shanno gave me a copy of the happy hooker for my birthday. i like almost every pattern in that book - some more than others, but for the most part i like everything. i was finding it difficult deciding on what to make so i declared to bren when she was over for tea on wednesday "i think i'm going to make everything in this book!" i felt that would eliminate the need to decide. that said, when i looked more closely and realized there are 40 patterns, i knew i'd bitten off more than i can chew. BUT i haven't set a deadline for myself, so i have plenty of time. i've started with the corset belt. it was tricky at first because i didn't know how to do some of the stitches but i watched a video online and figured it out instantly. i'm pleased because i bought some ribbon for 1 dollar that i'm going to use for the ties instead of crochetting ties. i think that will look nicer. except, i'm not certain about the colour of ribbon, i didn't have a lot of selection. but i'm hopeful that it will turn out looking awesome. the main problem i have is what to wear a corset belt with! it's the kind of thing that could turn out being great or turn out looking weird.
yesterday i was freezing cold at work. it seems that the office is cold all year long. i'm constantly chilly. so today i wore lots of layers and my alpacha sweater from peru. i usually find wool too itchy to wear except for when i'm cold. i think i need more sweaters, but finding a place to store them is always tricky.
sometimes marilyn and i are sent treats from suppliers or colleagues to thank us for our support throughout the year. all different kinds depending on who sent them. one time we were even given an apple crumble pie! i've also been sent gifts from asia - t-shirts, silk scarves, change purses. the two of us are very good at making the fore-mentioned treats last a long time. we take a great deal of delight in having one a day.
i've become aware of fibre in recent days. since learning that my dad has a bad case of heart disease i did some research on prevention and learned how important a high fibre diet is. it's tricky. i definitely don't get enough fibre neither does brendan (and as a male he needs 50% more than me).
we got our rent from fang yesterday. awesome! it's good to know that our tenants will pay their rent. i worried so much about that back in december and all for nothing!
it looks as though i'm preaching again on january 22. it's been quite a while. i don't think i've preached since the summer. i hope it goes well. i really enjoy preparing and i don't mind delivery, but it's definitely the most awkward part. plus there's no do-over if i screw up, but so far my past experience has all been positive.
yesterday i was freezing cold at work. it seems that the office is cold all year long. i'm constantly chilly. so today i wore lots of layers and my alpacha sweater from peru. i usually find wool too itchy to wear except for when i'm cold. i think i need more sweaters, but finding a place to store them is always tricky.
sometimes marilyn and i are sent treats from suppliers or colleagues to thank us for our support throughout the year. all different kinds depending on who sent them. one time we were even given an apple crumble pie! i've also been sent gifts from asia - t-shirts, silk scarves, change purses. the two of us are very good at making the fore-mentioned treats last a long time. we take a great deal of delight in having one a day.
i've become aware of fibre in recent days. since learning that my dad has a bad case of heart disease i did some research on prevention and learned how important a high fibre diet is. it's tricky. i definitely don't get enough fibre neither does brendan (and as a male he needs 50% more than me).
we got our rent from fang yesterday. awesome! it's good to know that our tenants will pay their rent. i worried so much about that back in december and all for nothing!
it looks as though i'm preaching again on january 22. it's been quite a while. i don't think i've preached since the summer. i hope it goes well. i really enjoy preparing and i don't mind delivery, but it's definitely the most awkward part. plus there's no do-over if i screw up, but so far my past experience has all been positive.
i feel you most when i'm alone.
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as you increase your fibre, increase your water, too. otherwise you'll get all tied up. :)
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