It is already December 3rd and the snow has just started to come. It really doesn't feel like winter. Although, listening to the forecast this morning it sounds like it will shortly!
And Christmas! I don't even feel like having Christmas this year! I am in a total hum-bug mood and I don't know why. I don't want to put up Christmas lights or decorate or do Christmas cards or wrap presents or even do the annual Christmas DVD. I told my other half that I would wrap the presents but that is it. He proceeded to tell me how disappointed everyone will be to find out there are no Christmas DVDs this year let alone no Christmas cards. I didn't particularly care. Let someone else do it this year. I just have absolutely no inspiration this year. I even bought some cool new software last year for making the DVDs and I just really don't care. I don't feel funny, creative, or ambitious enough to do it. I don't even feel like finishing my Christmas crafts. I just feel tired.
I dunno. I wish it was May.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Monday, November 02, 2009
BLOG CANDY!!
Go check out the contest to win some sweet blog candy at Three Trees! There's a couple great prizes for those of you who are crafty! Even if you're not, it's always nice to win something free!
While you are there be sure to check out the rest of the site. Deanne is amazingly talented! Check out the cards she has for sale. They are all unique and beautiful and for a steal-of-a-deal price. She is the go-to-gal for all things cards and crafty!
While you are there be sure to check out the rest of the site. Deanne is amazingly talented! Check out the cards she has for sale. They are all unique and beautiful and for a steal-of-a-deal price. She is the go-to-gal for all things cards and crafty!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
A Blanket For Baby
I have just finished my most recent crochet project. A friend from work is having a baby so I decided to make a blanket set for her. Her theme is kind of safari/zoo so I figured a nice giraffe set would go well. This project involved a blanket, a pillow, and a toy. This is the first "set" project I have done. I think it turned out pretty well. It took about 3 months but it was well worth it. I hope baby likes it!
First the blanket. I made the base first (the green and blue). Then added the tree and grass. Then came the leaves and clouds. I then made both the giraffes and sewed them to the blanket. Last came the clouds and the fringe.
If my pictures would have been better you might get a better view of the cute smile on the toy but you will just have to imagine. I am really happy with how it turned out. Half the instructions were "Follow the picture" and the picture didn't even show most of the project so I think I did a pretty good job. Sometimes you just have to toot your own horn! The mom seemed to like it so that's the main thing.
On to the next project! Not sure if I'll move on to the next baby set (a sheep theme that is really hard) or whip up some quick dish clothes or slippers for my sister or a blanket for my mom! Ahh! So many projects, so little time! And Christmas is right around the corner! Better get working!
First the blanket. I made the base first (the green and blue). Then added the tree and grass. Then came the leaves and clouds. I then made both the giraffes and sewed them to the blanket. Last came the clouds and the fringe.
Once the blanket was done it was on to the pillow and the toy. The pillow was pretty simple. Make the pillow then add the trees, leaves, cloud, and grass. Then leg loops for the toy to sit in. I took an old pillow case and cut and sewed it to fit in the pillow instead of just stuffing the pillow to keep the stuffing from pulling through the crochet. I could not do the same for the toy so hopefully the stuffing stays in the toy where it should be.
If my pictures would have been better you might get a better view of the cute smile on the toy but you will just have to imagine. I am really happy with how it turned out. Half the instructions were "Follow the picture" and the picture didn't even show most of the project so I think I did a pretty good job. Sometimes you just have to toot your own horn! The mom seemed to like it so that's the main thing.
On to the next project! Not sure if I'll move on to the next baby set (a sheep theme that is really hard) or whip up some quick dish clothes or slippers for my sister or a blanket for my mom! Ahh! So many projects, so little time! And Christmas is right around the corner! Better get working!
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
SUCCESS!!
Well, I did the run and lived to tell the story. The total raised as of run day was $785! So I set my goal at 7 miles.
My legs still hurt and I have bruises on the tops of my feet and I've been sick ever since, but I'm glad I did it. I raised a bunch of money and proved to myself that I could do it if I wanted to. Excellent! And surprisingly enough every mile I got a little faster. Crazy! Thanks for all your support! It really meant a lot to me! Hopefully it will help find a cure!
