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Uncategorized November 18, 2010

Sigh… back to my day job today. Just a Measly 11 hour shift! Trying to find ways to fill the time…

Dan and I went out last night and had dinner and drinks and great conversation. I feel so lucky to have re-met him. I often think about how random it was, which makes me think that maybe, just maybe it was written in the stars. I was living in Toronto, quite happily, he was living in this small town (I’ll never get him out of here!). Randomly, I decided to meet up with an old friend at go out to a bar here, which is something I had never done (I hated the idea of running into old highschool “friends“) But I went, and we ordered a pitcher of beer, when: Surprise, Surprise! Who walks in but the guy I had a huge crush on in high school. I think I turned to a pile of mushy, lovey goo at that very instant.

And here I am today, marrying that guy with the leather jacket that I figured would never be interested in a nerdy, stay at home, girl like me. I really can’t wait ’til the big day! I sent out Thank You cards for the Engagement Party last night. It made me even more excited, though I have realized I am going to have a serious hand cramp when I write all the Thank You’s for the Actual Big Day!

Dan has been one of the biggest supporters of my little business venture, and I’m really greatful for all of his understanding and help. He is the one that made me realize I really suck at working for other people but and great at working for myself! I did some early morning Etsy posting (just two items), and will be shipping out my first sale this afternoon! Last night I cut a size run of brushed cotton, plaid panties (Ever so warm for these cold, Canadian Winters!) to present to a local shop owner. I have the highest of hopes, but no expectations!

Speaking of Winter, I am going to curse myself for saying this… but I really hope we get a Traditional “Canadian” Winter this year, with lots of Snow, and snow days… I want to go snow shoeing or skiing.

Not asleep… and the sounds of drunk people…

Uncategorized November 13, 2010

I have finished a 52 hour work week, over 5 days. Surprisingly, it went really, really well. I’ve realized I much prefer to be the boss over the mindless, lowly counter clerk… I am sad to be going back to the mindless, lowly counter clerk on Wednesday, but am happy to have Monday off (with pay) as a bonus for meeting (and exceeding) financial goals for the week. What I really want is recognition that I am not an air head and run the shop exceptionally well. I have a funny feeling this is one of those instances where credit will not be aptly received and I will have to bite my tongue.

Always with the tongue biting…

Now, I’m sitting here, after one in the morning, not sleeping… trying to pump myself up for a week of sewing and creating and doing all of those things I love. Maybe I’m not sleeping because I’m so darn excited.

Bars must be kicking the drunks out because I hear a long murmur of drunk, violent voices trailing down the street.

I can’t wait to get a small house in the country.

Pre-Wedding Celebrations have started…

Uncategorized November 8, 2010
We had our engagement party on Saturday evening. It was a total blast, we are so lucky to have such great people supporting us.
We practiced the cake cutting, opened presents, introduced parents and friends, it was really great. I am getting even more excited about getting married and having everyone together again.

We were totally spoiled with gifts and help from our friends. My maid of honour got us this amazing picture puzzle of my favourite picture of us! From my parents we received a beautiful frame, with pages like a book, that we can put our wedding photos in. Dan’s mom matted and framed one of his drawings, I can’t even believe how amazing it looks (they are both so talented). I got a wedding organizer from my cousins (and brides maids), which made the wedding look a little daunting to Dan, but will help us out so much as we get more and more busy.

The best thing though, was just having everyone together. I am so, so very lucky.

Today I start my evil, 52 hour work week. It’s already off to a terrible start, but I’ll survive and hopefully have a whole wack of time off to re-cover.

Dan is off but got up to warm the car up for me. He’s a keeper.

New outfit for… myself.

Uncategorized November 3, 2010

All of my pants get the same hole; one just to the right of where the 4 crotch seams meet. I don’t know how it happens, but it has happened in my 2 favourite pairs of jeans.

So, I made myself new pants. I used a Burdastyle print at home pattern, which was pretty easy to use, though I think if I were a new sew-ist that this project may have been a little overwhelming. I didn’t read the instructions, but none of the pattern pieces were labeled which required some critical analysis (the pant legs are in 3 pieces which is a little unusual).

I sewed a little puff sleeve blouse to go with it (I lined the pockets and waist band in the same fabric as the blouse) . Here it is:

I like this pattern so much I am going to make some out of black twill next, since I have out grown my favourite old black pants, which doesn’t really matter anyway because I’m sure they would have gotten a hole in the crotch someday soon.
I’m feeling weirdly (though not unusually) depressed today. I should be excited, the engagement party is Saturday… though it just seems like a lot of work and clean up, then I have to work 52 hours next week at my day job (have I ever mentioned I hate my day job?). It’s cold outside, and frosty everywhere… and I am grumpy. I just want to crawl in a hole and ignore the world until spring. I’m stressed about money, about my future, about what I’m doing or not doing with my life… I’m stressed about my job, the upcoming party (I don’t feel very social lately). I’m just overall in a huff, and to top it off I feel guilty because I should be super stoked about all of the awesome things going on in my life. Le Sigh…

Wedding Dresses…

Uncategorized October 12, 2010

How on earth do you decide on a wedding dress?

I tried on dozens today… and I LOVED every single one.

This was one of the best experiences of my life. The dresses were gorgeous and I felt like a movie star. I’ve narrowed down the search to 3, and they are nothing like I had imagined. I felt like a movie star, even though I’m pretty sure I have the flu.

I wish I could wear a wedding dress everyday.

Sewing… lots of sewing…

Uncategorized September 19, 2010

I have done a lot of sewing over the last two weeks. Two cowl-back tops (one with sleeves, the other sleeveless), a black chiffon bias cut camisole (pictured here), red plaid soft bra…. and I am contemplating my wedding dress. I have been having a lot of fun with Chiffon lately… french seams, rolled hems… I love this stuff.

Dan and I spent some time this morning picking flowers and getting some ideas for the Wedding. The more and more I think about it, the more and more excited I get.

At first, I was under the impression that planning a wedding was going to be really hard, and aggravating, and over-all a whole lot of work for a one-day affair. However, I’m just finding the whole thing really fun! After all, this is where I excel: colour schemes, organizing, lists, and planning! Maybe I’ll curse these words 11 months from now.

Camping…

Uncategorized August 8, 2010

Dan and I just got back from Camping and a wedding at the place of my initial failure in life… Trent University!

It was nice to go back and re-visit it, though I felt strange walking around there, I hardly remembered it at all.

The results are in…

Uncategorized April 13, 2010

There is nothing physically wrong with me. But I don’t feel any better. So, the doctor today has placed me on a 2 or 3 week gluten-free diet, which should be interesting. I am researching what I can’t eat, and it’s alot of things that I love. Will be tricky but hopefully will help my symptoms and make me feel like a normal, functioning human… for once.

And, I got a job in Orillia… at Dan’s autoshop! It is just to fill a maternity leave, but I am excited nonetheless.

Now, I should sew… though I’m tired and itchy…