Friday, August 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
the best laid plan...
last night didn't go as expected. The record player sucked. I was quite upset. I ordered a different one and it is on its way. I also set up the return on the other one. Today was also different than I planned. Unfortunately it wasn't a super productive day like I hoped for. But no worries, I did get some things accomplished and I did get tons of exercise.
Ok. So my gorgeous periodic table magnets are finished. Well they have been finished for a while. I also have my first order!!! It's from my cousin so it doesn't totally count. But i'm pretty psyched about it.
I also am attempting a periodic table in another medium, that I now have just a smidgen of experience in: Shrinky Dinks. I missed out on working in this medium as a child (seriously, I missed out on so many "normal" childhood experiences and lessons) I also never had finger paints or a tree house or a tire swing. I'm still pretty mad about that tree house.
Well, anyways, I gained some valuable knowledge. I need to use the lighter colored sharpies. Some turned out just too dark. I was going to rectify that issue by using a silver paint pen but I forgot to pick it up at the store just now. I maybe have a silver sharpie somewhere in the house. I can't wait until i can move into a two bedroom place and have my very own studio for all of my creative endeavors.
I got locked out of the house yet again, which is super annoying. don't say you will be home if you aren't going to be.
I went to the hardware store. Got some new tools for working on my designs.
Went to Walmart and got some nice ideas for products and supplies. Also got shampoo and hair dye. Just a bit darker than my natural color. I just want my color to be glossier so this should be perfect. Its a new brand that i haven't tried yet.
Now i'm laying on my bed, watching reruns and writing this post. Not listening to records :(
But maybe soon :) i work tomorrow, but then i have 3 days off before the big meeting. i'm scared/excited. not sure what is all involved or if i will be pulled from the meeting frequently for admissions. hopefully it goes well and my brain can focus on the task at hand rather than daydreaming about ninjas and duct tape - no lies i seriously spent 8 hours or so thinking about ninjas and duct tape this week. Work needs to pick up soon.
now i'm going to watch a movie and start sketching out/planning designs for my next few magnet sets including a semi-sassy one inspired by my sister's new boyfriend. she will think its funny, he will either be mad or sad lol.
I also am attempting a periodic table in another medium, that I now have just a smidgen of experience in: Shrinky Dinks. I missed out on working in this medium as a child (seriously, I missed out on so many "normal" childhood experiences and lessons) I also never had finger paints or a tree house or a tire swing. I'm still pretty mad about that tree house.
Well, anyways, I gained some valuable knowledge. I need to use the lighter colored sharpies. Some turned out just too dark. I was going to rectify that issue by using a silver paint pen but I forgot to pick it up at the store just now. I maybe have a silver sharpie somewhere in the house. I can't wait until i can move into a two bedroom place and have my very own studio for all of my creative endeavors.
I got locked out of the house yet again, which is super annoying. don't say you will be home if you aren't going to be.
I went to the hardware store. Got some new tools for working on my designs.
Went to Walmart and got some nice ideas for products and supplies. Also got shampoo and hair dye. Just a bit darker than my natural color. I just want my color to be glossier so this should be perfect. Its a new brand that i haven't tried yet.
Now i'm laying on my bed, watching reruns and writing this post. Not listening to records :(
But maybe soon :) i work tomorrow, but then i have 3 days off before the big meeting. i'm scared/excited. not sure what is all involved or if i will be pulled from the meeting frequently for admissions. hopefully it goes well and my brain can focus on the task at hand rather than daydreaming about ninjas and duct tape - no lies i seriously spent 8 hours or so thinking about ninjas and duct tape this week. Work needs to pick up soon.
now i'm going to watch a movie and start sketching out/planning designs for my next few magnet sets including a semi-sassy one inspired by my sister's new boyfriend. she will think its funny, he will either be mad or sad lol.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
I'm sorry Dear Readers
I' sorry I've been m.i.a. lately. Its evil day shift this week so all I do is work and sleep :( Thursday I'm off and my day is dedicated to all of you :) Wonderful suprises in store, particularly if we don't get any more damn snow!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Snaps for me
Much to blog about today. Random, boring you name it I've got it.
