Tuesday, April 28, 2009

8 things list..the current meme

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To:

* chatting tonight on The Spark challenge blog, although the chat starts at 8 pm my time (7 pm CST/1 am for miss kim smith in england)... and I usually get home around 9 pm, so hopefully people will still be around! // the new Use Your Type prompt is being posted today :)
* getting my grades back on my midterms (EU class tonight, 559 on monday, and I take my 245 one tomorrow, so probably get it back on monday)
* going grocery shopping with my brother tomorrow :) (wednesdays are our usual day, when I get home around 6 pm from school)
* coming up with something awesome/making it/having fun with the latest Work Your Soul challenge which is EMBROIDERY *swoon at kim's things already :)* http://work-your-soul.blogspot.com/2009/04/fall-in-love-all-over-again.html
* finishing my mini book/art journal/project thing which I submitted to challenge blogs Work Your Soul (analog photos), The Art is Found (green grass), and The Spark (favorite color combo)
* general CRAFT/ART TIME! Just got latest issue of Cloth Paper Scissors yesterday plus have a few other misc craft/art magazines.. and projects in progress and ideas for new ones/things to try and etc. :)
* watching tv shows I'm behind on: America's Next Top Model, L&O:CI, Castle, House, Jon + Kate Plus Eight, and whatever else is on the TV recording things..
* books/magazines coming out this year... Sara Fanelli (I Think, Therefore I am), Amy Karol's new sewing/craft book, Sew Somerset Summer and Autumn issues, Print Making + Mixed Media (out August I think?) and probably others I'm forgeting..

(I wish I had this on my list, not just Janel's! * RVA Craft weekend AND * Meeting blog friends this weekend)

8 Things I Did Yesterday:
* because of the beautiful weather..high of 80s I think?..I wore my bright pink 'live. laugh. love.' shirt and my sky blue corderoy skirt and my sky blue sneakers
* had my 8:30 am class (polisci 245) ..jason is a good teacher (entertaining, interesting, engaging, passionate, laid-back, etc). and mark always hooks me up with print outs of the powerpoint slides for the day. :)
* 559 midterm (10:30 am-2 pm in Professor Thompson's office)
* freaked out/cramped my left hand (writing almost non stop from 8:30 am-2 pm does that to ya.. that's 5 1/2 hours!)
* went to my favorite thrift/vintage stores (one the general kind, one the clothing kind)
* got my favorite evening bus driver on the express bus (i wish i knew his name)
* took the evening off because I worked so hard (my brain hurt, my hand hurt, tired, dehydrated from the hot weather, etc.)
* watched last week's new episode of Castle (the show is kind of cliche, but nathan fillion had me after "firefly")

8 Things I Wish I Could do:
* Motivate myself more (stop playing spider solitare for one!)
* crochet, sew my own clothes, book binding, encaustic, paint on stretched canvas, and a million other crafty/arty things
* relax
* french knots (I try and I just don't get it) -- on Janel's list but I have to keep this because I totally agree!
* win some bloggy giveaways/RAKs/challenge blogs/etc.
* have more penpals (send letters, postcards, art supplies, handmade items, etc.)
* not be so clumsy/out of balance/etc. bugs bite me. i bruise easily. etc. (but i do like scars, don't get me wrong)
*

8 Shows I Watch:
* Law & Order franchise (original flavor, Special Victims Unit, and Criminal Intent)
* Project Runway (season 5 on Lifetime starts in August)
* America's Next Top Model (currently in cycle 12)
* Castle/Fringe (freshmen/rookies on the TV roster)
* Burn Notice (season 3 on USA starts in June? July?)
* Jon and Kate Plus Eight (I love that family.. and those kids are so cute!)
* Grey's Anatomy/Private Practice (my thursdays on ABC duo)
* guilty pleasures: Pretty Wicked, Road Rules/Real World Challenges (currently Duel II)

8 Favorite Fruits:
* Oranges
* Bananas
* berries... strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries, etc. (not a giant fan of blueberries)
* Kiwi
* Grapes
* Grapefruit
* Apples
* most any other..I LOVE fruit (and anything related.. made with/flavored with/etc)

8 Places I’d Like to Travel To:
* Chicago
* San Fransisco (get a photoshoot with miss caitlin!)
* Idaho (to meet Kara :))
* England (to meet Kim Smith, RhiCaroline, etc.)
* Springfield, MO (meet Elsie, Rachel, Jeremy, etc. and get Janel over there too..)
* Poland (only because I've been so fascinated/interested in the country)
* China/Japan (let's hit them with a one-two punch)
* again?: Portland, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, NYC, and Taiwan.

8 Places I’ve Lived:
* Taiwan (where I was born)
* house in dublin
* house in upper arlington
* house in clintonville
* house in mt. gilead
* house in worthington
* New York (for a few weeks every few months for the past few years :))
...I think that's it?

