Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Monday, December 29, 2003
Sunday, December 28, 2003
started my bro's hat in biggy print cookie using the pattern flip from the rowan's big easy. getting used to using big knitting needles this past week after finding them very intimidating!
i used my clover bamboo single points in US sz. 15 for my last hat (mini) and now my pony pearls in US sz. 19 for the current hat (flip) i am working on.
i've added a list of books that i have in my craft library!
i used my clover bamboo single points in US sz. 15 for my last hat (mini) and now my pony pearls in US sz. 19 for the current hat (flip) i am working on.
i've added a list of books that i have in my craft library!
Friday, December 26, 2003
my god...ROTK was worth the wait! I can't wait for the collector's edition to come out. ^__^ all i can say is that i was glued to my seat the entire time of the film.
i would love to see this movie again. it has been an amazing three years! it has been a christmas tradition in the last three years for my husband and i, my sister jer and her husband q, my brother jayce, my brother-in-law's little brother josh and two cousins: gil and erin to see the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy at christmas time. now that it's officially over, we wonder what will top off this magnificent trilogy for next year's christmas movie.
enjoy ROTK. it was worth it. :)
i would love to see this movie again. it has been an amazing three years! it has been a christmas tradition in the last three years for my husband and i, my sister jer and her husband q, my brother jayce, my brother-in-law's little brother josh and two cousins: gil and erin to see the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy at christmas time. now that it's officially over, we wonder what will top off this magnificent trilogy for next year's christmas movie.
enjoy ROTK. it was worth it. :)
Thursday, December 25, 2003
merry christmas all. :) i hope that you are getting everything that you wish for! ^___^
finished the mini today and it's now my nephew's. now i just have to press it to finish the item. i now plan to finish that embroidered knit coin purse in the next couple of days. :) i feel like i'm on a roll. lol
hubby got me BtVS s. 5 and I got him LOTR:TTT collector's edition for this lovely day!
barbie and ken: ROTK style!
barbie and ken: ROTK style!
mattel did such a great job with this set. down to all the details of aragorn's armor and arwen's crown :) i would like to have this set someday. ^^
going to see lord of the rings: ROTK! been waiting a whole year for it. :D
finished the mini today and it's now my nephew's. now i just have to press it to finish the item. i now plan to finish that embroidered knit coin purse in the next couple of days. :) i feel like i'm on a roll. lol
hubby got me BtVS s. 5 and I got him LOTR:TTT collector's edition for this lovely day!
barbie and ken: ROTK style!
barbie and ken: ROTK style!
mattel did such a great job with this set. down to all the details of aragorn's armor and arwen's crown :) i would like to have this set someday. ^^
going to see lord of the rings: ROTK! been waiting a whole year for it. :D
Sunday, December 21, 2003
i just found out that my little niece has just taken a liking to her brother's hat. her brother now says that its hers. lol so i guess i have to knit another one lol. i've finally started on another project with chunky knit: a beanie using the pattern mini by kim hargreaves for rowan bigger picture, using big wool in pip.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
valerie from allthingskawaii has some great links that she sends out on her mailing list! there is always something new. :) join her list and check out :
learned how to make an i-cord with dpns. finished my nephew's hat this past weekend. it was a hat knitted flat on US 8 straight needles in stockinette stitch until 10" inches in length, seams were sewn up in the back until it formed a tube, then the top was bunched up like a paper bag, and tied up with an i-cord in some kind of topknot. it somewhat looks like the i-cord hat made by linda on planetshoup, except that the i-cord is separate from the body of the hat and the hat itself was stitched flat. i tied the i-cord tight around the top so a young child would not be able to slip the knot off the hat.
stitchguide.com is a very helpful site for new learners.
eventually, i would like to post a learning tutorial from my experiences as a new knitter for those who would like to learn, as well as some of my own patterns with pictures. :)
bleah, my embroidered coin purse is going to be redone. it was a first project gone bad. done in my first attempts in learning the garter stitch...will be done over in stockinette and have a garter stitch border.
learned how to make an i-cord with dpns. finished my nephew's hat this past weekend. it was a hat knitted flat on US 8 straight needles in stockinette stitch until 10" inches in length, seams were sewn up in the back until it formed a tube, then the top was bunched up like a paper bag, and tied up with an i-cord in some kind of topknot. it somewhat looks like the i-cord hat made by linda on planetshoup, except that the i-cord is separate from the body of the hat and the hat itself was stitched flat. i tied the i-cord tight around the top so a young child would not be able to slip the knot off the hat.
stitchguide.com is a very helpful site for new learners.
eventually, i would like to post a learning tutorial from my experiences as a new knitter for those who would like to learn, as well as some of my own patterns with pictures. :)
bleah, my embroidered coin purse is going to be redone. it was a first project gone bad. done in my first attempts in learning the garter stitch...will be done over in stockinette and have a garter stitch border.
Sunday, December 14, 2003
Sunday, December 7, 2003
visited i buy d.i.y. today and found spasmodica- handmade stuffed doll site with really cute illustrations, designs, and of course, the dolls are adorable. i like george :) you should read what george is. heh.
