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Bah, bah humbug, have you any balm?
Jan. 5th, 2014 01:35 pmSo I was utterly useless yesterday because I had the absolute temerity to shovel out half the driveway the day before. It seems moving six inches of powder is too much for my delicate system, but it was too shy to say anything at the time.
*blows raspberry at shoulder and back*
On top of that, I actually missed church this morning because my back was hurting so much. As I was going through my early-morning ritual, I realized I was taking extreme care of how I positioned myself just so I wouldn't be setting off the huge pain sensors.
Fortunately, Geoff spared a few of his precious (not being facetious) pre-church minutes to give me a back rub. That and the short nap afterward seemed to help enough that I'm not clenching my jaw to the point of pain. Still sore and needing to be very, very careful about lifting things, but I can at least get comfortable in various postures.
But, oh, I do hate being utterly useless. Especially when everyone else around me is being active and helpful. Ah well. I will pacify my guilt with the knowledge that I have been doing lots and lots up until now. And there's lots I can do that won't injure me further.
And I have been helpful lately! ( tl;dr: A longer than expected winter vacation equals seriously hyped up kids )
( My hair is no longer wonderful to me )
( Today's activities )
( Geoff starts his high travel season tomorrow )
Aaaaaaannnnnndddddd, that's about it. Given the time it is and the lack of people home from church, I'm guessing Geoff got Page a playdate, and is spending that time at work preparing for tomorrow's trip. He's such a good husband, giving me so much alone time. Although, really, what I'd like is a bit more time alone with him, but, well, it's human nature to never be happy with what blessings have been bestowed, right?
Hope you all are safe, warm and doing what makes you happy.
*blows raspberry at shoulder and back*
On top of that, I actually missed church this morning because my back was hurting so much. As I was going through my early-morning ritual, I realized I was taking extreme care of how I positioned myself just so I wouldn't be setting off the huge pain sensors.
Fortunately, Geoff spared a few of his precious (not being facetious) pre-church minutes to give me a back rub. That and the short nap afterward seemed to help enough that I'm not clenching my jaw to the point of pain. Still sore and needing to be very, very careful about lifting things, but I can at least get comfortable in various postures.
But, oh, I do hate being utterly useless. Especially when everyone else around me is being active and helpful. Ah well. I will pacify my guilt with the knowledge that I have been doing lots and lots up until now. And there's lots I can do that won't injure me further.
And I have been helpful lately! ( tl;dr: A longer than expected winter vacation equals seriously hyped up kids )
( My hair is no longer wonderful to me )
( Today's activities )
( Geoff starts his high travel season tomorrow )
Aaaaaaannnnnndddddd, that's about it. Given the time it is and the lack of people home from church, I'm guessing Geoff got Page a playdate, and is spending that time at work preparing for tomorrow's trip. He's such a good husband, giving me so much alone time. Although, really, what I'd like is a bit more time alone with him, but, well, it's human nature to never be happy with what blessings have been bestowed, right?
Hope you all are safe, warm and doing what makes you happy.
Glorious Spring has ended (i.e., I whine)
May. 19th, 2013 10:40 amIt is now Allergy Spring. I itches, precious.
It's still beautiful out, though. The flowering trees have pretty much ended, but the rhodos and azaleas are coming into their own, and, oh my, I think I'm going to have a glorious crop of irises this year! I will be taking pictures of my garden. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow, my new camera should be arriving. I went ahead and got the Canon Powershot SX500. The SX50 was out of my price range, but the SX500 should do pretty nicely, even if it doesn't have a viewfinder. The macro feature is far, far better than my SX100, its range is 24mm - 700mm (whereas my current camera only goes down to 28mm) and it gets pretty solid reviews for its class. Not the best, but solid enough for an amateur like me. Plus, I can list it as a school expense on this year's taxes. :-)
Today is... going to be a lot more work than I want. It seems Geoff was right (or closer to right than I was) about the difficulty level of moving the planter boxes. We moved the long, narrow one and all its dirt yesterday, and, well, I was frustrated to start with (I actually had a mini-temper tantrum, bashing my thumb as I did so), and the frustration did not improve upon learning that, despite our best efforts to protect it, the wood of the boxes is starting to rot. We actually had to replace one of the uprights because it disintegrated as we took the planks off.
Ah well.
