So last year I created a bucket list. I was reviewing it and noticed that I have actually done a few things. In all honesty I completely forgot I created this list. Below are the things I have done and how they came out.
23. Work again -- A work in progress. Did a 4 week work eval. Had fun doing it, but didn't like some of the things said afterwards. It all comes back to not being a mind reader
26. Quit Smoking -- R and I quit using the e-cigs. It went well for a couple months. Then We ended up at each others throats. End result...Smoking again
27. Spin wool with a spinning wheel -- I have my own wheel (given to me for Christmas) and have made a 60 yard 2 ply hank. I've also spun single ply yarn, but my 2 ply one is my favorite so far. Will definitely keep spinning
35. Get off Spenddown -- Spend down is like a deductible when on Medicaid. I got off it for a while.
36. Finish my Aran Sweater -- Finished then stolen. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
46. Sell jewlery at a craft fair (not compete with a friend though) -- R and myself started with craft fairs by helping a friend out and then did several more during the holiday season. They were fun and we learned a lot. Can't wait to do more.
58. Read the Anne of Green Gables Series -- Read and loved.
63. Go on a random Road Trip -- Went on vacation and a few days we'd hit the road and see what came out way. Only a couple days were planned out as we had to be certain places at certain times.
Overall got part done and looking forward to doing more.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
"R" = My Roommate
My roommate is a wonderful person. We get along like 2 peas in a pod. Well except when I'm PMSing, but that's just me being disagreeable with everyone including myself. We met about 10 years ago and just clicked.
We clicked so well that when we became roommates I moved my yarn stash first (before clothes or cat) and she didn't say anything. We now share the yarn we buy. You know you click with someone when you can move in and they don't say anything about your yarn stash. Then when they start knitting you can share your stash with them with NO PROBLEMS!!!
We're both creative. She wants to learn to use regular knitting needles, but her job caused her to have carpal tunnel and she can't hold the needles. She usedsthe looms to knit with and man is she good at it. Okay, so the hooks are a little small to hold on to, but we fixed that.
We also work with glass and share that with NO PROBLEMS!!! Once we get a duplicate set of tools she's going to learn to needle felt. If I ever finish my current weaving project she's going to try that out and if she likes it we're going to figure out a way to have 2 looms in 1 apartment with 4 cats and all our other craftingsh** stuff.
She's the cook and I'm the cleaner. It works out good. I'm the driver, she's the car owner. She's Lucy & Ethel...wait so am I. Oh we're always getting into some sort of mischief or another.
We clicked so well that when we became roommates I moved my yarn stash first (before clothes or cat) and she didn't say anything. We now share the yarn we buy. You know you click with someone when you can move in and they don't say anything about your yarn stash. Then when they start knitting you can share your stash with them with NO PROBLEMS!!!
We're both creative. She wants to learn to use regular knitting needles, but her job caused her to have carpal tunnel and she can't hold the needles. She usedsthe looms to knit with and man is she good at it. Okay, so the hooks are a little small to hold on to, but we fixed that.
We also work with glass and share that with NO PROBLEMS!!! Once we get a duplicate set of tools she's going to learn to needle felt. If I ever finish my current weaving project she's going to try that out and if she likes it we're going to figure out a way to have 2 looms in 1 apartment with 4 cats and all our other crafting
She's the cook and I'm the cleaner. It works out good. I'm the driver, she's the car owner. She's Lucy & Ethel...wait so am I. Oh we're always getting into some sort of mischief or another.
Getting another convert
Ok, so I knit, crochet, weave, spin, and needle felt (for fiber arts). My roommate uses the looms for knitting. We were talking to another friend of ours last night and she made the mistake mentioned that she would like to learn to knit, but doesn't have the hand eye coordination to knit. Next thing she knew we were inviting her to the local Alpaca farm today to learn to use a Knifty Knitter.
We (roommate a.k.a. "R" and me) went out last night and got her a new loom, yarn, and crochet hook to teach her today. Today we all got together and "R" started to teach her. We're getting another fiber convert. I love life!
We (roommate a.k.a. "R" and me) went out last night and got her a new loom, yarn, and crochet hook to teach her today. Today we all got together and "R" started to teach her. We're getting another fiber convert. I love life!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Crafting in the works
What crafts are in progress???
Knitting -- Potato Chip Scarf
Scrap yarn Rug
Crochet -- Sideways scarf
Weaving -- Rug on 24" rigid heddle. It's woven with raw wool tied in every so many rows.
Spinning -- Some brown wool on an Ashford Traditional
Glass -- Fused jewlery
Other Projects: Moderating a Travelling Scarf Swap
Organizing an International Scarf Swap
Organizing 2 informational fairs on Self Injury
Organizing a celebration of people in recovery from Mental Illness at the State Capitol
More that can't be thought of at the moment
Knitting -- Potato Chip Scarf
Scrap yarn Rug
Crochet -- Sideways scarf
Weaving -- Rug on 24" rigid heddle. It's woven with raw wool tied in every so many rows.
Spinning -- Some brown wool on an Ashford Traditional
Glass -- Fused jewlery
Other Projects: Moderating a Travelling Scarf Swap
Organizing an International Scarf Swap
Organizing 2 informational fairs on Self Injury
Organizing a celebration of people in recovery from Mental Illness at the State Capitol
More that can't be thought of at the moment
Almost a year
Okay, so it's been 3/4 of year since I last posted. Quite bluntly...I forgot about the blog. Things are still busy and enjoying life. All the usual activities are still going on plus some.
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