Friday, December 5, 2003
*breakthrough* for the self-taught knitter such as myself...through the benefit of pictures..i have progressed from garter stitch to knit and purl :P at 2 a.m. LOL by help of my harmony guide no. 1 and the spring issue ' 03 of family circle easy knitting plus crochet.
megan at notmartha is too cool! she has some awesome links:
i buy d.i.y.
sew wrong
craftster- a great place to learn and discuss your d.i.y. projects!
valerie at allthingskawaii has a listing site of cute sites!
the people at get crafty have a great site and bulletin board for crafting!
i am a frequenter of their sites and love them! ^^
And, I found all these wonderful sites just googling "making lip balm" during the beginning of this year. lol darn that woman martha stewart for her wily ways to make ordinary people craft stuff! O__o
megan at notmartha is too cool! she has some awesome links:
i buy d.i.y.
sew wrong
craftster- a great place to learn and discuss your d.i.y. projects!
valerie at allthingskawaii has a listing site of cute sites!
the people at get crafty have a great site and bulletin board for crafting!
i am a frequenter of their sites and love them! ^^
And, I found all these wonderful sites just googling "making lip balm" during the beginning of this year. lol darn that woman martha stewart for her wily ways to make ordinary people craft stuff! O__o
Friday, November 28, 2003
petoffice- cat costumes!
omg can you say cute and funny at the same time. this site is in japanese, so please use a online translator like worldlingo if you can't read it.
omg can you say cute and funny at the same time. this site is in japanese, so please use a online translator like worldlingo if you can't read it.
Thursday, November 27, 2003
gah, stress...and here comes thanksgiving. :P baking pumpkin pies! no fleas on the kitty anymore...thank goodness. i've been designated live-in caretaker of my mom for the next month. *sigh* but, that's okay.
site of the day since there hasn't been one in a few days : rate my kitten
i would like to make a strawberry millefeuille, which is a dessert layered with puff pastry, strawberries, and cream.
cream puffs, french macaroons~ baking projects~!!
site of the day since there hasn't been one in a few days : rate my kitten
i would like to make a strawberry millefeuille, which is a dessert layered with puff pastry, strawberries, and cream.
cream puffs, french macaroons~ baking projects~!!
Sunday, November 23, 2003
2003 is ending pretty soon. hopefully next year will be much easier and better. :P my mom broke her leg last week at her house and is now in the hospital. it's pretty terrible. been at her house for an entire week since the accident caring for her and trying to deal with my dad. no access to a computer in the past week until today.
my husband, i, my sister, and her family visited my mom today at the hospital. i believe that being at the hospital more than twice a year for an operation is very bad. :( but, all in all my mom is an amazing woman...she was in very good spirits.
just found out today that my cat has fleas. LOL she broke out of the house like last week through an screenless window. freaked out looking for her and saw her outside in the backyard. she didn't know the neighborhood at all,so pretty much she got scared. i carried her into the house. bought flea shampoo for my cat and hope that i killed all those little bloodsuckers. thank goodness that they weren't too active!
as for my knitting, i hope to finish my nephew's hat sometime this week.
my husband, i, my sister, and her family visited my mom today at the hospital. i believe that being at the hospital more than twice a year for an operation is very bad. :( but, all in all my mom is an amazing woman...she was in very good spirits.
just found out today that my cat has fleas. LOL she broke out of the house like last week through an screenless window. freaked out looking for her and saw her outside in the backyard. she didn't know the neighborhood at all,so pretty much she got scared. i carried her into the house. bought flea shampoo for my cat and hope that i killed all those little bloodsuckers. thank goodness that they weren't too active!
as for my knitting, i hope to finish my nephew's hat sometime this week.
Wednesday, November 12, 2003
yesterday, my bro turned 18. bleah, you realize that time flies really fast. dave and i got a marble chiffon cake with buttercream frosting for my bro at goldilocks, a filipino bakery/caf� place. gosh the frosting... it was so rich and buttery..yummy!
a relevation of sorts dawned on me as my bro blew out his candles.
i look at myself, my sister's kids...i notice how fast they are growing up (they're 2 going on 3 and 1 going on to 2)...i see my kitty...*sigh* i don't want her to grow old. :/ i'm trying not to get depressed. i want her to be around for a long time. 15+ human years if possible. god, i love my cat. she's my baby. i've had her like forever. and she still looks like a young cat.
dave wants to get us a new kitten some time in the near future. i would like that. so, cap-cap would have company. i think that it would be cool.
i tell yah it's best sometimes to think about the now and today than thinking how many years ahead. it's less depressing somehow. unless, you are planning to retire in grace. dave and i hope to retire in grace. :)
a relevation of sorts dawned on me as my bro blew out his candles.
i look at myself, my sister's kids...i notice how fast they are growing up (they're 2 going on 3 and 1 going on to 2)...i see my kitty...*sigh* i don't want her to grow old. :/ i'm trying not to get depressed. i want her to be around for a long time. 15+ human years if possible. god, i love my cat. she's my baby. i've had her like forever. and she still looks like a young cat.
