Guess what I did last night? SEWED!!! I know...hard to believe. :) I am almost finished with Macy's dress. I have brought it to work with me to finish up some hand sewing and mark the hemline. My goal is to give her the dress tonight. I have recut Tori's top and will begin on it tomorrow. Kirstyn's top was too small, also, but the top I originally made for Tori fit her perfectly, so I am thankful I will only have to remake 1 top! Thank you, Jesus, for that sweet respite.
My weight is up 1/2 a pound, but my inches are down! Since the beginning of the game I have lost 2.5 inches in my waist and 2 inches in my hips. YEA!!! I'm going to let those results boost me over the increase in pounds.
Kirstyn & Malissia got home last night safe and sound. They had a good trip! Kirstyn went shopping with her birthday money and bought some new clothes & shoes. She bought me the MOST delicious smelling candle, I can't remember the name, something about Just Like Home. Whatever - it still smelled wonderful! She also bought me some fragrance items for my car. (Is she trying to give me a hint? JK. I know she knows how much I love candles!)
I have finished reading The Help. It was a WONDERFUL book. I completely recommend it. Be careful - there is some foul language in it. Overall, the story was delightful. It'll make me think twice about eating chocolate pie, that's for sure! (You'll have to read the book to figure out what I'm talking about!)
Well, I think that's all for today! Talk to you guys more tomorrow! Bye, now.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Some good, some not so good
Good news - I got the jackets finished and the tops and waistbands finished. If all would have gone according to plan all I would have left is to attach skirts, insert zippers and hem! TaDa! But that's not how it worked out! One of the dresses is too small - too small to even let out the seam allowances and make it fit! FRUSTRATING! How does that happen? I measured, I pinned the pattern on the girls, I made notes and cut the fabric out with all the correct measurements and changes to each piece. AND STILL it did not fit! Sigh....
So, tonight I will recut and sew this top in correct proportions! At least her jacket fit perfectly. I should be back on track after tonight.
For more frustrating news, I only lost 1/2 a pound this week. That means no bonus points for my game! My team will HATE me. Boo-hoo. On the bright side - I lost 1/2 a pound! :)
Does anyone realize that yesterday was 3 months until Christmas? Just sayin'...
I hope to have more to say tomorrow. Bye, now.
So, tonight I will recut and sew this top in correct proportions! At least her jacket fit perfectly. I should be back on track after tonight.
For more frustrating news, I only lost 1/2 a pound this week. That means no bonus points for my game! My team will HATE me. Boo-hoo. On the bright side - I lost 1/2 a pound! :)
Does anyone realize that yesterday was 3 months until Christmas? Just sayin'...
I hope to have more to say tomorrow. Bye, now.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Typical frustrations
Well, as usual, last night didn't go as planned. First of all, the bolero jacket has a collar/neckline/darts that are actually just one seam. One of the jackets had to be widened in the back by about 2 inches and I didn't realize it would affect this seam line. Well, it did! So tonight I'm gonna go home and recut the front of this jacket and make that allowance. This should allow me to finish up the jackets in a few minutes (or at least less than 1 hour!). The other annoying problem I had was the serger. One of the threads broke and I had to re-thread it. Not a big deal - I've done it 100's of times. But, oh no. The serger decided to be cranky. I had to re-thread about 20 time, no exaggeration! Finally it decided to cooperate and serged beautifully. After that I decided it was time to quit. I was getting frustrated and didn't want to make any mistakes.
The girls are leaving today to go to Kerrville! I know they will have tons of fun. I hope they get a good blessing, some strength, and an abundance of Holy Ghost to bring back with them! :) They need it! So do I! Ryan called last night - he cut his hair. He said he felt like it was too long and he was going to shape up. Wednesday night he said he prayed through - got the victory! He said he had some cleaning out to do - his music, his clothes, his heart. He said his mind is made up! I'm so thankful to God for working this out! He said he felt like he was the old Ryan again. The Ryan he became September of last year is gone. God is good! Now I need to ship his Study Bible to him. That'll be this weekend.
Best news of the day - IT'S FRIDAY! WOO-HOO! Have a good weekend - be productive, stay busy, enjoy life! See you guys on Monday. Bye, now.
