Ok. For those of you who don't like personal posts, or who can't so much as hear the word "penis" in public without turning red (Jonathan), this post isn't for you.
So. Recently I've noticed that I've been having problems with my underwear, particularly my Victoria's Secret "Pink" briefs, riding up. Sort of like a persistent wedgie. Now, having many thongs in my personal panty stash, I am quite used to this feeling. However, it is not a sensation I enjoy from my briefs. When one reaches for briefs, one expects coverage, people!
Now, I had not given this phenomenon much thought, other than to notice it.
Today, though. . .today it hit me.
My ass is no longer small enough to fit this size panty!
And there we have it. Obviously, I was horrified to admit this to myself. But, it being too late for sublime ignorance, I made up my mind. I am going to lose at least 8 pounds. Which would make me 110 pounds.
Now, I really don't want to hear it from those of you out there who would love to weigh 118 pounds, because I'm so over comments like "Why are YOU eating Lean Cuisine?" or, "You have the smallest thighs I've ever seen." Well, maybe they look fine to you, if you yourself weigh 250 pounds, but to me whose underwear no longer even fits they're starting to look and feel a little chubby. Besides, I have that big corporate pool party coming up next month, and I've gotta live up to the expectations! *grin*
The plan of attack at this point involves drinking a lot more water, doing about 500 butt lifts a day and playing tennis at least twice a week with my hubby. (I now have a pink Barbie tennis racquet! What can I say? I'm short, I have small hands, and I have to use the kids' size. . .the Barbie thing is just a bonus!)
So. . .wish me luck on becoming fantasstic!
Till next time,
Sarah
4.26.2006
4.24.2006
Okay, I lied about pictures!
So sue me.
I just found this really cool free men's knitting magazine online, called, uncreatively enough, MenKnit Magazine. It's brand new, so everyone go check it out and start contributing! Really, it's fairly interesting. The Winter 2006 magazine has a pattern for - get this - iPod Mittens! Nifty! Also, there are some interesting patterns for socks, scarves & the like (of course all for men), AND they have knitting crosswords, for those of you that like that kind of thing!
*update to this post* Also, I came across another site that has over 1,000 free patterns of all types - men, women, children, babies, accessories, felted, toys, interior decorating, etc. These are mostly knitting patterns, but they do also offer some patterns in crochet. These are modern designs, not something my grandma would make. If my grandma could knit. Check it out!
Till next time,
Sarah
I just found this really cool free men's knitting magazine online, called, uncreatively enough, MenKnit Magazine. It's brand new, so everyone go check it out and start contributing! Really, it's fairly interesting. The Winter 2006 magazine has a pattern for - get this - iPod Mittens! Nifty! Also, there are some interesting patterns for socks, scarves & the like (of course all for men), AND they have knitting crosswords, for those of you that like that kind of thing!
*update to this post* Also, I came across another site that has over 1,000 free patterns of all types - men, women, children, babies, accessories, felted, toys, interior decorating, etc. These are mostly knitting patterns, but they do also offer some patterns in crochet. These are modern designs, not something my grandma would make. If my grandma could knit. Check it out!
Till next time,
Sarah
4.21.2006
Knitting Spots & Ice Cream in Pots
Ok, I don't really have ice cream in a pot, but I couldn't resist a cheesy rhyme. Actually my homemade ice cream mix is sitting in the fridge in a big pink bowl, ready to go into the ice cream freezer as soon as I have time to watch it. (Cookies & Cream! Yummy!) My brother arrives tonight at 5:15 and preparations are all finished! The snack basket and mini fridge in the guest room have been stocked with his faves, the homemade bread formed into nice little bread bowls sits in the freezer ready to bake, and all the other fun things I have planned to do are well under way. Yippee!
Unfortunately, his rug is still a shameful 2-foot circle. Oh, well. At least he will get a chance to have a creative say in its making before it's too late. : )
Ok, here is my entry for Kat's contest. Five interesting places I have knit:
1. Standing in the cash stand at the Olive Garden - while waitressing there!
2. Lido deck of many cruise ships - sun, ice cream & knitting, who can resist?
3. In a hospital room - while living in it for two months! (My husband, a doctor, had a rotation at a hospital in Nowhere, Texas. Think one hospital bed pushed up against one cot, covered with king-size sheets and a hand-knit comforter. Comfortable it was not, but I did get a LOT of knitting done!)
4. Front desk of two law firms while working as receptionist - any job that I can knit while doing without anyone complaining, I'll take!
