So, I know that I am way overdue for an update on this project. Life has been more than crazy on this side of the monitor.
The Ah-Worm Project was completed in late January (told ya I am late). He (Ah-Worm) was finished at about three feet long. My daughter LOVES him and still tries to carry him where ever she goes. I made quite a few mistakes when I was making this and a lot of hand sewing was done after I sewed it on the machine. I could have saved a lot of time and patience if I would have started by making a pattern, but oh well, I am finished.
I will add a pic as soon as I can.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Sunday, December 30, 2007
The Ah-Worm Project
So, my darling 5 year-old daughter LOVES the movie "Beetlejuice". She can tell you every character from the movie and sings "Day-O" all the time. Her favorite character is the sand worm, and she calls him "Ah-Worm". For Halloween, I made her an Ah-Worm costume.
Now, I am making her a stuffed Ah-Worm. I started making this on December 26th. When I asked her what size she wanted him to be, she held her arms over her head--and she's a tall kid.
I started making the small head first (he has two heads) to give me a scale to work with and because it's the most detailed part.I didn't draw out a pattern for this thing. I've been "wingin'" it as I go. There are already a few areas that if I were a more patient person, I would go back and change. I first started using Stitch Witch because I recently killed my sewing machine. Thankfully, my friend let me borrow her's (and I love it!). So two mornings ago, I started by sewing over the Stitch Witch. The only other sewing machine experience that I had was making rat hammocks, cubes, and tunnels.
Here's what I had finished at the end of the first session:
Yesterday, I made the eyes for the small head.
Here's how I have altered the original sandworm:
I do have a question for those of you who sew! How do you sew a circle? I'm having a hard time getting a decent circle shape.
Now, I am making her a stuffed Ah-Worm. I started making this on December 26th. When I asked her what size she wanted him to be, she held her arms over her head--and she's a tall kid.
I started making the small head first (he has two heads) to give me a scale to work with and because it's the most detailed part.I didn't draw out a pattern for this thing. I've been "wingin'" it as I go. There are already a few areas that if I were a more patient person, I would go back and change. I first started using Stitch Witch because I recently killed my sewing machine. Thankfully, my friend let me borrow her's (and I love it!). So two mornings ago, I started by sewing over the Stitch Witch. The only other sewing machine experience that I had was making rat hammocks, cubes, and tunnels.
Here's what I had finished at the end of the first session:
Yesterday, I made the eyes for the small head.
Here's how I have altered the original sandworm:
I do have a question for those of you who sew! How do you sew a circle? I'm having a hard time getting a decent circle shape.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Merry/Blessed/Happy 25th
I just want to wish everyone a blessed winter solstice, a happy holiday, a merry Christmas, or a happy whatever-it-is-you-celebrate-at-this-time-of-year. It doesn't matter what label you put on it, just be happy if only this one time this year. Share it with the people you love and care about--even if they drive you crazy. It took me being separated from my family for four years to appreciate their lunacy, and living over a thousand miles from the nearest relative will make you appreciate when you finally do see your family. It will also make you appreciate that you do live over a thousand miles from your nearest relative.
So to my family that are reading this, I miss you and love you.
I will be taking a short break from the blogging world until after the twenty-fifth.
So to my family that are reading this, I miss you and love you.
I will be taking a short break from the blogging world until after the twenty-fifth.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
When Life Gets Constipated, Give It a Laxative.
When your surroundings become cluttered and scattered with too much "stuff", you've got to get moving and clear things out. It's that simple. It's not a matter of when. You've got to do it NOW. "There is no time like the present."
So, that's what I did. I've gone through all the closets, the nooks and crannies, EVERYTHING. One by one, they were all gutted, sorted, organized, and out back together. Let me tell ya, I couldn't feel better! All the stuff that I decided to remove from my life went to either www.craigslist.com, a local charity, or www.freecycle.com. I also let friends come by and take what they wanted. I put a few extra dollars in my pocket while helping others at the same time.
