tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52333232011-07-30T17:53:25.432-07:00Optimism + Fabric = WIPs.Christienoreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-13593976956862080202010-04-06T14:58:00.001-07:002010-04-29T13:03:10.734-07:00

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Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-91716540693868548482009-12-01T17:07:00.000-08:002009-12-01T17:22:05.559-08:00

http://hopskipjump.typepad.com/http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/11/advent-calendar.htmlhttp://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/11/26/little-birdie-advent-calendar/http://www.marthastewart.com/article/mini-stockingshttp://www.pickles.no/snowing-presents-advent-cale/http://alittlewonky.com/2008/10/27/our-advent-calendar/http://www.stitchcraftcreations.com/2009/11/23/adventures-in-advent-calendars/

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-74158243497981352932007-04-02T08:51:00.000-07:002007-04-02T09:42:58.732-07:00

Megan at Make it Snappy has a book meme today's posting that I may get around to. In meantime, it inspired me to think about books and why I am such an addict. Mike says that the pile of books scattered under my bed, in my bedside table, the kitchen counter and so on isn't how he knows I am a true addict. It's my horrible tendency to read in the shower. Really it isn't that hard (though I admit,

Christienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-69163321044134058362007-03-23T13:17:00.000-07:002007-03-23T13:27:03.081-07:00

Two weeks ago Mike and i went down to Springfield for K-man's birthday and Emily's baby shower. Both were super-fun and I was relieved that I manage to squeeze in some sewing time before we hit the road. I am relieved to say that I am finally getting a little better and a little faster at this sort of thing. My projects are looking less and less like they were made by a by a toddler and more

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-52494580259894254392007-03-23T13:01:00.000-07:002007-03-23T13:13:21.092-07:00

A few weeks ago, I redid my sewing room - again. I am finally happy with the results. I painted the room again. Yes, I know the room was blue before but that was periwinkle and this is a nice crispy aqua. Anyway, it is perfect. Now it just needs more art, an inspiration board, the perfect window treatment, and maybe a garland or two. Umm... ok not quite perfect yet. Here are a couple of

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1168986270645408962007-01-16T14:12:00.000-08:002007-01-22T17:03:24.456-08:00

Ok ok...apparently the allusion is not obvious to everyone else. I was not a huge fan of Pulp Fiction but it was definately memorable. There are quotes from that movie that still rattle around in my brain and I only saw it once in the theater years ago."Three tomatoes are walking down the street- a poppa tomato, a momma tomato, and a little baby tomato. Baby tomato starts lagging behind. Poppa

Christienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1168985472565236972007-01-16T14:03:00.000-08:002007-04-02T11:47:12.911-07:00

This is one of three crafting aprons I made for Dottie, Dylan, and Lisa. The fabric is a little different on each but the design is the same. I used this wonderful tutorial from Creative Little Daisy.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1168984997337665012007-01-16T13:59:00.000-08:002007-01-16T14:03:17.356-08:00

Clearly, I am pretty slow with the posting - nothing new really. Here is a picture of the bag I made for Mike's mom. I was trying to match a pattern that she saw in a quilting store (but they didn't have in stock.) It was designed with her knitting in mind with a long pocket inside for her needles and smaller pockets for stitch markers etc.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1168294733261932202007-01-08T13:49:00.000-08:002007-01-16T14:25:00.410-08:00

This was the year of the Crafty Christmas. As everyone knows by now, Mike's family celebrated the infamous "Make-it-Yourself Christmas." It is all good fun until someone gets hurt.Seriously though, Mike's finger is healing like a champ. I'm amazed by how much better it looks. There is no pretending that it will ever look normal again. That's OK though, Mike already imagining how much fun it

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1165259475942994172006-12-04T11:11:00.000-08:002006-12-04T18:13:16.983-08:00

This would be a good fabric choice for work gloves, too, if they can get it thin enough.

Mikenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1165175101147076422006-12-03T11:45:00.000-08:002006-12-06T07:38:23.950-08:00

Fabric Junkie's GarlandOriginally uploaded by moppetblog. Inspired by the felt leaf garlands at Wise Craft and Pink Trees I went a little crazy and had enough trees and circles for this 15 foot garland with plenty left over for another. I'm really happy with how it turned out. I had plans to add little circles suspended from the shorter trees but that would just be a nightmare to untangle

Christienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1163536455112797962006-11-14T12:22:00.000-08:002006-11-14T12:34:15.133-08:00

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1163199161413616632006-11-10T14:46:00.000-08:002006-11-10T14:52:41.423-08:00

1) I look forward to getting a hug from my husband, my mom, or my sister when I need it most - no matter where they are or I am at the time. The Hug Shirt2)Check out these iPod protectors. Mine came in the mail Tuesday and I adore it. Gelaskins

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1159216274636452552006-09-25T13:25:00.000-07:002006-09-25T13:33:10.216-07:00

toolbelt_02 Originally uploaded by moppetblog. I can't say that I never win anything anymore. A pink toolbelt from BeJane arrived today. It is so awesome that Mike is threatening to steal it despite the pinkness.

Christienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1159157537331657212006-09-24T21:06:00.000-07:002006-09-25T07:08:46.123-07:00

Last week I stumbled onto the lovely and inspiring Wee Wonderfuls site. I just adore her style and I am in awe of her skill. I downloaded the Make-A-Long patterns (a good deal at $10) and on Friday a lovely little Put-Together book arrived in the mail. So, instead of working hard on presents for Mike's family, I've been distracted by these little guys. One for my niece, Mara and one for my

Christienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1158958335286707732006-09-22T13:52:00.000-07:002006-09-22T13:52:15.296-07:00

Not a direction I intend to go with my crafting.http://www.tamponcrafts.com/

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1158875233321700072006-09-21T14:41:00.000-07:002006-09-21T14:47:13.500-07:00

Yup that's right - I want your old socks.  You know the ones that the dryer decided not to eat and left lonely and sad in your sock drawer.  I want 'em.  Not only do I want 'em but if you are nice and give me lots of socks, I just might make you something in return... Blogged with Flock

Christienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1158792249059931942006-09-20T15:38:00.000-07:002006-09-20T15:44:09.086-07:00

I've been thinking about trying Flock for a while and now I've decided to go for it.  It isn't going to replace Firefox for me though...it is just a bit too buggy.  This is my first post from Flock and I'm not really sure it will show up on my blog.... Blogged with Flock

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1158768483021909382006-09-20T08:44:00.000-07:002006-09-20T09:26:25.006-07:00

My number one obsession lately has been crafting. My number two obsession is home improvement. I am looking for the perfect colors for our bedroom and ran across these nifty wall stickers. They are popping up everywhere these days. These are the sites that have me stuggling over commitment: Stickers by Divider Blik Wall Candy Vynil from Form and Function

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1158764927400164932006-09-20T08:07:00.000-07:002006-09-20T08:08:47.416-07:00

Hmm... does a gift qualify for the make-it-yourself Christmas if the recipient gets to make the gift?http://www.flying-pig.com/

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1158675411746636482006-09-19T07:06:00.000-07:002006-09-19T07:16:51.806-07:00

So, I'm all about the crafting right now - well that and the new Legos Star Wars game.Anyway, I am about 85% complete on my new creation. A Wee Wonderfuls Olive doll. As soon as she is done, I'll post pictures. I figure that I am going to have to make quite a few of these little guys. Enough for each of the munchkins I love - and one of each for me too.The down side of this latest project is that

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1157567428570065102006-09-06T08:15:00.000-07:002006-09-06T11:30:28.636-07:00

The weather is cooling down and fall is on its way. For some reason this time of year inspires me to sit down at the sewing machine and create stuff. OK..the weather and the realization that Christmas is not all that far off. At least not when your (in-law) family has decided to have a all homemade present Christmas.In my family, homemade presents mean badly painted pet rocks and strangely

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1138914815188811792006-02-02T13:13:00.000-08:002006-02-02T13:13:35.190-08:00

You thought that duct tape walletes were cool? This is amazing and a little insane.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1138914280913829752006-02-02T12:59:00.000-08:002006-02-02T13:04:40.923-08:00

The coolest messenger bags ever. If you can think it, they can make it.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1114782012152707042005-04-29T06:36:00.000-07:002005-04-29T06:40:12.153-07:00

storylinonline.net - Screen Actor's Guild members read storys aloud. I have a particular fondness for Sean Austin reading "A Bad Case of the Stripes" by David Shannon.Strange Matter - kind of noisy and annoying but all was forgiven when I got to the Zoomsection.View Earth from a Satellite - Its and old one but it is still a good one.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1114618108359276812005-04-27T09:03:00.000-07:002005-04-27T09:08:28.360-07:00

For rabid Firefly fans... the new Serenity Trailer is out. Keep up the buzz and maybe it'll come to a theater near me.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1114611863288538192005-04-27T07:21:00.000-07:002005-04-27T07:53:18.406-07:00

