If you can't read my really bad icing letters, the cake I made today says "Happy Jury Day." heehee
Husband was amused.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Just because I'm that stupid....
If you can't read my really bad icing letters, the cake I made today says "Happy Jury Day." heehee
Husband was amused.
Lots of stuff...creative, huh?
My little monster is home sick today and I'm home with her. Hubby would normally be home with her, but he was called to jury duty. His first time as a Brooklyn resident. I can tell the kid is actually sick because she's been well behaved and even napped for an hour and a half. Usually, you can't pay her to nap.
So onto the random updates for the week. First, my mom had a sonogram, which said that the fibroid was only about 3cm big That's a lot smaller than the doctor suspected, so he sent her for a CT scan. The CT scan said the fibroid was at least 9cm big. That confirms that mom will need surgery at the end of this month. Most likely it will be a partial hysterectomy, since the doctor wants to remove her uterus but save her ovaries. Since she's so young, he thinks its better to leave them and prevent a lot of estrogen therapy. The doc suspects there are more fibroids behind the large one, so he ordered an MRI for a clearer view. She's going this week, so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Speaking of my mom, I decided to sew a Lots of Pockets tote bag for Mother's Day. My first mistake was planning! My plans always go awry! haha!
While the bag looks great from the outside, I somehow managed to get the bag stuck in the feed dogs as I was doing the last top stitch and I made the mistake of tugging on it, so there is a big rip in the lining. Its in a weird spot that is not easily fixed and even if I did, it would be obvious. I don't have anymore of the lining fabric to take it apart and replace it either. So, I fixed it as best I could and decided to keep it. I'll make mom another one and will have hopefully learned from my mistakes. I'd rather not give her an imperfect bag if I can help it.
Mom digs shiny anything, so I'm going to make her another bag out of this fabric. When I say shiny anything, I mean anything! She once passed down a whole bag of tank tops that didn't fit her anymore and in that bag were a shiny gold and shiny silver tank. Like superhero shiny. No joke! :)
On the landlord front, those buggers never picked up my letter and it will be mailed back to me tomorrow. Bezzie was right when she said they would come for the rent. The cowards sent their kid, so I couldn't give the kid hell. Not his fault, ya know? So I called 311 today and got the 411 (Mary J. Blige, old-schoolers??) about how to make a formal complaint. Turns out since this is a private rental, the proof of mailing is helpful but not necessary. The fact that I have it and loads of pictures will just make our case stronger. They'll even send an inspector to my apartment. So I'm waiting for hubby to get home so we can discuss when to make the complaint and then it's really going to be on!
Anyway, since my little monster has been in bed all day, I re-introduced crochet. She hasn't had much interest the last few months, but a day in bed and a new stitch was just the thing to cure that. I taught her how to do double crochet. Considering this is the first time with this stitch, she's rocking it. To make it sweeter, that's the hook I learned on too. *sniff*
And while she's crocheting, I am breaking in that new measuring cup (love pyrex...awesome stuff) and cake pan. Cake from scratch, here I come!
So onto the random updates for the week. First, my mom had a sonogram, which said that the fibroid was only about 3cm big That's a lot smaller than the doctor suspected, so he sent her for a CT scan. The CT scan said the fibroid was at least 9cm big. That confirms that mom will need surgery at the end of this month. Most likely it will be a partial hysterectomy, since the doctor wants to remove her uterus but save her ovaries. Since she's so young, he thinks its better to leave them and prevent a lot of estrogen therapy. The doc suspects there are more fibroids behind the large one, so he ordered an MRI for a clearer view. She's going this week, so please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Speaking of my mom, I decided to sew a Lots of Pockets tote bag for Mother's Day. My first mistake was planning! My plans always go awry! haha!
While the bag looks great from the outside, I somehow managed to get the bag stuck in the feed dogs as I was doing the last top stitch and I made the mistake of tugging on it, so there is a big rip in the lining. Its in a weird spot that is not easily fixed and even if I did, it would be obvious. I don't have anymore of the lining fabric to take it apart and replace it either. So, I fixed it as best I could and decided to keep it. I'll make mom another one and will have hopefully learned from my mistakes. I'd rather not give her an imperfect bag if I can help it.
