and it just figures
As soon as I get back into the mood to write my silly, inconsequential thoughts down in this place, we get sick. I don’t mean a little cough, or a fever, or even H1N1. That would have been a vacation from what we had. I told Mr. B, “For all the shit and throw-up and sheets and toys and children I’ve washed in these past few days, including yours, you owe me. Big time. I’m talking diamonds.” He appears to have wanted to take me literally and waltzed into Kay Jewelers to try and find me something. And I refused. I have strength. I told him, “when we finally have money to buy jewelry, I’d like a new sewing machine instead. Thanks.”
Of course, I don’t mean just ANY sewing machine. I have an “any sewing machine” right now. It’s been great for learning on, and I’m no expert, but it’s time that I’ve moved on up. I want to do more and I just can’t with the machine I have.
Here’s what I’m thinking: http://www.walmart.com/Brother-Se350-Sewing-Embroidery-Machine/ip/8033273
ain't she a beaut?
It does basic embroidery and has a ton of stitches programmed in. I think I can really take this stuff I do at home to the next level and hopefully get more sales over at my Etsy (by the way, I have a new purse/tote/diaper bag there you should check out!). I know it’s not the best embroidery machine out there, but for a beginner embroiderer (??) it should be a great tool! (heh… I said TOOL)
Don’t you just HATE it when you’re looking forward, all day, to doing something… you even throw a bit of a tantrum about never having enough time to do it… and when you FINALLY get to do it, everything falls apart? Yeah, that was me yesterday. All I wanted to do was sew this new purse I’m working on. I spent all day cleaning the living room and kitchen, disinfecting from our illness. Finally, I get the chance to work on it. I iron my fabric. I cut out the pieces. I iron-on the interfacing. I cut out the interior pocket. THEN…. the machine keeps unthreading and the bobbin keeps getting stuck and the machine keeps eating the fabric on the pocket. I finally get it all working right… my thread runs out on my ONLY SPOOL OF BROWN THREAD!
FAIL
So, New Moon is coming out soon. I hadn’t read Twilight and when I saw the previews, the movie looked so good that I had to read the books. I borrow them and read inhale them. Now, I’m stoked about the movie and reading them has sparked my fervor for reading again. And, of course, not just any literature, cheesy vampire literature! So, I’ve also inhaled what’s available of the House of Night series (which, although starts out kind of lame, is really addictive and a good story and plot… however, the over-explanation is a little annoying). This got me inspired to read more cheesy horror/vampire novels, so I did some digging and found a series called “Vampire Academy.” The vamp lore is a little different than most vamp books and so it should prove to be and interesting read, when it finally comes in from the library. I’ve also got a series about a shaman and a succubus on hold at the library. Not to mention the weird witch novel I’m trying to read right now. Have I ever mentioned that I love sci-fi, fantasy, horror books? I do. Sucker for them, actually.
Lay off: Jesus loves me and my horrible taste in literature! OK?
There you go. If you’ve wondered where I’ve been these past couple of months… that’s where. I’ve had my nose stuck in a book, or my hands twined in thread and fabric, or we’ve been sick.
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Glad you are feeling better!
I can’t wait for New Moon either!!! Bring it on!