dave wants to get us a new kitten some time in the near future. i would like that. so, cap-cap would have company. i think that it would be cool.
i tell yah it's best sometimes to think about the now and today than thinking how many years ahead. it's less depressing somehow. unless, you are planning to retire in grace. dave and i hope to retire in grace. :)
Monday, November 10, 2003
added a new background to tanpopo and somewhat different layout. :P
received my jersey nuigurumi book today air-mailed from JAPAN...it came with some stickers :), a nice handwritten postcard thanking me for my purchase and also a handwritten note on the packing list thanking me for my purchase as well. :) how's that for customer service!! i will be buying some more stuff from aranziaronzo again! ^_^
maybe i can make a rag doll of my kitty! :)
received my jersey nuigurumi book today air-mailed from JAPAN...it came with some stickers :), a nice handwritten postcard thanking me for my purchase and also a handwritten note on the packing list thanking me for my purchase as well. :) how's that for customer service!! i will be buying some more stuff from aranziaronzo again! ^_^
maybe i can make a rag doll of my kitty! :)
Saturday, November 8, 2003
..went shopping with my friend carolyn today...had fun just talking and hanging out.
i've given up on circular needles for now...lol...too much work i think. my nephew's hat isn't going to be stripety anymore..i am starting it flat and the garter stitches will be going vertically. it will be like a long pocket and then i will probably at some tassels at the corners. :) tassels are easy to do. ^_^ my mom's scarflet done in chinchilla will probably become a full scarf and not tuck into a slit in the middle. it's getting cold and i'm trying to accommodate everyone who i'm doing a project for..lol i've been lazy in the last few months. pretty bad, eh?
the other day i purchased this really cute book from aranziaronzo. it's called JERSEY NUIGURUMI (rag dolls). it has patterns where you can learn to make your own rag dolls of the characters.
this site is extremely cute!
...purchased more chinchilla from the fiberartsshop. still awaiting my order from the knitting garden. :P
puccaclub has cross-stitch patterns for you crafty people. you can put pucca, garo, and mio, garo's pet kitty, on anything you can get your hands on!
...just when you think i'm done... tada! someone has hello kitty craftiness! i got this link from kitty realm by means of googling. :P
...more???! yes! ^_____^;; check out Lambs, Sanrio and Other Cute Things. joyce, the owner of the page is a big sanrio fan and she has some DIY projects!
i've given up on circular needles for now...lol...too much work i think. my nephew's hat isn't going to be stripety anymore..i am starting it flat and the garter stitches will be going vertically. it will be like a long pocket and then i will probably at some tassels at the corners. :) tassels are easy to do. ^_^ my mom's scarflet done in chinchilla will probably become a full scarf and not tuck into a slit in the middle. it's getting cold and i'm trying to accommodate everyone who i'm doing a project for..lol i've been lazy in the last few months. pretty bad, eh?
the other day i purchased this really cute book from aranziaronzo. it's called JERSEY NUIGURUMI (rag dolls). it has patterns where you can learn to make your own rag dolls of the characters.
this site is extremely cute!
...purchased more chinchilla from the fiberartsshop. still awaiting my order from the knitting garden. :P
puccaclub has cross-stitch patterns for you crafty people. you can put pucca, garo, and mio, garo's pet kitty, on anything you can get your hands on!
...just when you think i'm done... tada! someone has hello kitty craftiness! i got this link from kitty realm by means of googling. :P
...more???! yes! ^_____^;; check out Lambs, Sanrio and Other Cute Things. joyce, the owner of the page is a big sanrio fan and she has some DIY projects!
Sunday, November 2, 2003
yesterday, i just got my drawing tablet for my computer from ebay. so i plan to do some cg and redo my webpage. i hope to get a computer of my own sometime soon.
working on the knitting and trying to finish a project is progressing. i hope to finish before christmas week.
went to b-day shopping for my friend c, bought some really cute wrapping paper with a cat named ichigochan from kyun, a japanese knick-knack store where everything is pretty much under USD 5.00 at the great mall in milpitas, ca.
working on the knitting and trying to finish a project is progressing. i hope to finish before christmas week.
went to b-day shopping for my friend c, bought some really cute wrapping paper with a cat named ichigochan from kyun, a japanese knick-knack store where everything is pretty much under USD 5.00 at the great mall in milpitas, ca.
Sunday, October 26, 2003
sanrio getting some cute knitted stuff.
chococat knitted goods: chococat.
a jacket, scarf, hat, and gloves with chococat's likeness in a nice bulky acrylic yarn!! i'm getting ideas!! ^____^
chococat knitted goods: chococat.
a jacket, scarf, hat, and gloves with chococat's likeness in a nice bulky acrylic yarn!! i'm getting ideas!! ^____^
Saturday, October 11, 2003
ordered and received berroco chinchilla in black from common threads in encinitas, ca. yesterday. very soft stuff for this pattern for my mom:
berroco.com-chemo cap and scarflet
learning how to use dpns:
Knitting Tips: Getting Started with DPNs in Four Easy Steps from knitter's review.
berroco.com-chemo cap and scarflet
learning how to use dpns:
Knitting Tips: Getting Started with DPNs in Four Easy Steps from knitter's review.