Janel's is here
Holly's is here

OH! And because I feel like it... and the lists above only total seven different ones...

8 random facts about me
* I don't usually like animals, but Tinker (past) and Shelley (current) family dogs I do like. :)
* when I was a kid I wanted to be: an author, a mailman, and "someone who names paint colors"
* I never cared for fish (besides fish sticks which doesn't count!) until late 2007
* I love mixing my food together..sometimes that makes awfully interesting combos. :)
* I'm sensitive/dislike loud noises (crowds of people, fireworks, etc)
* I like the smell of my earwax.
* I love people's handwriting
* I "get emotional/tear up" (if not start crying/sobbing) everytime I hear the west wing theme music. *sigh*
* almost all of my google blog reader is craft/art/inspiration/etc. type blogs and sites. (well besides my folder for current events/UN/IR/etc. that I still need to get in the habit of reading)... however SO@24 is my entertainment/guy's perspective/and i'm not sure how else to quite to describe it..I can't remember how or when I found it, but I've been a reader of it since at least earlier this year, if not longer.

Monday, April 13, 2009

polisci s09 thoughts

PS559 topic #1
*pollution/coral reefs topic?? http://www.cotf.edu/ete/main.html
*EU/environment topic?? EUROPA – Activities of the European Union – Environment http://europa.eu/pol/env/index_en.htm Topics: general, waste, noise, air pollution, water, nature and biodiversity, soil protection, civil protection, climate change
*other sources: Environment, Energy, and Agriculture: USA.gov http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Environment_Agriculture.shtml / Environmental News Network http://www.enn.com/
Coral Reefs

PS245 paper idea?
"image/identity of the United States and talk about domestic public opinion versus
international public opinion (like individuals, not government officials or whatnot)"

PS528N final (1/3rd of my grade) - I'm representing Poland:
*Mock meeting of European Council (EC)..topic: Enlargement (not specific yet)
*Position Paper ..topic: Enlargement (not specific yet)
*Enlargement/EU

Thursday, March 5, 2009

RVA "Pretty" Online Class comments/thoughts/etc. from tonight's chat

I'm in the process of my renditions of #1 ('Color Me Happy' Rainbow Scrapbook) #6 (Spring Buds Jersey Scarf) and #10 (Embroidered Photo Art). I have #3 Felt Tipi Village, #4 'Hide Them Here' Journal Covers, #7 Felt Wall Art, #8 Panda Bear Plushie, #11 Needlepoint Art on my to do list.

Looking most forward to of the upcoming stuff: #13 Happy Thrifties #16 Springtime Apron (especially after that lovely preview picture from you Miss Rachel) #17 I Heart Handmade Mobiles, #18 Tank Tops + Doilies = True Love #19 Textile Reconstruction from Flea Market Finds #25 Spring Brooch Patterns #26 Shiny Shoes Makeover #28 Doily Necklace #30 40 New Embroidery Designs

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woohoo, an answer to my Q!! :)

Elsie, any chance there are an embroidery pattern or two (new ones that is) coming up in the RVA update? I adore your patterns and own all of them so far.. :)
A: yes.... I have to do it!! Our new site has a downloadable option feature, I am still getting lessons on how to upload different kinds of products! So yes, soon.. not sure about this week. :D
Posted by: elsie flannigan | 03/05/2009 at 09:01 PM

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Jenipher... so you would have a hookup to getting me Anthropologie catalogs? ;) I am looking for as many as possible to use for craft projects.. (and must I really pay someone on ebay for them? :P)

day 150 (365 year one) 03/05/08

One year ago today....

(reminds me I should maybe try 365 again. I liked doing it. :))

day 110 (365 year one) 01/25/08 reject

Sometimes, there are just those days when you feel like this......

(and no, not angry.)


PS I'm a Political Science major now. And I love my PoliSci class / professor this quarter. :)

Thursday, February 26, 2009

RV*girls!


RV*girls!
Originally uploaded by .elsie*cake.
I have no idea why I haven't seen this until now.. what a GREAT photo (s :))!!!!!!!!!!!! I love love this in so many ways/levels. :) <3 xoxo.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/16/the-digital-ramble-sources-of-inspiration/

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Wish/Want List 2009:

*ReadyMade subscription $20 for 2 years
*CRAFT digital subscription $35
*renew Entertainment Weekly subscription
*renew Flickr paid/pro account $25

*Hand Job: A Catalog of Hand Type by Mike Perry $35(?)
*Stencil 101
*http://www.interweave.com/mixedmedia/MixedMediaSelfPortraits/
*Lotta Prints: How to Print With Anything, From Potatoes to Linoleum By Lotta Jansdotter, Jenny Hallengren Paperback $19.95

