CraftyHope

Spring Break

Spring Break
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It's spring break for the schools here. Our friends are camping at the beach and we're hanging with them right now.

What a beautiful sunset!

Do you ever get that panicky feeling like you've locked your keys in the car or left the oven on? I've had that feeling ALL day. It's just a little tightening in the pit of my stomach, a faster heartbeat, shortened breaths, and being on the verge of tears.

I already mentioned that LOML* comes back from DC today.
When this feeling started, I had to immediately text him to make sure he was okay.
Next, I called my mom to make sure everything was okay over her way.
I've had to resist the urge all day to drive home to check on the cat.
SOMETHING must be wrong. . .

I've finally decided that it MUST be PMS.
Pretty much anytime I'm on the verge of tears like this, it must be PMS.
Plus, I haven't been sleeping well without my human heater in the bed with me. (It's been cold down here since he's been gone.)

Anyway, he did text me back AND my mom's fine too (though I'm still not sure about the cat.)
As well, LOML* just called me from the airport. It's good to know that he's that closer to being back home!! I'm looking forward to a good night's sleep and working from home tomorrow.

First, I must clean the house. Now, if it would only be 5 o'clock a little faster!! Sigh!

*LOML=Love of My Life

Wild Wild Web Wednesday

Yay for Wednesday!!
LOML* gets back from DC tonight AND it's "Wild Wild Web Wednesday"

Here's some of the wacky and wild items from the interweb:

Remember the fold-ins in MAD Magazine? Whether you do or not, the NY Times online offers this interactive Fold In Feature of some of Al Jaffee's fold-ins from the 1960's-present that you should enjoy. It's really neat, really.
Talk about interactive, here's a toy piano you can actually play online!
For cute, twisted, and quick entertainment, how about a 30 second texas chainsaw massacre starring animated bunnies? Now that's what I call entertainment!!
Want to get back all those junk mail people who clog your mailbox and fill your trash can (not to mention landfills)? Mail them a brick at no cost to you. Heeheehee!!
Lastly, for those extreme nerds and/or geeks. Check out this video of Leonard Nimoy (yes, Dr. Spock) singing The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins!!! AWESOME! This is good stuff! What a gem of geeky goodness.

*LOML = Love of My Life

Made Me Smile Moday - Finally

MUST.POST.SOMETHING.TODAY.
It's been a few weeks since I put something out there for "Made Me Smile Monday"

My list is HUGE, and it's my favorite topic. It totally brightens my Monday to go through the silly, funny, absurd, and crazy-fun items I find for the blog and post them.
Since it has been I while, I am going to post just a tad more than I have been to get some of this stuff off the list.
Check-check-check it out!!!:

I live in Alabama, and this is something I can totally hear many of the rednecks saying.
I stumbled across a t-shirt company, Busted Tees, with the most hilarious t-shirts I've ever seen. Here's a sampling of a few of my favorites. Check out the site to find your favs!!
There are definitely some products out there that were poorly named or not properly thought out. Here are a dozen of these consumer product oddities.
If you're like just about everyone else out there, you hate getting those calls. You know those calls, you're right in the middle of dinner or just about anything else and a salesperson phones you. One man found a tactic that I find awesomely funny. What tactics have you used?
Here are a few quotes/statements I found amusing.

I must confess, I was born at a very early age. -Groucho Marx
Is it possible to be totally partial?
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to see it, do the other trees make fun of it?

The one thing that has made me giggle uncontrollably all day is this hat that one of my co-workers is wearing.

I hope you can make it out. I think it is truly 'hat hair'. He says it keeps his head warm. Since he is balding and I've laughed every time I see him, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Happy Monday y'all!!

Thrifty Thursday

So for this "Thrifty Thursday," I'm gonna mix it up a little

Simply put: here's quick link that's crafty AND thrifty. Some artists were challenged to make discard items into something else. Some of these are functional and cool, while others are a bit weird. You decide for yourself.

Lately, many people have been trying to become more thrifty and frugal because of the so-called possible recession and because of the rising gas prices. Here are a few funnies a friend e-mailed me that put a little bit of a lighter side on the increasing coasts of gas.

See! It's not just you that feels like they're being anally raped every time they pull up to the pump. Um well, I hope these make you chuckle as much as they made me chuckle.

Wild Wild Web Wednesday

Give it up for another "Wild Wild Web Wednesday"

Here's a few of the interesting, cool, and crazy things I've found on the internet lately:

Kittens are cute no matter what, even (especially) in a music video. heh!
This pillow lights up slowly to wake you gradually, instead of startling you like an alarm does. Hmmm? I'm not sure if that would work for me or not, the alarm doesn't.
Here's another awesome, little, beautiful application like the one last week. Seriously, click on those links and see how neat they are.
Check out this cool skyline time lapse image. Just move your mouse across the image. COOL!!
Think you're smart? Think you know US Geography? Take this test and see if you can name all the states in 15 minutes. I only used 7 minutes before I gave up. However, I was able to name 45 of them (and couldn't spell Massachusetts.)