Wednesday, October 8, 2003
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
google search: pink ribbon
Support the cause by:
...downloading a pink ribbon to post on your webpage or blog from carolsutton.net. she has some great links as well about wearing the pink ribbon.
...wearing the pink ribbon. when i found out my mom was in the early stages of breast cancer, i bought pink ribbon pins for everyone in my family from thebcmall.com. for every sale, they contribute funds to over 20 breast cancer organizations.
...you can make your own pink ribbon pins with directions from the American Cancer Society.
...writing letters to your congressperson.
...volunteering in related events.
...become a donor/sponsor.
...becoming a walker/runner.
...being a leader in your community.
...purchase items where the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research.
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
google search: pink ribbon
Support the cause by:
...downloading a pink ribbon to post on your webpage or blog from carolsutton.net. she has some great links as well about wearing the pink ribbon.
...wearing the pink ribbon. when i found out my mom was in the early stages of breast cancer, i bought pink ribbon pins for everyone in my family from thebcmall.com. for every sale, they contribute funds to over 20 breast cancer organizations.
...you can make your own pink ribbon pins with directions from the American Cancer Society.
...writing letters to your congressperson.
...volunteering in related events.
...become a donor/sponsor.
...becoming a walker/runner.
...being a leader in your community.
...purchase items where the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research.
job hunting has become really hard. *sigh*
ebay is a cool thing...
BAMBOO KNITTING NEEDLES Six Smaller Sizes in
2.5 mm(US size 2)
3.0 mm(US size 2.5)
3.5 mm(US size 4)
4.0 mm(US size 6)
4.5 mm(US size 7)
5.0 mm (US size 8)
Needles made by Charmin.
for 29.99!! :)
ebay is a cool thing...
BAMBOO KNITTING NEEDLES Six Smaller Sizes in
2.5 mm(US size 2)
3.0 mm(US size 2.5)
3.5 mm(US size 4)
4.0 mm(US size 6)
4.5 mm(US size 7)
5.0 mm (US size 8)
Needles made by Charmin.
for 29.99!! :)
Saturday, October 4, 2003
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
cute and weird all at the same time....animation...from wired.com
Fetch! by Nina Paley
Giant Cow by Edgar Beals
Auto Door by Masaru Horie
Field Guide to Snapping by The Groove Chamber
groovechamber.com
also check out albino black sheep for more online animated goodies.
sci-fi/ fantasy radio dramas....
zbs.org.
home of ruby the galactic gumshoe and jack flanders, which were really interesting radio drama programs played from the local college stations and national public radio when i was growing up.
do you dream of electronic sheep?
i also listened to the lord of the rings radio drama and star wars. a wonderful listening experience.
here are listmanias from amazon about great radio dramas:
Spoken Word And Radio Drama by Cameron Lewis, Audio Fiend
Theatre of the Mind by Zack Davisson, God of Thunder and Rock & Roll
Fetch! by Nina Paley
Giant Cow by Edgar Beals
Auto Door by Masaru Horie
Field Guide to Snapping by The Groove Chamber
groovechamber.com
also check out albino black sheep for more online animated goodies.
sci-fi/ fantasy radio dramas....
zbs.org.
home of ruby the galactic gumshoe and jack flanders, which were really interesting radio drama programs played from the local college stations and national public radio when i was growing up.
do you dream of electronic sheep?
i also listened to the lord of the rings radio drama and star wars. a wonderful listening experience.
here are listmanias from amazon about great radio dramas:
Spoken Word And Radio Drama by Cameron Lewis, Audio Fiend
Theatre of the Mind by Zack Davisson, God of Thunder and Rock & Roll
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
lucky me...
i was called back today for a skills test/ semi-interview at 11:30 for a job i applied to on monday, sep. 15. at some chiropractic office near where i live.
:P aren't i a lucky ducky! i was pretty excited and well...slightly nervous., but hey, it's another interview for the many i might have to do. :P
to treat myself, i bought mama coco's lip balm. this stuff is disappearing fast. lol.
my monoi de tahiti i bought a couple days ago...arrived yesterday...pretty fast. :) they smell so nice and the company i ordered from gave me a couple samples of the soap as well. it's from tahiti-iti.com.
i was called back today for a skills test/ semi-interview at 11:30 for a job i applied to on monday, sep. 15. at some chiropractic office near where i live.
:P aren't i a lucky ducky! i was pretty excited and well...slightly nervous., but hey, it's another interview for the many i might have to do. :P
to treat myself, i bought mama coco's lip balm. this stuff is disappearing fast. lol.
my monoi de tahiti i bought a couple days ago...arrived yesterday...pretty fast. :) they smell so nice and the company i ordered from gave me a couple samples of the soap as well. it's from tahiti-iti.com.
Monday, September 22, 2003
Thursday, September 18, 2003
true tahitian treat:
monoi de tahiti.
what is it?
