tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70242283985311509172024-03-05T16:51:15.922-05:00laizydaisydesignsi'm on kawaii overload ...Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-69529157020246808132010-06-16T17:54:00.002-04:002010-06-16T17:56:22.470-04:00my new home!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">please follow me at http://thelaizydaisy.com!! i have my own website now ... so i will be blogging from there too! :) hope to see you soon!! :)</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">xo</span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-43886305856583819772010-04-25T02:31:00.002-04:002010-04-25T02:31:49.561-04:00i'm hanging here for a little while ... come visit ... :)<div><br /></div><div>http://daisy-moonstars.livejournal.com</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-78546891949231888562010-03-04T00:05:00.006-05:002010-03-04T00:46:43.688-05:00holy crap.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#009900;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></u></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5JMdoWUTR0ZztFSb-q5kWcao8-LHAQTZxUPjXlA7lGK-ys3ld_MMVXYQ5wq4YrJXPukxHWMH_NKAIO-4Q-FATijyjlNnmI0ZBmcZ9P2dBuLorOXOMe70GpecDS5Xrh_fflOzGS-1V3U/s1600-h/2742433_0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5JMdoWUTR0ZztFSb-q5kWcao8-LHAQTZxUPjXlA7lGK-ys3ld_MMVXYQ5wq4YrJXPukxHWMH_NKAIO-4Q-FATijyjlNnmI0ZBmcZ9P2dBuLorOXOMe70GpecDS5Xrh_fflOzGS-1V3U/s400/2742433_0.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444642482898871106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">we are buying a house. and not just a house but a HOUSE. i mean look at this pic. does this look like something someone should be buying with a HELLO KITTY check? seriously, guys.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuavTA8Wbyn5uE4aoGle8WYgO0aSU375i5v3x5wlwam8AQrbRA0g8CrgD8C1oYtPtZz4nwWS-qL-U6Jmso3NRw1rjIwYGeaMoDWoovYvj5IoTdbSLo7sdqXVfJZ3QyazIaK7ulH-OyKLg/s1600-h/2742433_2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuavTA8Wbyn5uE4aoGle8WYgO0aSU375i5v3x5wlwam8AQrbRA0g8CrgD8C1oYtPtZz4nwWS-qL-U6Jmso3NRw1rjIwYGeaMoDWoovYvj5IoTdbSLo7sdqXVfJZ3QyazIaK7ulH-OyKLg/s400/2742433_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444650041319012882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#009900;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">dave and i have just been stuck in this whirlwind the last few days ... between phone calls and appointments and visits to our realtor. we are discussing insane amounts of money. WE HAVE A CLOSING DATE. i'm just ... i don't know what i am just. i'm JUST just.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2fkvyiM1ddDYpDRwtmtvWIJHzaPUnhISSnuLSNPa-bRcwuULjAlZqTJPZ8yOjsRER1LY-j-M3Im_jZAu2b8Fx2WpXhOYIEa0Q6dzMYUtYiSClgHUVSNjy7U5vr3PuKUHuhKGMeTPyYc/s320/012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444643349246541106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">because of all of this ... i am more behind than usual in Life. my Renegade application is due friday ... and i have no pictures. and i am working tomorrow and friday i have to be in paramus for a meeting. i don't want to give up on this. maybe i will bring the amigurumis with me to work tomorrow and try to take some pictures on my break. i did the morris plains inventory last night and had a blast with some old friends ... but was USELESS today. got home a little after 4am, sleep around 5am, mom and i headed up to the house at 10:30am, lunch at 1pm, appointment with realtor at 2:30pm, napped till 5pm, doctor at 5:30pm, home by 6pm and napped till dave brought home dinner at 10pm. i am still zombie like. oh and its 12:30 and i have to go to work at 9am tomorrow. work till 6:30pm. darts at 7:30pm. thpthpthpthpthphthtphtpht. oh yeah and laundry? all. over. the. place. new rules in the new house? NO CLOTHES ON THE FLOOR. EVER!!!!!!!!!! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVtI-zGmJp-9v7NJkKECBtg_HxPcEgUDayJJSuHkTvKWe1lctfndmvCd0RYb8OojU13xKgyb7pYHBh4U4L2XmospyQj0dky6JpzRnhrEGLP46cam_ncC1HFE0MY2YVzzHP7wGVxBaMYM/s400/2742433_8.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">but, to backtrack a bit, inventory was fun last night! got to see some great people i MISS working with. had kait's amazing cupcakes!! and some sort of cheesy bean dip!! and half priced lattes!!! and pizza with PINEAPPLE on top!!!!!! it was fun. :) and i SURE DO miss those folks.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">*sigh* so ... life has been ... crazy, right? crazy good ... but also just crazy. i am ridiculously excited ... but sometimes i just sit back and say, how is this my life?!??!?!?!? :o)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XrnUGOM_jJ5I_EwKsteAZzE2Xo0fRtGOCCfom3x37D1ThvomX7VkHlgYsaw8pVXmBLXC7PCCRh6PeZ6xYlcH_v3_CgDr8JL0hTrsulRmkKCsJ2kAx07NJy6jx9TMNZKF-7-RnBCEM0o/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XrnUGOM_jJ5I_EwKsteAZzE2Xo0fRtGOCCfom3x37D1ThvomX7VkHlgYsaw8pVXmBLXC7PCCRh6PeZ6xYlcH_v3_CgDr8JL0hTrsulRmkKCsJ2kAx07NJy6jx9TMNZKF-7-RnBCEM0o/s400/011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444650822078769554" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"><br /></span></span></span></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-56814209197967361502010-02-26T23:30:00.003-05:002010-02-27T01:35:27.905-05:00snowicane.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Cdpd8VJ9UT7nlnKMinrnw5X4wbYavg4HsmUg1TbwJtcFWZnzKY8cmQaehSTYGtvGGdmyyMSLDMcf6b5AQn9iLBd3at5qlzXyDhpnx5P7SuF5HoLBtpqgC-Y3Lku7VR5_jah9u81CWbA/s1600-h/87964733.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Cdpd8VJ9UT7nlnKMinrnw5X4wbYavg4HsmUg1TbwJtcFWZnzKY8cmQaehSTYGtvGGdmyyMSLDMcf6b5AQn9iLBd3at5qlzXyDhpnx5P7SuF5HoLBtpqgC-Y3Lku7VR5_jah9u81CWbA/s320/87964733.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442776960807542530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(not an actual picture of my outdoor world. it just plays one on tv.)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>hello everyone. we are finally digging out of the epic snowstorm we've endured here in jersey for the last two days. we have over 2 feet of the white stuff out there ... thank God for a wonderful fiance who kindly dug out the cars!! :)<div><br /></div><div>i spent thursday after work being lazy on the couch ... and then today, once the roads were clear, i ran some errands, got a necessary latte and crocheted. i realized my Renegade application needs to be submitted a week from today!!! EEEEPPPP! so i finished a amigurumi bunny ... as well as a few touch-ups on some completed amis ... a tail for the kitty, a scarf for the first teddy i made, and a pom pom for the mouse. up next is a panda. :) pictures coming this week!! </div><div><br /></div><div>off to bed now .... good night!! :)</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-82904917452178367102010-02-11T01:32:00.004-05:002010-02-11T02:32:29.341-05:00finally surfacing from world sick.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguuRa2vosAovrYItCdRc-1tDfYAe9WTRzIdbrXu3SWcmPaZMAXSK6XP1VEEn1JhXODzmx047Z6hOG4M9vvYmT6R4oWPLew1M4oQ__2YyIgV-yzKYuNq2Ykthz9Bqeod57hcESYiV-DI8/s1600-h/%5Blarge%5D%5BAnimePaper%5Dwallpapers_Snow_Ayasal_13169.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguuRa2vosAovrYItCdRc-1tDfYAe9WTRzIdbrXu3SWcmPaZMAXSK6XP1VEEn1JhXODzmx047Z6hOG4M9vvYmT6R4oWPLew1M4oQ__2YyIgV-yzKYuNq2Ykthz9Bqeod57hcESYiV-DI8/s320/%5Blarge%5D%5BAnimePaper%5Dwallpapers_Snow_Ayasal_13169.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436870449085312418" /></a>hello internets. it's 2:30am on thursday morning and i am finally surfacing from near-death. i've been sick with bronchitis since late last week ... and tonight is the first time since then that i've been able to walk around my apartment without coughing up my lungs. i haven't read, i didn't crochet. i am REAL tired of soup. everything tastes likes straw. i've watched every episode of every law and order, csi, criminal minds, ncis. ever. seriously. my sleeping is totally messed up. i realized yesterday that this is the sickest i've ever been. weird. mittens just follows me from bed to couch, couch to bed. <div><br /></div><div>don't get me wrong. being home is WONDERFUL. especially today during the snow storm we had (snowed ALL DAY! OVER a foot! who's helping me get my car out?!?) i just don't like being home with all the energy of a dead slug and no desire to craft. i mean seriously. home all week is a dream ... and i wanted to take time off this week anyway to work on my stuff for renegade. instead the only thing i've created is a permanent jessica-groove on my couch. </div><div><br /></div><div>i didn't even have nurse dave to whine too! he's in california for business. he comes home friday night! :) i like alone time ... but, again, if i was going to be home on the couch for a week, at least he could have had the decency to be HOME!! hehe.