The other planter boxes should be easier, as they aren't as embedded as the long one was, but it's still going to be an awful lot of toiling. I hope to get one more moved today (with or without dirt, I'm not picky) before we start the cooking extravaganza. Because cooking also has to, has to happen.
Of course, all I want to do is go back to sleep, but that's likely the benadryl talking. Well, the benadryl, stress, and achiness. This has been a long week. And I am very glad to have the morning alone. God, am I glad.
Other good things are:
( Read more... )
Right. Off I go to... collect rocks for the rock "wall"? Bed? Unscrew the planter box? *shrug* Don' know. But off I go.
It's still beautiful out, though. The flowering trees have pretty much ended, but the rhodos and azaleas are coming into their own, and, oh my, I think I'm going to have a glorious crop of irises this year! I will be taking pictures of my garden. Tomorrow.
Tomorrow, my new camera should be arriving. I went ahead and got the Canon Powershot SX500. The SX50 was out of my price range, but the SX500 should do pretty nicely, even if it doesn't have a viewfinder. The macro feature is far, far better than my SX100, its range is 24mm - 700mm (whereas my current camera only goes down to 28mm) and it gets pretty solid reviews for its class. Not the best, but solid enough for an amateur like me. Plus, I can list it as a school expense on this year's taxes. :-)
Today is... going to be a lot more work than I want. It seems Geoff was right (or closer to right than I was) about the difficulty level of moving the planter boxes. We moved the long, narrow one and all its dirt yesterday, and, well, I was frustrated to start with (I actually had a mini-temper tantrum, bashing my thumb as I did so), and the frustration did not improve upon learning that, despite our best efforts to protect it, the wood of the boxes is starting to rot. We actually had to replace one of the uprights because it disintegrated as we took the planks off.
Ah well.
The other planter boxes should be easier, as they aren't as embedded as the long one was, but it's still going to be an awful lot of toiling. I hope to get one more moved today (with or without dirt, I'm not picky) before we start the cooking extravaganza. Because cooking also has to, has to happen.
Of course, all I want to do is go back to sleep, but that's likely the benadryl talking. Well, the benadryl, stress, and achiness. This has been a long week. And I am very glad to have the morning alone. God, am I glad.
Other good things are:
( Read more... )
Right. Off I go to... collect rocks for the rock "wall"? Bed? Unscrew the planter box? *shrug* Don' know. But off I go.
Right. Lots to do today. I've even done a portion of what's needed... The portion that can be done in front of the computer.
However, I WILL get out today, because I am not missing my appointment with my fabulous hair snipper. I would call her a stylist, as that's truly a more apt title for her and her magic hands, but it would imply that she's giving me style, and well, I'm still stuck in pragmatic dowd mode. For now. But at least after my haircut, my head will appear less uncared-for. Even if the reality is otherwise.
And while, after the haircut, I should probably work on Christmas presents, I will probably choose something completely unrelated to gift-making from my list of chores. Even though time is really running out.
Though all I want to do right now is sleep.
I wonder... Why is it that the gravy Geoff makes goes bad far faster than the gravy I make? I just had to toss a couple cups of his gravy as it was smelling vinegary and had a suspiciously colored spot in one cranny. It's been out of the freezer (where it was put immediately after making) for all of five days. My gravy usually lasts a good ten days (at least) before it starts to smell funky. Of course, there's also the fact that my gravy tends to get eaten up far faster than his... It usually doesn't last a week. (I make "gravy" by the quart, which is how it can last as long as a week. Usually I get two quarts out of a batch. Also, my "gravy" isn't real gravy, but roasted veggies (usually carrots and onions, though adding celery for proper mirepoix is quite nice, too) pureed to smoothness with organ-meats and drippings. It's goooooooood stuff.)
Ah well. At least I have to make a roast today, so I'll have enough veggies to go with the giblets I fried up yesterday.
What else...
Huh. Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. I'll have to remember to (actually) call her. Or at least (actually) email her. That's the problem with me, is that while I do think of and remember birthdays and anniversaries, I rarely remember them for long enough, and at the right time, to wish happy tidings on the day. Bad me. And then, once the day is past, well... It gets harder.
And, now I should go. My out-of-house errands need doing right now, if I'm to make it to my hair stylist on time.
Happy Thursday!