Monoi oil is simply coconut oil refined to a cosmetic grade with a fragrance extracted from tropical flowers. This oil is the closest oil in nature to the oils found in your scalp and skin.
-source ~ monoi page of hawaiian resources.net
i've always seen this product in a travel agency window in downtown san francisco. so. i googled for it. this would be a nice present to give for a hawaiian theme party.
monoi de tahiti.
what is it?
Monoi oil is simply coconut oil refined to a cosmetic grade with a fragrance extracted from tropical flowers. This oil is the closest oil in nature to the oils found in your scalp and skin.
-source ~ monoi page of hawaiian resources.net
i've always seen this product in a travel agency window in downtown san francisco. so. i googled for it. this would be a nice present to give for a hawaiian theme party.
Sunday, September 14, 2003
origami lucky stars-
fold 'em
starstruck
plastic origami straw stars:
these are a challenge..not for the faint of heart..lol
straw star instructions by lisa yuan
fold 'em
starstruck
plastic origami straw stars:
these are a challenge..not for the faint of heart..lol
straw star instructions by lisa yuan
Thursday, September 11, 2003
this lipbalm really rocks:
mama coco's hawaiian lip balm.
the mamacoco's site is temporarily not taking orders but ebubbles.com has some of it left as well as lipmedic.com.
i've got the Big Island Cocoa and Coconut Cream flavors. they go on really smooth and don't feel waxy at all. I got my stuff from ebubbles.com and they sent me some samples along with my order.
fragrance...
terranova fragrances have always been my fav. i have been looking for their products for a long time and did some searching on google. terranova also includes a list of online retailers.
i found terrranova on luckyscent.com and also, creative universe by beth terry. i love the creative universe- t�. luckyscent also offers samples which are about 3-4 dollars a pop. so you get to try the scents and not feel so guilty about buying a whole bottle of something you don't like after a while. i'm totally guilty of that. the fragrances on this site are not found everywhere, which is a good thing. :)
i've gotten the samples from luckyscent and hope to purchase some big bottles of the stuff.
later on ...
went to a retirement party of a friend. she retired at 39...can you believe it?! it was totally fun.
contemplation:
in our thoughts and in a moment of silence, we thought about that ominous day two years ago....
mama coco's hawaiian lip balm.
the mamacoco's site is temporarily not taking orders but ebubbles.com has some of it left as well as lipmedic.com.
i've got the Big Island Cocoa and Coconut Cream flavors. they go on really smooth and don't feel waxy at all. I got my stuff from ebubbles.com and they sent me some samples along with my order.
fragrance...
terranova fragrances have always been my fav. i have been looking for their products for a long time and did some searching on google. terranova also includes a list of online retailers.
i found terrranova on luckyscent.com and also, creative universe by beth terry. i love the creative universe- t�. luckyscent also offers samples which are about 3-4 dollars a pop. so you get to try the scents and not feel so guilty about buying a whole bottle of something you don't like after a while. i'm totally guilty of that. the fragrances on this site are not found everywhere, which is a good thing. :)
i've gotten the samples from luckyscent and hope to purchase some big bottles of the stuff.
later on ...
went to a retirement party of a friend. she retired at 39...can you believe it?! it was totally fun.
contemplation:
in our thoughts and in a moment of silence, we thought about that ominous day two years ago....
Thursday, August 28, 2003
Sunday, August 17, 2003
looking for a tiny purse!
coach
ebags
charmbugs
a list of what to put in your tiny purse:
1)your esscential form of id.
2)atm card
3)some cash
4)lipstick/lipliner/lipbalm
5)slim mirror/compact
6)tiny cellphone
7)keys (house key, car key, keyless)
the point is to keep it light and not too bulky you can't close it. LOL i have that problem heh.
coach
ebags
charmbugs
a list of what to put in your tiny purse:
1)your esscential form of id.
2)atm card
3)some cash
4)lipstick/lipliner/lipbalm
5)slim mirror/compact
6)tiny cellphone
7)keys (house key, car key, keyless)
the point is to keep it light and not too bulky you can't close it. LOL i have that problem heh.
Sunday, August 10, 2003
my birthday-
the day before 08.08.2003:
my hubby surprised me! he got me 4 seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on DVD! ^___^
the day of 08.09.2003:
we went to san fran to eat dinner at
ghirardelli square. but we got there kinda late and met with my friend c and her (boy-?)friend, fred. :)we ended up eating a sushi place near by and then getting dessert at the ice fountain there. the food and company was great.
and later on at a late show, we watched pirates of the caribbean. :) nite turned out really fun.
c gave me sake and sake bottle. :)
my sis gave me mavala double lash...which is supposed to thicken your eyelashes and eyebrows. my sis and i are always trying to improve our looks hehe. double lash can be found at strawberrynet.com.
as a present to myself, i purchased Mavala Eye-Lite Eye Drops Refreshing Eye Brightener
from there as well.
Product description:
Eye-Lite drops soothe, refresh and relax your eyes. This product intensifies the white of your eyes with a blue-white sparkle. Whether your eyes are red or tired, you will see Eye-Lite drops work quickly to make the white of your eyes come alive!
