UNDER CONSTRUCTION...

For anyone looking, I am playing around with customizing my blog. I am no professional web designer and this isn't the top time consuming project, so bear with me! Deb

p.s. feedback welcome - especially on readability, color, shading, etc.

Lazy Lunchtime

I am working from home today because I still don't feel real well and the sub-zero temperatures kick off coughing fits that literally hurt. Oh well, I have a great deal of concentration here, the project war room setting is cozy, but not the most condusive to mega productivity.

I received a surprise envelope yesterday, in it was a short note and knitting stitch markers. If you ever want to make someone's day, drop them a note out of the blue. If you can, add something you know they will enjoy - even a small piece of chocolate! I am involved in a group on Ravelry called RAK - random acts of kindness. It is quite an interesting place, a great study in human behavior & a wonderful reminder of how friendly & nice most people ar. Basically everyone who posts a 'wishlist' there apologizes for it or feels 'weird'. The world today seems to frown on asking for stuff (material or otherwise), but in RAK, people are giving it a try anyway. It seems like everyone is participating in some way or another, and even with the slight discomfort of 'asking for things', I think it is a wonderful example of all that is good in our world. Just reading the threads there can brighten my day.

CHALLENGE: do an random act of kindness for someone this week and let me know via comments how it went/felt.

M's Cool Hat

This is the Radar Hat by Cid (see Cid Designs on right)
It was fun to knit, fast and not that expensive!

the super duper anonymous post......

hola what tiz up??
i dont hear an answer!
still waiting...
looks like your not gonna answer.
well
i really dont know what to say
at all
well....
i could just ramble.
well....
nope
im gonna tell you abut my self.
my name is________
oops. im not gonna say my name.
because im anonymous!
ok... moving on....
my favorite color is purple
my favorite food is fudge.
i go to a school in a city in a state
but because im anonymous
im not gonna tell u
i am in the 8th grade
right now im wacthing a comercial about soup
i cant spell
at all
ever.
i have ten toes
and
ten fingers
and there is no nailpolish on them
my eyes change colors
my hair is blond
and short
and i like to ski
i like to swim too!
i have been doing chores
and waching tv all day
i have a little brother
i am running out of ideas
of what to write
uh oh...
looks like im gonna have to stop
oh no!!
well..
i guess this is goodbye
well,
its been nice talking to u
i hope you were entertained
at least a little bit
a tiny bit??
well ttyl
good bye
ta ta
auf wiedersehen

Sunday - last day?

So, I have been sick for at least a week. I really and truly need to go to work tomorrow. My meds are done but I am still coughing after very little movement. Plan: go to work tomorrow and see doctor again on Tuesday to see what they hear. I HATE BEING SICK!

Sick & Tired...

I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I was diagnosed with Bronchitis on Monday. I know it has been coming, but why so long and now after 3 days of meds and bed, I don't really feel much better! Add to this my son is now on meds for the same + strep throat, my daughter is dramatizing about school and my hubby is struggling with his own health issues.

I just need to get better - is it possible to kick them all out for just 24 hours so I can recover? I am sure it is not 'good mother' behavior but I am tempted.

Good night.

FOFF

Finish on February First -

Today, I am taking a challenge I found in a group on Ravelry.com. I took out 2 hibernating knitting projects and intend to complete them today. This may seem an awful big task, but the finishing that needs to occur is &^*% seaming and sewing on of a few decorative components. This should not be hard to complete, as long as I soon get over my procrastination (it is almost 2pm).

I have one e-mail to send off, and then I must get started. Should anyone be reading this, please ask if I made the goals. Accountability is always helpful.

OH YEAH! Dentist Day as well - no cavities for G, M and me!