The girls are leaving today to go to Kerrville! I know they will have tons of fun. I hope they get a good blessing, some strength, and an abundance of Holy Ghost to bring back with them! :) They need it! So do I! Ryan called last night - he cut his hair. He said he felt like it was too long and he was going to shape up. Wednesday night he said he prayed through - got the victory! He said he had some cleaning out to do - his music, his clothes, his heart. He said his mind is made up! I'm so thankful to God for working this out! He said he felt like he was the old Ryan again. The Ryan he became September of last year is gone. God is good! Now I need to ship his Study Bible to him. That'll be this weekend.
Best news of the day - IT'S FRIDAY! WOO-HOO! Have a good weekend - be productive, stay busy, enjoy life! See you guys on Monday. Bye, now.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Zumba, Childrens Church and Sewing
Tomorrow's Friday, peoples! Yea! Yesterday was a good day. Work, home, church. I did some Zumba (at home) and I'm starting to get the hang of it. Malissia was supposed to be doing it with me, but she was actually having a hard time following the steps - AND she was really busy saying "Mom, for real - don't do that!" She thought I was trying to be funny. If she only knew! Whew!
Today is gonna be a really good, really productive day. I just know it. For starters, the scale and I are back on talking terms. It finally started going down again, just like I told it to! You just have to be firm with them sometimes. Let them know that they are NOT in charge - YOU are! :) I won! This round.
I hope to finish the other 2 bolero jackets tonight. They are quite simple and I hope doing them assembly line will increase my speed and productivity. We'll see.
Church was good last night! Children's Church was very busy. We are starting to work on crafts for the craft sale. The children LOVE doing crafts. We try to have a wide variety of crafts for all the different age groups. It really is a joy to work with them. Some are confident and some are not. Some are overly confident! But with a little love and encouragement, they will all participate. Their personalities are so cute. You have those who are wall flowers, those who love to be the center of attention (class clowns, brainiacs, impress the teacher), and those who are middle of the road. Every Wednesday they are different. Sometimes they are tired, sometimes they are squirmy, sometimes they are totally hyped up! You never know what you're gonna get. You just gotta be prepared. I love working with them.
The Kerrville meeting is this weekend. My girls are looking forward to it. Malissia is going Friday afternoon and Kirstyn is going Saturday morning. That means I'll be all alone this weekend. WOO-HOO! Uninterrupted sewing, here I come! YEA! I'll be sewing like a mad woman, only better!
K. I'm starting to ramble, so Bye, now! Ya'll come back now, ya hear? ;)
Today is gonna be a really good, really productive day. I just know it. For starters, the scale and I are back on talking terms. It finally started going down again, just like I told it to! You just have to be firm with them sometimes. Let them know that they are NOT in charge - YOU are! :) I won! This round.
I hope to finish the other 2 bolero jackets tonight. They are quite simple and I hope doing them assembly line will increase my speed and productivity. We'll see.
Church was good last night! Children's Church was very busy. We are starting to work on crafts for the craft sale. The children LOVE doing crafts. We try to have a wide variety of crafts for all the different age groups. It really is a joy to work with them. Some are confident and some are not. Some are overly confident! But with a little love and encouragement, they will all participate. Their personalities are so cute. You have those who are wall flowers, those who love to be the center of attention (class clowns, brainiacs, impress the teacher), and those who are middle of the road. Every Wednesday they are different. Sometimes they are tired, sometimes they are squirmy, sometimes they are totally hyped up! You never know what you're gonna get. You just gotta be prepared. I love working with them.
The Kerrville meeting is this weekend. My girls are looking forward to it. Malissia is going Friday afternoon and Kirstyn is going Saturday morning. That means I'll be all alone this weekend. WOO-HOO! Uninterrupted sewing, here I come! YEA! I'll be sewing like a mad woman, only better!
K. I'm starting to ramble, so Bye, now! Ya'll come back now, ya hear? ;)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A little of this, a little of that...
Not too much to report today. It's Wednesday, middle of the week, and time's running out. I did ZERO sewing last night. By the time I got home, fixed dinner, ate dinner, exercised and went to church, I didn't have the brain power left to sew. I learned a long time ago not to sew when I'm brain tired! I make really bad mistakes and it takes more time to fix them than if I would have left it along to begin with!