Mike summed up our trip last weekend perfectly. It was gorgeous, cold, windy, and all-around good fun. I wouldn’t have traded it for a weekend at a luxury spa. In fact, I am quite proud of myself. I learned to pee in the woods. It is something that I never learned to do but viewed as a necessary skill if you want to be an independent, go-getting, modern woman…not sure why. Oh, and we spotted a

Christienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1112547613103686462005-04-03T09:57:00.000-07:002005-04-03T10:00:13.106-07:00

Greek yoghurt is completely different from the slimy American style stuff. It is thick and creamy, rich and smooth. Like a tangy mousse or real whipped heavy cream. It is lovely plain or mixed with fruit. My favorite is to take honey and swirl it into the yoghurt. I want to see ribbons of honey not something whipped into uniformity. A spoonful of the stuff is divine, the first tangy but oh so

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1112366898357499292005-04-01T06:45:00.000-08:002005-04-01T06:48:18.356-08:00

Most days I really do enjoy mowing the lawn, but sometimes this doesn't look like such a bad solution.

Christienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1083764662098470012004-05-05T06:44:00.000-07:002005-03-25T20:21:15.243-08:00

Last Sunday, Mike and I went to Borders Books and did a little shopping.On the way home, we got stuck in a traffic jam and to pass the time, he startedreading Lifeof Pi by Yann Martel to me. I have been resisting this book the way I resistedgoing to see Titanic. The more peoplerecommended it, the more I dug my heels in and found other books that I justhad to read first. Mike has a great voice and

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081977639955525652004-04-14T14:20:00.000-07:002004-04-14T14:59:41.420-07:00

We're famous.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081976131396180482004-04-14T13:55:00.000-07:002004-04-14T13:59:22.466-07:00

My top 5 "go to" musicians that I keep coming back to when times are rough. Deborah Harry - She was the first pop star that I wanted to be. I spent a lot of time around the age of 10 smearing my face with lipgloss and trying to make my lips "pouty." Hey, Blondie has a new album out. Go buy it if possible. Buy it for me. Carol King - My go to when I need a little girl power

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081956824327817482004-04-14T08:33:00.000-07:002004-04-14T08:37:34.590-07:00

What is there to say about last night's press conference with Bush... He embarrassed us, avoided actually answering any questions, and bumbled through what may have been the most important questions of his presidency. Personally, I am not at all pleased that we have a president that is incapable of learning something from the events since 9/11. Unfortunately, I am pretty sure that this

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081885835783411132004-04-13T12:50:00.000-07:002004-04-13T12:54:25.513-07:00

Alrighty folks, thanks for the many reminders. My taxes are now done and mailed.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081808327667436652004-04-12T15:18:00.000-07:002004-04-12T15:22:35.873-07:00

On a lighter note, have a little fun on Tax Day. April 15th Billionaires for Bush will be showing up at Post Offices everywhere to thank the Average Schmoe for paying thier taxes for them.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081806964709672122004-04-12T14:56:00.000-07:002004-04-12T14:59:52.390-07:00

I read an article this morning asking if Kerry is Catholic enough for the American public. Unfortunately, to the press and the American public, the number of times the word, god, is sprinkled into speeches is the measure of devotion. Take Bush for example, today the smiling Bush family is plastered across the papers walking into their United Methodist Church on Easter morning. We know

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081436935513344842004-04-08T08:08:00.000-07:002004-04-08T08:12:38.186-07:00

Mike and I are moving in together. Into his house. This means that I’ve been spending my evenings after work sorting and boxing. This pile for the garage sale, that pile for storage, and a final pile that will move with me. When I began, the pile to move with me was the largest. Slowly though, I’ve been dumping more and more into the garage sale pile. It is good to know that someone will use the

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081431447365584752004-04-08T06:37:00.000-07:002004-04-08T06:42:19.140-07:00

This is a spiffy little gadget that I would love to have. You know, my birthday is coming up soon. Hint hint...nudge nudge.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1081177367259612772004-04-05T08:02:00.000-07:002004-04-05T08:06:26.340-07:00

Mike and I worked on the yard yesterday. We rebuilt 4 flower beds, edged them, mulched, and mowed. The yard looks fantastic and I look pretty ragged. In fact, I was so sore this morning that I took two of the mysterious blue pills that have been rattling around in the bottom of my purse for the past year or so. For all that, I certainly feel like we've accomplished a lot. I am glad though

