13 posts tagged “blythe”
I am back on with the paddlefish research. It's pretty exciting. The other day I prepared the solutions I need and now I'm just waiting for the samples to arrive to run the tests. Today for work I had to apply to be able to drive Univesity vehicles. I have to pick up a guy from his hotel and take him to the seminar on the 27th for the Faith Forum. It might not be me, but it'll be good to have the ability in the future as well.
I'm going crazy waiting for my Candy Carnival. I check the mail room every day and sigh when I don't see the little green piece of paper through the window of my UC box. Paisley is waiting a little more patiently than me. Here she is saving a spot for her new friend so they can play Monopoly together.
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. I am back at home in Forest Grove, so I should be catching up on your blogs and writing more in my own. Every year I have quite a few resolutions, and this year is no exception. I figure, even if you only make one of them, you're improving yourself or making yourself a little more happy. I also think they should be realistic, but no big deal if you don't keep them (all). Mine include:
- No more chips
- Only one caffeineated beverage a week
- Save a portion of each paycheck
- Craft and blog more
- No more neck cracking
- Take more pictures
Craft more is definitely winning. I tend to be more crafty during breaks though, so we'll see if it keeps up. I just finished a scarf I was making for my mom's cousin. Right now I'm sewing together a quilt for Kyle (the network assistant). (Shhh don't tell!) He just gave me an awesome Re-ment table and chairs for Paisley which she's sitting at with some friends. I'm going to make a table runner for it and decorate and then I'll take some pictures when I have good lighting.
I got an A in drawing. In the beginning of the year I promised myself if I got an A in all of my classes except drawing I would buy a Birdie Blue and if I got an A in drawing I would buy a Candy Carnival. I honestly didn't think I would achieve either of those goals. I was close to the first, but I did get an A in drawing! Now I'm not sure if I should get her. I know I need to save for books next semester and I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Birdie Blue. What do you think?
Anyway, I hope you're having lots of fun and your resolutions stick.
So I survived the week from hell. I took my Biochem test, wrote my lab report, and now I'm totally ready to rock the rest of the semester. Tonight I started my final drawing series. I decided my theme would be drawings modeled after art from Dia de los Muertos.
Now P has something comfy to relax in. These are by far a first attempt, hopefully next time I will have a better grasp on what it is I'm doing. I need to take a better picture of these so you can see the bugs on this rockin' fabric.
The other night I was part of a Town Hall that went really well, I will post more on it later but it's bedtime for now.
I wish I knew how to sew. Every attempt is better than the last, but each attempt is so bad it discourages me from further tries. I wish I could take a sewing class. I know I can't justify getting another Blythe until I try harder to interact with the one I have. Lately I've been wanting to cut her hair to give her a specific hairstyle, but I'm so worried that years from now I'm going to look back and think "Why in the world did I think that was a good idea?" I'm quite proud of myself for not buying another one, or four. It would be so easy to just spend all my money, but I resist. I think I deserve a reward for my accomplishments today though.
I got up at 7:30 this morning to be ready to leave for AIDS walk in Portland. It was fun. I walked three miles. Both getting up early and walking that far are accomplishments for me. When I got home I had a horrible headache so I took a nap for a bit and took some Advil. Unfortunately since I had to leave so early I forgot some of the things I'd wanted to bring, most notably my camera, so I have no pictures for you.
I want a Darling Diva so much. She is worth a BB, CC, and MRB combined though, and Birdie Blue is the one I really want. Man I wish I knew how to sew.
Share a photo of something that made a huge impact on your life.
Knitting has had a huge impact on my life. It became trendy right when I discovered I needed it the most. When my dad died and I started struggling with the stress of school, I found knitting helped me feel like I could accomplish something. Being crafty showed me that at a time when I felt like nothing was going my way, that I could make something, and make it the way I wanted to. Lately my knitting hasn't interested me as much, and that's when I discovered Blythe dolls. I know it seems ridiculous for a 20 year old to begin having an interest in dolls. (I was not very interested in them when I was younger.) But for me it's about being able to create things, to be creative, to have a muse that makes me feel like it is possible for me to accomplish something.
My roommates and I went to a couple of stores looking for something to keep our silverware in, and look what I found!
I am officially addicted to Blythe dolls. My favorite is a Kozy Kape. I would do just about anything for one. She is the most perfect Blythe in my opinion. I think a Kozy Kape, a Mademoiselle Rosebud, and my Asian Butterfly Encore would make up a perfect family. Of course I can't guarantee I won't fall in love with any future releases. And Birdie Blues are totally rockin' as well...
But for now, it is me and Paisley, and I love her. I can't imagine ever finding someone who no longer wants his/her Kozy, and I wouldn't want to buy one that had to be seperated from someone who loved her. So I will dream, and continue to love the doll I have.
In other news, I made a skirt that actually came out pretty well. Today I added a pocket, but it's not as quality, and I don't want to take a picture of it until I can get good lighting. So here's the most recent picture of it.