Known as the "blue eye drop", this product is very popular with actors and actresses.
Eye-Lite drops are a neutral and sterile product.
sounds good to me.
the day before 08.08.2003:
my hubby surprised me! he got me 4 seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on DVD! ^___^
the day of 08.09.2003:
we went to san fran to eat dinner at
ghirardelli square. but we got there kinda late and met with my friend c and her (boy-?)friend, fred. :)we ended up eating a sushi place near by and then getting dessert at the ice fountain there. the food and company was great.
and later on at a late show, we watched pirates of the caribbean. :) nite turned out really fun.
c gave me sake and sake bottle. :)
my sis gave me mavala double lash...which is supposed to thicken your eyelashes and eyebrows. my sis and i are always trying to improve our looks hehe. double lash can be found at strawberrynet.com.
as a present to myself, i purchased Mavala Eye-Lite Eye Drops Refreshing Eye Brightener
from there as well.
Product description:
Eye-Lite drops soothe, refresh and relax your eyes. This product intensifies the white of your eyes with a blue-white sparkle. Whether your eyes are red or tired, you will see Eye-Lite drops work quickly to make the white of your eyes come alive!
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Thursday, July 31, 2003
june- stressful time at work. been reading how to make friends and influence people by dale carnegie. :)
july- went out of town for a business convertion to portland, or. drove all the way. tired but had the best time! when i came back i twisted my ankle bad and went to the emergency room, then i got laid off from work :/ july sucked bad.
order lots of knitting handicraft related books:
i ordered from fujisan.com - this craft book Tezukuri Daisuki~Written by : Osada Nobiko~Published by: Kin no Hoshi Sha. it's in japanese. but the designs are really cute in the book.
and from amazon.com:
The Knit Stitch (The Knitting Experience, Book 1)
by Sally Melville, Xrx Press
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book by Vogue Knitting Magazine Editors.
july- went out of town for a business convertion to portland, or. drove all the way. tired but had the best time! when i came back i twisted my ankle bad and went to the emergency room, then i got laid off from work :/ july sucked bad.
order lots of knitting handicraft related books:
i ordered from fujisan.com - this craft book Tezukuri Daisuki~Written by : Osada Nobiko~Published by: Kin no Hoshi Sha. it's in japanese. but the designs are really cute in the book.
and from amazon.com:
The Knit Stitch (The Knitting Experience, Book 1)
by Sally Melville, Xrx Press
Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book by Vogue Knitting Magazine Editors.
Thursday, May 22, 2003
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Thursday, May 8, 2003
Saturday, May 3, 2003
Sunday, April 27, 2003
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
been looking for japanese knitting books online....search very difficult! found two on fujisan.com.
will purchase later.
in the past week my mom went through surgery and is now recovering. she's a trooper. i love you mom!
i have been doing research also on charity work to make chemocaps for cancer survivors.
beverly's country cottage- cancer/chemo caps
google search- chemo caps
will purchase later.
in the past week my mom went through surgery and is now recovering. she's a trooper. i love you mom!
i have been doing research also on charity work to make chemocaps for cancer survivors.
beverly's country cottage- cancer/chemo caps
google search- chemo caps
Monday, April 14, 2003
Thursday, March 27, 2003
link of the day:
going bridal
i have been working on my other blog. i have been sorta planning my *big* wedding...i've managed to win 100 New Silver Plated Snowflake Charms to use on the favors. i guess i have just been accruing stuff.. :) its a winter theme...with snowflakes....in silver, white and blue....i think we've planned it for next january.
going bridal
i have been working on my other blog. i have been sorta planning my *big* wedding...i've managed to win 100 New Silver Plated Snowflake Charms to use on the favors. i guess i have just been accruing stuff.. :) its a winter theme...with snowflakes....in silver, white and blue....i think we've planned it for next january.
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
i have been very busy trying to finish my brother's hat and working. I have just received my order of Rowan Biggy Print in Cookie from woolworks and expecting ggh samoa in shade 16 from theknittinggarden.com. they had it out of stock for a bit, but now i am getting it in 5 business days. i am still awaiting my needles from jklneedles. i received an email about jklneedles.com being backlogged. oh well...sigh, i guess i can wait. i also joined rowan's international club. awaiting the membership package for that too. The other day i bought sz 8 circular needles in 16" and 23" from beverly's to try them out. my knitting needle collection is starting to grow.
Friday, March 7, 2003
free scarf patterns from crystal palace. i would like to get the swallow casein needles and try them out.