Have a great day!

Techie Tuesday - I'm Such a Geek

Wow! I've been so much sucking at blog posts lately!!
I've got a few things I want to share for "Techie Tuesday"

Basically, they just show you how much of a geek I can be. Just in case you still have doubts, even after Friday's post with the 'Yay!' thing.

Several of these 10 cult classic mid 80's fantasy movies are on my shortlist of favorite movies. Seriously, 'cult classic' 'mid 80's' 'fantasy movies' - AWESOME!
I mentioned Battlestar Gallactica's season premiere last week, but failed to offer up this Battlestar top ten list from the David Letterman Show. If that doesn't peak your interest, I don't know what will.
I absolutely LOVE the craftster community, especially when members share their geek love also. Since I can't knit or really crochet, these Fellowship of the Ring amigurumi are simply mystical to me. I love when craftiness and geekiness come together.

Alright, the next two do not illustrate the geek me, but I do want to share them. So there!

Check out the top 25 blogs according to Time magazine.
I JUST saw this today: postcards from yo momma. It's e-mails people receive from their moms. Strangely compelling. I've even added it to my Misc links on the sidebar.

I needs to dash and actually finish some stuffs. Oh happy day.

Hooray for the Yay's

I'm in a REALLY good mood today (for some reason) and figured I'd better celebrate it while it lasts. Sooo, I just want to post real quick with a couple of Yay's!

Yay for my husband who woke me so sweetly ;) this morning!

Yay for Friday!

Yay for Mellow Mushroom's Gourmet White that I had for lunch (YUM!) !

Yay for Battlestar Gallactica's season premiere tonight! (yes, I am a BIG geek!)

Yay for a weekend with very few plans!

Yay for blueberry beer that some friends are picking up for me right now in Florida! (Don't dis it until you try it!)

Yay for good friends who call when they're in Florida and can pick you up really good beer!

Yay for warmer weather that means I can get in the water soon!

Yay for (since I've already admitted my geekiness) the New Kids reunion. (It reminds me of my youth, alright!)

Yay for the beautiful azaleas and wisteria that are blooming all over lower Alabama right now!

Yay for a brighter outlook on life!

Yay for you visiting my blog!

I want to add a reminder to look for and celebrate all the little Yay's in your life too!!

Feel Good Friday - Simple

On this "Feel Good Friday", I'm thinking simple: simple pleasures - simple deeds - simplicity

First, check out these two inspiring stories about helping others (the second one is a little old):

Dog saves baby kangaroo (pictures are TOO cute)
Selfless Driver helps prevent accident on Golden Gate Bridge

Now, for a few quotes:

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain
There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” - Dave Barry
People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them. - Dave Barry
You should not confuse your career with your life. - Dave Barry
Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. - Dave Barry

Lastly, a few pictures that make you feel good by simply calming your spirit.

from Cute Overload

I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Happy Friday!!

Wild Wild Web Wednesday (and a few personal notes)

Yay! It's "Wild Wild Web Wednesday"!!!

Let's get to it!

Try Questionaut! It's a cool, beautiful little question game. Really, the graphics are gorgeous and the questions are fairly easy (at least the part I was able to try.)
If you just don't have the time to read like you used to, here's a collection of stories that are only one sentence long. REALLY! It's actually a writing exercise and anyone can submit their story, as long as it's only ONE sentence.
Check out this photoshop contest where entrants had to place modern products in vintage ads. The results are fun to view and quite ingenious.
How would you like your own personal microwave to take everywhere you go? Craving hot pockets? No problem. Jonesing for some easy mac? It's in the bag.
Jonesing for some Meth? Stop first, and check out these faces of meth. They're before and after mug shots of the toll meth takes on its users. It's definitely enough to make you stay away from the stuff. Ugh!!!

A few personal notes:
1. My crafty obsession has switched (again). On Monday night, I was rolling out felt balls until dinner was ready. Last night, I started dyeing items. I'll get into exactly WHAT and HOW in a later post (when I have pictures.)
2. LOML* is getting a promotion already!! He'll have to go out of town again in a few weeks for some training and general information gathering. I'm so proud of him!!

That's all for now!

*LOML=Love of My Life

A Little Bit About Me (in pictures)

I've been a bad, bad blogger. I'm back though (I hope) and feel a little revealing.
I found this neat exercise on Tales of a Wannabe Fiber Goddess and thought it would be fun.
Here are the rules:
1. Go to www.photobucket.com
2. Type in your answer to the question in the “search” box
3. Use only the first page
4. Insert the picture into your Blog

Here We Go. . .

1. What is your relationship status?