</div><div><br /></div><div>since i was planning on taking vacation days friday and saturday anyway, i think i'll use a sick day tomorrow. i do not want this coming back regularly. maybe i can actually get some crocheting done. </div><div><br /></div><div>hmmm. what else. what else. in wedding news the save the dates have arrived. planning a menu. trying to plan a date to see a dj. moving along ... </div><div><br /></div><div>well, i guess i should try and get some sleep. here's to a more productive tomorrow!</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-78462557045505380912010-01-17T15:32:00.007-05:002010-01-17T22:32:43.873-05:00cozy sundays.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55NMm-A4n-Yk-3R_n09-QL8PoGALACnWTY4FwqbwRUYC7buW8IvLPtQ1vhhwBEifJcaKOrZTJwewIK4GP4UL01JKMEyGcsyReM2slsSoA48985FS0kPMW27XcYnCTSE6_ffnoHevPryU/s1600-h/2426a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55NMm-A4n-Yk-3R_n09-QL8PoGALACnWTY4FwqbwRUYC7buW8IvLPtQ1vhhwBEifJcaKOrZTJwewIK4GP4UL01JKMEyGcsyReM2slsSoA48985FS0kPMW27XcYnCTSE6_ffnoHevPryU/s320/2426a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427822883046666642" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">happy sunday everyone! :)</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">we had a very productive and fun weekend! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">dave and i began registering for our wedding which was a lot of fun. (i just have to remember to remove the case of pistachios and leopard print snuggie dave scanned in ...). we also looked at </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">five houses</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> today ... and, well, we learned that pictures online LIE. </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">A LOT</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">. we saw some real winners (being factious there!). </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">we also learned that each house tells a story. sometimes a tale of woe (seriously - a FIST PRINT in the fridge door?!?) and sometimes a tale from the 60s (matted shag anyone?). </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">we saw an absolutely georgous house ... but whose bedroom windows looked right over scenic Rt. 57 and whose property was absolutely sandwhiched between like 7 other houses. i wanted to investigate buying it and then like airlifting it elsewhere, but dave didn't think that was really realistic. (what? what does he know??). the last house was a definite possibility ... but we weren't INLOVE and we have a lot of other houses on our list to see. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> and so ... we continue ...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">in other news, i spent a lot of time making stuff and sketching out some new ideas. i tried out some different techniques and new projects ... and will be taking a few sneak peak pictures as soon as i finish up a couple more things! </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">i seem work better with a goal </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">(DEADLINE)</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> ... so i gave myself the goal of at the very least, a new shop update on february 1st. i would like to have my new brand up and running at that point but i am still waiting for adobe illustrator (dave ...) so that may have to wait a bit. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">so ... </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">february 1st will be a shop update</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> ... and maybe that giveaway i always promise!!! stay tuned!!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">i did finally upload the pictures of the ca-ute owl pillow i made for anita as a thank you for my </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">amazing new sewing machine!! </span></span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh49gYJAfqQqpd2yZb-NjesbmGuwyvYCt8Mi7Wa0ghw29r5BAYk4WY9z2uuaBBVHP5OvWY7daL2XQWXJoG8MsE4-ao0f38cQOI_t2OR5IJxKCR89-KeLQAP-WW6PsZ3O43I35E5eRnPw/s1600-h/owl+close+up.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh49gYJAfqQqpd2yZb-NjesbmGuwyvYCt8Mi7Wa0ghw29r5BAYk4WY9z2uuaBBVHP5OvWY7daL2XQWXJoG8MsE4-ao0f38cQOI_t2OR5IJxKCR89-KeLQAP-WW6PsZ3O43I35E5eRnPw/s320/owl+close+up.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427913967081191698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">i am INLOVE with my sewing machine guys! its a not-very-expensive brother ... but it's absolutely amazing! sews so smoothly! so much control! i can sew felt with it without it jamming and freaking out! i can sew fast and it doesn't sound like it's going to shake apart my dining room table! can you tell how excited i am about this machine???? its like i have something in my head and i start to sew and ... it looks like what was in my head!!!! ok ... i'll stop ...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">(but i really really love it. thank you thank you thank you anita!!!!! oh and thank you bonnie for the power cord and pedal!!! XD )</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">anyway ... it was really a glorious weekend. :) so relaxing and so productive and so fun. :o) oh and the </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">JETS WON</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> ... so there was that too ... ;o)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">onward .......</span></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-85515501391728096142010-01-04T21:19:00.003-05:002010-01-04T21:35:17.421-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujFQ-OZW6RrnuDM7cBNHdxIEriFTI75tioGBxdwcyQZZqrWL1HhIG59JdhuGMcuNTAiqywuFaYff9r_pQdbi3T9qzaXDLxXbdbyYzoBxG8Zv5vBYXe0HQhCPrIA5uQzPQ-owM3efU0Hk/s1600-h/kobato41.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjujFQ-OZW6RrnuDM7cBNHdxIEriFTI75tioGBxdwcyQZZqrWL1HhIG59JdhuGMcuNTAiqywuFaYff9r_pQdbi3T9qzaXDLxXbdbyYzoBxG8Zv5vBYXe0HQhCPrIA5uQzPQ-owM3efU0Hk/s320/kobato41.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423074872759169266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">greetings! :) all the christmas stuff is down and packed away for another year. as much as i LOVE the season, it's always nice to put everything away and get back to normal. and it was nice to know that after all the work we did in the apartment today, i still have ONE MORE DAY OFF!!! :) makes relaxing all the more ... RELAXING! :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">i am THISCLOSE to a new shop name. i am excited but also sad about losing the laizydaisy name. i know for branding purposes and having my own shop/online identity is makes sense (i mean its weird to think, but there are other LAIZYDAISYs out there, spelled different and everything! makes things confusing for a shop and an identity!) ... but it's a little annoying. X_X</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">and i have so many ideas .... i don't know where to begin. so i am just picking up yarn and starting something. :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">i was excited today because i stopped at the Store to get a phone number ... and there was my new sewing machine waiting for me in the office!! i couldn't wait to get home and try it out! it looks amazing. BUT! there was no power cord or pedal in the box!! i will ask anita thursday if she has it ... and i emailed brother to see if they will sell me one. i was SO disapointed!!! but it kind of forces me to work on yarny things then for the next few days. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> ah well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">xoxo.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-42624771800949020432010-01-01T20:57:00.004-05:002010-01-01T21:19:13.611-05:002010.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftBoha2hwn28bkxkH_SHKYcPneDwzpCPyAE24lko1qZDpoaDN42zw1b2DaF_Wp4SwCRW-tPhuqFYjCYqzVJlo4rDBGYIUVFmC7VaHbT-Z4wR66ZkioA3YYQjuKDCckpG_2n6Io0KNgd4/s1600-h/tumblr_ktx8ct3QH01qzb31mo1_400.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgftBoha2hwn28bkxkH_SHKYcPneDwzpCPyAE24lko1qZDpoaDN42zw1b2DaF_Wp4SwCRW-tPhuqFYjCYqzVJlo4rDBGYIUVFmC7VaHbT-Z4wR66ZkioA3YYQjuKDCckpG_2n6Io0KNgd4/s400/tumblr_ktx8ct3QH01qzb31mo1_400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421958421534585954" /></a>the last moments of 2009 were spent with friends and family. the first morning of 2010 was spent snuggling with my honey. the first morning of 2010 was also spent getting a fancy new pair of glasses and indulging in a few sales (aeropostale and bath and body works) as well as a white mocha. the first afternoon of 2010 was spent at kyle and jen's watching the winter classic and then playing wii fit. the first evening of 2010 was spent in my cozy apartment with my honey and my kitty, on our comfy couch eating dinner, sipping wine and watching the sugar bowl. <div><br /></div><div>so why am i so cranky?