So I decided to write a blog during Children's Lit. So boring and we talk about the same general things but "insert here" examples from the current book on the reading list. I'm too lazy to find the pictures of the granny squares, sorry loves. Did I mention that I'm making a cupcake pin cushion? It's going to come in handy when I need pins to hold bits of animals together while I sew on ears, body, etc. I might make a doily next. I bought this sz 7 steel hook. Now I just need to decide what doily pattern and yarn I need / want to do. Also, I brought the dark green yarn that I originally used to start a sc scarf and want to make Nick something for our 1st year in 2 1/2 weeks. I don't know if he reads this, so I won't say anything about what I'm making here. I know as soon as I finish typing this up I need to sew on Tay's buttons to finish her bear. She was pretty upset about me not having it finished over break. I feel guilty about it. maybe I should finish my homework and print out the poems/pieces for workshop tonight first.
I really wish I could go to the wedding this Saturday. I'm pretty upset that I can't see him more than Friday night but I'll deal. I miss him but I know he can't and doesn't want to deal with a high maintenance girlfriend while he's trying to "enjoy his break." I think its funny that I spent my entire break seeing him and he wants a break from everything and to "enjoy himself." I guess I'll just have to minimize my dependence on him. Maybe Taylor will fill in the gaps.
School is back in session and I can't wait to get my own apartment so that Mags and I can breathe. I can't have Nick down because she'll get too depressed and she can't enjoy alone time with Ken on the phone unless I'm out of the room. I miss having a kitchen and a double sized bed, too. Maybe the matress won't be comfrotable, but it can't be as bad as the mattress I'm sleeping on now. Oh, and the ability to cook! And make biscuits in pjs! And not have to worry about drgging all my cooking items to a down/upstairs kitchen and wash it there and take it back and put it all back. And not have to worry too much about whether or not a group of people are using the lounge or the kitchen.
Is it bad that I'd rather be home than at school? I miss Mags, but I miss my parents and the relaxing feeling of being near Nick and just knowing I have my own bed (not that I'm ever home, anyhow). Nick is staying in the same apartment because the price is good and he has access to campus. I'm not too upset but I don't think I will ever get used to the smoke smell. Richard made a decent attempt to include us one night, though. It was cool hanging out with them and I wouldn't mind doing it again. Regardless of nNick's opnion, I don't mind hanging out with "guys" or watching video games. Games that last for extended periods of time, however, get pretty boring especially Halo and when I don't have anything to do. I just don't play that mandy video games anymore. I suppose if I had guitar hero again I would play more often but not hours on end. The only thing I play now for more than an hour at a time is my gameboy color. Lame? Perhaps. I have two, technically, but Tay is leveling up the other Pokemon for me. I'll be able to beat the game both ways eventually.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Day ??
I stopped counting days-- its pointless now. I finished my little sister's teddy bear in Vanna's Choice dark purple (I'm too lazy to look up the real name of the skein of yarn) and its a little smaller than the other two bears because I wanted to make sure I had enough yarn to complete it (and I also sorta, kinda, maybe misread the pattern the first go-round, so I ended up experimenting with the size a bit). I haven't touched the two skeins of yarn for my own blanket. I'm putting that one on hold for a little while as I finish my granny squares. Then, before I do the border, I plan on going through the skeins for my own blanket and picking back up on the border.
I'm stumped as to what to make next. I was thinking about making something to sell online, perhaps a simple scarf in a soft, colorful yarn but I'm not sure. I was thinking about making a dish towel like Mags did. That thing is useful and soaks up a decent amount of water. But also, I want to try out doilies, so thats the next little project on my list! I'm interested in making the 5-point pineapple, or whatever it was called. I'll have to look at it again.
I'll upload a picture of some of my granny squares tomorrow-- Mags is asleep and there isn't enough lighting to take a proper picture at the moment. As far as life goes, I finally figured out why my boss wouldnt put me on the schedule: I don't answer the phones. Can you believe that? He refused to put me on the schedule because I wasn't running around with my head cut off while waiting for my pizzas to come out of the damn oven! Goodness. Besides, the last manager, Steven, never trained me to answer them or use the ordering screen. I know the screen isn't too hard but I made sure Lily took me through it before attempting a true phone in. The first lady was very patient and nice but I almost let my order run late because I was taking the call. Sometimes I wonder why people get so awry and awful when they're managers and people don't do exactly what they want them to.
I mean, seriously, how hard is it to pick up the phone and call and tell me about what I'm doing wrong like a regular, normal boss would? If I need improvement, then tell me and I will legitimately work on my weak points. But goodness, I shouldn't have to find out through a 16 year old CSR that the manager is mad and won't tell me why I haven't been on the schedule. Oh well, some people still haven't developed those skills, I suppose. Anyway, luckily the store owner was kind enough to work me and told the general manager to put me back on the schedule. Most of the workers don't like the general manager and say he's a jerk. I have to concur.
Anyhow, I better get going. I know I should be doing something productive so I'm considering getting my little book light out and reading. Not sure what I'm going to read... but maybe I'll be able to play my Game Boy before I go to bed if the light is bright enough. Goodnight!
I'm stumped as to what to make next. I was thinking about making something to sell online, perhaps a simple scarf in a soft, colorful yarn but I'm not sure. I was thinking about making a dish towel like Mags did. That thing is useful and soaks up a decent amount of water. But also, I want to try out doilies, so thats the next little project on my list! I'm interested in making the 5-point pineapple, or whatever it was called. I'll have to look at it again.
I'll upload a picture of some of my granny squares tomorrow-- Mags is asleep and there isn't enough lighting to take a proper picture at the moment. As far as life goes, I finally figured out why my boss wouldnt put me on the schedule: I don't answer the phones. Can you believe that? He refused to put me on the schedule because I wasn't running around with my head cut off while waiting for my pizzas to come out of the damn oven! Goodness. Besides, the last manager, Steven, never trained me to answer them or use the ordering screen. I know the screen isn't too hard but I made sure Lily took me through it before attempting a true phone in. The first lady was very patient and nice but I almost let my order run late because I was taking the call. Sometimes I wonder why people get so awry and awful when they're managers and people don't do exactly what they want them to.
I mean, seriously, how hard is it to pick up the phone and call and tell me about what I'm doing wrong like a regular, normal boss would? If I need improvement, then tell me and I will legitimately work on my weak points. But goodness, I shouldn't have to find out through a 16 year old CSR that the manager is mad and won't tell me why I haven't been on the schedule. Oh well, some people still haven't developed those skills, I suppose. Anyway, luckily the store owner was kind enough to work me and told the general manager to put me back on the schedule. Most of the workers don't like the general manager and say he's a jerk. I have to concur.
Anyhow, I better get going. I know I should be doing something productive so I'm considering getting my little book light out and reading. Not sure what I'm going to read... but maybe I'll be able to play my Game Boy before I go to bed if the light is bright enough. Goodnight!
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