However, I WILL get out today, because I am not missing my appointment with my fabulous hair snipper. I would call her a stylist, as that's truly a more apt title for her and her magic hands, but it would imply that she's giving me style, and well, I'm still stuck in pragmatic dowd mode. For now. But at least after my haircut, my head will appear less uncared-for. Even if the reality is otherwise.
And while, after the haircut, I should probably work on Christmas presents, I will probably choose something completely unrelated to gift-making from my list of chores. Even though time is really running out.
Though all I want to do right now is sleep.
I wonder... Why is it that the gravy Geoff makes goes bad far faster than the gravy I make? I just had to toss a couple cups of his gravy as it was smelling vinegary and had a suspiciously colored spot in one cranny. It's been out of the freezer (where it was put immediately after making) for all of five days. My gravy usually lasts a good ten days (at least) before it starts to smell funky. Of course, there's also the fact that my gravy tends to get eaten up far faster than his... It usually doesn't last a week. (I make "gravy" by the quart, which is how it can last as long as a week. Usually I get two quarts out of a batch. Also, my "gravy" isn't real gravy, but roasted veggies (usually carrots and onions, though adding celery for proper mirepoix is quite nice, too) pureed to smoothness with organ-meats and drippings. It's goooooooood stuff.)
Ah well. At least I have to make a roast today, so I'll have enough veggies to go with the giblets I fried up yesterday.
What else...
Huh. Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. I'll have to remember to (actually) call her. Or at least (actually) email her. That's the problem with me, is that while I do think of and remember birthdays and anniversaries, I rarely remember them for long enough, and at the right time, to wish happy tidings on the day. Bad me. And then, once the day is past, well... It gets harder.
And, now I should go. My out-of-house errands need doing right now, if I'm to make it to my hair stylist on time.
Happy Thursday!
A new day dawns
Apr. 7th, 2012 10:50 pmHappy Easter.
I love my haircut. I think. Need to wash it before I can say that with absolute conviction, but it sure is cute right now. (I'm pretty sure I'll love it in the morning.)
Productive day was productive. Namely, we had a family meeting and chugged out a list of consequences for common infractions. Page came up with the majority of the consequences.
Also included on the list were the consequences for positive actions, like helping (kisses, hugs and heartfelt thank yous), and spontaneous hugging (get a hug (and maybe a kiss) and gain good will).
All this to help all of us remember how to be consistent. *shrug* We'll see if it helps.
I'm just rather stunned that Page was actively involved for the entire meeting. Didn't sit still, but he was there and participating for the full 45 minutes! Not bad for a (possibly soon-to-be-diagnosed with ADHD) seven-year-old boy.
And earlier in the day Geoff and I created a game plan for dealing with the school, helped by a friend who used to work as a facilitator at a public school. I am feeling MUCH better now that a) there's a real plan in place, b) I'm not crazy in thinking that the school has failed us up to this point, and c) I know I have an experienced friend to help guide us through this mess.
There's still waiting involved, but we'll get there, even if we have to be pests about it. (I hate being a pest. But I'll do it for Page. Especially now that I know I need to be a pest.)
So, yeah. Happy Easter, Passover, and whatnot. Spring has sprung.
I love my haircut. I think. Need to wash it before I can say that with absolute conviction, but it sure is cute right now. (I'm pretty sure I'll love it in the morning.)
Productive day was productive. Namely, we had a family meeting and chugged out a list of consequences for common infractions. Page came up with the majority of the consequences.
Also included on the list were the consequences for positive actions, like helping (kisses, hugs and heartfelt thank yous), and spontaneous hugging (get a hug (and maybe a kiss) and gain good will).
All this to help all of us remember how to be consistent. *shrug* We'll see if it helps.
I'm just rather stunned that Page was actively involved for the entire meeting. Didn't sit still, but he was there and participating for the full 45 minutes! Not bad for a (possibly soon-to-be-diagnosed with ADHD) seven-year-old boy.
And earlier in the day Geoff and I created a game plan for dealing with the school, helped by a friend who used to work as a facilitator at a public school. I am feeling MUCH better now that a) there's a real plan in place, b) I'm not crazy in thinking that the school has failed us up to this point, and c) I know I have an experienced friend to help guide us through this mess.
There's still waiting involved, but we'll get there, even if we have to be pests about it. (I hate being a pest. But I'll do it for Page. Especially now that I know I need to be a pest.)
