Oh, to master the mandolin
One of my goals for 101 Things in 1001 Days is to learn how to play my mandolin. It isn’t a very impressive or expensive instrument, in fact I picked it up a couple years ago on eBay for $26. I really want to learn an instrument. I took piano lessons when [...]
February 2, 2010
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A dream arriving via UPS
With our tight budget the last couple years, I’ve looked elsewhere for my ‘mad money’ while our paychecks covered the bills. I’d taken to participating in a number of paid survey sites, and I’ve stuck with the few that have consistently paid off. (Aside: if any of you would like a referral, let [...]
January 29, 2010
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Resolutions? Sorta…
I’ve never been very good at New Year’s Resolutions, but I usually set some sort of goal for myself each year. This year, I’ve got two promising online goal systems in place. First is the Happiness Project Challenge:
Every month has a different focus, and each week, a short video is posted with different [...]
January 15, 2010
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Knit Misadventures: Episode 22 – The Sock-Free Show
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Here I am again! Boy, did I ever earn this episode! At least I got an ice cream bar out of it for my trouble.
Patterns Mentioned:
Dashing Mitts
3-hour Sweater – (Mods I’m using on Ravelry)
Wings of Horus (Ravelry link)
Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth
Blaettertuch (Ravelry link)
Bella’s Mittens
Other Links:
Snuggles Project
Library Book:
I Can’t Believe I’m Knitting – [...]
January 15, 2010
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Accountability Check #22
I’ve already made progress with my 101 in 1001 list!
Finish the list
Complete 50 of my WIPs (1/50)
In looking at some of my goals, I noticed that some of them are not easily quantifiable. The one that stands out most is Forming a habit of publishing my podcast weekly. Well, I’m going to clarify [...]
November 3, 2009
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Accountability Check #21 – 101 Things in 1001 Days
Today I am officially starting my list of 101 Things in 1001 Days. I’m stalled out at 73 things so far, but I’m too antsy to get started to wait.
1.Finish the Wings of Horus shawl
2.Win NaNoWriMo
3.Spin all of Dusty’s wool
4.Form a habit of releasing my podcast weekly
5.Reach my goal weight range of between 135-145 [...]
November 2, 2009
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Accountability Check #20
Here I am again!
I’ve been working on a 101 things in 1001 days list, but I’m stalled out on 65 things. I’ll be including it in my accountability checks once I fill it all out, though. In the meantime, here’s the knitting I got done last night:
Just a couple more pattern repeats on [...]
October 16, 2009
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