Here is the elliptical in our basement. Don't mind the mess!
Here is the air mattress in case I died! And the TV to entertain me. I caught up on all my Rescue Me episodes!
I tracked the mileage on the elliptical and the time on the IPod so I could keep track of the time per mile. And the timer on the elliptical did not go high enough!
And it starts!
1 mile! Still feeling good! And 27 minutes, not bad.
Mile 2, still good. Hmm...25 minutes, I guess I'm getting faster!
3 miles! Alright I'm feeling it a bit, still 3 seconds faster on this mile. Craziness!
Mile 4, faster still!?! What the heck! Oh well, for sure the next mile will be slower! On to the 3rd episode of Rescue Me!
Ugh! Mile 5! Wait a minute, only 24 and a half minutes? Look at me go!
Mile 6, can barely feel my legs anymore. Don't know if I'll make 7 but I will do my best! Hmmm...23 minutes and 24 seconds. Cool!
Yeah! I made it! Somebody shoot me! And check it out, 22 minutes 41 seconds! The fastest mile of them all! Craziness! 7 miles in 2 hours, 55 minutes. Pretty good if you ask me!
Here's the calorie count:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Three Days To Go
The power went out at our house on Monday. When the power goes out at our house, the battery backup for my 18 year-old alarm clock kicks in and actually speeds up the time. The severity of the time difference depends on how long the power is out. It must have been out for about an hour because when I thought it was 5:45am on Tuesday morning, it was actually 5:06am. Since I had already shut the alarm off and could no longer hit the snooze button, I few choices but to get up. Good time for an hour long elliptical session. I did 2.22 miles (11721.6 feet). Just about half. Pretty good. But I don't think there is any chance in hell I could keep that speed up for 2 hours. I am logging my time/distance on my IPod Touch to keep track and see if I'm getting better or not. Kinda left that to the last minute! I guess that means that I would have to continue doing an hour in the morning instead of just 30 minutes. Might not be such a bad idea. At least they put it back to reruns of the previous evening's George Strombolopalous instead of freakin' Steven And Chris. We'll see I guess. All I know is I'm exhausted and starving!
PS. This is my first post using the new post editor. Seems alright but I like the old Preview better. I am looking forward to the improved image handling.
PS. This is my first post using the new post editor. Seems alright but I like the old Preview better. I am looking forward to the improved image handling.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Fundraising Update
Well, I have 5 days before the big run so I thought I had better give an update on how things are going.
The fundraising has gone way better then I expected. I had set a goal of $500 when I started, thinking that would be tough enough. To my surprise people were more then happy to support finding a cure, and to encourage my suffering. The total so far is an amazing $653.00 (127% of my goal)!! Incredible! That makes me the top fundraiser for the Virtual Run location! Thanks so much to everyone who donated. It means more to me then you will ever know.
So, now people are asking how far I'm going to go. Well, I'm definitely going to do the 5 miles promised if I made it to $500. After that, I don't know. I will try to make the 6.5 miles but we'll see how it goes. I figure it will take probably about 3 1/2 hours to go 5 miles on the elliptical. Why does it take so long you may ask. It's not because I'm a wussy. For one thing, I am totally out of shape. And secondly, each stride is only about 1 foot and there are 5280 feet in one mile. That means just to get 5 miles I need to do 26400 feet (strides on the elliptical). Holy crap! So far I've been doing about 1.17 miles (6178 feet) in about 30 minutes in the mornings. Going to try to get it up to 40 minutes this week but that means a 5:30am start, ugh! And I'm working lates this week at work, ugh! This could be a long week. Gotta try to not burn out by Saturday or it could really be tough.
I have never ran 5 miles in my entire life. I have never even thought about running 5 miles in my entire life. And now I'm going to do it in 1 foot intervals. This may be the dumbest thing I have ever done. Well, the most painful anyway! And all for a cure. I guess it's worth it. :o) Of course it's worth it! Plus, I'm getting in shape and losing weight and bringing my cholesterol down which will all make my doctor very happy. Everybody wins!