Yesterday I did get up early and head to the grocery store. Then I whipped up the aforementioned casserole (no onions though--the downside of living with others when they use the last onion and don't put it on the shopping list or purchase more). I also completed a goal off my list: Make home made marshmallows. What a sticky fun mess. The recipe posted at The Kitchn is actually a post about making a half batch of marshmallows. They link to this recipe Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallows Half a batch? Pure genius! I never think of this when attempting a new recipe. I enjoyed it. They taste delicious and they were so fun to make. As far as the recipe goes, they say that a hand mixer doesn't have enough power to make these. My stand mixer is older than me (seriously at least 10 years older than me) and I have a decent hand mixer. So I used my hand mixer. It definitely had enough power, however if you do have a stand mixer, it may be a little easier for you. And when they say cover the bowl with a towel....you absolutely have to. That batter will spray like crazy. My best advice for this project is to prep all your ingredients before you start (pre-measure them so you only have to pour them in), have all of your equipment within reach. Also fill up your sink with hot soapy water. All of your tool, bowls, spatulas, etc will be incredibly sticky. It all washes up very nicely including the towel. I barely needed to scrub anything at all. I didn't even need to scrub the towel, i just soaked it for 5 minutes then wrung it out. I let it air dry and threw it by the washer for my next load of towels.
Last night, I also made a super awesome poster for tonight. Oh i guess I forgot to mention that. My sister and I are going to see WWE Smackdown tonight! promise I will post pictures of the awesome poster as soon as my technical difficulties clear up.
I also took the time to make my delicious lunch. Dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets and some salsa. whoohoo. not to exciting, but it was yummy.
As far as the periodic table magnets go: I have all necessary supplies except those darn scrabble tiles. I bought them on Ebay, and they should be getting here any day. I'm getting impatient so I may run to Goodwill on Saturday to see if they have any old Scrabble games for sale. I plan to make additional sets and put them up for sale when I get my Etsy store opened at some point this summer. hmmm...what to do, what to do?
Yesterday I did get up early and head to the grocery store. Then I whipped up the aforementioned casserole (no onions though--the downside of living with others when they use the last onion and don't put it on the shopping list or purchase more). I also completed a goal off my list: Make home made marshmallows. What a sticky fun mess. The recipe posted at The Kitchn is actually a post about making a half batch of marshmallows. They link to this recipe Fluffy Vanilla Marshmallows Half a batch? Pure genius! I never think of this when attempting a new recipe. I enjoyed it. They taste delicious and they were so fun to make. As far as the recipe goes, they say that a hand mixer doesn't have enough power to make these. My stand mixer is older than me (seriously at least 10 years older than me) and I have a decent hand mixer. So I used my hand mixer. It definitely had enough power, however if you do have a stand mixer, it may be a little easier for you. And when they say cover the bowl with a towel....you absolutely have to. That batter will spray like crazy. My best advice for this project is to prep all your ingredients before you start (pre-measure them so you only have to pour them in), have all of your equipment within reach. Also fill up your sink with hot soapy water. All of your tool, bowls, spatulas, etc will be incredibly sticky. It all washes up very nicely including the towel. I barely needed to scrub anything at all. I didn't even need to scrub the towel, i just soaked it for 5 minutes then wrung it out. I let it air dry and threw it by the washer for my next load of towels.
Last night, I also made a super awesome poster for tonight. Oh i guess I forgot to mention that. My sister and I are going to see WWE Smackdown tonight! promise I will post pictures of the awesome poster as soon as my technical difficulties clear up.
I also took the time to make my delicious lunch. Dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets and some salsa. whoohoo. not to exciting, but it was yummy.
As far as the periodic table magnets go: I have all necessary supplies except those darn scrabble tiles. I bought them on Ebay, and they should be getting here any day. I'm getting impatient so I may run to Goodwill on Saturday to see if they have any old Scrabble games for sale. I plan to make additional sets and put them up for sale when I get my Etsy store opened at some point this summer. hmmm...what to do, what to do?
Homemade marshmallows | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Homemade marshmallows | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Sorry these showed up out of order. These turned out so yummy. But i definitely need to make these again. I'm already pondering potential colors and flavors.
Sorry these showed up out of order. These turned out so yummy. But i definitely need to make these again. I'm already pondering potential colors and flavors.
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