Tuesday, March 4, 2003
i just recently received my big easy book and now i just got my rowan yarn yesterday.very exciting!! ^__^ now all i need are my sz 19 needles. my latest project is my brother's hat... i had bought circular needles sz 8 a while back when i was just started knitting but they are just tooo long... about 29 inches.... :P but i'm trying them out...i have some problems with tangling but its not too bad. i might just get 16 in. ones when i have some time over the weekend. when you work hard, knitting can be very therapeutic and relaxing. it's very zen.
i'd like to put these on my blog soon.
tag board
blogstickers
binky beads
i'd like to put these on my blog soon.
tag board
blogstickers
binky beads
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Friday, February 21, 2003
today i went crazy....i went back to woolworks bought some Rowan Big Wool 001 White Hot and 006 Merry Berry
and then i went to jklneedles.com and got:
Pony Pearl 15 3/4" (40 cm ) Single Pointed Knitting Needles N/A Size 19 (15 mm)
Pony Pearl 9 3/4" (25 cm) Single Pointed Knitting Needles N/A Size 19 (15 mm)
Clover Bamboo 13" - 14" Single Pointed Knitting Needles N/A Size 13
ask me why i got two sets of sz US 19 needles.... i messed up >___< i wanted the 15 3/4 ones but I got the 9 3/4 ones by accident and it was already too late to stop it....ahh i guess i can return them....or keep them...maybe...
next on my shopping list:
biggy print yarn and the rowan big wool book which will probably come from woolworks :) i love knitttiinnng!
and then i went to jklneedles.com and got:
Pony Pearl 15 3/4" (40 cm ) Single Pointed Knitting Needles N/A Size 19 (15 mm)
Pony Pearl 9 3/4" (25 cm) Single Pointed Knitting Needles N/A Size 19 (15 mm)
Clover Bamboo 13" - 14" Single Pointed Knitting Needles N/A Size 13
ask me why i got two sets of sz US 19 needles.... i messed up >___< i wanted the 15 3/4 ones but I got the 9 3/4 ones by accident and it was already too late to stop it....ahh i guess i can return them....or keep them...maybe...
next on my shopping list:
biggy print yarn and the rowan big wool book which will probably come from woolworks :) i love knitttiinnng!
Wednesday, February 19, 2003
life as we know is POOOOOOO..... >____<
on the other hand this past weekend, i finished my niece's hat. :D totally in garter stitch.it is my version of the kitty hat but without the ear flaps and i-cord and i just judged by sight how the ears looked...my niece is now wearing the hat... my nephew likes wearing the hat, too. it is tooo cute!! i plan on making his hat soon!
on the other hand this past weekend, i finished my niece's hat. :D totally in garter stitch.it is my version of the kitty hat but without the ear flaps and i-cord and i just judged by sight how the ears looked...my niece is now wearing the hat... my nephew likes wearing the hat, too. it is tooo cute!! i plan on making his hat soon!
Friday, February 14, 2003
it just tooo cold!!!!! o___O paycheck direct deposit good....online yarn shopping...yes. happy valentine's...
today i bought the rowan big easy book from woodland woolworks
the Knitting Techniques - Volume 1 (Harmony Guides) by Collins, Brown. yarnmarket online shopping rejected me :/
today i bought the rowan big easy book from woodland woolworks
the Knitting Techniques - Volume 1 (Harmony Guides) by Collins, Brown. yarnmarket online shopping rejected me :/
Thursday, February 13, 2003
Thursday, February 6, 2003
i am deciding whether or not to bind off my scarf. :P feels like i've been knitting my scarf forever. knitting @ livejournal.com. really nice. :) i'm going to try to learn the stockinette stitch soon, wanna make a hat and use my circular needles. kitty hats for everyone! :B
inspiration:
delias*com
alloy.com
tonight, five inches later...i've decided to bind off my scarf. thanks to the lovely pictures in martha stewart's living! :) it turned out rather nicely. now, i just have to block it. now i am working on a hat for my niece and nephew.
google: blocking knitting
inspiration:
delias*com
alloy.com
tonight, five inches later...i've decided to bind off my scarf. thanks to the lovely pictures in martha stewart's living! :) it turned out rather nicely. now, i just have to block it. now i am working on a hat for my niece and nephew.
google: blocking knitting
Wednesday, February 5, 2003
this past saturday, i found The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Needlecrafts by Cecilia K. Toth (Editor). it has some really good pictures. i guess i'm a visual learner as well. :)
on monday, i went to beverly's..bought bamboo needles sz 8 U.S. ...(the slippage from my aluminum needles was driving me crazy) and circular needles 8 U.S. 29" as well as some red heart acrylic 4-ply worsted in plum to make a hat for my niece. i would like to try the circular needles on the hat and see what the difference makes. and perhaps, i might get dps as well. who knows.
current scarf project: going along nicely, about 5 more inches to go. lol garter stitch. martha stewart living has an article on how to knit with really nice pictures and patterns as well. i picked the feb '03 issue up right away. ^^ call me a conformist. :P here is the online link: How to Knit. enjoy!
future shopping list:
stitch holder
crochet hook
any chunky yarn, would be nice
big needles
on monday, i went to beverly's..bought bamboo needles sz 8 U.S. ...(the slippage from my aluminum needles was driving me crazy) and circular needles 8 U.S. 29" as well as some red heart acrylic 4-ply worsted in plum to make a hat for my niece. i would like to try the circular needles on the hat and see what the difference makes. and perhaps, i might get dps as well. who knows.
current scarf project: going along nicely, about 5 more inches to go. lol garter stitch. martha stewart living has an article on how to knit with really nice pictures and patterns as well. i picked the feb '03 issue up right away. ^^ call me a conformist. :P here is the online link: How to Knit. enjoy!