</div><div><br /></div><div>pms should be illegal on the first day of a new year. :o(</div><div><br /></div><div>anyway. </div><div><br /></div><div>happy 2010 everyone.</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-32490264781909286242009-12-27T17:47:00.005-05:002009-12-27T18:12:41.862-05:00merry merry!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tULqJRcT1YU_N6SWcmXTdLXVIx2O-1frfsYuVADxl7u93-5z1SqI0p2u3Mzvlye_zkVncWfAVKxE9u2VrlPbYY2IVmVSPmh2gnJvznRDhZFmU3JPtK_Es8ZJ9tFpGuY9fu0XfZVkPa0/s1600-h/90446115.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tULqJRcT1YU_N6SWcmXTdLXVIx2O-1frfsYuVADxl7u93-5z1SqI0p2u3Mzvlye_zkVncWfAVKxE9u2VrlPbYY2IVmVSPmh2gnJvznRDhZFmU3JPtK_Es8ZJ9tFpGuY9fu0XfZVkPa0/s400/90446115.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420052880312230098" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">a very merry christmas to you!! we had a fantabulous holiday with friends and family ... and our holiday will wrap up with a big new year's dinner on thursday with my family. but, as much as i adored this season (and i was really on top of things this year, so there was minimal scurrying around when things got crazy at work), i am thankful that things are winding down. today is my first day off in like 10 days (christmas doesn't count since we had 4 places to be that day!!). i slept slept slept ... and have spend minimal time off the couch. i am sewing ... but i am just enjoying spending lazy time with dave and mittens. :) i SO needed this!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">and i am REALLY excited for 2010!!!!!! i mean, sure i am getting MARRIED and i am looking for a HOUSE with the boy i am crazy for ... but, people! i am going to get this craft thing off the GROUND! :) 2010 will be the year of crocheted critters and knitted accessories! :) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">there will probably be a shop name change because dave did some investigating and there are actually quite a few lazy daisys out there ... spelled a variety of ways. i want something totally unique ... so that will most likely be happening soon. i also will be working hard at "branding" myself ... and i am looking to do a few BIG craft shows this year (renegade anyone????). i have SO many ideas and plans ... i actually stay awake at night, laying in bed and planning and thinking. :o) i am GOING TO DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :o)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333399;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333399;">so stay tuned ......... :o)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333399;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333399;">happy holidays and all that my friends!!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333399;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#333399;">xo.</span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-52649010592770875512009-11-15T14:04:00.003-05:002009-11-15T14:05:50.323-05:00kitty.<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">here are the pictures of the kitty cat i made this weekend. i am so happy with her!! she will be listed in the shop soon. :)</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9x-gtRkJbc9-ZjP6_O4EkpeGSw00fy2N3tgEaw6eekUPFNDCykjqmhV01FH9CFnZ1mNsgI7IND58t2jrxcJor4Oq1WpYi1V7yKoHOO_7870FReG1UOI_AXcWWh5_n_BwL-ABLfpHcdk/s1600-h/004a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9x-gtRkJbc9-ZjP6_O4EkpeGSw00fy2N3tgEaw6eekUPFNDCykjqmhV01FH9CFnZ1mNsgI7IND58t2jrxcJor4Oq1WpYi1V7yKoHOO_7870FReG1UOI_AXcWWh5_n_BwL-ABLfpHcdk/s400/004a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404408405494873090" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOKWxufa_BimbmAAtwg0T3A4kZGquCzTJfnvrrZ-s2eDsa7vxxT8c36zEsGDhtlZ4lBGpTBGvLFLtmUYbb1_KXG5RlFsSYAQYXOlAIS_nnFrWptedvrygQ0J7yHdGT0DGLYwjkxPENzM/s1600-h/001a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOKWxufa_BimbmAAtwg0T3A4kZGquCzTJfnvrrZ-s2eDsa7vxxT8c36zEsGDhtlZ4lBGpTBGvLFLtmUYbb1_KXG5RlFsSYAQYXOlAIS_nnFrWptedvrygQ0J7yHdGT0DGLYwjkxPENzM/s400/001a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404408400099730482" /></a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-47066659757011372622009-11-14T21:30:00.004-05:002009-11-15T00:48:28.182-05:00home.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBttW1IzbyTh-Ub-yrnuboeaG-5HOmoKjcC_r04qA5VpM_71cbs_LxFvNAzAc5k1Jb-nMjmRnfCTAIzanH6wJmP_VYowxSQR-3aOsw7Lta7hRor_JCbPkYeDWaHz8Y4nY0CixR_NiuWE/s1600-h/cozy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBttW1IzbyTh-Ub-yrnuboeaG-5HOmoKjcC_r04qA5VpM_71cbs_LxFvNAzAc5k1Jb-nMjmRnfCTAIzanH6wJmP_VYowxSQR-3aOsw7Lta7hRor_JCbPkYeDWaHz8Y4nY0CixR_NiuWE/s400/cozy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404182165099892594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />we just returned from a visit with w. i can't express enough how relaxing and recharging it was. i crocheted for </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">13 hours</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> thursday!! that sure is my idea of heaven! :) i made a super cute cat and </span><s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">am just trying to figure out the whiskers and then</span></s><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> it will be photographed tomorrow and up for sale in the shop soon! :) i am SO PROUD of this cat. it turned out exactly as i had hoped. i am adapting my pattern to create THE ONE ... and i think i just about got it. it's an amazing feeling to begin creating something ... and to finish it and be SO pleased with how it turned out. :) i also did some sleeping, some reading, some visiting with w and his amazing family ... and just sat with dave and w and listened to their amazing brains. the conversations these two have!!! :) i also did a lot of thinking. i am discovering some things about myself and my attitude toward life. and i think i need to make some serious changes.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">it's hard now because we are living in a one bedroom apartment ... but when we do find a house, i need to create a cozy space. i need to create a "den" ... in the sense that i create a space where i feel cozy, safe and isolated ... removed from the world. being in my apartment, i am comfortable here ... dave and i have made our space great. but it's very ... smushed. work space blends with kitchen space blends with tv space blends with sleeping space. i look forward to a time where i can go into a room with knitting needles and yarn and you will actually have to go LOOK for me. spending time in w's amazing home, he's really created places where you can just burrow away and read or create ... and just feel like the world is a million miles away. i told him i consider his home my artist's retreat. he calls it the "haven" and it is certainly that. :) i am blessed to have met this wonderful person (and not just because he has an amazing home!!) :)</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i also let the world affect my head WAY to much. home has not become the haven i remember from my childhood. again, don't misunderstand, our apartment is amazing and coming home to dave and mittens has made my </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">life</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. but i don't let the world fall away like i once did. as i get older, i worry more. i pick at things more. i let past unhappiness creep into a perfectly good day. when i come home and kiss dave hello and am greeted by mittens at the door, i want to totally forget the customer who yelled at me because i won't take back their item. and i want to NEVER let the past ruin a perfectly good day. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i say it over and over again ... but i need to relax. i am lucky because my work stress level has decreased significantly ... but i still carry that worry on my shoulders. i am </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">blessed</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> because i have an amazing fiance ... but continue to last the past creep up and scare me ... while also waiting for the other shoe to drop and have this relationship explode in my face. i just keep ... waiting ... for the bad ... and i don't want to live my life that way </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">at all</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. that is a horrible waste of perfectly good days! bad stuff will happen and i will have my family, my friends and my faith to sustain me. i did it before. why can't i trust in that ... and not let all this crap crowd and color my days?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">but.