5. While performing in a play - the arts combine!
Well, that is my contribution to the contest. If you think yours was more interesting, post a link in the comments section and I will come and make pointless fun of you. I mean, look at your entry. ; )
Till next time, (and there will be pictures next time)
Sarah
Unfortunately, his rug is still a shameful 2-foot circle. Oh, well. At least he will get a chance to have a creative say in its making before it's too late. : )
Ok, here is my entry for Kat's contest. Five interesting places I have knit:
1. Standing in the cash stand at the Olive Garden - while waitressing there!
2. Lido deck of many cruise ships - sun, ice cream & knitting, who can resist?
3. In a hospital room - while living in it for two months! (My husband, a doctor, had a rotation at a hospital in Nowhere, Texas. Think one hospital bed pushed up against one cot, covered with king-size sheets and a hand-knit comforter. Comfortable it was not, but I did get a LOT of knitting done!)
4. Front desk of two law firms while working as receptionist - any job that I can knit while doing without anyone complaining, I'll take!
5. While performing in a play - the arts combine!
Well, that is my contribution to the contest. If you think yours was more interesting, post a link in the comments section and I will come and make pointless fun of you. I mean, look at your entry. ; )
Till next time, (and there will be pictures next time)
Sarah
4.13.2006
*singing* "I've got a golden ticket"...darnit!
As promised, here is an update on the progress of the rug. I completed the circle part of this design tonight while watching Rambo. Such a political movie! Never knew that before. . .
I love crocheting with fabric! This thing is already about 2 feet across. Greatness.
And here is the rough design for this piece:
The pointy-ness of the edges is intentional. I want it to look artsy, not finished. And I'm also being intentional about having the edges face out, so that they get frayed nicely. Sort of that weathered, beachy look my bro's going for.
Till next time,
Sarah
I love crocheting with fabric! This thing is already about 2 feet across. Greatness.
And here is the rough design for this piece:
The pointy-ness of the edges is intentional. I want it to look artsy, not finished. And I'm also being intentional about having the edges face out, so that they get frayed nicely. Sort of that weathered, beachy look my bro's going for.
Till next time,
Sarah
1 pint of ice cream, 1 blue rug
Check this out! Now you can make ice cream in a plastic ball! Looks like a hamster ball to me. Still, though, I wouldn't even be able to make it to the store & back in 20 minutes for ice cream, and besides, this looks like fun. And they come in pink!
And speaking of ice cream, I gotta stock up on heavy cream and half & half for when my brother comes to visit me next week! YAY! He is going to be so spoiled on this visit, hehehe. . .let me tell you, if you do have to move away from your familiy/friends, move somewhere people actually want to visit. (Read: NOT Temple, Texas!) That way, you have something more interesting to show them than the Wal-Mart. (Read: Temple, Texas!)
And speaking of my brother, I owe him a rug. A little over a year ago, he decided to decorate his apartment ocean-style, and asked me if I could make him a rug to go with his new decor. I picked up about 20 yards of fabric; 10 yards each true blue stretch knit and sky blue flannel. As of last night, the most progress I'd made was cutting said fabric into 1-inch strips. (And, thanks to ABC Family, now I've got the "Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" songs stuck in my head today. . . Gene Wilder was genius, I say!)
Back to the rug! I decided to try my hand at freeform crochet; I'm thinking a circle, with waves, and. . .stuff. Will post the draft sketch tonight when I get home.
The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last!
Till next time,
Sarah
And speaking of ice cream, I gotta stock up on heavy cream and half & half for when my brother comes to visit me next week! YAY! He is going to be so spoiled on this visit, hehehe. . .let me tell you, if you do have to move away from your familiy/friends, move somewhere people actually want to visit. (Read: NOT Temple, Texas!) That way, you have something more interesting to show them than the Wal-Mart. (Read: Temple, Texas!)
And speaking of my brother, I owe him a rug. A little over a year ago, he decided to decorate his apartment ocean-style, and asked me if I could make him a rug to go with his new decor. I picked up about 20 yards of fabric; 10 yards each true blue stretch knit and sky blue flannel. As of last night, the most progress I'd made was cutting said fabric into 1-inch strips. (And, thanks to ABC Family, now I've got the "Willie Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" songs stuck in my head today. . . Gene Wilder was genius, I say!)
Back to the rug! I decided to try my hand at freeform crochet; I'm thinking a circle, with waves, and. . .stuff. Will post the draft sketch tonight when I get home.
The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last!
Till next time,
Sarah
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