Rules

I broke my own rule. #444: Don't start a totally different wave of projects from the ones you already have started. (Unless it's Christmas).

I found these beads at the local craft shop. They were just too cool to pass up. My co-worker G, fell in love with this one. She just wants it as a Solitare with black cord. I tried Crochet Nylon. It's too flimsy. So, will switch to black Silk cord and it should turn out really pretty. Especially wearing black. Her skin tone is Olive, and will be stunning on her. Focal beads are pretty popular right now.

I don't know why I think it's cool to post pictures of myself all of a sudden, because I tend to shy away from being in front of the camera. But with a friend like Jill, I lose all inhibitions. I figure this is one more step towards total self-acceptance with me as I am now, knowing I will not be the same me later. (make sense? if not, just think- "weight loss")..  anyhooo... Jill is my Newest Best Friend Forever. She is my confidante, I can tell her anything. She knows me better than I know myself. She's helped me be a better me. I love that. I love her. This pic is from our workplace First Annual Training session. I was hoping for a bonus, but you know, the economy and all...

This is what happens when you get too busy to pay attention to your car. I was cleaning my car, (which hadn't been done in a LONG time..ew! I found a million french fries around Joe's car seat. they were neatly stuffed to maximum capacity around the seat belt slots..ew!) and getting ready to go to Tribal Night, (Tribal bellydancing. My exercise du Jour) meet my girlfriends, have a few locally made beers, and enjoy a  well-deserved evening. BUT NO. Of all days in the days of my car's wonderfully reliable history, this is the day it chooses to not be reliable.  Dead battery. It's like- I start getting texts- "where are you? " and I have to tell them "car" and they are like, "sure, right. flake!" I wanted to call a taxi. But living 15 miles out of town can put a dent in the beer drinking money. So, I decided to back up my story with this post. See, you guys? I was telling the truth!

By Saturday morning, the battery was charged. I sped down to Les Schwabs. New battery: $109. Peace of mind: Priceless.

Happy First Official Day of Spring! (well it was yesterday, actually but I didn't blog yesterday..I was having a Do Nothing day..(sigh of joy)

Sunny Sunday

Here's my "I'm sicker than a mangy kennel cough dog- but have to study and pass this effing final" look.

This is my little Big Man, Joseph. He will be turning 4 on St. Patrick's day. We did a little early birthday because all his cousins are only here this weekend. Not that he cares. Presents and Cake are always a good thing to get. I actually let him pick out his toys, bought them and had his sister Emily (there on the right) wrap them. His other sister, Sadie baked the cake. That's Sean on the left, my brother's boy, having a good time.

Oldest sister, Sadie did a very good job on the cake. Rich, chocolate. We had to re-light the candles (recycled from my sister's 40th birthday cake- they switched it to 04..haha!) because he kept blowing them out before I could get a picture.

Funny how I still look like I just had him.. wait. I think I still have 'baby fat' from my almost 15 year old!! Holy Mother of the weight gain process! I need to get with it! Never know who might wanna go out with me! hahahahahaha!

The kids and I were driving down to do laundry and saw this. I was laughing because my daughter kept asking if they were dead. I was wishing I could be there with 'em! The sun hasn't been out too much, and oh were those kids enjoying El Sol!

     I was trying to sneak up and get a closer shot of the nappers, but there was a little calf that spooked away so they sat up and gave me that "oh come ON, lady! We were sleeping!" look. Sleepy kids!

     I think I like my new camera. I bought a Kodak easy share camera. Just something easy to work with. I promised myself I would make time to take pictures instead of being in such a hurry.

Now, for the knitting update: There is none. Sock #1 Is not quite to the heel yet. pretty much looks like it did, only longer. My math final is Tuesday, and I plan on getting them done by Sunday.

     Craiglist update: Hm. Well, I have met, in person, Bachelor #1, and #2. Meeting #3 next Sunday. #4, haven't met him in person, not sure if I want to.  Having good conversation with text and email. Otherwise, I'm taking it slow. Not going to make the same mistakes. Of course, I'm older, much more self-confident, and definitely not wanting to get married. I think that takes pressure off.

Good: Meeting and making new guy friends.

Bad: Trying to keep all their information organized.

Wish me luck. It sure is nice knowing that I'm still interesting..

Random thoughts

So. One of my friends got me to try putting myself on the market again. I tried Craigslist this time. It's free, so I have to make sure who I am talking to is really who he says he is. In this area, I also have to make sure it's a ''he''..(funny? not really.)
I have recieved several emails throughout the day. A few seem okay, two come across as very well educated and interesting, and the rest? Well, let's just say I won't change the rating of my blog by repeating what was offered.
I am totally ready to not be in school for a few days. The pile of "want to do" is growing much faster than the "have to do".. I feel the need to make something!!  Spring Break, hurry up!

What to do when you're sick

Making speedy progress while taking a college class are words that don't work well in the same sentence. Not to mention my dear, wonderful son gave me a chest/head cold that has all but broken my ribs from endless, overpowering cough attacks. Ah, the Joys of motherhood!

It's a good day to stay home from work.

Laura's socks are coming along nicely, yet slowly. I love the shades of brown and think the colorway makes them seem even warmer. My only discrepancy with this yarn is that it's easy to split because it's not plied or anything. Almost like it was spun just enough to make in to a strand.

I hope she doesn't wash them. They will shrink down to a little woolen boot! ha!

Congrats to the Canadian Hockey team!