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">i am relaxed. my home is comfy and clean. i am creating. i've had a few sales. the holidays are upon us (and i am just ITCHING to play a charlie brown christmas in my car!!). oh and i have the </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">best</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> family and friends a girl can ask for. it doesn't get any better than this. so, dang it, jessica, let yourself </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">enjoy</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> this!! :)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-5376592662323585632009-10-29T23:11:00.003-04:002009-10-29T23:17:54.307-04:00sigh.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2M9338Q1muMv73kp3M3XI8fS7Hbbw1n13PIH3cfRf6BYs69xM98SdeqRn3FDbLZBkmheHp9ZIxwdCTLAI41K8LA7TKShiDTxfbyU2WSZEuvj-Tuq8bBD1zEdGsMKmA-4QBTAmZ8lhFqg/s1600-h/tumblr_kr4cpo7v2a1qzb31mo1_400.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2M9338Q1muMv73kp3M3XI8fS7Hbbw1n13PIH3cfRf6BYs69xM98SdeqRn3FDbLZBkmheHp9ZIxwdCTLAI41K8LA7TKShiDTxfbyU2WSZEuvj-Tuq8bBD1zEdGsMKmA-4QBTAmZ8lhFqg/s400/tumblr_kr4cpo7v2a1qzb31mo1_400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398225421237199522" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">(from the awesome-ness that is </span></span><a href="http://wasting.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">http://wasting.tumblr.com/</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">)</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">hi guys. i'm a mess. tired. migraine-y. all around yuck. i was moody and messy last week ... and this week i am just ... worn out. my creative-ness has been NONexistent these last two weeks ... which makes me feel even worse. i am trying so hard to kick myself out of this ... visiting places and blogs that make me smile. reading good books. playing video games. keeping the home relatively clean. even did some shopping yesterday and bought some cute things. and i am STILL in the blah-space. sleeping today away is just another blah in the blah blah.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#000099;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#000099;">what do YOU do to shake the blahs?</span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-77889517814699137052009-10-05T12:30:00.003-04:002009-10-05T12:32:51.059-04:00FINALLY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79maDqJvHX_keIFmszLlFozcdG0bHaaZk7ksxpFq1PsPPcj3Sdvu7iMqnRj8GjFlEv-RG43tHGUXN4bp0ny1QQ_oh2ui0UWUcpx9_5O5pisEnmDbAW4lkg0UrpOSZY59eSdVBOIIU57Y/s1600-h/rsz_carrot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79maDqJvHX_keIFmszLlFozcdG0bHaaZk7ksxpFq1PsPPcj3Sdvu7iMqnRj8GjFlEv-RG43tHGUXN4bp0ny1QQ_oh2ui0UWUcpx9_5O5pisEnmDbAW4lkg0UrpOSZY59eSdVBOIIU57Y/s400/rsz_carrot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389154659898298754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">i did it! i reopened my etsy shop! :) today was a gorgeous day for pictures so i took some after my meeting ... and just sat here and got it done. i still more things to list ... but just taking the step to reopen was a big one. :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">so go here:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">http://laizydaisydesigns.etsy.com</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and see all my stuff!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">and stay tuned for a giveaway at the end of the week! I PROMISE!!! ;o)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-66843171020939046202009-10-04T22:37:00.004-04:002009-10-04T22:44:12.425-04:00what's going on?<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">been sewing my little fingers off these days, bloggies, and i am STILL not ready to reopen my etsy store. ><></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">here's a picture to keep you interested ... and following for the reopening of my shop. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">SOON, I PROMISE!!! :o)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KtiOnC5t9eJKiCDOrVsY63e8kswfgMvzVFSjQAcHbcAWY4lqi5gNZM31Nx2gyixz4KwwPUH3VUqLaO5AJhYhfJpDZlW9r5afnPiSjGHUdv-A4SUsj_DpttYveMBb1VDcnT7l9a8gRvs/s400/010a.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388940855148169250" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-85317585306270001062009-09-20T13:44:00.006-04:002009-09-20T17:29:34.349-04:00good times.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPz5_t7y6FiKKXVGEA1-ouKIHec5uC8_mT9buW77eOWixnNCEM8JVXMlI3a58yptGnSxuPb1HYwnnuVnCM24nVW00W-yFv2Q9CpDjhkgoPDd4qMeV91bnZOfEiZZPEAf1INvLKmOch4uI/s1600-h/011a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPz5_t7y6FiKKXVGEA1-ouKIHec5uC8_mT9buW77eOWixnNCEM8JVXMlI3a58yptGnSxuPb1HYwnnuVnCM24nVW00W-yFv2Q9CpDjhkgoPDd4qMeV91bnZOfEiZZPEAf1INvLKmOch4uI/s400/011a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383655825021143762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">what an amazing weekend!! :) we drove up to dave's friend w's home in happy valley, pa. i of course loved the farm country and the amish grocery store (!!! i bought this quilt wall hanging from a roadside stand!!!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPN5Nw_wlbSWuJASBc6pbw1EtMVsoJqt2HLWEsY3SB2SYPRrfCybxhJrDCWX_kqg6CwB8oSDl5UF2ftnx_tSLybTuKZbW4EK74zUmscjj-LSE7EuscOpNUKfgVE1xMX3QZHXUr-px1q-c/s400/017a.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">but the real fun was making this little guy while relaxing in the beautiful and amazing home of dave's good friend w while the boys caught up. i'd heard a lot about him over the last 18 months but had never met him. dave wanted to ask him to be in the wedding so i suggested a visit. it was about a 3.5 hour drive but it really wasn't too bad. we got there friday night and got back today around noon. w's home was AMAZING!!! and it was so nice to finally meet a good friend of dave's. he cooked us an wonderful dinner and we lots of chats and laughs. he has three kitties and one of them kept us entertained all weekend. AND, while dave and w caught up with each other, i sewed jackie o'terrapin as a thank you to our host! :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2Z5dZLXKhhAXGqNYPmcFynNmnA6f_KoLKjWfPQ_yDad66k8_-ePulbh7SpSxWcs6NBXxCQKgzOX7uAF_Vqb3xZ9erc6efi0oUJdFhoLz1JHzus4zd0sM3TTS3O3iLOhemB2aBR3M8oQ/s400/010a.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">spent the rest of today day resisting the call of the bed AND the couch (can i tell you how difficult that was???) and baked mom's birthday cake, cleaned, straightened and watched some football. we are heading over to mom's once dave is home from rehearsal to finish celebrating mom's birthday. busy busy weekend ... but SO refreshing!! :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">i still plan on reopening my etsy shop and posting a giveaway ... soon! :) this weekend got a little away from me. :) i was too busy having a good time!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">xo</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-81409232230447876992009-09-14T11:48:00.004-04:002009-09-14T11:57:22.328-04:00coming soon to a blog near you ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgopqb8QtbIeTQQsoOov5ZBYEv_Fj4WcL6RRvAeNi0HWCKzkmJ4D_iOQH4mOVH0vTtpEN1UzM9LlDxLkPhx-cT0gufF30VjE3ns8rcgb_FpTr0IiTZ0FaQZKUZ64bgfHWln5xPE-CH6qPM/s1600-h/008a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgopqb8QtbIeTQQsoOov5ZBYEv_Fj4WcL6RRvAeNi0HWCKzkmJ4D_iOQH4mOVH0vTtpEN1UzM9LlDxLkPhx-cT0gufF30VjE3ns8rcgb_FpTr0IiTZ0FaQZKUZ64bgfHWln5xPE-CH6qPM/s400/008a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381350875830261058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">so not only did my two week craft blitz put me behind in all things home (who knew cat hair could actually <i>pile up</i> after two weeks of ignoring the cleaning??) ... it also put me behind in my other crafting endevours. i am TOTALLY behind in my LBF quilt-along ... my etsy shop was only to be closed for the summer months ... and now it's september and it's still closed ... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">SO! in the spirit of a Spring cleaning (but, you know, in Fall), i have bloggy and etsy plans for the next week or two! so watch for ...</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">* monday the 21st will be the GRAND REOPENING of my etsy store! and to celebrate that ...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">* friday i will announce a GIVEAWAY for one of my sweet Ami creations!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">excited? i am! :) let's get this party (and by party i mean my Fall plans, of course) started!