Something So Cute I Couldn't Resist

Have a great weekend!

3 Days and Counting

3 days smoke free! The pills are working really well, and I'm pretty happy about it. Been working hard, getting the house and yard ready for our party this weekend. It's going to be a combo of an engagement party and a housewarming party, and we're having about 50 people (or more)!! My parents are taking care of the main dish (chicken/Beef Chowder) and I'm just making snacks and dessert. Here is the recipe for my most favorite party snack. I got this from my cousin's girlfriend, Bridget. They are vegetarians, and always make yummy food!

Corn and Avacado Dip

2 avacados, diced
1 can white corn, drained and rinsed
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, minced
1-2 tomatoes, diced
salt
pepper
the juice of a lime and a lemon.

Mix it all together and let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. Served with tortilla chips or crackers. So easy!

Someone needs our help

I just got finished reading my blogs for the day, and noticed that Taryn at MyMy is asking for donations for her sister who has found herself sick and in a financial predicament. Everyone who is able should go read the post and give what you can.

Thank you!

A new Look

I changed some things around on here. As I am not html savvy, I am using a different color blogger template, and changed the title. Hope everyone likes it!

I added a few new things to the shop last night. I am pleased with how Etsy is going so far. It's not making me rich or anything, but I like that people are buying my things and really enjoying them. My favorite thing is to read my feedback from buyers. Thanks to everyone who is supporting the shop!

Quit Smoking Update

So far, the quitting smoking is going well, especially since I'm allowed to smoke until Wednesday. I'll update you on that next week. I'm excited that I'm actually doing this. It's been too long and It's just so bad for me!

Some of you may be reading this saying, "ewww, she's a smoker?!", or, " I don't want to buy things from a smoker". Let me assure you that I've never smoked in my house (or my previous apartment) and never offer things for sale that would absorb any smells. I'm looking forward to offering sewn and crochet things in the near future once I am totally smoke-free.

By the way, how do you spell the adjective form of "crochet" other than Crochet-ed?

Here is a picture of a box of pills. Pills that are supposed to help me quit smoking. Wish me luck, I start today!

CopyCat?

There are some fabulous crafters/artists on Etsy that make hairpins and rings and earrings that are veeeery similar to mine. I know that I've taken inspiration from them, especially when I was starting my store, but it is becomming increasingly difficult to make things that aren't the same as what they are making. It seems that we all get the same supplies from the same sources, and want to do the same things with them. Bottom line is, I need some new ideas. I don't want to be seen as a copycat, even though I'm not, really. I try to not even look at similar sites. Creative failure is not an option. Must. Keep. Going. ;)

First Knitting Attempt...

... Was mostly a disaster. I did a personal swap on Craftster where I swapped a bunch of ephemera for some yarn and knitting needles. You'll see in my list below that knitting is something that I want to learn how to do. So I tried, and got really frustrated. I'm going to have to find someone to actually teach me in person to knit. There's a shop near my office called Karma Knitting, and I think they may offer classes. I'll have to check into that. Anyway, feel free to laugh at my mess here.

Kitty Love!

The kitties love each other now! I'm so excited. It's been too many days of hissing and fighting. As I write this they are cuddling in my bed. sooo cute!

Back to Good

For anyone who was wondering, I'm back in good spirits today. My sickness is fading due to some gold old-fashioned antibiotics so I'm back at work. I got some things taken care of for the wedding, a venue at least, so that's a bit less stress for me. I should be getting a check for my car in the mail very soon, and I'm planning on buying a new one.

Thats all for now. Thank you to whoever has been reading my vents over the past few days!

Home Sick Today

I think I have pneumonia, or asthma or lung cancer.... did I mention that I can be quite the hypochondriac sometimes?

Made some earrings... check them out in the shop------------------------->

Things I don't like today.

Maybe I'll like them again tomorrow, but today, definitely not.

Car Insurance Companies
Websites that give you NO information.
Vistaprints "rewards" program that costs me $14/month (that I didn't ask for!)
Catholic priests that won't perform my wedding ceremony.
Current Mother and Future MIL that have TOO many opinions about TOO many things.
CARSTAR
Credit Card Companies
Liars

I may think of more later. Stay tuned.