I hope to get another jacket sewn tonight At least to have it almost completed. That would mean the last one could be done tomorrow night and I could sew the dresses Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
I received a wonderful voice mail message from Ryan last night. He left a message telling me that he went to visit a church in Splendora and the services was "awesome". His words, not mine. He met the pastor and the assistant pastor. He is really encouraged and excited about this. He wanted to go to the Kerrville meeting, but couldn't due to lack of $$$. This church has a youth rally in Conroe this weekend, and he CAN afford to go to that one. He's really pumped up about it. I hope he uses this opportunity to develop a firm foundation. He is an adult now - he has to get this faith, this determination to live for God, for himself. I can't do it for him. Keep him in your prayers. He still needs victory - but he is heading in the right direction.
My scale and I currently have a love/hate relationship. I keep saying "go down" and it keeps saying "I like where I'm at right now". It hasn't moved a bit in 2 days! Grrrr.... Something's gotta give and it's NOT gonna be me! I think I need to pep up my meals a bit. They seem to be getting bland. I've lost my focus. It seems like I had the same problem last round - the first week. I need to go to the grocery store and get some variables - flavorful variables. (That's another word for protein and veggies, in case you didn't know that!). :)
Well, for someone who didn't have a lot to say, I did write a bit. Gotta get busy now - time's a wasting. Bye, now.
I hope to get another jacket sewn tonight At least to have it almost completed. That would mean the last one could be done tomorrow night and I could sew the dresses Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
I received a wonderful voice mail message from Ryan last night. He left a message telling me that he went to visit a church in Splendora and the services was "awesome". His words, not mine. He met the pastor and the assistant pastor. He is really encouraged and excited about this. He wanted to go to the Kerrville meeting, but couldn't due to lack of $$$. This church has a youth rally in Conroe this weekend, and he CAN afford to go to that one. He's really pumped up about it. I hope he uses this opportunity to develop a firm foundation. He is an adult now - he has to get this faith, this determination to live for God, for himself. I can't do it for him. Keep him in your prayers. He still needs victory - but he is heading in the right direction.
My scale and I currently have a love/hate relationship. I keep saying "go down" and it keeps saying "I like where I'm at right now". It hasn't moved a bit in 2 days! Grrrr.... Something's gotta give and it's NOT gonna be me! I think I need to pep up my meals a bit. They seem to be getting bland. I've lost my focus. It seems like I had the same problem last round - the first week. I need to go to the grocery store and get some variables - flavorful variables. (That's another word for protein and veggies, in case you didn't know that!). :)
Well, for someone who didn't have a lot to say, I did write a bit. Gotta get busy now - time's a wasting. Bye, now.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
A lot of talking...
Last night I completed 1 jacket for the wedding. I hope to have all 3 completed before Friday. That will give me the entire weekend to work on the top of the dresses. They are going smoothly so far.
Have you checked out Rhonda's new blog? I LOVE IT! http://cupcakeloveandmore.blogspot.com/
I'm hoping the virus is gone for good. Kirstyn had some problems with it yesterday, but seems better today. I DON'T WANT IT!!!
Yesterday was Amber's birthday. She's 20 (NOT!). We had a party for her at work and it was a lot of fun. I am truly thankful for my besties at work. They keep me going and make life bearable and fun. You don't know what you're missing until you finally have a group of women to work with that makes you enjoy Monday-Friday 8-5! If you get a chance, ask Amber about the new "word of the day" she started with Pam! HILARIOUS!
In other news, Breaking Dawn is becoming the daily talk at work. We have team Jacob and team Edward. I think it's really funny. Pam and I loved the story before there ever was a movie! The books were very good - entertaining - romantic. Not realistic, at all, but dreamy and fictional. It was a nice, light read. The closer the new movie gets to coming out, the more "frenzy" there is about it. It's funny to watch everyone's reaction. I just finished reading the Shiver trilogy - it was really good although I don't like the ending of Forever. Cole and Isabel are unfinished. I think it needs closure. Oh, well. It wasn't my book to write. I'm currently reading The Help. The movie has great reviews from what I've heard, and Amber had the book, so she lent it to me and I really like it. It's the kind of book that makes you think. And for all those out there who think we haven't made any progress - read the book. Remember or research what it really was like and compare it to today. It's a world of difference. Some good, some bad.