PS. If anyone has any tips for me, that would be great. It's about 200 cals for every 30 minutes so I don't know if I need to worry about taking in cals or if I'll be okay. Just water or do I need something like Powerade or what? What should I eat the night before and the morning of? Or am I blowing this way out of proportion?
The fundraising has gone way better then I expected. I had set a goal of $500 when I started, thinking that would be tough enough. To my surprise people were more then happy to support finding a cure, and to encourage my suffering. The total so far is an amazing $653.00 (127% of my goal)!! Incredible! That makes me the top fundraiser for the Virtual Run location! Thanks so much to everyone who donated. It means more to me then you will ever know.
So, now people are asking how far I'm going to go. Well, I'm definitely going to do the 5 miles promised if I made it to $500. After that, I don't know. I will try to make the 6.5 miles but we'll see how it goes. I figure it will take probably about 3 1/2 hours to go 5 miles on the elliptical. Why does it take so long you may ask. It's not because I'm a wussy. For one thing, I am totally out of shape. And secondly, each stride is only about 1 foot and there are 5280 feet in one mile. That means just to get 5 miles I need to do 26400 feet (strides on the elliptical). Holy crap! So far I've been doing about 1.17 miles (6178 feet) in about 30 minutes in the mornings. Going to try to get it up to 40 minutes this week but that means a 5:30am start, ugh! And I'm working lates this week at work, ugh! This could be a long week. Gotta try to not burn out by Saturday or it could really be tough.
I have never ran 5 miles in my entire life. I have never even thought about running 5 miles in my entire life. And now I'm going to do it in 1 foot intervals. This may be the dumbest thing I have ever done. Well, the most painful anyway! And all for a cure. I guess it's worth it. :o) Of course it's worth it! Plus, I'm getting in shape and losing weight and bringing my cholesterol down which will all make my doctor very happy. Everybody wins!
PS. If anyone has any tips for me, that would be great. It's about 200 cals for every 30 minutes so I don't know if I need to worry about taking in cals or if I'll be okay. Just water or do I need something like Powerade or what? What should I eat the night before and the morning of? Or am I blowing this way out of proportion?
Thursday, September 03, 2009
S & R Gardens
Side Note: A special thanks to Penny, Derek and Deanne, Jeff, and Kim for sponsoring my run! Your support means more to me then you will ever know. I'm up to $90! Yahoo! Tell your friends!
"S & R Gardens" is what I call my mom and dad's back yard. It is absolutely amazing. They put so much time and effort (and money) into their yard I just had to take some pictures and show it off! I hope I have even a smidgen of their talent for making a beautiful yard! Although they have put about 15 years into theirs and I'm only at 2. I guess I have some work to do!
The morning dove was very strange. I could have pet it if I wanted to (which I didn't). I was way more interested in eating then anything else.
"S & R Gardens" is what I call my mom and dad's back yard. It is absolutely amazing. They put so much time and effort (and money) into their yard I just had to take some pictures and show it off! I hope I have even a smidgen of their talent for making a beautiful yard! Although they have put about 15 years into theirs and I'm only at 2. I guess I have some work to do!
The morning dove was very strange. I could have pet it if I wanted to (which I didn't). I was way more interested in eating then anything else.
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Monday, August 31, 2009
Alrighty Then
So, despite the fact that no one commented on the last post, I'm doing the run. I'm not sure if no one said anything because they think it's a bad idea or they just really couldn't care less. No matter. I'm doing it anyway.
I'm doing the Virtual Run Site because the 4th is my godson's 2nd birthday so I will actually be doing the run on the 3rd in my basement on my elliptical. The run is an hour and a half. You can do either 1K or 5K (or 3.3 miles). I will be aiming for the 3.3 miles. Although, after talking to a few people, I should be able to do much more then that in an hour and a half. So I guess I have a few options. Maybe for every $100.00 raised over $150 I will add a half a mile or something. My goal is $500 so if I reach it I will end up running about 5 miles. Sounds good to me. I had better start training!
