Monday, October 5, 2009

Friend Makin Monday ~ Hobby Time

7:00am...Calvin just left for work.  He is supposed to find out if he's being laid off this morning but I also heard from my dear friend Monica (her hubby works there too) that it will be tomorrow.  If they're hoping that someone will go postal...I'm almost there.

7:32am...I've decided that if I don't hear something soon...I will have developed an ulcer.

7:39am...Calvin just sent me a text....Layoffs are not happening TODAY.  Tomorrow maybe? Who knows.  This is ridiculous.  They told everyone that it was going to be today.  I think I just had my first Anxiety Attack....

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In the meantime...Thank Goodness for Amber to keep me distracted this morning.  Do you know what a great friend we have in Amber?  She's so supportive and helpful.  I just love her!  This week she wants to know about my Hobbies.

What are your hobbies? What do you wish that you knew how to do?

What a great topic Amber because I've been working on an idea all weekend that will hopefully ease the burden should we become unemployed. Unfortunately...I'm not ready to unveil my idea but I will soon have an ESTY store open for the big reveal! P.S. my idea was inspired by another fav bloggy friend Manic Mother. We are two crafting peas in a pod who LOVE Martha Stewart.

I know, I know. Many people don't like Martha. I get it. She's not everyone's cup of tea but I love her,  her show and her books and magazines. It's my dream to be in the audience of one of her shows.  I've been a fan for a very long time....since back in the old days when I lived on a 600 acre ranch and my water well broke right after I planted my garden and I said to myself...What Would Martha Do and I decided that she wouldn't let the garden die!! She would get a 5 gallon bucket and shlep the water to the garden from the stock tank 20 yards away.  And that's what I did....for 6 weeks!


I think I have a lot of the same Hobbies that Martha has.  I consider Cooking and Baking a hobby because I'm always trying to make new things, trying new ingredients and improve my skills.  In some ways, planning my tea parties is a hobby too.

As for crafting...I taught myself to Cross Stitch when I was 12 but I haven't done that in years because I moved on to hand quilting.  I love designing a quilt in my head, putting it on paper and then sewing each and every piece of fabric together by hand.  I have made several quilts...for my children and for family members. I also love stamping...and making cards.  I can't wait to tell you about my new project!  I think my husband would say that Planning for Christmas is also my hobby.  I just love Christmas!

Also things I consider hobbies...watching TV and movies.  I'm a huge Movie Buff and love going to the movies.  I have an addiction (that I'm currently seeking treatment for) to Magazines and I love sitting down with a glass of wine and reading.

Things that I wish I could do....Knit.  I've always wanted to and once things settle down around here...I want to learn.

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Something really exciting happened last week! You all know how stressed I've been and these TWO things brought such joy to my frazzled mind and actually made me smile and jump up and down.  I won TWO giveaways!  The first one was from my friend Raising Z.  I won a gift card to Amazon in her very first giveaway.

The second....I still can't believe it.  I won a $200 gift card to HomeGoods from The Inspired Room to redo my bedroom.  Remember when I posted pictures of my horribly cluttered love shack?  CLICK HERE.  Well...Melissa was feeling so badly so impressed with me that she award ME one of the cards.  I can't wait to visit the store in Salt Lake and make our bedroom a sanctuary...I just need to figure out where we will be living.

28 comments:

  1. well there is so much to comment on i don't even know where to start

    with hubby and the job, i always tell myself that God will provide and somehow, he always has

    the second is i can't wait to see the unveiling of the etsy store - whatever the hell that is

    i was taught to knit and have NO skill whatsoever so you would probably pick it up in a flash - most local craft stores have classes, but we organized a bitch n stitch group thru my moms club

    and i can't believe you won not one but two giveaways and i am jealous of both

    see things are looking up already!
    thanks for stopping by the crib!

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  2. Great blog! SO sorry about your husbands job= that is just ridiculous! http://raisingbabycheap.blogspot.com

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  3. Crap, I can't believe they're not going to say today. That's poor form on their part, it's hard enough as it is. You can stick in out hon.

    Did I read right? Etsy store! Can't wait to hear more.

    And finally... CONGRATULATIONS!!! You deserve it!! Yay yay yay!

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  4. That was a lot of information...wow...where to begin...as for your husband's difficult situation, I wish you the best! I really hope things work out for you both. As for your lists, I have thought about learning to knit, too, but just haven't had the follow through to do it. Good luck!

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  5. Do they think it's fun prolonging the suspense or something?? Geez, I don't know how you are holding up. I'd be balled up in the corner with a nauseated stomache, sucking my thumb. But that's me.

    As for hobbies, I applaud you for keeping them! I have a hard time sticking to anything, except blogging.

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  6. Gosh Connie - what torture! I hope things work out tomorrow - don't go postal.

    I can't wait to see your etsy shop. How fun! I am sure whatever you are making will be FABULOUS!

    I want to learn to knit too. I think it would be such a great thing to do while waiting for kids at their classes or carpool pickup.