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-90076456933821166832009-09-12T21:11:00.010-04:002009-09-13T20:48:04.352-04:00well ... it wasn't SO bad ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbh1XsEo1ZmnsFJNa-WilQQACwCcl68ruLQTMjCVdXthAFysfk-yFjaEpAQJM2KFB2NnQFz7_W9cxywTKRCYTy9v7J_PcrcMMrVS8vXOAw0pXSjh4pNoHAi25m4o-r_JEw21dXByHG7A/s1600-h/013a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbh1XsEo1ZmnsFJNa-WilQQACwCcl68ruLQTMjCVdXthAFysfk-yFjaEpAQJM2KFB2NnQFz7_W9cxywTKRCYTy9v7J_PcrcMMrVS8vXOAw0pXSjh4pNoHAi25m4o-r_JEw21dXByHG7A/s400/013a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381054490564018146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">and so ... it rained yesterday. a lot. when we were first setting up, i had to send dave on a lint brush mission (HOW do i forget a lint brush?? i work in fabric and felt and yarn ... and have a CAT!?!?) the rain started to come down pretty hard and i had to call him to buy a tent. :( it made me mad because it effectively ate all my profits ... but i suppose it will be needed if i do this often. :/ we had a break mid-day but then it started up again around 2pm and we ended up packing it in at 3pm (an hour early). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOYDM6KsDLlogj9d0jJuQoA6MQTJlX74EBeJFimd8YNwsyuKUM0tqDGkqWy5LrpNELaTHPvJK8oiPHArakFu62N9cxVBaO7n0-4nlaogDRqLkiDr0a9IPFDipIbRYSfnTDBiw3gslpVM/s400/011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380757360066331266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOYDM6KsDLlogj9d0jJuQoA6MQTJlX74EBeJFimd8YNwsyuKUM0tqDGkqWy5LrpNELaTHPvJK8oiPHArakFu62N9cxVBaO7n0-4nlaogDRqLkiDr0a9IPFDipIbRYSfnTDBiw3gslpVM/s1600-h/011.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"> </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">dave was a very good partner and helper. thanks honey!!! :)</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXDIHQo2NhuJRK4UCdOAsdM-OARpEE8AEJZ6DP904spbmc3xoA8qDjCeOu6zHzQn8LSwgZN7DI-Nz2bKbsGswuZnpFq3BMFcwS4LUl6tnOdMSmit7dcpdHRJv_vjV5XIlxSdVbpFKHOo/s1600-h/017.JPG"></a></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXDIHQo2NhuJRK4UCdOAsdM-OARpEE8AEJZ6DP904spbmc3xoA8qDjCeOu6zHzQn8LSwgZN7DI-Nz2bKbsGswuZnpFq3BMFcwS4LUl6tnOdMSmit7dcpdHRJv_vjV5XIlxSdVbpFKHOo/s1600-h/017.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXDIHQo2NhuJRK4UCdOAsdM-OARpEE8AEJZ6DP904spbmc3xoA8qDjCeOu6zHzQn8LSwgZN7DI-Nz2bKbsGswuZnpFq3BMFcwS4LUl6tnOdMSmit7dcpdHRJv_vjV5XIlxSdVbpFKHOo/s400/017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380762131973737074" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"> one half of the table ...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><br /></span></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjV8WpMuo0SwFt3vU0BkI3DIPkf7hrv2qCHruPZUJf4QzKEHfaJVk0IGTOS0md0QubB-Dwu7Qx8tgh_WzC_z_ZG4_j3IK6-2p1G7Kfyp5-2bXLblvoOMfwAIiA6OqWRhKeeoyy7mqp7U/s1600-h/016.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjV8WpMuo0SwFt3vU0BkI3DIPkf7hrv2qCHruPZUJf4QzKEHfaJVk0IGTOS0md0QubB-Dwu7Qx8tgh_WzC_z_ZG4_j3IK6-2p1G7Kfyp5-2bXLblvoOMfwAIiA6OqWRhKeeoyy7mqp7U/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380761887446909602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjV8WpMuo0SwFt3vU0BkI3DIPkf7hrv2qCHruPZUJf4QzKEHfaJVk0IGTOS0md0QubB-Dwu7Qx8tgh_WzC_z_ZG4_j3IK6-2p1G7Kfyp5-2bXLblvoOMfwAIiA6OqWRhKeeoyy7mqp7U/s1600-h/016.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span"></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjV8WpMuo0SwFt3vU0BkI3DIPkf7hrv2qCHruPZUJf4QzKEHfaJVk0IGTOS0md0QubB-Dwu7Qx8tgh_WzC_z_ZG4_j3IK6-2p1G7Kfyp5-2bXLblvoOMfwAIiA6OqWRhKeeoyy7mqp7U/s1600-h/016.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"> </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">the other half of the table ... the apples ended up being the hit of the day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">all in all it was a good experience and i got lots of "oh this is SO cute!" :) and, of course, i SOLD some things too, so that keeps me going! :o) i think i will continue to try .. continue to put myself out there ... continue to work on new and cute things ... because i think i am on the right path. :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">now i am excited to clean my apartment, catch up on my LBF Quilt-a-long and finish up Maddy's quilt for Ann Marie. :) but tonight, tonight is rest with my honey on the couch and a football game on the tv. :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">xo</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">ps - watch for the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;">grand reopening of my etsy shop</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"> in the coming week!! there will be a give-away to celebrate!!! :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-32574676806574657922009-09-11T15:37:00.003-04:002009-09-11T15:48:43.707-04:00pray away the rain!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6CeOaX6A4ltF86Q1xNTeH4VOZQ5FaheKhgx8UZgoTj1AZm7lYu6wgdnyEO5SfeyPcQxfAH4Rhn-gYIsQmF4r0euWt0RHzIARhU2tgfuO2mC-hXnRsgjpQXsONwtr3H7tDqGssznQdvQ/s1600-h/015a.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6CeOaX6A4ltF86Q1xNTeH4VOZQ5FaheKhgx8UZgoTj1AZm7lYu6wgdnyEO5SfeyPcQxfAH4Rhn-gYIsQmF4r0euWt0RHzIARhU2tgfuO2mC-hXnRsgjpQXsONwtr3H7tDqGssznQdvQ/s400/015a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380296521596695634" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">tomorrow is the big day. i think i am really ready and have a lot of cute things to sell!! today is the perfect stay-at-home rainy day to finish up a few projects, tag and lint brush everything and pack up the car. BUT. the weather reports are saying showers possibly in the morning. as in TOMORROW morning. as in the morning that i am to be setting up my craft table at ole suckasunny day!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">*sigh* i got rained out last year. i BETTER not get rained out this year. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">pray for some sunshine, guys, ok? or, at least, no rain. ugh.</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-70057139658142666102009-08-30T23:19:00.004-04:002009-08-31T10:24:40.949-04:00sweet sunday.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GvIHAVAVLXAzuSidztckkUFVAX9XbTsR29cbZ64oWHLXkWhZ-y2_q1Jc9o1aM1bIdtIz47SraGO3CIksZb0feV8DRme7rGJH7eQD3NomKun2U5dgpqJ7KMTJt2xM0rJV5rJXz0aC8pk/s1600-h/85177446.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GvIHAVAVLXAzuSidztckkUFVAX9XbTsR29cbZ64oWHLXkWhZ-y2_q1Jc9o1aM1bIdtIz47SraGO3CIksZb0feV8DRme7rGJH7eQD3NomKun2U5dgpqJ7KMTJt2xM0rJV5rJXz0aC8pk/s400/85177446.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375963698633222274" /></a>yesterday was just the best day! dave and i slept in, discovered it was beautiful out, went for a ride, had lunch outside on the patio of the tewksbury inn, went to the storage place, target, a&p, did some stuff around the apartment, had dinner in, watched football. i (almost) finished my work on week 3 of the quilt challenge (ran out of thread!!) and am starting the binding on maddy's quilt. it was a productive, relaxing, fun day.<div><br /></div><div>days like today - dave and i bumming around, running errands, doing some things around the home, enjoying each other's company - just make me so happy. there was a time i thought i would never have lazy sundays with someone. there was a time that i thought that, even if i did have someone to share a lazy sunday with, i would be too busy worrying about life and the world to actually enjoy it. there was a time where i just didn't believe that there was someone out there who even WANTED to share a lazy sunday with me.</div><div><br /></div><div>but. i was proved wrong. huh. go figure.</div><div><br /></div><div>my faith has struggled a lot over the last few years. i am still not where i was ... and pretty sullen towards God. i don't blame him ... i don't ask him why ... i don't even care why. he's just been ... quiet. and i don't really listen for him anymore.</div><div><br /></div><div>but i am working on changing that.</div><div><br /></div><div>and, even if things are a little quiet and strange on the spirituality front, i can and am still thankful for a lot of blessings. i know how to live on my own ... and i know i can SURVIVE on my own. that was a HUGE learning experience. i also am thankful for the wonderful people in my life to share everything with. and then there is my dave. :) there, even when God is not speaking to me (or i can't hear him ... or forgot how to listen ...), in my life is a boy who is so patient, so loving, so kind, so supportive ... how can i not think he's a blessing? how can i not see that God had something amazing in mind for me when life blew up in my face? how can i not be thankful for a guy who likes to spend sundays riding around, running errands and vegging at home with me? *sigh*</div><div><br /></div><div>sometimes i look at my life ... i realize it's been awhile since i've been scared ... or hurting ... i realize that this is what happiness is ... and i am thankful all over again. :) </div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-84864767735379487122009-08-28T22:29:00.010-04:002009-08-29T11:35:52.619-04:00so busy ... so good! :o)<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></span></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC_uka4FPhDF84o6dHXn5EjgO7wlNhhEu7gTXF8QJRoPqABG6TykYSql6AmylKrC-Rpi4qWb4ZkuCdzTnX1H1iCbUbyaNXDVjJHYzvL4ppdL-k4pCOXRmWf45-EmDHcREYBydj7-yu5bI/s400/ICONATOR_124120e73a598f72310f42f4c4d126c3.