I went M.I.A. on y'all again. School started. I could go on and on with what all that entails, but I'll spare you.
I have been crafting. No final products to share pictures of though. The marble magnet project is halfway. Tiny papers have been glued to the back of the glass marbles. That's about it. I've played around with freehand embroidery inspired by the Sublime Stitching Craft Pad I bought. A Mary Englebreit fabric panel has been sewn but I've ripped the cherry embroidery stitches out of the black border fabric twice. Perfectionism and crafting aren't always good companions. Especially when the perfectionist is trying to de-stress by crafting. Crafts should relieve stress not cause it. So, the cherries have been set aside for now. More napkins have been serged, but not top-stitched. Supplies have been purchased for numerous projects that may or may not ever make it to fruition.
I had a birthday. August 27th I turned 36. Friends and loved ones showered me with gifts I didn't deserve. Dear Hubby gave me horse riding lessons. I have photos and video of the experience to share. He won major brownie points for that! Dear Sharona sent me a fabulous new book...
Sewing eye candy and has a new way to construct tote bags in it. I've made countless totes and never came across such an easy way to put contrasting fabrics together before. See how beautifully the fabric's stripes are totally aligned on the cover photo. I'll have to scan in those pages for you. Genius. I also received a Barnes & Noble gift card, cash (which was spent on candles, pottery, and this program which I've wanted for at least a year)...
I received some of the loveliest cards ever and had dinner out with my dear Parents. Great birthday.
Now, in addition to all the stress living life at the pace we currently do...I have decided to give up Coke. My doctor is always telling me how bad it is. And Lord knows she won't cut me any slack on my weight. No one seems to understand that without sugar, I just can't function. The Lupus is bad enough, but the low energy is killer. I found out thirty pounds ago that this southern girl could successfully run on Coke (and cookies). So pray for me. My current substitute is Natural Spring Water (in plastic bottles, not very earth friendly, but have you tasted Alabama well water?) and this...
It's "off tha chain" as dear Son would say. Really! I hope the immunity part kicks in before flu season. Just another perk of working at a school. Well, it's time to shuttle dear Son to band practice. The fun just never ends.