So, yeah. Happy Easter, Passover, and whatnot. Spring has sprung.
grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowl
Aug. 14th, 2011 12:39 pmI was going to have a mixed blessings post, but this week is turning out to be too shitty to make even snide attempts at gratitude. There is a lot I am grateful for, but... yeah.
( I swear I don't complain this much in real life. )
On the good side, because this is such a whingy post:
+ I've had fresh flowers in the house this week, thanks to my CSA. Including a gladiola! This coming week, I will cut them more carefully and actually get around to photographing them, as was my intention last week. *rolls eyes at self* Still, it's been nice, even if it probably is aggravating my allergies a bit.
+ I got my hair cut on Friday! It's now short and easy and cute! And because of it's shortness, I got head-scritches from Geoff as we watched tv last night! (I've missed the head-scritches.) I also got a brow wax, which makes me look much less Neanderthallish.
( From this )
( To this )
+ I found out that the foil cupcake cups work better than the paper ones (when brushed with oil), meaning that my packet of 48 liners has become a packet of 96! Also, the zucchini muffins are a huge hit all around. Yay! (Which reminds me, need to harvest the bigger of the zucchinis.)
+ Geoff did laundry.
+ I was not late in one of the credit card payments. I had an entire hour to spare!
+ I've cut out the pieces for T's quilt block. I plan to break out the sewing machine tomorrow.
+ Our front tree IS being taken down! Wheeeeeeee! Of course, this means I probably won't be able to plant anything till next spring, because it's getting pretty late in the season (and nothing's been done yet), but that gives me time to save up for plants. Wheeeeeeeee!
+ I was able to get outside and weed this morning, despite my leg. And, having the knowledge that the front yard will be a sun garden, I now can plan out where all my ferns and astilbe are going to go in the back! I have quite a bit of work ahead of me in the next few weeks before school starts, seeing as I have to dig out and prepare the rest of the garden.
Because this day is feeling pretty shitty so far, I think I will spend more of it out in the garden. It's a lovely day for it (until it starts raining), what with the mild weather and cloud cover, and I need a dose of green lovin'. A big dose.
( I swear I don't complain this much in real life. )
On the good side, because this is such a whingy post:
+ I've had fresh flowers in the house this week, thanks to my CSA. Including a gladiola! This coming week, I will cut them more carefully and actually get around to photographing them, as was my intention last week. *rolls eyes at self* Still, it's been nice, even if it probably is aggravating my allergies a bit.
+ I got my hair cut on Friday! It's now short and easy and cute! And because of it's shortness, I got head-scritches from Geoff as we watched tv last night! (I've missed the head-scritches.) I also got a brow wax, which makes me look much less Neanderthallish.
( From this )
( To this )
+ I found out that the foil cupcake cups work better than the paper ones (when brushed with oil), meaning that my packet of 48 liners has become a packet of 96! Also, the zucchini muffins are a huge hit all around. Yay! (Which reminds me, need to harvest the bigger of the zucchinis.)
+ Geoff did laundry.
+ I was not late in one of the credit card payments. I had an entire hour to spare!
+ I've cut out the pieces for T's quilt block. I plan to break out the sewing machine tomorrow.
+ Our front tree IS being taken down! Wheeeeeeee! Of course, this means I probably won't be able to plant anything till next spring, because it's getting pretty late in the season (and nothing's been done yet), but that gives me time to save up for plants. Wheeeeeeeee!
+ I was able to get outside and weed this morning, despite my leg. And, having the knowledge that the front yard will be a sun garden, I now can plan out where all my ferns and astilbe are going to go in the back! I have quite a bit of work ahead of me in the next few weeks before school starts, seeing as I have to dig out and prepare the rest of the garden.
Because this day is feeling pretty shitty so far, I think I will spend more of it out in the garden. It's a lovely day for it (until it starts raining), what with the mild weather and cloud cover, and I need a dose of green lovin'. A big dose.
On some recent meme I said I love short hair for myself, and today I realized one reason (of many) why I do: no need for hairbands.
Seriously.
I am pretty sure that those little covered hairbands make up a fairly significant portion of this section of the Universe's Dark Matter. Along with disappeared socks. 'Cause you know that if you buy a hundred hairbands, you will only be able to find (maybe) five of those in a month. It's because they're made from Dark Matter!
