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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Casket, Cremation, Liquefaction, or Freeze Drying?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14114555 So I just learned about this. Its pretty amazing to me! WOW! Is this what Im looking at learning in the future!?
I think back to Fred, the man who inspired my dad to get into the business, and was a major influence in my overall life growing up. I wonder what Fred would have to say to all of this?
(Give his gardening techniques and comments, probably something along the lines of making it happen with "Panther Piss")
but I digress. Im not sure how the public will take to this. Its such a sensitive industry to begin with. I'll be following to see what happens with it in the US. Pin It Now!
I think back to Fred, the man who inspired my dad to get into the business, and was a major influence in my overall life growing up. I wonder what Fred would have to say to all of this?
(Give his gardening techniques and comments, probably something along the lines of making it happen with "Panther Piss")
but I digress. Im not sure how the public will take to this. Its such a sensitive industry to begin with. I'll be following to see what happens with it in the US. Pin It Now!
because this is just too cute to not share!
besides being super cute and having some really cheeky moments, these ladies are great dancers. <3
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Ghawazee coat
Well the coat is finished, other than needing to find the perfect clasps/lacers for the front, and the perfet braided trim for the neck line. I modified the sleeves-I decided I did not want to use the flounce as it would detract from the neck line. And next time, I will use a heavier interfacing so the points pop out more.
On its way to me are two new patterns. Patterns in Time- Macedonian Turkish vest (which I plan to use up the excess fabric from the Ghawazee coat since Simplicity cannot properly calculate usage) and Randwolf's Doublet Pattern. My Dear Boyfriend needs a doublet for the faire, and Im in a sewing mood. Lucky Him!
But, until we regain power from Hurricane Irene, there will be no sewing, only prep work.
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On its way to me are two new patterns. Patterns in Time- Macedonian Turkish vest (which I plan to use up the excess fabric from the Ghawazee coat since Simplicity cannot properly calculate usage) and Randwolf's Doublet Pattern. My Dear Boyfriend needs a doublet for the faire, and Im in a sewing mood. Lucky Him!
But, until we regain power from Hurricane Irene, there will be no sewing, only prep work.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Refocus time
Well, with the potential cancer scare, (yes... there I said it.) and another week to go to keep my mind occupied while waiting for my pathology report to come back, I have decided its high time to refocus on my eating habits.
It seems that in the year (almost a year) Ive lived in Baltimore, Ive managed to put about 20 lbs back on. YUCK! So, While I was sitting in the dark last night (as we still don't have power from the hurricane) I really thought about how and what I was eating at the beginning of last year/spring time that caused me to drop the weight I had.
The answer was really quite simple. I was eating a lot less, and eating pretty clean. At the time, I wasn't eating anything that I couldn't pronounce, and just eating very small amounts and only eating when I was truly hungry.
As I said to a girl friend this morning, if there was a temptation- Im simply pictured it duct taped to me arse, and that visual helped a LOT.
So, since I can't go back to belly dance class yet, I need to keep busy. So I have sewed a Ghawazee coat, but still need to get trim and closures for it, and I just ordered two new patterns. One is the Macedonian-Turkish vest (that I should have enough left over fabric to make one from) and Randwolf's doublet pattern, as my BF needs a doublet for the faire. (He fits into all my other pieces, but I don't have a doublet for him. So I'll just sew him up one) This will keep me busy for sure!
And, I have test #2 in module #4 to enter into the system, but since we don't have power at home, its hard to enter in my mortuary tests. (I try to NOT do that at my main job. Even though my boss is fully aware that I am getting my funeral license)
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It seems that in the year (almost a year) Ive lived in Baltimore, Ive managed to put about 20 lbs back on. YUCK! So, While I was sitting in the dark last night (as we still don't have power from the hurricane) I really thought about how and what I was eating at the beginning of last year/spring time that caused me to drop the weight I had.
The answer was really quite simple. I was eating a lot less, and eating pretty clean. At the time, I wasn't eating anything that I couldn't pronounce, and just eating very small amounts and only eating when I was truly hungry.
As I said to a girl friend this morning, if there was a temptation- Im simply pictured it duct taped to me arse, and that visual helped a LOT.
