready to move on to the next one. I don't have an end number yet...we shall see! I am going to start hitting it hardcore so I can be done with it in the next week or two. This will make it easier to move on to other projects.

I am still having a bitch of a time reading patterns. I found several I really want to do...but I am very confused by the patterns. I am going to study up a little more.

Happy hooking!