I found this on the internet when I Googled "crafty meme".
What are your hobbies?
sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, reading, dessert-making
What crafts do you do?
right now, I prefer anything to do with sewing
What sounds do you craft along to?
music, sometimes a movie
First Project You Ever Made:
barbie clothes
Favorite Project:
whatever I just finished
Favorite Items to Make:
quilts
What's your favorite...
Color:
was orange, then blue, now I'm coming back to orange
Movie:
chariots of fire. More recently? lars and the real girl
TV Show:
the big bang theory, the mentalist
Band:
the eagles
Book:
eight cousins (louisa may alcott)
Food:
tacos
Favorite Craft:
sewing
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Search for a Summer Musical
As I mentioned in my last post one of the things I wanted to do this summer is go to a musical. As in musical theatre. Theater? Theatre.
I have fond memories of many a summer musical over the years. I still have vivid memories of seeing The Fantastics at Mack's Inn at Island Park one summer when I was growing up. Of course there were trips to the Pickleville Playhouse for the melodrama, not a musical but summer fun none the less. I think my favorite summer musical venue is the outdoor theatre at Sundance in Provo Canyon. I have been there several times, and nothing says summer like seeing a musical there. (I even saw Robert Redford there once ((he owns Sundance)) walking through the restaurant where we were eating before a play! Good times, good times.) I have also seen musicals at both the old and the new Hale Center Theatre. One summer, long ago, I even saw a musical on Broadway. There used to be a theatre company right here in town, and I saw several musicals there. However, they folded a few years back. Bummer.
There is a small summer theatre offering in a nearby town. I checked their schedule. No musical. Drat! There was a promising looking comedy, however, so I bought a ticket for that. I guess it is the closest I can come. For now.
I have fond memories of many a summer musical over the years. I still have vivid memories of seeing The Fantastics at Mack's Inn at Island Park one summer when I was growing up. Of course there were trips to the Pickleville Playhouse for the melodrama, not a musical but summer fun none the less. I think my favorite summer musical venue is the outdoor theatre at Sundance in Provo Canyon. I have been there several times, and nothing says summer like seeing a musical there. (I even saw Robert Redford there once ((he owns Sundance)) walking through the restaurant where we were eating before a play! Good times, good times.) I have also seen musicals at both the old and the new Hale Center Theatre. One summer, long ago, I even saw a musical on Broadway. There used to be a theatre company right here in town, and I saw several musicals there. However, they folded a few years back. Bummer.
There is a small summer theatre offering in a nearby town. I checked their schedule. No musical. Drat! There was a promising looking comedy, however, so I bought a ticket for that. I guess it is the closest I can come. For now.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
A List for Summer
At the beginning of the summer, I made a list of the things I wanted to do before summer was over. We took our "big" vacation for the year in April, so I may have wanted plans to look forward to and some things to accomplish.
Making lists of summer projects go back to when I was in school or teaching and had things I wanted to get done during my time off. I also did this with my daughter.
At the beginning of the summer, we would sit down and revise her chore list and make a list of fun things to do and projects we wanted to accomplish. K is an only child, and with school out and not seeing her friends everyday, I didn't want her to worry about being lonely or bored (although she spent every extra moment reading, so she was rarely bored.) We included weekly visits with friends and outings as well as goals for things to do at home. Everything went on the weekly chart so we could keep track of our accomplishment. (This habit really paid off when it came time to work on Personal Progress projects.) She still plans for summer projects and goals.
Last summer when she came home (those were the good old days!) she had a list: to make a quilt, to play through all of the hymns in the hymn book, to learn to juggle, to learn to write with her left hand, and to perfect the art of making real, baked cheesecake.
The quilt is gorgeous, the cheesecakes (many cheesecakes!) were delicious, she is a pretty good hand at juggling, not sure about the left-handed writing, and she is still working on the hymns.
This summer she had taken list-making to a whole new level.
But, wait, this is supposed to be about me!
This is my Summer List:
Making lists of summer projects go back to when I was in school or teaching and had things I wanted to get done during my time off. I also did this with my daughter.
At the beginning of the summer, we would sit down and revise her chore list and make a list of fun things to do and projects we wanted to accomplish. K is an only child, and with school out and not seeing her friends everyday, I didn't want her to worry about being lonely or bored (although she spent every extra moment reading, so she was rarely bored.) We included weekly visits with friends and outings as well as goals for things to do at home. Everything went on the weekly chart so we could keep track of our accomplishment. (This habit really paid off when it came time to work on Personal Progress projects.) She still plans for summer projects and goals.
Last summer when she came home (those were the good old days!) she had a list: to make a quilt, to play through all of the hymns in the hymn book, to learn to juggle, to learn to write with her left hand, and to perfect the art of making real, baked cheesecake.
The quilt is gorgeous, the cheesecakes (many cheesecakes!) were delicious, she is a pretty good hand at juggling, not sure about the left-handed writing, and she is still working on the hymns.
This summer she had taken list-making to a whole new level.
But, wait, this is supposed to be about me!
This is my Summer List:
- See a musical
- Go to the beach
- Make 2 quilts
- Go thrifting.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Summer Obsession
McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade.
It is the perfect blend of sweet and tart refreshing frozen goodness!
I am not a habitual patron of McDonald's. They are usually pretty far down on my list of Fast Food Favorites. In fact, I will go to McD's and get the frozen strawberry lemonade and then drive thru somewhere else to get my food.
I am in no way being compensated for this endorsement. Darn!