Mom digs shiny anything, so I'm going to make her another bag out of this fabric. When I say shiny anything, I mean anything! She once passed down a whole bag of tank tops that didn't fit her anymore and in that bag were a shiny gold and shiny silver tank. Like superhero shiny. No joke! :)
On the landlord front, those buggers never picked up my letter and it will be mailed back to me tomorrow. Bezzie was right when she said they would come for the rent. The cowards sent their kid, so I couldn't give the kid hell. Not his fault, ya know? So I called 311 today and got the 411 (Mary J. Blige, old-schoolers??) about how to make a formal complaint. Turns out since this is a private rental, the proof of mailing is helpful but not necessary. The fact that I have it and loads of pictures will just make our case stronger. They'll even send an inspector to my apartment. So I'm waiting for hubby to get home so we can discuss when to make the complaint and then it's really going to be on!
Anyway, since my little monster has been in bed all day, I re-introduced crochet. She hasn't had much interest the last few months, but a day in bed and a new stitch was just the thing to cure that. I taught her how to do double crochet. Considering this is the first time with this stitch, she's rocking it. To make it sweeter, that's the hook I learned on too. *sniff*
And while she's crocheting, I am breaking in that new measuring cup (love pyrex...awesome stuff) and cake pan. Cake from scratch, here I come!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day to everyone!
I've been spoiled rotten today. My family made me a huge breakfast in bed. Piper even made her "famous" scrambled eggs. Did I mention it was in bed?
Pi bought me a costume bracelet that said "mom" all around it at the school Mother's Day sale (no plant sale this year). Hubby got me a new glass measuring cup and a new cake pan, both I which I really really wanted.
The best part is that I was allowed to lounge around in bed, watching tv and generally being lazy. I didn't get out of bed until 1:30. That's the life!
I've got plenty to tell you guys about the past week, but it will have to wait until tomorrow. I've still got a whole day of lounging ahead of me.
I've been spoiled rotten today. My family made me a huge breakfast in bed. Piper even made her "famous" scrambled eggs. Did I mention it was in bed?
Pi bought me a costume bracelet that said "mom" all around it at the school Mother's Day sale (no plant sale this year). Hubby got me a new glass measuring cup and a new cake pan, both I which I really really wanted.
The best part is that I was allowed to lounge around in bed, watching tv and generally being lazy. I didn't get out of bed until 1:30. That's the life!
I've got plenty to tell you guys about the past week, but it will have to wait until tomorrow. I've still got a whole day of lounging ahead of me.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Grrrrr
I sent that letter of complaint to my landlord on April 27th. Today is May 6th and they still have not picked up the letter from the post office. I don't even know if I can make a formal complaint without proof of delivery! They also have not come to get my rent this month. How long do they plan on avoiding us?
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting to Know Me
My current crafty project is under wraps because it is a mother's day gift. Since I can't show you pretty pictures, I'll fill out this survey I found over at Caroline's blog.
1.High heels or boots? Boots
2.What time did you get up this morning? 5:55 am
3. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
4. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? took Pi to see Hannah Montana the movie(hangs head in shame).
5. What is your favorite TV show? The Office (That's what she said!), Lost, Biggest Loser
6. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee and a yogurt
7. What is your middle name? Maria
8. What food do you dislike? Any seafood
9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Blue by Third Eye Blind (its old, I know)
10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey and cheese on wheat bread.
11. What characteristic do you despise? Laziness
12. Favorite clothing? PJs
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation? Bora Bora
14. Are you an organized person? Very much so.
15. Where would you like to retire to? Bahamas!
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? They all suck.
17. What are you going to do when you finish this? Watch tv
18. Favorite drink? Coffee
19. When is your birthday? Nov. 27
20. Morning person or a night person? Morning
21. What is your shoe size? 8.5
22. Pets? William Penn Hermit Crab
23. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I wish
24. What did you want to be when you were little? a singer (voice sucks btw)
25. What is your favorite flower? Sunflower
26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? July - when i can take another week off from work.