*Mixed Mania: Recipes for Delicious Mixed Media Creations by Debbi Crane and Cheryl Prater / Interweave / November 2008 / here
*Sukie Iron-Ons By Darrell Gibbs and Julia Harding $12.95 / Chronicle Books / Released December 2008 here
*Iron Me On: 30 Sheets of Awesome Fabric Transfers By Mike Perry $12.95 / Chronicle Books / Released Feb 25, 2009
here
*Printmaking + Mixed Media by Dorit Elisha $22.95 / Interweave Press / Release: June 2009 / here

Monday, February 2, 2009

spring 2009

woohoo! signup time! :)

Poli Sci 559 INTRNTL ENVRTL POL 05
Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor
18052-8 LD M W 1130-0118 EL 2004 THOMPSON*A
559 International Environmental Politics U G 5 Theories and debates over sustainable development, environment and security, and effectiveness of international regimes with a focus on international fisheries management and global climate change.

Quarter: Spring 2009 | Course: SLAVIC H584 | Course Title: DEAD MAN WRITING | Credits: 5 | Number of Waitlisted Students: 0
Course Availability Information Call Number Section Type Mobility Grp Days Term Meeting Times Building/Room Enrolled Open Seats Instructor
21919-9 L ?ARR? M W 0430P-0618 HH 0251 0 16
H584 Dead Man Writing: Literary Representations of Capital Punishment U 5 Study of execution as a theme in literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Enrollment in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Taught in English.

COMP STD 373 05814-1 05 D T R 0130P-0318 HH0050 02/02/09
COMP STD 573 05820-7 05 D T R 0930A-1110 DB0048 02/02/09
POLIT SC 559 18052-8 05 LD M W 1130A-0118 EL2004 02/02/09
SLAVIC H584 21919-9 05 L M W 0430P-0618 HH0251 02/02/09

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Future ideas:
(6 more spots... three in autumn 2009 three in winter 2010; must have 2 other distribution courses (japanese or EALL as one perhaps, and Polish63 or Slavic, Russian, etc. as the other?); one Middle East courses (perhaps CS 376?); so that leaves three more free spots):

CS 376 The Jewish Mystical Tradition U 5 The history of Jewish mysticism from antiquity to the present, with emphasis on its implications for the comparative study of religious experience. H376 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq: English 110 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Rel Stds or Hebrew 376. Cross-listed in Hebrew. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course.

FREE SPOTS:

CS TXTCL (Consumer Sciences: Textiles and Clothing) 371 Textiles U 5 Fiber properties, yarn and fabric construction, color, and finishes as they relate to performance, care, and consumer satisfaction. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 1.5 hr cl. Prereq: 2nd yr standing. Not open to students with credit for Txtl&Clo 371.

International Studies 551 Peacekeeping & Collective Security
International Studies 552? Model U.N.

Linguistics 383 Words and Meanings U 5 An introduction to semantics focussing on word meanings, meaning in word formation, meaning change over time, and cognitive processes involved in word learning and use. Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 201 or 202; and English 110 or 111.

Linguistics 597.02 Language and the Law: A Cross Cultural Perspective U 5 Examination of the role of interpretation of language in the law and in legal proceedings, with special consideration of issues in international law and multi-lingual jurisdictions.

Psychology 475 The Self U 5 Survey of classic and contemporary theory and research on social psychological study of the self; diverse approaches, and various gender, ethnic, and cross-cultural perspectives. Prereq: 325 or 367.01 or 375.

Spanish 520 Latin American Literature (in Translation): Fictions and Realities U G 5

things in Russian, Slavic, Polish, EELL, EALL, Japanese,

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Bloggy Giveaways Carnival Jan 2009

