Sunday, March 28, 2010

This Was a Good Day


March madness is finally behind me. Not the basketball- I could care less! I am celebrating a week off of school for Spring Break. It is the time of year when the sunshine and blue skies make me count my blessings. Living in this gorgeous part of the world is enough. Just for today, it is enough.

I drove home from Church with the windows down. The wind whipped through my hair and my senses were overwhelmed by the scents assailing me. The jasmine, the wisteria, the hay and the horses earthy manure were equally sweet. I know, right?

I quickly changed into a bathing suit and took my knitting out to the chaise by the pool. I mastered a new technique. I crocheted a picot edge all around the pristine white lacy thong I had knit Friday.

I wove white silk ribbon through the waistband and wrapped the thong in tissue to add to a set of delicate white tanks from Victoria's Secret. I regret that I did not photograph it, in all of it's bride-like deliciousness, before I dashed off to deliver it to the blushing bride at her bridal shower.

Evan was waiting for me at home, hungry and tired from a snowboard trip at Big Bear. I made a quick dinner and sat down to honor a request from Ruth Godly, the saint from church I sat next to this morning. You see, this morning she said she missed my blog. How sweet. She made me remember that I missed it too. Greetings and salutations. Easter Blessings and Mazel Tov!

Monday, March 8, 2010

I Am So Tired


The Academy awards were on yesterday and I had every intention of ignoring them. I have been slammed with my homework. Turns out that I need to devote approximately four hours of study for every credit I am taking. That is 32 hours a week. I am all A's in Algebra to date. Biology lab is a solid A, so far. Biology is kicking my butt. Micro and genetics is killing me. DNA, RNA, Kreb's cycle, etc. I am weak in the type of memorization required.

I spent all day Sunday and the better part of Saturday hitting the books. I was worn out and done in by 5pm Sunday. One of my craft artists buddies lives just over the hill. She holds an Annual Oscar party, complete with a large gold statue for the guest that has the best score on picking the winners in every category. I decided to take a break, jump in the shower and head on over.

I printed out a ballot and while blow drying I made my guesses. I only saw 3 of the nominated films, this year. A very odd mix. Avatar, District 9 and Inglorious Bastards. Some how, I won! I am now in possession of the big gold statue. I have to keep it until next year, when we meet again. My name is "engraved"(written hastily with a Sharpie) on the base. The first entry is dated 2002. Just when you think you have lost all of your traditions, you inexplicably become part of a new one. What a wonder...

Monday, March 1, 2010

Reflective Pool

"VITALITY SHOWS IN NOT ONLY THE ABILITY TO PERSIST- BUT THE ABILITY TO START OVER."- F. SCOTT FITZGERALD

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Free Healthcare For Knitters



Knitting and felting handbags is one of my mindless pleasures in knitting. The first photo shows one of my bags fresh off of the needles, unfelted and unfinished.

The second photo shows a felted, lined and embellished bag ready to wear. the black body of the bag has gold and brown flecks throughout the yarn.

I have been without healthcare for quite some time now. Thanks to knitting, my body benefits as I make each stitch. It helps to keep my blood pressure low, my stress hormones decrease with every click of the needles, and my breathing becomes regular and deeper.

I am convinced that this free prescription has kept me well. I know it helps to restore my soul.
No Dr. visit required.

I will warn you, it is addictive and if you ever sat on a needle in your nightie, you know it can be dangerous...


Saturday, February 27, 2010

Are You Looking At Me?


I like to get a cup of coffee in the morning or a fish taco for lunch and watch the waves. The gulls know that you have food, and they want it! This bird stood on the hood of my car staring me down for my snack. There is a windshield between us- but I was not intimidated. Oh no. That is a lifeguard stand right there down the hill. Just a short scream away. Back off birdie, back off.

Friday, February 26, 2010

That is More Like It



The sunrise is now part of my life, but the Sun- SET makes my heart soar.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

This is How My Garden Grows




I am so gonna miss this backyard when it is gone. I cannot get enough of it right now.