As I sit here in my pajamas, enjoying coffee and the relatively quiet peace of the morning, I'm taking a bit of time for reflection. Some things I can't reflect on at the moment, but since today is Memorial Day I can take time out to remember the soldiers who have died in the service... Continue Reading →
The Back Side of Winter 2014
March always seems to be the month winter just can't let go of. We've had some of our biggest snows during this month. Last night we had a pretty large round of ice come through - freezing rain, sleet. Right now it's snowing like crazy and is absolutely beautiful. Schools are closed, churches and businesses... Continue Reading →
How the Days Fly!
First week of grad school semester #2 and I already feel behind. Where did the time go??? Where did my Christmas break go??? I had great plans of getting ahead of my reading, but my books didn't come in time to do that. *sigh*At the moment, I'm taking a few minutes to de-stress (with a... Continue Reading →
College Textbooks
My college textbooks cost an arm and a leg this semester. I negotiated keeping my firstborn so kiddo's safe. I understand folks need to make money, but c'mon people - $591 for six books, one of which is thinner than a Southern Living magazine! *grumble* They ARE books I will use in the future for... Continue Reading →
Ethiopian Food Adventures
I love to try new places to eat and I had heard from a few people about Ethiopian food. One co-worker said if we liked Indian food, we'd love Ethiopian food. Another co-worker said the restaurant she went to was really good and the service was great. This past weekend we decided to try it... Continue Reading →
Camouflage Mile-A-Minute Afghan
What do you do when you have a teenager who loves camouflage? Make them a camouflage afghan! And it's finished! Well, almost. I still need to tuck in the edges, but outside of that it's done. I've crocheted a mile-a-minute afghan before, but I did an altered pattern. I made one for my fiance patterned... Continue Reading →
First Day of Class
It's that time again! Classes technically start today. I'm taking an online class this semester so that one starts today. My other classes don't start until next Tuesday so this weekend will be my school supply shopping weekend. New spiral notebooks, cool pens, and different colored highlighters (I don't care what research says - I... Continue Reading →
Double Crochet Baby Hat
I've got a couple of other afghans going, but I took some time out to crochet up another one of these:I used some yarn given to me, Baby Bee Sweet Delight Crayons Ombre. I love how it makes a pattern when you crochet it! Here is the pattern for the hat: Crocheted Baby Hat by Hooked... Continue Reading →
Spring Lacy Crochet Baby Hat
It's a lazy Sunday afternoon here at the house. I'm taking a bit of time to recuperate from whatever it was I had last week (I think it may have been the flu), crocheting on one of my projects. I'm working on a crochet baby girl hat for a friend of a friend and I... Continue Reading →
First Semester Under My Belt
Finally! After a semester of blood, sweat, tears, and a seemingly never-ending pile of reading material, I've finished my first semester of grad school with two As and a B+. I never was this insanely busy during any of the semesters of my undergrad years. Going to grad school is definitely trial by fire. BUT,... Continue Reading →
My Mosaic Life 