27. What was the last thing you ate? One of those Crumbs cupcakes. Yum!
28. Do you wish upon stars? Not in years
29. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink for my maiden name
30. How is the weather right now? Rainy and cool
31. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? My husband
32. Favorite soft drink? Sprite
33. Hair color? dark brown with red highlights on the ends (no clue where the highlights came from).
34. What was your favorite toy as a child? Cabbage Patch Kids
35. Summer or winter? Neither - I'm a Spring or Fall kind of person
36. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate!
37. Coffee or tea? Coffee
38. Favorite Food of all time? Hubby's chicken parm. Sooooo good.
39. Favorite dessert? Anything chocolate, especially yodels
40. When was the last time you cried? Last Saturday. I freaked out on my dad for being rude.
41. What is under your bed? dustbunnies
42. What did you do last night? Cut out a sewing pattern.
43. What are you afraid of? Never getting out of debt
44. Salty or sweet? Sweet
45. How many years at your current job? 6 years this coming September.
46. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
47. Positive or negative? Positive. One of my friends tells me on a regular basis that I am too happy.
48. Favorite pastime? Any type of crafting, especially sewing. Also reading...I'm a huge bookworm. Spending time with Pi and sleeping!
49. Beach or mountain? Beach!
50. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends? Yep, I'm a closet stalker. heehee
Feel free to post yours!
1.High heels or boots? Boots
2.What time did you get up this morning? 5:55 am
3. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
4. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? took Pi to see Hannah Montana the movie(hangs head in shame).
5. What is your favorite TV show? The Office (That's what she said!), Lost, Biggest Loser
6. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee and a yogurt
7. What is your middle name? Maria
8. What food do you dislike? Any seafood
9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Blue by Third Eye Blind (its old, I know)
10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey and cheese on wheat bread.
11. What characteristic do you despise? Laziness
12. Favorite clothing? PJs
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation? Bora Bora
14. Are you an organized person? Very much so.
15. Where would you like to retire to? Bahamas!
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday? They all suck.
17. What are you going to do when you finish this? Watch tv
18. Favorite drink? Coffee
19. When is your birthday? Nov. 27
20. Morning person or a night person? Morning
21. What is your shoe size? 8.5
22. Pets? William Penn Hermit Crab
23. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? I wish
24. What did you want to be when you were little? a singer (voice sucks btw)
25. What is your favorite flower? Sunflower
26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? July - when i can take another week off from work.
27. What was the last thing you ate? One of those Crumbs cupcakes. Yum!
28. Do you wish upon stars? Not in years
29. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Pink for my maiden name
30. How is the weather right now? Rainy and cool
31. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone? My husband
32. Favorite soft drink? Sprite
33. Hair color? dark brown with red highlights on the ends (no clue where the highlights came from).
34. What was your favorite toy as a child? Cabbage Patch Kids
35. Summer or winter? Neither - I'm a Spring or Fall kind of person
36. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate!
37. Coffee or tea? Coffee
38. Favorite Food of all time? Hubby's chicken parm. Sooooo good.
39. Favorite dessert? Anything chocolate, especially yodels
40. When was the last time you cried? Last Saturday. I freaked out on my dad for being rude.
41. What is under your bed? dustbunnies
42. What did you do last night? Cut out a sewing pattern.
43. What are you afraid of? Never getting out of debt
44. Salty or sweet? Sweet
45. How many years at your current job? 6 years this coming September.
46. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
47. Positive or negative? Positive. One of my friends tells me on a regular basis that I am too happy.
48. Favorite pastime? Any type of crafting, especially sewing. Also reading...I'm a huge bookworm. Spending time with Pi and sleeping!
49. Beach or mountain? Beach!
50. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends? Yep, I'm a closet stalker. heehee
Feel free to post yours!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Tuesday's Yummy Tribute
Overpriced? Yes
Worth it? Absolutely!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Baby Stuff Galore
Sorry for the blog silence this week. This has been"one of those weeks." Even though its been a bit nuts around here, I did work my butt off on finishing the gifts for the baby shower we went to yesterday.