Now how hairband manufacturers managed to harness Dark Matter for their own profit, I do not know. I think there should be an investigation though. Perhaps make a special consumer watchdog group. After all, surely there are laws about selling off Dark Matter and other Theoretical Masses.
Anyway, I want a haircut. I have a couple of months to go before I can justify one, though. Le sigh.
Seriously.
I am pretty sure that those little covered hairbands make up a fairly significant portion of this section of the Universe's Dark Matter. Along with disappeared socks. 'Cause you know that if you buy a hundred hairbands, you will only be able to find (maybe) five of those in a month. It's because they're made from Dark Matter!
Now how hairband manufacturers managed to harness Dark Matter for their own profit, I do not know. I think there should be an investigation though. Perhaps make a special consumer watchdog group. After all, surely there are laws about selling off Dark Matter and other Theoretical Masses.
Anyway, I want a haircut. I have a couple of months to go before I can justify one, though. Le sigh.
Yesterday was Geoff's birthday, so we spent the day as he wished, as far as Babe and schedule permitted, and that included going out candlepin bowling.
( Rambling about the day )
What else? Oh yes, my hair!
( Three pics for three days, plus one )
So, that was my weekend, more or less. I've also upped my Vitamin D and milk thistle dosages to fend off the February blues, and it seems to be working. Much more cheerful and less prone to anger. I even dealt with a nasty bathtime adventure involving lots of unpleasantness without yelling once. Though I did raise my voice a fair bit when the water started dripping through the ceiling ten minutes in. But otherwise, I was very constrained and did a very good job of being non-confrontational yet masterful. And I was told many times throughout that Babe loved me. And I even managed to tell him I loved him, disgusted as I was.
But. Now I need to go tackle the still huge pile of laundry and clean the bedroom and bathroom (oh god, must I?) and figure out what to do for dinner.
( Rambling about the day )
What else? Oh yes, my hair!
( Three pics for three days, plus one )
So, that was my weekend, more or less. I've also upped my Vitamin D and milk thistle dosages to fend off the February blues, and it seems to be working. Much more cheerful and less prone to anger. I even dealt with a nasty bathtime adventure involving lots of unpleasantness without yelling once. Though I did raise my voice a fair bit when the water started dripping through the ceiling ten minutes in. But otherwise, I was very constrained and did a very good job of being non-confrontational yet masterful. And I was told many times throughout that Babe loved me. And I even managed to tell him I loved him, disgusted as I was.
But. Now I need to go tackle the still huge pile of laundry and clean the bedroom and bathroom (oh god, must I?) and figure out what to do for dinner.
I am light headed
Feb. 19th, 2010 04:14 pmHee! Shorn, shorn, shorn!
Yep, I got my hair cut, and it's as short as I wanted it, though about four inches shorter than the hairstylist suggested.
I like it. Quite a bit. And it is soooooooo light! And it turns out I do have enough to give to Locks of Love (which is why my hair is shorter than she suggested). The lopped off ponytails are drying out on the kitchen table and will be sent to LoL when dry. So Monday...
I will provide pics of the new 'do as soon as the batteries for the camera are charged.
I also have to recommend this little jewel: http://neverseenlost.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/episode-1-of-the-final-season-of-lost/
It's a blog written about LOST by someone who has never seen an episode prior to the first of the final season. There will be spoilers for the episodes, but... yeah. It's funny. This is one of the highlights of episode one's recap:( Spoiler for end of last season )
There's more than that, of course. One bit about Richard almost had my monitor covered in tea.
Anyway. I hope you all are doing well. I'll be posting again soon when I've uploaded pics of the new me (which feels like the real me. It's been too long!)!
Yep, I got my hair cut, and it's as short as I wanted it, though about four inches shorter than the hairstylist suggested.
I like it. Quite a bit. And it is soooooooo light! And it turns out I do have enough to give to Locks of Love (which is why my hair is shorter than she suggested). The lopped off ponytails are drying out on the kitchen table and will be sent to LoL when dry. So Monday...
I will provide pics of the new 'do as soon as the batteries for the camera are charged.
