I am kind of sickly right now, due to getting entirely trashed last night with Jon and Jenny. I'm a maker of STRONG drinks. I woke up drunk this morning and have felt like poop ever since.
I've been studying my quilting books and I'm really looking forward to starting part time soon so I can explore my ideas. I WANT TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL THINGS!
I have to go through my paint chips when I wake up later today, so that I can start painting all the rooms in my house. We're selling, doncha know? Cuz we have lots of debt and can't get out of it and wahhh wahhh wahhhhhhh can I borrow 5 grand?? (don't worry it's ok, we'll be fine I just don't feel like getting into the specifics on the blog!) Well that's it for now.
Our central air is broken and we haven't had the extra cash to have someone come look at it. If you know me, you'll know how much I hate the outdoors, bugs, dirt, rodents, and just about everything that has to do with the outdoors.
BUT, i have to admit there is something very nice about falling asleep with the windows open, hearing the crickets in the evening and the birds in the morning, and feeling that wonderful cool breeze on your skin while you drift off.
Even if we fix the air conditioner, I think I might want to just keep it off and enjoy the fresh air!
I've been thinking about fabric and textiles and quilts and I'm very excited. I just wish I had another week of vacation so I could act on some of my brilliant, vicodin induced ideas. I've got to give credit to this quilt by Juanita Yeager, that I saw over at nashvillesnb.com for my latest idea (even though my idea is not at all similar to this):
I'm in a bummer mood right now because I wish it were 5 in the evening instead of 5 in the morning, and that I could be spending time with my family instead of by myself. I'm sick of being by myself so much.
It's times like these where I get really homesick for Ohio and I wish I could just take off for a awhile and go hang out with my family and friends. Hopefully someday soon I will be in a position to do just that.
Tuesday afternoon Jon, Dev, and I took my parents on a day trip to the city. I expected it would be a nightmare, what with 3 kids in tow, but we had a pretty great time. Usually when Jon and I go into the city, we don't have a plan, we just sort of walk around and eat and stuff, but we didn't do that this time.
My step-dad is a huge beatles fan, esp. John Lennon so he really wanted to go to Strawberry fields and to see The Dakota building.
So after we showed them Times Square, we hopped on the subway and headed over to Central Park.
In front of the Dakota, where John Lennon was shot and killed.
Strawberry Fields Forever.
We really couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, sunny day to explore the park. It was really gorgeous, and lots of people were out. My only complaint was that I was freakin' hot wearing jeans. Poor Devan was pooped by the time we got to the other side of the park, so Jon had to carry her around. I can't even imagine how tired he was.
So after going to Strawberry Fields and roaming around, we walked to the zoo, but were to tired to keep walking around there, and didn't feel like paying to only be able to stay for an hour, so we hopped back on the subway. I was hot and tired and in no hurry to emerge back into the heat, so we took the subway down to Chinatown. From there we walked to Little Italy and ate at Paesano's, on Mulberry St. (Jon name dropped O&A, and we all got a free glass of wine!) Paesano's was excellent. I tried a little of everyone's and it was just delicious.
From there, my family wanted to go down and see the Statue of Liberty and Wall St. and all of that fun stuff, so we got back on the subway with full bellies and headed down to the water.
On the railing behind my stepfather, Jon declared his love for me for all the world to see:
aww. isn't he just adorable.
After there, I was freakin' tired and ready to go home, but first we had to see the WTC site, which is always a fun fest, and I wanted to go into borders and pick up the new Fall IK and a bottle of water. And finally we got back on the subway and headed to midtown and got the hell out of there.
I took tons of pics, and maybe I'll post them on my flickr account sometime this week.
I'm on vacation til Sunday, and then it's back to the daily grind. I'm really enjoying my time off and I don't look forward to going back. :(
(Nov 19)
I've been asked to make a Christmas wish list, so here it is. Click on
Santa to view it!
(Dec 11)
I am unable to sleep, so I took time to make the blog archives work. of course, images that were on old yahoo server do not work anymore (read: anything before April 2005) so you'll have to use your imagination. Check the sidebar for a link if you're interested.