There is no better way to start the new year than to start with a clean and clear home--and conscious. I don't wait for "spring cleaning" to declutter. Instead, I start the year clutter-free, and I also spring clean. Every six months or so, I declutter.
So, that's what I did. I've gone through all the closets, the nooks and crannies, EVERYTHING. One by one, they were all gutted, sorted, organized, and out back together. Let me tell ya, I couldn't feel better! All the stuff that I decided to remove from my life went to either www.craigslist.com, a local charity, or www.freecycle.com. I also let friends come by and take what they wanted. I put a few extra dollars in my pocket while helping others at the same time.
There is no better way to start the new year than to start with a clean and clear home--and conscious. I don't wait for "spring cleaning" to declutter. Instead, I start the year clutter-free, and I also spring clean. Every six months or so, I declutter.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Are Your Eyes Performing Properly?
Well, well my dear Reader. Here we are: just you and me. That could be scary, but tonight I feel...tired, so I won't hurt you, at least not too much.
But seriously.
I have come to the realization that I am happy with my decision as to why I have no television in my home. STOP THE PRESS! TURN OFF THE MUSIC! What did she say?! She has NO TELEVISION?! You heard it correctly Reader: I have NO television in my home. When I moved out of the home that my daughter and I shared with the almost-ex-husband, I saw an opportunity to make a final decision to have NO television in my home. I sold the thing to a friend of mine. The box never even made it into my apartment. So for four months, I have had no television.
"So, crazy woman. What made you decide to sell something that makes you normal?"
Well Reader, I came to the realization that my young daughter and I were watching extremely too much television. I was getting angry at all of the stupidity of the people featured on the different shows--well, most shows seemed as though they were all the same. Since I was preparing myself for the life of a single mother, I thought it best that I spend my free time as quality time with my daughter, because she needs me and not some box-thing, and if you have read anything in my blog thus far, you would have read that the un-normal attracts me. It EXCITES me. So then selling the television EXCITED me. I must admit that I got somewhat of a high selling the television. I had a party in my head as I watched the television going away to its new home.
I will admit that there have been a few times that I could have used my own television, but that's only been two times in four months. I still stand FIRM on NOT having a television in my home. If we want to watch a movie, we rent a DVD from an online vendor and use the computer to watch it. How many times has that happened in four months? I think three times. So you see, I really don't have a need for a television.
Besides, I'd rather watch my 30 gallon aquarium.
But seriously.
I have come to the realization that I am happy with my decision as to why I have no television in my home. STOP THE PRESS! TURN OFF THE MUSIC! What did she say?! She has NO TELEVISION?! You heard it correctly Reader: I have NO television in my home. When I moved out of the home that my daughter and I shared with the almost-ex-husband, I saw an opportunity to make a final decision to have NO television in my home. I sold the thing to a friend of mine. The box never even made it into my apartment. So for four months, I have had no television.
"So, crazy woman. What made you decide to sell something that makes you normal?"
Well Reader, I came to the realization that my young daughter and I were watching extremely too much television. I was getting angry at all of the stupidity of the people featured on the different shows--well, most shows seemed as though they were all the same. Since I was preparing myself for the life of a single mother, I thought it best that I spend my free time as quality time with my daughter, because she needs me and not some box-thing, and if you have read anything in my blog thus far, you would have read that the un-normal attracts me. It EXCITES me. So then selling the television EXCITED me. I must admit that I got somewhat of a high selling the television. I had a party in my head as I watched the television going away to its new home.
I will admit that there have been a few times that I could have used my own television, but that's only been two times in four months. I still stand FIRM on NOT having a television in my home. If we want to watch a movie, we rent a DVD from an online vendor and use the computer to watch it. How many times has that happened in four months? I think three times. So you see, I really don't have a need for a television.
Besides, I'd rather watch my 30 gallon aquarium.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
My Welcome to You
Just a little intro to myself and about this blog.
