10 Things I'm proud of...

10.  My independent little boy.  He can undress, dress and use the bathroom all by himself!
9.  The grading I've gotten done this week.  Yay for being caught up.
8.  My pantry.. it's organized!
7.  The 56 miles I've logged so far-- that treadmill is really being used!
6.  Grad work turned in on time or early. Woo!
5.  Kitchen and living room = spotless (for now)
4.  Yummy dinner!
3.  Hubby-- he's doing great at work
2.  Time management.  Somehow I'm getting stuff done!
1. ME :)

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Free Speech Anyone?

Check this out:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110216/ap_on_hi_te/us_teacher_suspended_blog

Then read this:
http://natalieshandbasket.blogspot.com/

This is all I could find that has some of the blog post quoted before the blog went MIA
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/the_intelligencer/the_intelligencer_news_details/article/27/2011/february/10/blog-puts-teacher-in-hot-water-1.html?fav%5Baction%5D=add&fav%5Btable%5D=tt_news&fav%5Buid%5D=805421&cHash=57fe9da654ad4d8981decd79df22b164&tx_pbcomments%5Bcomment%5D=380418

Makes you think.

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Crochet Earring Sandi

 

Crochet Earring Sandi

If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Earring Sandi

Video Tutorial: Crochet Earring Sandi Left Hand Version

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size 1 Steel crochet hook
10 Crochet Cotton
Tapestry Needle
Earring Findings

Work a chain of 30, join with the beginning chain.  Make sure you keep the chain straight so it is not all twisted before you join.


Round 1: Work 45 SC around the chain. A random amount will work as well.


Round 2: Chain 1, *SC in the same stitch. Chain 4, work 3 DC in the single crochet, skip 2 stitches, work a single crochet in the next stitch, continue around from *, when you get around to the beginning, join with the beginning stitch.


Now you will thread a small needle that will fit through the earring finding and loop through a couple of times.  It does not have to be a lot.  Knot, secure and sew in all the tails.

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In honor of Valentine's Day

Top 10 reasons I love C

10.  He has the patience of a saint... a nice contrast to my impatience!

9.  He has taken up the chores that I dislike-- doing dishes, taking out trash, putting laundry in the wash... even putting gas in my car!

8.  He wakes up on weekends with T so I can catch a few extra Zs.

7.  He has some pretty cute dimples.  

6.  His sense of humor totally goes with mine.

5.  He's pretty quiet but when he does have something to say, it's worth hearing.

4.  He is my biggest cheerleader.

3.  His arms are just the right fit for me and he's always warm.

2.  He never raises his voice and he doesn't have a temper.

1.  He fills my life with so much love :)

Love you C!  :)

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I did it!

I walked a 5k on my treadmill!  It took me an hour but I did it-- gonna work on my time next!~

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Beginner Crochet Stitches - Video Tutorials

The following crochet video tutorials are posted on my second channel.
http://www.youtube.com/crochet

How to make the Crochet Chain 

How to Make the Single Crochet 

How to make the Half Double Crochet  

How to make the Double Crochet 

How to make the Triple Crochet 

How to Attach a Slipknot to the Crochet Hook 

How to make the Foundation Single Crochet 

How to make the Foundation Half Double Crochet 

How to make the Crochet Circle #Crochet 

How to make the Foundation Double Crochet 

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Heart Healthy for Valentines Day

For Valentines Day... or rather, the day before since I have grad class-- I'm briskly walking 5k.  Why?  To show some love to my heart and to challenge myself.  I've been doing 2 miles and 2.5 miles so this would be the first time I will be doing 3.1.  I know I can do it and I'm posting this here to make me accountable ;)

Although I really have to drag myself to the treadmill every day, once I get my workout done I feel good.  It also feels good to have my hubby checking out the progress-- apparently my butt is benefiting from my exercise.

I am glad I've kept up my daily date with the treadmill and hope that it helps me trim down and feel better.  I have not been weighing myself and have not set any weight goals because I don't want to get discouraged when I'm stuck on a number.  My gauge for what I'm doing is how I feel and how my clothes are fitting.  So far so good! :)

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