I also have to recommend this little jewel: http://neverseenlost.wordpress.com/2010/02/03/episode-1-of-the-final-season-of-lost/
It's a blog written about LOST by someone who has never seen an episode prior to the first of the final season. There will be spoilers for the episodes, but... yeah. It's funny. This is one of the highlights of episode one's recap:( Spoiler for end of last season )
There's more than that, of course. One bit about Richard almost had my monitor covered in tea.
Anyway. I hope you all are doing well. I'll be posting again soon when I've uploaded pics of the new me (which feels like the real me. It's been too long!)!
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Feb. 10th, 2010 10:01 amGemini: Speaking of being frugal, you may need to pull back your emotions just a bit, even if you were just getting ready to let them out -- and it certainly looks as if you were. But no matter what else is going on, pay close attention to your emotional antennae. If they tell you to charge ahead, go for it. If not, sit tight, regardless of what anyone else says. After all, when has your intuition ever let you down?
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Anyway. I'm going to eat breakfast, then watch the clip on Babe's preschool that was on a local tv program (I've been told it has either Babe or Babe's double (he does have a double) in it). And, if it is Babe, I guess I'll need to email the family linkies.
And then maybe I'll watch Castle or NCIS or something to try to cheer me up. I do love my new speedy computer. <3
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Anyway. I'm going to eat breakfast, then watch the clip on Babe's preschool that was on a local tv program (I've been told it has either Babe or Babe's double (he does have a double) in it). And, if it is Babe, I guess I'll need to email the family linkies.
And then maybe I'll watch Castle or NCIS or something to try to cheer me up. I do love my new speedy computer. <3
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Apr. 1st, 2009 10:57 amYou know that scene in Emma Thompson's Sense and Sensibility where Eleanor and Edward are plodding along on horseback and she looks like she has a very strange hairstyle because the wind is picking up her fringe and molding it to her hat?
That's what my bangs look like right now. Without wind as an excuse.
( See? )
*sigh*
Happy April 1st, everyone.
That's what my bangs look like right now. Without wind as an excuse.
( See? )
*sigh*
Happy April 1st, everyone.
Oh lord, what did I just do?
Mar. 1st, 2009 06:03 pmReminder: Never, ever, EVER let me near hair with scissors in my hand.
Just don't.
What made me think bangs (a fringe) would be a good idea?
At least bangs grow out fairly quickly. Right?
Just don't.
What made me think bangs (a fringe) would be a good idea?
At least bangs grow out fairly quickly. Right?
To those of you who sew...
May. 29th, 2007 06:57 pmUm, how do you adjust pants? I need to take in the waist a bit (the hips fit perfectly, thank goodness), and I'm not quite sure how, though my thinking is to take in the side seams a fraction, and, if that isn't enough, enlarge the back darts as well. I don't really want to increase the darts, though, because I think that'll skew the shape and make it pucker more noticeably.
Yes, I will be playing around with it myself (after all, what I'm working on right now is just the muslin draft), but any advice you can offer would be appreciated.
Already I know that I have to shorten it quite a bit. Bah. But... better to be wasting thread re-sewing this together (and I think I've re-sewn it 3 times already!) than to waste the fabric.
And oooh, do I have some nice fabric for these pants.
So, anyway, that's what's been occupying most of my mind lately. The exchange has been another part, and my lousy, lousy drawing has been yet another. Really, I should post this particular drawing as an example of why not to draw without the muse. I haven't drawn something so out of proportion and... stiff for a decade! Well, drawn and considered it good. I'm trying to make something out of it, but I don't know if I'll be able to. It's an illustration from the last posted chapter of SMHC... and if I can't even illustrate my own piece, my chances of illustrating professionally are pretty slim.
I will say that I got Snape and Hermione's faces and expressions (and Snape's hair!) to just about how I picture them in my mind. Just not their pose. :P
Oh, and speaking of getting hair right, Geoff just came home, and he finally, finally, finally got a hair cut! He's not shaggy anymore, but shaggable! Yay. (I'm not critical of other's appearances... except for hair. I'm not picky about the style as long as it suits the person (ironic, really, as I'm lousy at doing my own hair). Geoff's face really, really needs a short 'do, and it's been about 2 inches too long for about 4 months now. Although, looking at him the other night... If he wanted to go for the beach-geek look, he would look pretty damn hot with his hair about 2 inches longer than it was. If we ever move to the tropics, I'll suggest he adopt that look. :D )
Anyway, that's what's up here. Oh, that and I've actually been cooking up a storm. That beet salad with garlic sauce in the Greek recipe post is really, really good (and very garlicky), btw. And I forgot just how good quinoa is, as well. And... well, let's just say I've enjoyed the fruits of my labor. :-)
Oh, and an aside... the hematite has been working wonders in regulating my mood. I don't know if it's just grounding me, or if it is warding off others' energies, but I have been on an extraordinarily even keel since I started wearing it. Yay! Still tired, and occasionally fed-up, but no extreme reactions one way or the other. It's like natural valium, without the side effects!