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375232213274415682" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">so busy these days ... but it's been all good things!! :) i am on week three of the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><a href="http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">LittleBitFunky quilt challenge</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">brought to us by sweet Crystal. and here is a little preview of my progress ...</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XZ98NEs7bOnisd-FtsLsZilN-IKn286J2szlY35KrM5bjCwXMI1JCfKXoMtANFCdK2gKC0vdoHX1Ls3CpYEEMC6_p0FQt3POwgSxc3V4gO65oN1uMyoJfc-8s8Yz3mfUh6n5MKzIzhk/s1600-h/005a.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XZ98NEs7bOnisd-FtsLsZilN-IKn286J2szlY35KrM5bjCwXMI1JCfKXoMtANFCdK2gKC0vdoHX1Ls3CpYEEMC6_p0FQt3POwgSxc3V4gO65oN1uMyoJfc-8s8Yz3mfUh6n5MKzIzhk/s400/005a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375407598962521954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">i still don't really believe i will have a quilt when all is said and done! but, i won't think such negative thoughts!! ;o) i am combatting my perfectionist qualities with this quilt. no templates? no pencil markings? no pining? ahhhhhhh! :) but i will perservere!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">and speaking of quilts, i decided to make ann marie's twin girls fleece quilts for their 3rd birthday. a week before the actual party. and i've never made something like this before in my life. ever. i figured that HAD to be a sign of insanity. "hmmm ... i've never made a quilt before ... lets make TWO in a week!" i, of course, did not finish in time for their sunday birthday party ... but i showed ann marie my progress so she could see the goodies that are coming ... and i did finish Sydney's this week ...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:Georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GR-NEbzh1WsD566GQo6SYVZjT7LtLYGepGw_xrWuxAUKj1Ac8EbDOLv60_Fw_qV9j6j6mrezH9PPwEhAXFKIERveRDoZksu5bTzV8mmO22BuRiVSjd2hQPNBUYGSFxLd3JKiF7x2rf8/s1600-h/007a.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GR-NEbzh1WsD566GQo6SYVZjT7LtLYGepGw_xrWuxAUKj1Ac8EbDOLv60_Fw_qV9j6j6mrezH9PPwEhAXFKIERveRDoZksu5bTzV8mmO22BuRiVSjd2hQPNBUYGSFxLd3JKiF7x2rf8/s400/007a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375407607097821906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">since my sewing machine is pretty basic and i don't know how to do anything other than sew in a straight line, i had to stitch the binding by hand! hence, the length of time it is taking me to finish ... but, i'm getting there!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">hmm ... let's see ... what else has been going on ...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">we've been eating, sleeping and breathing football these days! dave and i went to a giants preseason game ...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFi5Q5FuDJj1xwfHrTEDG3AjXgA8RXyKxdjoatm6eHIG0SC2eHYIUVH8Eo9vn9oO-T-mFC4Ci_QcdY_fCxPhb4_PR9undvy9S4uRDNDdf9tnnD65x_wbbWI-RqWxoMU74hihvMtZ2MEc/s400/003a.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEoooM8N467CDwezCLJD3n4K8nBo4ymxRjVq4ToH-HFXtZKPtczJfUKQ0BAJU_NKLXk8AC0EJ65hYEqfdMLxOjSEfCNeIHsaVzsC2aAQAQ0SfRGLfNERvFWYWAfuEECKU-9o8ATQG8TJg/s400/021a.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">and jets training camp ...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWNc6A4rLuwHw7kQcruEGIlUdryprfayRJvfZhRbx548ZIVBxasdU3pggM9Sozt8FueViJG-rx9fHH9GfvgYISGf4KRFJvMrydEIkEkhlv40oFC65faQqLrJYmZo1bcqqAkPLBEYFhAQ/s1600-h/046a.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtWNc6A4rLuwHw7kQcruEGIlUdryprfayRJvfZhRbx548ZIVBxasdU3pggM9Sozt8FueViJG-rx9fHH9GfvgYISGf4KRFJvMrydEIkEkhlv40oFC65faQqLrJYmZo1bcqqAkPLBEYFhAQ/s400/046a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375228485777031090" style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJVhw890ks3Hln_Fd3W2GqySGP01plLkhLBNe33O-YQosYgzH8WLzfP6msNiEgw6p7ebqnTEqxLlpwEgURbWjZwcDk9jfOA3PFVxpsXh8ZQMV_4_3msDagOrSqbjTqaq79x4wggGGoAk/s400/051a.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">(dave watches ALL football like a coach. it's the cutest thing!)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">and we are off to the giants and jets preseason game today after little anthony's birthday party. :o)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">~*~</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">my craft show is QUICKLY approaching ... and i am starting to panic. do i have enough completed? is what i have good enough? i didn't complete NEARLY what i wanted to ... i am free and clear on sunday and i plan to spend the day sewing ... here's hoping i finish A LOT of stuff. OH! and miss crystal made me THIS for my table since i knew i wouldn't have time to make my own ...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjwZ_KvfOXdxCbr1_20J_dTZVJpKPVcsm4iu7ESceF7AY9UKCJ5MiM757tIolfNkI6yM_-Dry5Q0rFpHHWyiw55aETQgAUMUNkVpK_3_kNXtDkVfyG2qSRruA4AGtrEUevESb8kIwGV4/s400/5974_123026825171_74758490171_2525639_659254_n.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">isn't it the sweetest?!?! i can't wait to see it in person!!! :o) thanks crystal!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">~*~</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">work is work ... it's fine ... but it SO does not fit in with my crafty lifestyle!! but i am working HARD at not letting that be a factor. i am trying to do SOMETHING each day ... wether it's sew a few strips together or put some stitches into a binding or cut some fabric. if i have to work at a job that sucks the very lifeforce from me (hehe) then i will spend my remaining hours crocheting!! :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">~*~</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993399;">oh and we picked a wedding date and reception hall ... October 16th, 2010!!!! and we want to look at going to tuscany on our honeymoon! and we are pretty sure we know who our caterer will be! IT'S HAPPENING!!!!! eeeep! :o)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;">~*~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#993399;">and ... that's all i got guys! off i go to get ready for birthday parties and football! have a sweet weekend!</span></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-21630568395673438302009-08-16T22:48:00.004-04:002009-08-16T23:52:24.875-04:00challenge.<div style="text-align: center;">been busy, as usual. apartment isn't the cleanest. not accomplishing everything i mean to. but. i am crafting. i read a book this week. i worked. i slept. i visited friends and family. i ate better. so ... i suppose i have to look at the week as a whole ... and it's been pretty good. i am accomplishing more ... not everything ... but more. and that is whats important. :o)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">so ... in other news, i have accepted crystal's quilt challenge at <a href="http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com">little bit funky</a>. and, for probably the first time in my life, i have finished something BEFORE the deadline. :P so ... here are my cool fabrics ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_iV_N5blabn2Dy43pRPRy_OgmCCDRv2yiccFuutoY3gs2OzjPAs4MSXOPp0qxqf3gyrujM3uGovm3ExKrt17KLM1tnBHqQap8mOdpfr5eGwlFYbCZckuLiibcdwb7TVRRYVOmpeekLY/s400/005.JPG" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370759159517238690" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and here they are cut into 2 1/2" strips ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpXOH61iV9Fb6zd-JJsec5TWWgjR5afebYKfdMGnrHgaYkcq1G7m88RgmzDL0QelNTa2hf80tcyLhmOenAXBHZEHdgY6gNLafxXFFG0baunZDnQ9uolaUoxOgpZe5tQPTmN60jGIT_cg/s400/008.JPG" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 201px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370773065939739634" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">i am SO looking forward to making this quilt. and FINISHING this quilt. :o) ok, crystal, i am ready for step two!!! :o)</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-34177732491564544752009-07-26T22:46:00.007-04:002009-07-29T06:58:20.622-04:00relax.<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIpik5OZ__rY-41DgZaMbVKv_vfqO0am1M5ZF8K474LrTXCARm5te5lTnz5wGG_uhMCQ92jG6JtsmHsyqLvWljUxwdqX3WRpFeazdwsXx6Fhbvh94-rHTvLWaq-fwOmsMtkh6hMwE49I/s1600-h/live+here.