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1080838696862669472004-04-01T08:58:00.000-08:002004-04-01T09:01:49.686-08:00

Spam is funny... I recently got an offer to buy an acre on the moon for only $29.99. What was the selling point? Apparently every piece of land comes with a great view.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1080747989396372022004-03-31T07:46:00.000-08:002004-03-31T08:04:36.216-08:00

As a teacher, I have one goal my students. I want them to be outsiders, rebels, and thinkers. I want them to be able to say that their best asset is the one thing that their employer will never own. The way that their minds work. The ways that they are different and think differently. They way that they know to ask the right questions and draw conclusions from a morass of data. In my

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1080746154084750722004-03-31T07:15:00.000-08:002004-03-31T07:19:26.043-08:00

It seems that everyone I know has a blog. Here's another. If you are related to me, I suggest you skip it. Trust me.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1078426284531183322004-03-04T10:51:00.000-08:002004-03-04T10:54:21.373-08:00

There is something about this article that just doesn't seem right to me. Scientists are shocked that "squished or stretch spheres pack more tightly than squashed or stretched versions of spheres snuggle together more tightly than randomly packed spheres do." First of all, is this really a shocker? It seems intuitive to me. But then again, that last sentence sounds egotistical to me

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1077570774090953612004-02-23T13:12:00.000-08:002004-02-23T13:15:37.576-08:00

Mike proposed Wednesday, I said yes, and by Sunday I was already freaking out about the wedding. It isn't like I'm one of those women who wants to live out her childhood dreams of a fairytale wedding. In fact quite the opposite. My expectations are pretty simple 1) I want everyone (including me) to have a good time. 2) I want it to be a reasonable price 3) I want a cute simple dress (

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1077203582943570772004-02-19T07:13:00.000-08:002004-02-19T07:15:40.860-08:00

  Carenegie Mellon has developed a robotic receptionist and she has her own blog.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1077143277337099132004-02-18T14:27:00.000-08:002004-02-18T14:30:34.076-08:00

Let's just get rid of the word marriage in our legal lingo. Make everything legally a civil union and allow folks to call it whatever they want. That way, there is no moral or religious overtones to the legal status. People can add in any religious rites that they want and call themselves married, united... chained.. whatever. In the end, it isn't what other people do that makes a

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1076969561794564752004-02-16T14:12:00.000-08:002004-02-16T14:24:19.840-08:00

Check out the BBC's digital story telling project. Creating digital stories is so accessible now. All you need is a digital camera (web-cam, still, or video) and Windows Movie Maker. Movie Maker comes packaged with XP and it is simple to use. Check out the BBC site for a little inspiration and let me know if you make one of your own.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1075849045766951812004-02-03T14:57:00.000-08:002004-02-03T14:59:42.233-08:00

I've started 2 more quilts. This time they are baby quilts. I'm shocked by how easy it is to make baby quilts. The size difference really makes things like machine sewing so much easier to hande. I'm trying my hand at applique while I'm at it. The whole process is just more fun if I'm learning something new. Valentine's Day is rushing up too. Mike and I are already getting a pretty

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1071267667003134702003-12-12T14:21:00.000-08:002003-12-12T14:22:14.123-08:00

I'm a huge basketball fan... my dirty little secret. Most of my friends don't care for sports or understand my affinity for soccer, hockey, and best of all basketball. Thanks to an ex-boyfriend who was a rabid Kentucky fan, I was introduced to the interactive soap opera that is basketball. I knew all of the boys by name, encouraged them from the sidelines, and groaned for them when

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1071264682709538402003-12-12T13:31:00.000-08:002003-12-12T13:32:29.686-08:00

Ok, I may be the lamest blogger on earth. It is utterly rediculous. I spend all day writing social emails to friends and family, but when its time to blog, I just sit and stare blankly at the screen. It has been a month since my last entry so the time might have come for a power-blogging update. I am infected with the holiday spirit this year. I know it is cool and stuff to stick up

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1068240527295362492003-11-07T13:28:00.000-08:002003-11-07T13:29:07.246-08:00

Two weeks ago I hit a deer. It ran out from behind the Brass Door in Osage Beach, across three lanes of traffic, and into my car. Thankfully, I have a SUV wanna-be Ford Escape and it was too tall for the hooves to hit the windshield. Besides leaking water and coolant into the road, Bubba (trite.. but fittting) wasn't too damaged. I finally got Bubba back today. The hood is exactly

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1067549656527957812003-10-30T13:34:00.000-08:002003-10-30T13:34:25.920-08:00