Yes, I will be playing around with it myself (after all, what I'm working on right now is just the muslin draft), but any advice you can offer would be appreciated.
Already I know that I have to shorten it quite a bit. Bah. But... better to be wasting thread re-sewing this together (and I think I've re-sewn it 3 times already!) than to waste the fabric.
And oooh, do I have some nice fabric for these pants.
( Fabric squeeing )
So, anyway, that's what's been occupying most of my mind lately. The exchange has been another part, and my lousy, lousy drawing has been yet another. Really, I should post this particular drawing as an example of why not to draw without the muse. I haven't drawn something so out of proportion and... stiff for a decade! Well, drawn and considered it good. I'm trying to make something out of it, but I don't know if I'll be able to. It's an illustration from the last posted chapter of SMHC... and if I can't even illustrate my own piece, my chances of illustrating professionally are pretty slim.
I will say that I got Snape and Hermione's faces and expressions (and Snape's hair!) to just about how I picture them in my mind. Just not their pose. :P
Oh, and speaking of getting hair right, Geoff just came home, and he finally, finally, finally got a hair cut! He's not shaggy anymore, but shaggable! Yay. (I'm not critical of other's appearances... except for hair. I'm not picky about the style as long as it suits the person (ironic, really, as I'm lousy at doing my own hair). Geoff's face really, really needs a short 'do, and it's been about 2 inches too long for about 4 months now. Although, looking at him the other night... If he wanted to go for the beach-geek look, he would look pretty damn hot with his hair about 2 inches longer than it was. If we ever move to the tropics, I'll suggest he adopt that look. :D )
Anyway, that's what's up here. Oh, that and I've actually been cooking up a storm. That beet salad with garlic sauce in the Greek recipe post is really, really good (and very garlicky), btw. And I forgot just how good quinoa is, as well. And... well, let's just say I've enjoyed the fruits of my labor. :-)
Oh, and an aside... the hematite has been working wonders in regulating my mood. I don't know if it's just grounding me, or if it is warding off others' energies, but I have been on an extraordinarily even keel since I started wearing it. Yay! Still tired, and occasionally fed-up, but no extreme reactions one way or the other. It's like natural valium, without the side effects!
So I did it. Got it chopped off. Not quite as short as I was thinking of, but it sure is cute. Will probably drive me crazy, though, being just long enough to get in my face without being long enough to pull back attractively. But it is cute.
In other news, I tried writing the first love letter. It's pretty bad poetry, and, overall, pretty sad. Not what I was looking for, so I'll post it here for all of you to laugh at. :\ Needless to say, it's not going to be one of the letters. (Maybe it'll be one of the drafts that'll show up in Snape's Journal, though.)
( Teh Pome )
I'm considering getting a paid account. Is it worth it?
EDIT: Oh, and I updated my deviant page a bit, adding some of my still lives. If interested, the link to my gallery is:
http://averygoodun.deviantart.com/gallery/
In other news, I tried writing the first love letter. It's pretty bad poetry, and, overall, pretty sad. Not what I was looking for, so I'll post it here for all of you to laugh at. :\ Needless to say, it's not going to be one of the letters. (Maybe it'll be one of the drafts that'll show up in Snape's Journal, though.)
( Teh Pome )
I'm considering getting a paid account. Is it worth it?
EDIT: Oh, and I updated my deviant page a bit, adding some of my still lives. If interested, the link to my gallery is:
http://averygoodun.deviantart.com/gallery/
Goodbye, dear hair
May. 5th, 2006 04:09 pmI'm getting my hair shwacked off tomorrow. I have enough to donate. Wheee.
( Taking stock )
So goodbye cruel whorls! Maybe I'll see you again in another ten years.
( Taking stock )
So goodbye cruel whorls! Maybe I'll see you again in another ten years.