Last of all, with Game On, I chose my good habit to be writing to an elderly person (various) in my church each day. I've written 2 letters so far. I really am going to enjoy this habit. I know how much it means to me to receive a phone call, a card, or letter from someone. Just knowing that someone thought of me and took the time to let me know about it. I hope this new habit of mine helps others, brings them a little joy, even if only for a few minutes. I hope that I use this opportunity as a chance to allow God to work through me. Bro. Hammer has been talking about stepping up in our walk with God, witnessing, outreach - all things I am sadly lacking in. I really need to let God work on me. I need to take time out to stop and listen to what He's asking me to do. And DO IT! Lord, help me be obedient to Your will, not mine. I know You have great plans for me. Don't let me be foolish and let this selfish, prideful flesh get in the way. It is an honor and a priviledge to do a work for God - no matter what or where that work is. If it's working on a team feeding the hungry - so be it. If it's helping clean the church - so be it. If it's watching little children that are brought to church via our bus - so be it. If it's cooking or helping someone too ill or feeble to do for themself - so be it. His will. Not mine. That's what I want. More than anything!
Have you checked out Rhonda's new blog? I LOVE IT! http://cupcakeloveandmore.blogspot.com/
I'm hoping the virus is gone for good. Kirstyn had some problems with it yesterday, but seems better today. I DON'T WANT IT!!!
Yesterday was Amber's birthday. She's 20 (NOT!). We had a party for her at work and it was a lot of fun. I am truly thankful for my besties at work. They keep me going and make life bearable and fun. You don't know what you're missing until you finally have a group of women to work with that makes you enjoy Monday-Friday 8-5! If you get a chance, ask Amber about the new "word of the day" she started with Pam! HILARIOUS!
In other news, Breaking Dawn is becoming the daily talk at work. We have team Jacob and team Edward. I think it's really funny. Pam and I loved the story before there ever was a movie! The books were very good - entertaining - romantic. Not realistic, at all, but dreamy and fictional. It was a nice, light read. The closer the new movie gets to coming out, the more "frenzy" there is about it. It's funny to watch everyone's reaction. I just finished reading the Shiver trilogy - it was really good although I don't like the ending of Forever. Cole and Isabel are unfinished. I think it needs closure. Oh, well. It wasn't my book to write. I'm currently reading The Help. The movie has great reviews from what I've heard, and Amber had the book, so she lent it to me and I really like it. It's the kind of book that makes you think. And for all those out there who think we haven't made any progress - read the book. Remember or research what it really was like and compare it to today. It's a world of difference. Some good, some bad.
Last of all, with Game On, I chose my good habit to be writing to an elderly person (various) in my church each day. I've written 2 letters so far. I really am going to enjoy this habit. I know how much it means to me to receive a phone call, a card, or letter from someone. Just knowing that someone thought of me and took the time to let me know about it. I hope this new habit of mine helps others, brings them a little joy, even if only for a few minutes. I hope that I use this opportunity as a chance to allow God to work through me. Bro. Hammer has been talking about stepping up in our walk with God, witnessing, outreach - all things I am sadly lacking in. I really need to let God work on me. I need to take time out to stop and listen to what He's asking me to do. And DO IT! Lord, help me be obedient to Your will, not mine. I know You have great plans for me. Don't let me be foolish and let this selfish, prideful flesh get in the way. It is an honor and a priviledge to do a work for God - no matter what or where that work is. If it's working on a team feeding the hungry - so be it. If it's helping clean the church - so be it. If it's watching little children that are brought to church via our bus - so be it. If it's cooking or helping someone too ill or feeble to do for themself - so be it. His will. Not mine. That's what I want. More than anything!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Busy, busy weekend
The sewing frenzy has begun! I have finished cutting all the pattern pieces to the 3 bridesmaid dresses, ironed on the interfacing and marked all the pieces for pleats, darts, etc.... Tonight I begin! Bridesmaid Dress Marathon! Woo-hoo. Bring it on.
I was able to cut out the Cinderella dress this weekend,also. It only took me 10 hours! 10 HOURS! 600 MINUTES! OMW! I haven't marked any of the pieces, just cut fabric, lining, netting, crinoline, and interfacing. Oh, and that was with a rotary blade! I'm tired just re-thinking about it! I think I am going to let Malissia mark the pieces for me! :) That ought to keep her busy for a year or two.