The first thing I finished was edging some Tigger fleece that I had in my fleece pile (which is getting smaller, oh no!). The days I was working on this, it was near 90 degrees. I should have left it for last because the last half of the week has been down right chilly and rainy. I used a simple x-stitch because it made a nice border without being too girly.
The latest Crochet Today magazine had the cutest little baby rattle in it. I used a half ball of Lion cotton left over from a FBB I made last year. This pattern is so simple, it makes me want to slap myself for not thinking of it! It is really beginner friendly. The magazine picture has a ribbon around the bunny's neck, but I left it off because it seemed a little dangerous, if you ask me.
Did you think I'd make a baby gift and not make a Kelly sweater? Pshaw! I love this pattern! I used RHSS (same as for the blanket) and car buttons that I had left over from a project last year. Its a size 3-6 months. Figured that would be best so the baby can use it in the fall.
There was a small amount of the Tigger fleece left over, so I fiddled with the sewing machine and made a hat. Its just a simple rectangle with the brim folded up and sewn. I used a baby hat chart to estimate the sizing. A little yarn in the corners and insta cute. Next time, I'll make the tassels just a little longer.
And because I'm completely insane, the morning of the shower, I decided I had to make baby booties. I used this pattern, but tweaked it a lot. I only used fleece so I skipped all the lining and interfacing parts. I friggin love them!!! I want to make a pair in my size. Seriously.
Here is Piper's giant baby, modelling the outfit (before I added the car buttons). Its neat how a combination of sewing and crochet makes for a different kind of baby set than I've ever made before.
Then off we went to Bethlehem, PA for the shower. It was supposed to rain all day, but the weather was gorgeous. I didn't even have to drive, thanks to Inky Binky's boyfriend.
Can you tell I am a city girl? This was so much green, I just had to take a picture!
I thought this cake was really cool! See how it says Baby J? The baby is a boy and will be named Julian.
We didn't get home until nearly 2am. It was a great time, but I'm just about spent. I'm spending all of today in my pjs, watching tv and hopefully napping.
The first thing I finished was edging some Tigger fleece that I had in my fleece pile (which is getting smaller, oh no!). The days I was working on this, it was near 90 degrees. I should have left it for last because the last half of the week has been down right chilly and rainy. I used a simple x-stitch because it made a nice border without being too girly.
The latest Crochet Today magazine had the cutest little baby rattle in it. I used a half ball of Lion cotton left over from a FBB I made last year. This pattern is so simple, it makes me want to slap myself for not thinking of it! It is really beginner friendly. The magazine picture has a ribbon around the bunny's neck, but I left it off because it seemed a little dangerous, if you ask me.
Did you think I'd make a baby gift and not make a Kelly sweater? Pshaw! I love this pattern! I used RHSS (same as for the blanket) and car buttons that I had left over from a project last year. Its a size 3-6 months. Figured that would be best so the baby can use it in the fall.
There was a small amount of the Tigger fleece left over, so I fiddled with the sewing machine and made a hat. Its just a simple rectangle with the brim folded up and sewn. I used a baby hat chart to estimate the sizing. A little yarn in the corners and insta cute. Next time, I'll make the tassels just a little longer.
And because I'm completely insane, the morning of the shower, I decided I had to make baby booties. I used this pattern, but tweaked it a lot. I only used fleece so I skipped all the lining and interfacing parts. I friggin love them!!! I want to make a pair in my size. Seriously.
Here is Piper's giant baby, modelling the outfit (before I added the car buttons). Its neat how a combination of sewing and crochet makes for a different kind of baby set than I've ever made before.
Then off we went to Bethlehem, PA for the shower. It was supposed to rain all day, but the weather was gorgeous. I didn't even have to drive, thanks to Inky Binky's boyfriend.
Can you tell I am a city girl? This was so much green, I just had to take a picture!
I thought this cake was really cool! See how it says Baby J? The baby is a boy and will be named Julian.
We didn't get home until nearly 2am. It was a great time, but I'm just about spent. I'm spending all of today in my pjs, watching tv and hopefully napping.
In other news, I sent a certified letter to my landlord on Monday. I don't think they've picked it up from the post office yet. Wish me luck for when they do. Its on now!
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