So, since I can't go back to belly dance class yet, I need to keep busy. So I have sewed a Ghawazee coat, but still need to get trim and closures for it, and I just ordered two new patterns. One is the Macedonian-Turkish vest (that I should have enough left over fabric to make one from) and Randwolf's doublet pattern, as my BF needs a doublet for the faire. (He fits into all my other pieces, but I don't have a doublet for him. So I'll just sew him up one) This will keep me busy for sure!
And, I have test #2 in module #4 to enter into the system, but since we don't have power at home, its hard to enter in my mortuary tests. (I try to NOT do that at my main job. Even though my boss is fully aware that I am getting my funeral license)
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Progression
Well, last night before going to Lotus' belly dance class, I got all the paper pieces cut out for the coat. It wasn't bad to cut. the pieces were so large. I only ended up cutting out one piece that I didn't need. The pattern uses 1,2,3,4,5,6 and somehow I ended up cutting out piece #7 instead of #2. So I went back and cut out 2.
That ended up being a happy accident though because if this coat goes well, I'll need #7 so I can make a second coat with no sleeves and an underbust neckline.
Tonight I gotta pick up interfacing, and thread. Then work on cutting out all the fabrics.
Main body fabric
Sleeve flounce contrast fabric
Lining fabric.
Interfacing
Im going to just take my time with it. Im not going to start sewing it up until Monday...hopefully I can make myself wait that long! Pin It Now!
That ended up being a happy accident though because if this coat goes well, I'll need #7 so I can make a second coat with no sleeves and an underbust neckline.
Tonight I gotta pick up interfacing, and thread. Then work on cutting out all the fabrics.
Main body fabric
Sleeve flounce contrast fabric
Lining fabric.
Interfacing
Im going to just take my time with it. Im not going to start sewing it up until Monday...hopefully I can make myself wait that long! Pin It Now!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Module 4 and pending surgery
well, I started module 4 (out of 5) for my FSP certification. Not to sound egotistical- but I only got a 95% on it. I missed one question. I had been priding myself on having a 99% GPA. I know that this one test will not drop it that bad, but I was striving for perfection with it. Ce-la-vie!
On Monday- I will be having some surgery, and hopefully will only be out of dance for a week. So to occupy my mind and body during that time, I picked up THIS pattern. Last night I picked up the silk charmuse I plan to use for the lining as I had a coupon for it, and already had my main body fabric and the sleeve flounce contrast fabric. The only remaining bits to get are the interfacing (because I thought I had some and don't), thread, and the trim for the front.(which I may just wait and add when I find the "perfect" trim.
Im planning on getting it all cut out between tonight and monday when I leave for the hospital so that's done, and I won't have to be crawling around cutting (I need a cutting table for sure!)
I also got my yarn, thread and shells to make some tassels while Im out.
I guess that's it... back to my normal job! Lunch is over!
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On Monday- I will be having some surgery, and hopefully will only be out of dance for a week. So to occupy my mind and body during that time, I picked up THIS pattern. Last night I picked up the silk charmuse I plan to use for the lining as I had a coupon for it, and already had my main body fabric and the sleeve flounce contrast fabric. The only remaining bits to get are the interfacing (because I thought I had some and don't), thread, and the trim for the front.(which I may just wait and add when I find the "perfect" trim.
Im planning on getting it all cut out between tonight and monday when I leave for the hospital so that's done, and I won't have to be crawling around cutting (I need a cutting table for sure!)
I also got my yarn, thread and shells to make some tassels while Im out.
I guess that's it... back to my normal job! Lunch is over!
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Hafla makeup
Maybe I'll explain in details later.
Currently, Im looking for a great belly dance craft swap...anyone know of a good one? if not, maybe I'll start one.
In other news- I'll be crafting up some tassles soon. I plan to use wool roving, embroidery floss, t-shirt strips, and shells. Im going to be laid up for a day or so from having a surgery done on the 15th. I figured this would be a good thing to do to bide my time and keep my fingers and mind occupied.
I was able to score 100 pcs of purple ring top cowrie shells with one hole drilled for $5.50 with free shipping! Squee! These are not cut in half. Im not sure why, but I don't care for the look of the split cowries.
I also bought a bag of pistachio nuts so I can save the shells. I figure I can dye some of them, or draw on some of them to add to decorations. Its just a matter of figuring out how to drill a hole in them to string them when needed. (I don't have a dremmel tool)
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