In other news - Ryan came home to visit for the weekend. It was a nice visit. I have missed him terrible. Everytime he comes home he looks skinnier! He went to church with me yesterday morning and last night. It was really nice. Last nights service was soooo good. It's so wonderful to go to a church where the Holy Ghost is allowed to move - where man's idea of the perfect order of service is put aside to make room for His will. God came and visited with us during song service. It was such a sweet spirit. Ryan was moved and went to the altar. He prayed so good. He did not get victory - but he will if he keeps going back to the throne of God. If he will just believe that he is worthy by the grace of God to receive the Holy Ghost, to receive strength, power, joy, hope, love, faith...there is nothing to big for my God. I will be praying for Ryan more and more. I know that he has a desire to live for God, he just needs a made up mind. He needs some deep rooted convictions and the backbone to stand up for them. It was a step, a very important step, and I am thankful that God touched his heart again - reminded him of Who was in control.
Today begins Round 3 of Game On. There are 14 of us playing this round. I am excited! I can't wait to see what happens this go around. I hd the hardest time coming up with a bad habit to break. Not because I am perfect, but because it needed to be something I can work on EVERY day. I finally decided to make my bed up each morning before I leave the house. I am really bad about making my bed up. I get in a rush, jump out of bed and return to my room only to put on clothes before running out the front door. It's something that I need to do and I can do. I thought about my good habit, too. I considered a prayer meeting with my girls (family prayer) to add to the bible studies we've been having. However, I decided I needed to think outside the box (my house). I am going to write a letter each day to an elderly person in our church and mail it to them. Not necessarily the same person each day. I think it's important that we bridge the gap between the youth and the elderly. They paved the way for us, we owe them some respect and acknowledgement. I need to learn to think of others. This will be good for me and will hopefully bring joy to others.
Is that enough for one day? Oh, well...there's always tomorrow! See ya!
I was able to cut out the Cinderella dress this weekend,also. It only took me 10 hours! 10 HOURS! 600 MINUTES! OMW! I haven't marked any of the pieces, just cut fabric, lining, netting, crinoline, and interfacing. Oh, and that was with a rotary blade! I'm tired just re-thinking about it! I think I am going to let Malissia mark the pieces for me! :) That ought to keep her busy for a year or two.
In other news - Ryan came home to visit for the weekend. It was a nice visit. I have missed him terrible. Everytime he comes home he looks skinnier! He went to church with me yesterday morning and last night. It was really nice. Last nights service was soooo good. It's so wonderful to go to a church where the Holy Ghost is allowed to move - where man's idea of the perfect order of service is put aside to make room for His will. God came and visited with us during song service. It was such a sweet spirit. Ryan was moved and went to the altar. He prayed so good. He did not get victory - but he will if he keeps going back to the throne of God. If he will just believe that he is worthy by the grace of God to receive the Holy Ghost, to receive strength, power, joy, hope, love, faith...there is nothing to big for my God. I will be praying for Ryan more and more. I know that he has a desire to live for God, he just needs a made up mind. He needs some deep rooted convictions and the backbone to stand up for them. It was a step, a very important step, and I am thankful that God touched his heart again - reminded him of Who was in control.
Today begins Round 3 of Game On. There are 14 of us playing this round. I am excited! I can't wait to see what happens this go around. I hd the hardest time coming up with a bad habit to break. Not because I am perfect, but because it needed to be something I can work on EVERY day. I finally decided to make my bed up each morning before I leave the house. I am really bad about making my bed up. I get in a rush, jump out of bed and return to my room only to put on clothes before running out the front door. It's something that I need to do and I can do. I thought about my good habit, too. I considered a prayer meeting with my girls (family prayer) to add to the bible studies we've been having. However, I decided I needed to think outside the box (my house). I am going to write a letter each day to an elderly person in our church and mail it to them. Not necessarily the same person each day. I think it's important that we bridge the gap between the youth and the elderly. They paved the way for us, we owe them some respect and acknowledgement. I need to learn to think of others. This will be good for me and will hopefully bring joy to others.
Is that enough for one day? Oh, well...there's always tomorrow! See ya!
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