I am a late 20-something currently living in the heartland of the United States. The almost-ex-husband's job brought us here after living in Germany for 3.5 years. I had no desire to ever move here and can't wait to get out of here. I grew-up in the southern part of this country, and I have decided that I am not made for four seasons of the year. Not this Southern gal! GET ME OUT OF HERE! This is the fifth state that I have lived in so far (I have also lived in Germany). I have attended an estimated 15 different schools between the grades of Kindergarten and twelfth grade. No, I wasn't a military brat. Mom moved us a lot when I was growing up. I have met many different people along the way. Some I still keep in contact with. Some I'd rather forget. Some I wish I had never let go. Certain people are in our past for a reason, and every choice we make leads us to now.
This past year has brought me a lot of drama, but it has taught me a lot about myself. It's taught me that I am a strong person, but it has also shown me that I still need to gain strength in certain areas. I've become more of an adult than I was just a few years ago. I am not the same person. Even with this new growth, I know that I need to grow more now than ever. I am out into the world for the first time on my own, and I have a little one that depends on me. I never experienced life out on my own just after high school. I didn't learn at a young and crucial age what it meant to support myself. This is not a whiny brat telling you this. This is an ex-whiny brat telling you this. Remember what I said about choices? Well, I made the opposite choice that I should have made. I know now that I should have made the choice to go to art school after high school, but I thought I could take a year off, and then go to art school. HA! Who the hell was I kidding?? I ended-up joining the military instead, which is where I met my future ex-husband.
I've gone through anger management classes and have done a whole lot of soul searching, and I have been weeding out the negativity in my life. I've been slowly getting myself back--the HAPPY me! It feels great! No more living in anger! No more having to live as a masculine, hard woman! No more living as someone else! IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!!!! And doing what I want and living to please my soul, my inner self! I haven't felt so happy in so long, and I just feel absolutely FANTABULOUS!!!!
We'll see where this world takes me in my journey to live as a spiritually beautiful, feminine woman, and I will blog it all for all the world to see...
I am a late 20-something currently living in the heartland of the United States. The almost-ex-husband's job brought us here after living in Germany for 3.5 years. I had no desire to ever move here and can't wait to get out of here. I grew-up in the southern part of this country, and I have decided that I am not made for four seasons of the year. Not this Southern gal! GET ME OUT OF HERE! This is the fifth state that I have lived in so far (I have also lived in Germany). I have attended an estimated 15 different schools between the grades of Kindergarten and twelfth grade. No, I wasn't a military brat. Mom moved us a lot when I was growing up. I have met many different people along the way. Some I still keep in contact with. Some I'd rather forget. Some I wish I had never let go. Certain people are in our past for a reason, and every choice we make leads us to now.
This past year has brought me a lot of drama, but it has taught me a lot about myself. It's taught me that I am a strong person, but it has also shown me that I still need to gain strength in certain areas. I've become more of an adult than I was just a few years ago. I am not the same person. Even with this new growth, I know that I need to grow more now than ever. I am out into the world for the first time on my own, and I have a little one that depends on me. I never experienced life out on my own just after high school. I didn't learn at a young and crucial age what it meant to support myself. This is not a whiny brat telling you this. This is an ex-whiny brat telling you this. Remember what I said about choices? Well, I made the opposite choice that I should have made. I know now that I should have made the choice to go to art school after high school, but I thought I could take a year off, and then go to art school. HA! Who the hell was I kidding?? I ended-up joining the military instead, which is where I met my future ex-husband.
I've gone through anger management classes and have done a whole lot of soul searching, and I have been weeding out the negativity in my life. I've been slowly getting myself back--the HAPPY me! It feels great! No more living in anger! No more having to live as a masculine, hard woman! No more living as someone else! IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!!!! And doing what I want and living to please my soul, my inner self! I haven't felt so happy in so long, and I just feel absolutely FANTABULOUS!!!!
We'll see where this world takes me in my journey to live as a spiritually beautiful, feminine woman, and I will blog it all for all the world to see...
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