Halloween is a big deal among us geeks. It is the one day that we can count ourselves cool, wear our Star Trek uniorms, and generally be ourselves without having to wonder if anyone will notice. I work in the geek factory, so Halloween is a bigger event in my office than it is in most. I came to The Office from teaching and gave up my classroom for a cube. I felt a little lost

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1065801657395220462003-10-10T09:00:00.000-07:002003-10-10T09:14:55.266-07:00

I went up to St. Joseph, Missouri Wednesday night to teach a session on essential questions to a group of teachers up there. I got into town about 2 hours early and spent some time just driving around. I was surprised by how large it is. I always thought of the home of the Pony Express as a tiny little outpost in the middle of nowhere. Sweet and quaint. Instead it was a big

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1065799592629606172003-10-10T08:26:00.000-07:002003-10-10T08:26:40.413-07:00

For a while it looked like the Halloween party was going to be cancelled. So, work on the costumed slowed quite a bit. I was thinking, "there's always next year." I wasn't feeling too much pressure though. It isn't like it will be something that I can wear.. well anywhere else. Yesterday, I was told that not only is the party going to happen, it has been moved up a week. Uh Oh.. I

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1063125524545840192003-09-09T09:38:00.000-07:002003-09-09T09:38:44.440-07:00

Well, I have started my first major sewing project. I was finally inspired by, you guessed it, a Halloween costume. This year I am going to be Strawberry Shortcake and Mike is going to be the Purple Pieman. I’m going to have my hands full with just my costume so Mike is on his own. Luckily for him, he can just buy most of the parts of his costume. So far, all I have managed to do is

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1062098972565168522003-08-28T12:29:00.000-07:002003-08-28T12:29:32.533-07:00

Hey! I'm in the news..well sort of. I'm the "technician" that Tammy Brown refers to in the body of the article. I knew fame and glory would make it my way.

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1062000978757788452003-08-27T09:16:00.000-07:002003-08-27T09:16:18.763-07:00

I scratched my cornea Monday morning in a botched dive for the alarm clock. Ow! Ow! Ow! It hurt – Big Time. As the Tough Chick that I am, I decided that I really didn’t need to go to the doctor. I just knew he would put drops in my eye and then I wouldn’t be able to drive. Plus it is a bit embarrassing to have to admit that I stuck my own thumb in my eye. For some reason Little

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1061563041005874602003-08-22T07:37:00.000-07:002003-08-22T07:49:01.730-07:00

So I was messing around yesterday with Movie Maker, a little program that comes with XP. The idea is that eventually I'd like my teachers to use this with their kids. The nature of literacy is changing. Kids today think in moving pictures as easily as they do words. They live in a world of the visual interface. It is silly to ignore the influence of visual imagery. The best way to

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-1060699290973092242003-08-12T07:41:00.000-07:002003-08-12T07:41:30.930-07:00

Long time, no post...ah well. I’m more likely to post now that no one checks for updates anymore. News.. Michael passed his certification exam last night. He can now officially go into private practice. As much as social work as a form of public service is valuable, it certainly has a tendency to chew you up and spit you out. When I think of social work, I always think of Edward

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-947535182003-05-22T13:39:00.000-07:002003-05-22T13:39:51.033-07:00

Happy Birthday to me! Hehe.. I'm turning 29. The worst thing about this is that next year I'll be 30. Not because I'm afraid of feeling old.. It's just that I have been known to be a little, shall we say, cruel to my friends as they reaach the landmark ages. I'm terrbly afraid that next year will be an opportunity for revenge. This year, my bestest bud threw me a little early morning

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-942189482003-05-12T12:10:00.000-07:002003-05-12T12:10:26.376-07:00

It turns out that I have a bit of a hick in me. I spent my weekend in a cabin in the middle of nowhere with a few folks I know and lots that I don't. It wasn't long before I was wearing camouflage, riding 4-wheelers, and looking through magazines of hunting and fishing gear. If not for an accident of birth.. Of course, as Mike pointed out, I ruined my tough country gal act by squealing

Christienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233323.post-940094152003-05-08T13:11:00.000-07:002003-05-08T13:11:32.733-07:00

Well, the weekend is rapildy approaching and it's time to make plans. In honor of our wonderful Missouri weather, Kate and I are going to see "Singing in the Rain" at the Missouri Theater tomorrow night. Hopefully the audience will know all of the words and sing along. It is so cool to go see that film in an old movie palace. Not to mention that I've been in love with Gene Kelly

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