As I said in a previous post -- I don't believe in resolutions for the New Year. I did do some soul searching, however, and realized that I don't use my time well. There are things I love to do but I procrastinate terribly -- that translates into watches too much television. So, I decided to make a concerted effort -- within my perameter of living one day at a time -- to do more of the things I love to do and quit worrying about the things I don't -- that translates into worry about housework.
One of the things I love is quilting. I have two projects going but can't show you here because they are a secret! I will show you photos eventually, just not now.
Another thing I love is cross stitch. Four or five years ago I bought some patterns by Terrance Nolan. The names of the patterns are "Fuji" and "Haiku" and they are the most beautiful birds I have ever seen -- they work up very nicely as I saw the models. I did start these once but was using 16 ct. even weave and, after about 20 stitches, I realized that is just too small for these eyes so I bought 14 ct. aida and intend to start over. Since I hadn't gotten very far I don't feel bad about it. I will be doing the work without a hoop as I am finding that my fingers don't do well while clutching things for long periods of time -- like the remote control or the Wii controller.
I will begin with "Fuji" as seen below. He is really a gorgeous little guy and I will post photos as I progress. I don't think this will be a quick finish.
When I get done with "Fuji" I will start on "Haiku". I am sorry the photo is so small but it is just as lovely. Actually, the patterns don't look too difficult, lots of colors, and some specialty threads -- I am looking forward to it.
Another thing I am trying to do more of is read. I was always an avid reader and have somehow let the pasttime slide. However, mid-month I am getting my Christmas present -- a Nook, the e-reader introduced by Barnes and Noble. I can hardly wait and have already purchased a cover for it that looks like this--
Another thing I am going to try to do more of is cook. It is difficult with an overweight me and a diabetic husband who doesn't like leftovers but I am trying. So, with that said, I am off to bake a cake for lunch tomorrow. I hope it freezes well since neither one of us are supposed to be eating it!! Maybe I will post a pic of it --
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Those really are very pretty patterns. I've been thinking about doing a little cross stitch lately, too. I'd have to start with something much simpler, of course - it's been twenty years since I did anything like that.
I'm waiting to hear how you like the Nook. Don't think I'll be getting an e-reader for a while, although when we start traveling back and forth between here and Texas, I can see that it might be good to have one.
So how did the cake turn out? Did you take a picture of it?
I thought these patterns were pretty too -- I saw them worked up and they were really nice. They don't look difficult, just lots of colors which mean a lot of single stitches which makes the back look bad but it makes the front look really nice.
I haven't gotten the Nook yet, it is to be shipped the 15th. I am really looking forward to it and I am not sure why -- I think I am just a gadget person. I think the first book I am going to purchase for it is one of the Elinor Lipman books -- I really enjoyed "The Inn at Lake Devine".
Well, the cake didn't turn out because the cake never got started. It called for two boxes of Betty Crocker choc/chip muffin mix and when I opened the first box it looked like all the chips had melted and got clumped at the bottom, hard as a rock, and were that ughy white that chocolate gets when it gets hot. The second box was the same so, since it was already 9 pm. when I started I just scrapped the whole idea. I was so tired trying to make some soup and sandwich filling that I thought I was going to die -- stood in the kitchen ALL day. I am rethinking Sunday lunch or I am going to have to start working out for the ordeal.
I'm a great believer in eating Sunday lunch OUT. Since it's usually just the two of us on Sundays around here, Michael and I just generally have a snack. But if we had other people to feed, we'd definitely be heading for the nearest Olive Garden!
Well, "out" is our usual method of operation -- I just thought lunch at home would be nice -- yeah, no. In the first place, nobody but me will eat soup! So, I had so much left over I just sort of ditched it. Chris took the chicken salad home, Allen wouldn't eat the copper penny carrots and nobody wanted the roast. So, yeah, I think I will just refrain from eating out all week so Sunday won't be so bad.
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