I you would like to sponsor my run, you can click here or use the link on the right. Contributions of $20 or more will be eligible for a tax receipt. If you do not feel comfortable donating online, I can also take cash donations. Thanks for all your help!
I'm doing the Virtual Run Site because the 4th is my godson's 2nd birthday so I will actually be doing the run on the 3rd in my basement on my elliptical. The run is an hour and a half. You can do either 1K or 5K (or 3.3 miles). I will be aiming for the 3.3 miles. Although, after talking to a few people, I should be able to do much more then that in an hour and a half. So I guess I have a few options. Maybe for every $100.00 raised over $150 I will add a half a mile or something. My goal is $500 so if I reach it I will end up running about 5 miles. Sounds good to me. I had better start training!
I you would like to sponsor my run, you can click here or use the link on the right. Contributions of $20 or more will be eligible for a tax receipt. If you do not feel comfortable donating online, I can also take cash donations. Thanks for all your help!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run For A Cure
My neighbor is doing the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run For A Cure this year and is looking for people to do it with her. I don't like people in general but would like to participate. Turns out they have a virtual run for people who don't live near a run site. I think I might try this. The course is 3.3 miles I think. I could do that at home on my elliptical. That would work. Something to think about anyway. Plus they have an online fundraiser set up which makes it much easier. I will discuss with the other half tonight and make a decision. The sooner I decide the sooner I can get to raising money if I go with it.
It's been a relatively craptacular past 9 months, this could be something good for a change this year. Something to keep my mind busy.
What do you think?
It's been a relatively craptacular past 9 months, this could be something good for a change this year. Something to keep my mind busy.
What do you think?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Lilies
I am really enjoying my lilies this year. I have a few around the yard:
I would really like to get some more colors and kinds though. I recently received a catalog from Brecks Bulbs and they have some amazing stuff. I think I'm going to get some Lily Trees. They look like regular lilies but can get up to 250cms and have tonnes of blooms on them. I also think I will get their Super Lily Collection. It looks like a good mix. Oh how my other half is going to be so impressed :o( Meah, I'll just make sure to mention the $35.00 coupon I have :o)
I would really like to get some more colors and kinds though. I recently received a catalog from Brecks Bulbs and they have some amazing stuff. I think I'm going to get some Lily Trees. They look like regular lilies but can get up to 250cms and have tonnes of blooms on them. I also think I will get their Super Lily Collection. It looks like a good mix. Oh how my other half is going to be so impressed :o( Meah, I'll just make sure to mention the $35.00 coupon I have :o)
Friday, August 07, 2009
Ying and Yang
Meet two of the newer members to my ever growing petting zoo...uh...I mean, family :o)
The white/orange one is Ying and the grey one is Yang. Yang never makes a sound and Ying never shuts up. They are Abi's first babies.
PS. Ali's has had a second litter but I have not taken any pictures yet. Looks like roughly 6 grey kittens. I will try to get a good look this weekend.
The white/orange one is Ying and the grey one is Yang. Yang never makes a sound and Ying never shuts up. They are Abi's first babies.
PS. Ali's has had a second litter but I have not taken any pictures yet. Looks like roughly 6 grey kittens. I will try to get a good look this weekend.
Trip to the Zoo 2009
Last weekend my better half, my mom and dad, and I all went to the zoo for the day. We saw most of the same animals we saw last year but there were lions and baby cougars this year. Here are some pics:
Lynx
Mrs. Lion
Baby Miniature Horse
Elk
Big Eared Owl
Mr. Peacock
Mr. Badger
Ground Hogs
Baby Cougar
This year we decided to check out the butterfly house and there were all of 2 butterflies in there. Slightly disappointing. But the rest of the day was excellent. The baby cougars were my favorite!
Lynx
Mrs. Lion
Baby Miniature Horse
Elk
Big Eared Owl
Mr. Peacock
Mr. Badger
Ground Hogs
Baby Cougar
This year we decided to check out the butterfly house and there were all of 2 butterflies in there. Slightly disappointing. But the rest of the day was excellent. The baby cougars were my favorite!
Friday, July 31, 2009
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