future shopping list:
stitch holder
crochet hook
any chunky yarn, would be nice
big needles
Friday, January 31, 2003
search of the day:
knit-o-rama
to die for: Cherry Ear Muffler by cyntergomes at livejournal.com/users/knitting. check it out!! ^__^
web search of the day:
melon moon
rocketworld.org
giant robot.com
janet jewelry
kid robot
google search:blinkies
google search:cute panda clothing
cuteness:
google search:pucca
google search: paul frank
cute links from startkabel.nl
all things kawaii.net
knit-o-rama-funlinks
pucca club
knit-o-rama
to die for: Cherry Ear Muffler by cyntergomes at livejournal.com/users/knitting. check it out!! ^__^
web search of the day:
melon moon
rocketworld.org
giant robot.com
janet jewelry
kid robot
google search:blinkies
google search:cute panda clothing
cuteness:
google search:pucca
google search: paul frank
cute links from startkabel.nl
all things kawaii.net
knit-o-rama-funlinks
pucca club
Thursday, January 30, 2003
Wednesday, January 29, 2003
i have been working on my scarf for past couple of weeks. i got my stuff for the lip balm kit, which is totally cool. i turned in my app to cca. i have yet to wait for a response back to see if i got accepted.
i have been scouring the internet for free garter stitch patterns that are totally friendly to beginners, so here are the links:
google search: free garter stitch scarf patterns
lionbrand.com
berroco.com
knitting @ about.com
more links to come...
i have been scouring the internet for free garter stitch patterns that are totally friendly to beginners, so here are the links:
google search: free garter stitch scarf patterns
lionbrand.com
berroco.com
knitting @ about.com
more links to come...
Monday, January 20, 2003
adventures at the california culinary academy. o___O my attempt at higher learning and career building. that day i went to tour at the cca, i went craft shopping. i bought a lip balm kit from pearl art store in downtown sf. later on, i bought red heart black yarn, embroidery thread, and big cute flower and star buttons at beverly's. i went home and opened up the lip balm kit and found out one of the flavor vials was dried up and it was missing a label. emailed the company immediately. i got a response the next day. so i should be getting the stuff soon. i bought the thread in shades of blue to match the yarn used for my scarf and coin purse. i'm going to probably embroider flowers on both. the coin purse uses a large flower button as a closure. i will probably have pictures scanned of the purse and possibly a pattern if the end product turns out well. i forgot to mention the yarn brand i am currently using is caron sayelle in williamsburg blue. the thread i believe is dmc. this past weekend i finally went to michael's and bought more 2 sayelle yarn in slate blue (caron perfect match) in the one pound size. slate blue and williamsburg blue are the same, which was totally cool. :) thanks to my hubby for being good to me heehee.
Thursday, January 16, 2003
yesterday i went to the cca. i was very early honestly about 40 minutes. i didn't want to be late.i met with ray. he was really nice and we talked for a while about what i wanted to do and i gave my honest answers in the actual person-person interview. he was very impressed by my answers and we found out a lot of common ground. it was really great...ray then gave me a tour of the facilities. really nice. i was amazed at everything: the smells, the environment...and i thought, "wow, i could be doing this...and why didn't i figure this out sooner...." sometimes you have to listen to your gut feelings....as i was talking with ray, i realized that i could be doing this as a living and not just as a hobby. my family had been encouraging me to get into culinary school in the past, and in my mind, that thought had always lingered there. the thought of having my own bakery and creating a product that a lot of people would enjoy was really getting to me. but the timing couldn't have been more strange....the proverbial ball had started rolling.and now i have to make a decision that would change my life and create a profession i could possibly be proud of....already two had been made...dave taking broker classes, he and i getting married.sitting in the admissions office as ray and i spoke of my chances of getting in, i felt awed and at the same time scared. ray told me i had a great chance of getting in and so he had to write up a proposal to get me admitted, in fact he wanted to get me in that day and have me start by march. i would jump at this chance if i could but i didn't have the money and i wanted to get the positive support of my family before anything was set in stone. ray understood that and gave me until sunday to make a decision. we'll see...
Tuesday, January 14, 2003
well it's about 9:20pm PST...i'm at home with my cat. my husband has customs brokerage classes and won't be back until about 10:30ish...i made arrangements earlier this afternoon to visit the california culinary academy and check out the facilities tomorrow and check out the facilities tomorrow with one of their national admission reps, ray, about 1pm tomorrow. he seems really nice and initially impressed by the initial phone interview.
more info:
google search: pastry chef
culinary schools
more info:
google search: pastry chef
culinary schools
Monday, January 13, 2003
Monday, January 6, 2003
happy new year's everyone! shinnen omedatou...prospero ano nuevo ...bonne ann�e...manigong bagong taon...hau'oli makahiki hou... hope you all had a lovely one.
random link:
this is why a lot of bootleg tapes suck...LOL
bad fotr captions.
random link:
this is why a lot of bootleg tapes suck...LOL
bad fotr captions.
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