But if you haven't tried it, go get one! It is just.that.good.
You're welcome!
It is the perfect blend of sweet and tart refreshing frozen goodness!
I am not a habitual patron of McDonald's. They are usually pretty far down on my list of Fast Food Favorites. In fact, I will go to McD's and get the frozen strawberry lemonade and then drive thru somewhere else to get my food.
I am in no way being compensated for this endorsement. Darn!
But if you haven't tried it, go get one! It is just.that.good.
You're welcome!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Shopping with my Sister
Today I was shopping with my sister and I saw a little placque that read:
"I'm not bossy. I just have better ideas that everyone else."
I did not buy it.
But I am blogging about it...
"I'm not bossy. I just have better ideas that everyone else."
I did not buy it.
But I am blogging about it...
Friday, April 23, 2010
Confucius Say
We went to Panda Express for lunch the other day.
My fortune read: "Be direct, usually one can accomplish more that way."
My husband rolled his eyes.
He doesn't think I need any encouragement.
My fortune read: "Be direct, usually one can accomplish more that way."
My husband rolled his eyes.
He doesn't think I need any encouragement.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
I interupt this blogging break to bring you the following meme:
(Saw this on a couple of interesting blogs.)
1.Do you like bleu cheese? Yes.
2.Have you ever smoked? Well, I've been steamed a few times but I'm not sure I actually smoked.
3.Do you own a gun? Nope.
4.Favorite type of food? Chocolate. And tacos.
5.Favorite type of music? I like a lot of different types of music.
6.What do you think of hot dogs? I like hot dogs.
7.Favorite Christmas movie? It's a Wonderful Life. And Home Alone.
8.What do you prefer to drink in the morning? A green smoothie. And orange juice.
9.Can you do push-ups? I...uh...no.
10.What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? I'm not really a jewelry person.
11.Favorite hobby? Sewing. Quilting. Scrapbooking. Oh, was I supposed to pick one?
12.Do you have A. D. D.? No.
13.Do you wear glasses/contacts? Glasses.
14.Middle name? Nope.
15.Name three thoughts at this exact moment: My feet are cold, I have a lot to do, I need to get this posted!
16.Name three drinks you regularly drink: Water, orange juice, milk.
17.Current worry? The list is long.
18.Current hate right now? I don't hate anything.
19.Favorite place to be? At home.
20.How did you bring in the new year? Sleeping.
21.Someplace you’d like to go? New England.
22.Name three people who will complete this. I have no idea.
23.Do you own slippers? Yes. Several pairs.
24.What color shirt are you wearing? Light blue.
25.Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't know.
26.Can you whistle? Yes.
27.Where are you now? At my desk.
28.Would you be a pirate? Probably not.
29.What songs do you sing in the shower? Depends on my mood.
30.Favorite Girl’s Name? I don't really have one.
31.Favorite boy’s name? David.
32.What is in your pocket right now? Nothing.
33.Last thing that made you laugh? My husband.
34.What vehicle do you drive? A minivan. Don't judge me.
35.Worst injury you’ve ever had? A cut on my leg.
36.Do you love where you live? Not really.
37.How many TVs do you have in your house? One.
38.How many computers do you have in your house? Two.
39.If you changed your job, what would it be? Something a little more people-oriented than where I work now.
40.If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? Good health, a happy life for my family, a house to call my own.
1.Do you like bleu cheese? Yes.
2.Have you ever smoked? Well, I've been steamed a few times but I'm not sure I actually smoked.
3.Do you own a gun? Nope.
4.Favorite type of food? Chocolate. And tacos.
5.Favorite type of music? I like a lot of different types of music.
6.What do you think of hot dogs? I like hot dogs.
7.Favorite Christmas movie? It's a Wonderful Life. And Home Alone.
8.What do you prefer to drink in the morning? A green smoothie. And orange juice.
9.Can you do push-ups? I...uh...no.
10.What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? I'm not really a jewelry person.
11.Favorite hobby? Sewing. Quilting. Scrapbooking. Oh, was I supposed to pick one?
12.Do you have A. D. D.? No.
13.Do you wear glasses/contacts? Glasses.
14.Middle name? Nope.
15.Name three thoughts at this exact moment: My feet are cold, I have a lot to do, I need to get this posted!
16.Name three drinks you regularly drink: Water, orange juice, milk.
17.Current worry? The list is long.
18.Current hate right now? I don't hate anything.
19.Favorite place to be? At home.
20.How did you bring in the new year? Sleeping.
21.Someplace you’d like to go? New England.
22.Name three people who will complete this. I have no idea.
23.Do you own slippers? Yes. Several pairs.
24.What color shirt are you wearing? Light blue.
25.Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I don't know.
26.Can you whistle? Yes.
27.Where are you now? At my desk.
28.Would you be a pirate? Probably not.
29.What songs do you sing in the shower? Depends on my mood.
30.Favorite Girl’s Name? I don't really have one.
31.Favorite boy’s name? David.
32.What is in your pocket right now? Nothing.
33.Last thing that made you laugh? My husband.
34.What vehicle do you drive? A minivan. Don't judge me.
35.Worst injury you’ve ever had? A cut on my leg.
36.Do you love where you live? Not really.
37.How many TVs do you have in your house? One.
38.How many computers do you have in your house? Two.
39.If you changed your job, what would it be? Something a little more people-oriented than where I work now.
40.If you were granted three wishes, what would they be? Good health, a happy life for my family, a house to call my own.
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