Saturday, October 31, 2009

the verb

It's another slow day at work. So, this is what I ahve been doing:

Listening to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Swell_Season

Perusing Etsy. Might have just found a new favorite (http://www.etsy.com/shop/hadleyhutton?page=1). I think I want all of her paintings.

Looking up new recipes. I may or may not be in the process of becoming a foodie. If so, hopefully not a snobby one. http://simplyrecipes.com/

DIY-craft & design exploring on http://www.designspongeonline.com/. I love all of their ideas!

Buy my favorite soaps and body products! I absolutely love this company and their mantra on being a small business. http://www.indigowild.com/index.cfm?&r=1

And lastly, I've been planning a tour to http://www.theroasterie.com/ where I am planning on creating my own unique roast.

Enjoy some favorites.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

and now for a life update

My left foot is currently recovering from being 'asleep'. I don't understand why that's what this horrible feeling is called.

Work is really boring as of late. The plants are switching production and as such we have nearly zero samples to analyze.

Confession: I have never been crafty. I remember in girl scouts making swap pins and absolutely HATING it. I thought it was dumb and pointless. Periodically I would try to change this and get obcessed with something until I burned myself out. I have a large collection of half-finished projects like friendship bracelets, nylon lanyard keychains, tote bags, latch hook rugs, and crocheted potholders.

Lately I have been exhibiting some strange symptoms. I have been found wondering local craft boutiques, actually working on the quilt I started over the summer, and perusing DIY/decorating websites (like http://www.designspongeonline.com/). I have this strange and intense urge to start making things with my own two hands. And maybe (hopefully) finishing them. I just don't know where to get started! There is so much that I could make. I'm going to try and stick with the quilt thing for a while and see where it takes me.

This has manifested itself into cooking as well. I love it! I don't really cook all that often, nor is it very elaborate, but I enjoy what I make, so...I'm trying to work my way through a cookbook. We'll see how this ends up.

And in other news, I've decided to volunteer with MOCSA again. I've had enough of a hiatus and it's time to serve.

And I'm listening to Blitzen Trapper. Ahh-sommme.

the best way to spend an afternoon

#5

I find it overwhelming the ways in which I miss my time at Jewell. But two things stand out:

- I miss being continuously surrounded by such quality people. Each person I was blessed to meet on the Hill was able to teach me something or plant a thought seed in my life. The daily encouragement and support (for and between everyone) is something I wish I would have bottled up so I could carry it around now and share with the world.

- At Jewell I discovered how to truly appreciate individual moments and really be present in them. Some of my favorite memories are simply of lying in the sun on the Triangle or the quad, or sitting outside of Browning with a warm cup of tea. I have become very relational and it was in these places that I was able to develop my real communication skills.

(Most of all, I really miss Becky's scones).