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIpik5OZ__rY-41DgZaMbVKv_vfqO0am1M5ZF8K474LrTXCARm5te5lTnz5wGG_uhMCQ92jG6JtsmHsyqLvWljUxwdqX3WRpFeazdwsXx6Fhbvh94-rHTvLWaq-fwOmsMtkh6hMwE49I/s400/live+here.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362966361476459730" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;text-decoration: underline; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWTWQHhAhqkhhHoPbqPrTSOfOLgGXy4682-4_HkrUAz9Q6c6hn4XOdyhMqE7hLflku1RnHXxPnsoTMmjfE-lzr8fd4dbthtQ4ed6DqIIw6NsQPfTNEJdbCR1kkm9MVav5iIdRRDlnfOk/s1600-h/live+here.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">vacation was amazing. two and half weeks off replenished my soul like i can't even explain. before the wedding i felt like i could just loose it and harm someone at work. i would sleep and wake up tired. my home was a mess and life was just overwhelming me. but these past 17 days off have made me feel like a human again. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">first was kyle and jen's wedding. what a beautiful bride and an amazing couple they make. everything basically went off without a hitch and we all had a lot of fun.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKMTo0HMGjqOnBCBsLQnWVwi-LXzMcA68KYYHzoseQyJ8CD6g-5sItaxfuG4W5rvjtu3BatNBukHJij5es_soJeEWo78nJSYLWZEl0UZrjB84J6kmBg5yMFuu0mwAclrL-wrAIJIRJJM/s400/sisters.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK9KUSgEmCGXTieo1qDPJCfN_w72e9_GaSEEq30oAtPT0C7ZqJgK5FRB-gbsjRnna8eVMHq_htmebK9YtCcfKiuoaCFvSfz64biPPuZ1LERrm8e2WNUIGGnkg6MjkuMesDpwqg_Hdp6NM/s400/dave+and+ladies.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjToh9FEL-u3-KoWp595nMGMY7qetH43MxGTEpI5q2O0VnBjgEQGAaKN8Sjf5cDbcpsjv7oSqbUXnnKL086LcQ1GMUfneycdOr6OXqFOnKGLFcc-fsp_D0F4143mldvTztVG9jVmGvoyc/s400/flowers+2.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjosfDRxRm4UOb6dGLD8pB7a7id2dfPFHKbp7W26YthFz_d2O4xoXbfr_mlHsSAWxolu2gbz632QD-zR8Cg3LyFgVvsfC6AIaUJ67EYlf2wXT64XL0k6BZ2eyXftWCU2ZYx4BTI7g53hhY/s400/bw+kyle+and+jen.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">its so strange to think that my little brother is married ... is a husband ... has a wife ... has his own home ... it blows my mind actually! but i am so happy for them ... i love jen like a sister and friend ... they make just the best couple ... and i pray SO hard that they live the happily ever after. they both deserve it. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">next up with our vacation. we spent a week in plum island and then 2 days in boston. we had a truly amazing time. we both needed to decompress and relax very badly. and once we did, we reconnected and had just the best time. we slept late, spent time on the beach, did a little exploring, ate like pigs, read, shopped, talked, planned ... boston was gorgeous and once again i dreamt about moving there. it's definately something that we talked about ... but moving so far from family and his theater just isn't an option unfortunately. but we loved the visit just the same.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsE5ie7byEsEc0tSQ9MsFHFbLv5kdGfqRaXZosUZT9l9OBfARC-fZeEekUf2uJ2pJhGmO68yJwszr66dNzlJkfCBsCC5WeWKXikJy11Ukul7Y7Cj3f29Rml7dH29lFHl1NGKfltpqm1k/s400/lomo+boat.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRNR4EBUbHIPBR7mDY5lrKEWm9V4ECTrGk2WlF9RyXr1KjNS4aeTtrRQ4YhfpIiqYtiS_LPD2CWhts-SFnHRO5XUAIxSoV281-kod_F8rkIQuddN8RuGh_hpU_b2H6-aZO8qg5SrJ5-JE/s400/lomo+motif.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb1sxg0Y9khYGDS7kQypa-Z4-eBNC0e7vK6l3AMKcJxKKTzCcnW39NM40BImVGE-SqJzXAEH3QqEI2jmZBqMiP9IpThv68qrL9AyrWqg7rMeIJOk4BLyxtOzITiOS6yLaVG9gOqBkT_00/s400/me.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjuNfbuF44yF1RuhvbmZlAlSx_2Njf6704024X9EIVu1SNs8C3ZFeadbaJttVm44EICxP3Kl4wLVzND5eiKS2kvfZO43EIa-8HYeFJNekt8UjHVRaE0cNVqgynbmx_KMgMudQvBTIYNM/s400/captain+dave.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tRYQE9bZxIUM8KIamyZtfSOyObIYW0HuCy_g5IdWaY1tEb-aNdhFOF4tfniGI3YbeXBHqdSwbhfNZCnsswAIRzf-8s2HNNTPdHO_lM7yKuX5pVGS5aI3w8OGKXwLUb_OLPzHVataK5k/s400/newbury+port+dave.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgl6eK2DEU04scMr1FODZDiqj6_FJBxXMbE7AgtI12mBA-N7qsf4q-i0KZV0awrNafeAAmm9ryOXbRRx8ur4n0sChyQlPEQFfHo5mYxvxySuvFXw5iss6ugQRKEeeaU1D3Uqo3aVosIQ/s400/sandy+point+beach.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IfAdD-LFg6b1Rz5CGZrFbaijODFpBRCTpg4IaaVdA8uldBRisTGHS0avdAnBF0J2rAVQwqDqST_nJHojrfblk9A96-sNez5J9AJB2dYMZhsAKAk2A8zMmV0n4mF603g_b4Fx4T6L2-w/s400/lomo+dave.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uXe2cgYZuaF11Awjq2XITW_BtNdXcd5FMtbcitWQ23V3xBibclJ4w4ts2V2ttCTFzyMq6XldSuTRw_vaEDpGZQcbjMmcyiOY-oQFi1Eo2-6hImlcL4jqfnIvXaxBnbcBBDMOq37A_X0/s400/us.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOeoS5RU41FvQ3iii6Dn6PUbsD9zmpxqRWCkhfmn1qAH3E5lCLtsERTUBVOXO-7631ZDhb7SKnacAxKuKJTSGJvO6GCsHZU11iRNCfY1E2oIifbMg6H7yvfmAg-k8fkR1tgr1Xf0Ryx90/s400/i+heart+boston.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sM9paYbSEEvcmzspU8liQh3U8CR1MpJCYEok6V0L3rcds837XszHB9N2oLAEo06-VFPXvEmzkXU1gzq-nEQhcAlsZJH1lvFOC-_ENTgBPkLUF42hPOBsKDQZjcsfEtpul2ppMtSPfH0/s400/lomo+paul+revere.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOppCyUgAze9GJEbXYV-Dsw76dA0m3qSJ2lqLpXyI_6irhOvzXeHZUNbw-KxbC4jf6J0QuG3qX0WfiBbLWkFXCd2CkBsxJqohKhkzzHi7fnt5-_9id1XoLghIxfdYRjpInCxcCVFt6HK8/s400/lomo+night+sky.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">i also had a lot of fun with my new camera (as if you couldn't tell! :p)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">*sigh!* it was all heaven. the following week we bummed around, was extremely lazy (which felt SO decadent! and SO amazing!). i finished up my turtle Ami from the Roxycraft pattern ... and created my own pattern for a piggie. she still needs some tweaking ... but came out cute all the same. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">i've hesitated signing up for the craft show this september because i don't have any vacation time left and i am unsure what my inventory will look like ... but dave encouraged me to do it ... so i think i will drop the check off today. a little nervous about that ... but ... well ... at least that gives me a goal.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">i did a lot of life thinking these past 2 weeks. it's time i put aside any residual fears and start planning this wedding. my life seriously needs a little discipline. i need to loose some weight (stop eating SO MUCH garbage!!! you don't feel well afterwards anyway!!). i need to stop whining and just get things done. i need to relax at work and stop putting so much stress on myself. i just need a little structure. a little more focus. and maybe, somehow, a few more breaks from work to keep this perspective. i swear people would be more productive if they had a week off after every 6 or so weeks they worked. i know i would be. i was useless before kyle's wedding. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">anyway ... i just want to work really hard at life. i don't want to overdo it ... but i just want to stop being so lazy and lamenting the fact that i never have time. i will be even busier when i have children ... i need to learn how to squeeze the most from a day now!! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">i know it's only wednesday but i have spent a whole two days on my cleaning schedule. i am getting things done. i couldn't sleep anymore so, instead of laying in bed playing video games (which isn't bad SOME of the time ... but not ALL of the time), i got up, made coffee (still working on achieving that perfect cup ...), wrote this post and will crochet until i have to get in the shower. dave and i are eating at home. i am bringing lunch. i am watching my calories. i love love LOVE doing nothing, relaxing, etc ... but i crave a little structure. i blame my mom for that!!! :p</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">and i am doing a lot of thinking about my crafts ... and i really really want to work hard on them. i want to create a strong etsy presence ... i just have to figure out what direction to go in. but that is my goal for the rest of the year ... to really really focus and work hard to get this baby off the ground!!! :o)</span></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-1882558992136143912009-07-14T17:18:00.004-04:002009-07-14T17:20:52.107-04:00coming soon ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGqCT7pvDEOIlSyJR7TQxFIizRefpcHxKQhYzVtVL7WkoIAZdtJpiqFL8QnsaH8Z_jljAglrCHz2SxdQRYCjwcQrVRMJ0oA49yw2c11E9pfUcGuWgsvjW_coMA74d-MZW2XmAVPuSdww/s1600-h/2324133389_119ef92d6f.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGqCT7pvDEOIlSyJR7TQxFIizRefpcHxKQhYzVtVL7WkoIAZdtJpiqFL8QnsaH8Z_jljAglrCHz2SxdQRYCjwcQrVRMJ0oA49yw2c11E9pfUcGuWgsvjW_coMA74d-MZW2XmAVPuSdww/s400/2324133389_119ef92d6f.