    XOOX
    Jen

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  7. Oooh, I can't wait to see your idea & your etsy reveal! :)

    Congratulations on your wins, you'll have fun making over your bedroom for you and Calvin!

    Thinking about you & yours & praying for good news tomorrow....

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  8. Cant wait to hear about the etsy store!

    I like Martha too as long as I dont have to listen to her talk...something in her voice just makes me shiver. But I love to see her ideas and steal them frequently!

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  9. Hang in there....everything will be okay. We are all praying for you guys. This waiting game is sooo unfair. I can't wait to hear more about your big idea and Etsy Store!

    It is so funny because I started cross stitching at age 15 :) I have made some beautiful things but I haven't done it since my early 20's. I started quilting about 6 years ago but I have always used a machine. I would love to try to hand quilt....maybe that is my next project. I have taken one knitting class but failed miserably...I just can't master it :)

    Congrats on your Home Goods win!!! That is so great. I can't wait to see what you do with the money.

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  10. Oooo now I am really excited. And if it makes you feel any better my husband lost his job, only I think he will be making more on unemployment than he was working..there were no hours for him. So it kinda works out :)

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  11. very well written.

    I love Martha Stewart, her crafts and cooking all good.

    I hope the job thing gets figured out. It's very stressful

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  12. Those wins are awesome! Have fun spending that money!! Sending good thoughts your way!!

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  13. Congratulations on winning the giveaways. Seems like they came right on time with everything going on with your husband's job. My hubby's job is laying people off left and right also. All we can do is pray and turn those hobbies into money! Take care!

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  14. I have always wanted to learn to knit. I used to do cross stitch, too. I enjoyed the process but never did anything with the finished projects.

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  15. Congrats to you for winning not one but 2 last week!! So cool.

    I have been thinking about you all day- I will be thinking about you all day tomorrow too. Just know you have a friend praying form your family here in TX!!!

    ~Becca

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  16. oh no! I wish you luck with the job situation.

    i wish I could be more like martha. love her!

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  17. I taught myself how to knit this summer. I crochet and I'm left handed in a family of righty crafters. Check out ravelry.com and you can find awesome videos to teach you how to knit.

    I love crafting because you can't craft and eat! It's almost as good as the cleaning diet.

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  18. OH GEEZ! Seriously with the ulcer too. It's too much to wait just freakin do it already so people don't have to freak out!

    I wonder why they are not waiting till friday anyway that's really weird.

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  19. I'm just now getting a chance to read at 10:00 tonight. No update????? That totally sucks. That is the kind of sh... stuff that makes people go nuts. And you really need health insurance if you are going to have a psychotic break.

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  20. I hope all goes well with the job thing, it's so scary right now. You'll be in my thoughts!! Congrats on your giveaway winnings...lucky girl! I wish I could quilt, they are always soo beautiful! Hope tomorrow goes o.k.

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  21. Congratulations! $200??? That's wonderful. You are definitely deserving of some positive news! I can't wait to see your Etsy shop!

    *I love Martha too :)

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  22. Okay, okay, okay. Where to start. So much to say, and I have to go fast, or I'll forget it all.

    FIRST of all, thank you SO very much for the kind words!! You are just too sweet.

    Second, congrats on the wins!! $200 to HomeGoods!? My personal heaven on earth?? Oh you lucky, lucky girl. Can't wait to see what you do. You deserve that win.

    Cannot wait to see your Etsy shop! That is so exciting!!

    See, I forgot the rest. BUT, you will NOT develop an ulcer. You will NOT be left alone. You WILL rest in God's peace, knowing that whatever the outcome, He will guide, direct and protect.

    Oh ya, Martha. Love her! And I cannot believe that you schleped that water for SIX weeks! Oh ya! And quilting. I so wish you lived closer. Like at least in CA. Hmmm..... :)

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  23. Okay, okay, okay. Where to start. So much to say, and I have to go fast, or I'll forget it all.

    FIRST of all, thank you SO very much for the kind words!! You are just too sweet.

    Second, congrats on the wins!! $200 to HomeGoods!? My personal heaven on earth?? Oh you lucky, lucky girl. Can't wait to see what you do. You deserve that win.

    Cannot wait to see your Etsy shop! That is so exciting!!

    See, I forgot the rest. BUT, you will NOT develop an ulcer. You will NOT be left alone. You WILL rest in God's peace, knowing that whatever the outcome, He will guide, direct and protect.

    Oh ya, Martha. Love her! And I cannot believe that you schleped that water for SIX weeks! Oh ya! And quilting. I so wish you lived closer. Like at least in CA. Hmmm..... :)

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  24. Hoping all is well... Thinking of you.

    XO,
    Chris

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  25. Well, holy crap.... so much to stuff! Congratulations on the wins, I can't think of anyone else who deserves it more... go out and have some retail therapy!!
    You know you are in my thoughts, and I cannot believe Calvin's company is doing that to him... so lousy of them. But I KNOW that you can hang on and make it through, you are one tough lady...

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  26. I really, really, really wish I could teach you to knit.

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