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(Nov 22)
There. I finally did it. Now go buy me stuff:)
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(Nov 7)Take note of the changes along the right sidebar. I've been reading blogs, and that, of course, means joining knitalongs!
However my next task (which will be my next announcement)
is to create a holiday wishlist, as there have been several people asking for one.
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(Aug 6) Hi guys, How cute is this: I have a new little niece!! Bryan and Mandie's little girl was born last Sunday (I think)
and in the spirit of utter ridiculousness, I give you, Madelyn dancing.
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(June
1) Here is a little picture. Obviously, these are BF5 lyrics.
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(May
23) Sup dudes? I was kinda bored last night, so I made a picture.
again. only tell me if you like it. I have a fragile ego.
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(May
14) Going through a wave of depression. Don't feel like
doing anything except artwork. Here are a couple
pictures I made. You may have seen them, since they're
meant for my websites. If you've seen them as background
images, excuse the tiling, I'm fixing it when I feel
like it.
if you like them, let me know. if you don't, keep it to
yourself.
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(April 28) Ok... I've been on hiatus. Bear with me and
my broken links and pictures while I move all my junk
around.
Life is good and I'm glad my site is working again.
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(Jan 11) Due to real life
pals/family complaining about how little real life
content there is in this journal, I'm going to make a
real effort to include that stuff, and not just knitting
stuff. I hope this pleases you guys.
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(Jan 10) Today is the
anniversary of my Grampa's death. We still miss you so
much.
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(Jan 4) Congratulations
Michael & Tiffany!!
Welcome to the family,
Tif!
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(Dec 30) Just two quick
notes today:
1. We've got another
completed Casey's Coat.
click to see Vito!
2. I'll be out of town
for about 3 weeks. My brother, Mike, is getting married!
After that I'm going to be house sitting for my mom
while she is out of town. This will not have an affect
on you or my blogging, I just felt like sharing.
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(Dec 2) My brother has
been making me some pretty cool knitting charts. I think
they're mighty awesome and I'm trying to figure out a
project I can use them for. They're pdf files, except
the first one (which is actually not his design, it's
the work of someone on myspace.com) so go ahead and have
at them. If he makes many more charts, I'll disable the
links and offer the chart patterns for a small fee via
paypal, because, after all, it is his art work and he
deserves compensation!
click the images to view full sized charts: 2nd & 3rd images ?2004 R. Wuebker
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(Nov 28)My little sister is a knittin' fool. We shopped
all over for some good needles for her. She's been using
these kids plastic-y needles that I find to be really
uncomfortable and annoying. We tried some aluminum
needles but they were too slick and long. We finally
settled on some Clover Bamboo needles and from what I
have heard, she likes them the best. She's working on a
lavender scarf. I'll have my mom take a pic so I can
post it here.
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(Nov 28) I'm back! Christmas Knitting and yarn stash
enhancement is in full effect in this house. There's a
new(?) Knitting/Fabric store in the town my mom lives
in. It's called Sew Krazy. image is property of sew-krazy.com
They are currently squeezed in a tiny location just
chock full of amazing stuff! They have a whole shelf of
Kaffe Fasset fabrics, which you know I loved. They
had lots of yarn by Rowan and Brown Sheep. They didn't
have any Debbie Bliss. The shop is working on expanding
in a new location, equipped with a beautiful fireplace
(My mom and I peeked through a hole in the door) and
it's HUGE. This place was great and there's a cafe
called Muddy Waters next door. So this place will be
perfect to sit down, relax, drink coffee, and knit by
the fireplace when I go out to visit for 3 weeks in
January. The building is also really beautiful and
contains many other interesting shops. Check it out if
you're ever nearby.
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(Nov 18)Last year for Christmas, Mr. Handsome gave me an
EZ Stir. If you haven't got a clue what an easy-stir
is, (consider yourself lucky) it's a device that
attaches to your pots and pans and stirs your sauces for
you! Ingenious! I have still not taken the EZ Stir out
of its package. This year, I thought I'd make it easy on
my husband and anyone else who wishes to shower me with
gifts.
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(Nov 17)Looking for unique cards to send out this
Holiday season?
Check out
Loobylu
and Darling
Studio for some fabulous and unique holiday cards.