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358428832792221922" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimd-ttt8zwAMOWFUXgo_1gWBSyPKp624ZQzhwd0MKcJvTXkO0SgmP2JVjGd9Yt0jt1Z7XU_zFwGRh8YeyxqV8i2320rKZDKk4cKnLVSV07uoeXyuyu-MTbJcsfB_XeIV0xyHcmphb_KP0/s1600-h/2324133389_119ef92d6f.jpg"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">i've been away and i am on vacation. i have plans and ideas and am planning on revamping my world. stay tuned for changes and updates in the next few weeks!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">xoxo</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;">jessic</span></span>a</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-70396790497108173042009-06-08T22:55:00.004-04:002009-06-08T23:45:26.899-04:00updates<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVAzv-0GYyPQnmhEcxcw9UvjAxW9zZ5QWV85Ti3sbrApSH9PECoY1McQkp0qdWJCwvHmI58-DOXnFcuGbzR4o3_c9cddpJ0Ss6Ta8rMJ2fkH20LDojNU-3ydJoF348ALKHQ0P58A4zRs4/s200/1639b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 137px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345166227423380578" /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">so why is it that i read other people's blogs and want to write a post of my own ... and then i get here and it's like i have never written a paragraph before in my life? </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">let's see ... what is going on in my life. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">jen's bachelorette party was this past weekend and, aside from a rough rough saturday night after a few too many shots (bleh!), we had a great time. the weather cleared up nice - almost two full days without rain! that has to be some kind of new record! :P i got a little</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> sunburned but stacie, jen and i spent a lot of time on the beach and i read and dozed</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> ... which is always a perfect way to spend some time.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">this coming weekend is the big Stanley black-tie wedding. i am looking forward to that a lot too. :) can't wait to wear my gorgeous gown and be all dressed up with dave. :o)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">work is work. annoying but handleable. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">trying to get back into bible reading and devotionals. i really feel the need to work on my spiritual journey. i just have the hardest time setting aside a consistent daily time ... and i have the hardest time not getting discouraged. i am kind of at a loss and not sure what direction to go in. i am just going to keep reading and searching ... and hoping.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">added a few more critters to my ami army ... and started on a new one ...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbU-p00VyMShvwpbHYjVhOdVubFpMLiVshSNZs8-Kgm_yHANBPQphrcpSUMicb6WxK2rTv0xWPegzXh48mTD9o5eEFZ2qqZXJVaNrsiRVXEBpsTuXyiigutBGyC1LCZVR-Ro7fwYXMjo/s200/003.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345166238515614642" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">trying to keep up with the chores ... be wise with any of my spending (it's good to have dave reign me in now and again!) ... reading a book or two a week ... eating relatively good and trying to figure out how to squeeze a little exercize into my schedule.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: 'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7024228398531150917.post-8610533305759065452009-05-18T18:58:00.006-04:002009-05-18T23:38:07.414-04:00sparkly shiny people<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmNspQeMnvF2wYxQC-kCV9O-betxgHgjgBBAlfh3on8APFVG2bbsMTBZTUupZcG11ekeEHaLMuX3A-rbpBronBz2K3Ahk7kRyH51ZFTkOZe9M7ALNtfJN0nhTLWOtoGwelRZ3wDKpPa8/s1600-h/738b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOmNspQeMnvF2wYxQC-kCV9O-betxgHgjgBBAlfh3on8APFVG2bbsMTBZTUupZcG11ekeEHaLMuX3A-rbpBronBz2K3Ahk7kRyH51ZFTkOZe9M7ALNtfJN0nhTLWOtoGwelRZ3wDKpPa8/s320/738b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337306504595922098" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">i can't believe it's been almost a month since i've posted! i have like 20 saved posts that i haven't finished ... written in all manner of foul and stinky moods ... and then i go back to them a day or so later and am not feeling it, so i never post them. and so i thought it was time to actually post something today. you know, for like the .5 readers i have anyway. :o)</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">so ... what's been going on in my life? well, dave and i got ENGAGED. yep. i know, you're shocked. ;o) we haven't made any definitive plans ... but we were thinking about a nice NEXT june or july wedding. right now, i am just enjoying being in this limbo state where there is no pressure and nothing to do except kick around ideas and staring at my ring in various lighting to see where i get the best sparkle! :o)</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO39HLx3IYs3GK5wsiSSPCMqj7hRADh2dWzZlEyniK2aCT67k7kGpXJ3eKEB8zHItieIAoloslqV6iGyIWL58SNvQG_uihhv2eBpoj15ulTbAkgmeB03BFD0ggCFSBXW3i4_Qs4OXaW2U/s320/004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337307469224005138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">(mah bling)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">i had a bit of a freak out period, of course. i was extremely anxious about "taking the plunge" again. i was worried that we would get married and things would instantly turn into yuckiness. worried about joining everything and the expense of a wedding and then failure again. but ... i've relaxed a bit ... and am just trusting my instincts (against MY better judgement!!! my track record SUCKS), the opinions of those around me and God. it's extremely hard to do this ... but i'm too tired to worry anymore!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">and so ... we are getting married. we have a joint checking account. he let me get hello kitty checks. he bought me QUITE a ring. he rubs my stinky work feet. :) he must really love me, right???</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">so ... what else? work is ... the same. i have stressful days ... and i have days where i love my job. i am convinced that H is plotting to get rid of me ... but, hey, all i can do is my best and see what happens. and i am trying my best. i love my store and my people. i am trying very hard to roll out and follow all the corporate baloney. and i am counting down the days until i can demote myself to bookseller! LOL. oh well. all i can do is take it one day at a time.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">my etsy shop is collecting dust. i am really into amigurumi ... and have great ideas ... but am too tired by the time i get home from work to really do anything but sit in front of the tv and whine (and wine :P). and a day off these days doesn't necessarily equal sleeping in and relaxing. i am ... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">craft</span>ually frustrated. i am <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">thisclose</span> to just buying crafty things from etsy and claiming them as mine. lol. no, not really. i could never do that. but it's BAD when i am actually entertaining that thought.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">hmmm. i am trying to loose weight. i am eating better and have cut out a lot of crap. but the weight is hanging on and frustrating the heck out of me. but, the way i see it is, unless i make a "life change" and not just "go on a diet" ... i will be carrying around this extra stuff forever. so i am trying to focus more on just being *relatively healthy* rather than "INEEDTOLOOSEAMILLIONPOUNDSBYJULY". so there is that. lol. think i'll go have a pudding now. hehe.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">i am working hard at staying organized. keeping my home pretty clean and clutter-free. i try to do a little each day so that i don't wake up one morning and the dishes and laundry are threatening to attack. i do a little straightening, a little cleaning each day ... and try to stay afloat. dave is a HUGE help (which still shocks my soul!) and helps with the money and budget ... it's just amazing living an adult life with a true partner and not just someone is along for the ride. :) ok, so maybe i AM making the right decision for a change! ;o)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">and that's about it. taking a vacation day tomorrow and spending it with dave and his mum. going to try and find a fancy dress for noelle's wedding and the bat mitzvah the week after. trying to live the best i can each day ... and not let the daily crankiness and stress take me over. :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';">it's all good! :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567270930243430091noreply@blogger.com0