HAVE ENTERED:
11) Moriah @ Please Pass the Salt ($5 Starbucks) http://www.pleasepassthesalt1.com/2009/01/here-we-go-again.html?showComment=1233006540000#c5994080893567531355
17) Marla @ Stolen Bon Bons (grand prize-which is what?)
http://stolenbonbon.blogspot.com/2009/01/grand-prize-bcg-109.html?showComment=1233006240001#c1956167716006138985
20) Jennifer, Snapshot (5 books your choice) http://jennifersnapshot.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-bloggy-giveaway.html #562
62) Mixed-Media Mania book
http://www.layersuponlayers.com/bloggy-giveaways-mixed-mania-by-debbi-crane-and-cheryl-prater/
61) Peek email device http://www.5minutesforgiveaways.com/101/win-a-peek/ #784
175) $10 gift card of my choice http://shaleesdiner.com/?p=969#comment-20568 #214
203) Spring Blog Makeover http://www.flibbypie.net/2009/01/its-time-for.html #119
215) $10 Hobby Lobby GC http://aboyagirlandapug.blogspot.com/2009/01/bloggy-giveaways-hobby-lobby-gift-card.html #294
253) http://blissfullydomestic.com/editors-pick/giveaway-4-its-a-beautiful-new-year/ #903
:) $45 wherever... http://www.extraordinarymommy.com/blog/?p=763
$10 coldstone creamery http://queenieslittlekingdom.com/?p=1092
$25 walmart http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2009/01/win-25-wal-mart-gift-card-at-bloggy.html #657
344) Gravity of Motion $15 starbucks_more http://gravityofmotion.blogspot.com/2009/01/gravity-giveaway.html
http://gravityofmotion.blogspot.com/2009/01/gravity-giveaway.html?showComment=1233003720000#c8090405232499409607
397) $30 visa card http://www.sjday.net/2009/01/26/carnival-time/ #577
456) $15 itunes or amazon http://unproductivereproduction.blogspot.com/2009/01/wilbert-bear.html #709
639) $10 digital scrapbooking GC http://elizabethlmccoy.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-10-dsp-gift-certificate-usa.html #87
:-( 645)$25 B&N http://carolmehl.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/bloggy-giveaways-carnival-2/ #31

783) $10 Starbucks http://threepsinapod.blogspot.com/2009/01/bloggy-giveaways-10-starbucks-gift-card.html
#346 I love hot chocolate and apple cider and warm muffins. (and such. not really a coffee drinker.) during the cold winter months (i.e. what we have right now in Ohio!), but never get to treat myself to Starbucks, being a full-time college student. :) thank you so much for the chance to win this.. hope you've had a wonderful week, and if you entered any giveaways yourself, good luck! :) Tiffany/sherunsaway22 [at] yahoo [dot] com

(NOTE: :-( means I didn't win)

Sunday, January 25, 2009

the subtle grays and flashing reds



I first discovered Kurt Halsey's work in late 2005. I've moved on from being the rabid crazy fan (and he has slowed down in merchandise/art shows/etc. over the same period of time)...but I still go to his website/LJ community once in awhile.

In this cold cold winter (my hands are freezing most of all), his work is comforting. quiet, peaceful, simple. but beautiful and elegant (and at times very moving. not the case for this one specifically).

Yet another reason to love Portland. ;) (Along with my Uncle Paul, public transit, lots of places/people that I'd enjoy, Powells bookstore, Leann from Project Runway season 4 is from there-just recently moved to NYC, kate bingham-burt (spelling?) is there, etc.)

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

brazilian music one (of many over the years :))

1/21/09: Les Yeux Noirs Tchorba Tchorba World Village Records 9:32:00AM
--from http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wcbe/guide.guidemain?action=viewPlaylist&playlistID=483609&eventID=49360

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

waiting anxiously..then it arrives so quietly, it is hard to notice.

Of course I didn't check my school email since sunday or something.. and my teacher emailed last night we weren't having class (my 1130-118 one) because so many people were going to be watching the inauguration. So I woke up at 9 am (and have to leave by 9:15 am), so I was running out the door..wasn't anywhere near a computer before arriving to class.

So I was so busy printing things out, checking my email, reading my blogs, now I don't think I have time for McDonald's before class! Meep!

Got class 330-520 pm.. (EALL675), then 6 pm Dr. Gordon appointment, then go home and do homework/eat/craft (and hopefully get to use TV to watch Obama stuff, but I doubt it).

I can't wait for all the magazine covers/articles/etc. I'm getting in the mail sometime. ;) *hint, hint*

(all below was gathered and was to be placed on one of my other blogs, but I don't have the time...)

Right now I am on the look out for any photos depicts brain waves, heart waves, sleep waves...

Websites to check out:
changethethought.com
http://www.blueq.com/
http://whipup.net/2006/03/05/altered-clothing/
http://heyjenrenee.blogspot.com/2009/01/today-is-best-day.html - link from Jen Renee
http://www.quiltingartsblog.com/quilting_arts_blog/2008/06/thermofax-scree.html screen printing
http://www.quiltingartsblog.com/quilting_arts_blog/2008/10/tricks-and-treats.html - atc from freezer paper stencils
http://useyourtype.blogspot.com/2008/09/she-worked-it.html

Blogs to check out (add to google reader if like):
http://www.kinseygirl.typepad.com/
http://lunevintage.blogspot.com
http://lacylike.blogspot.com/

To print:
http://frecklednest.blogspot.com/2009/01/journalling.html - LA's journaling/her tips
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/guestblogger-la.html - mini book
http://theartisfound.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-happy-2009-im-still-so-surprised.html TAIF latest prompt (actually all/most of TAIF, Work Your Soul, Effer Dares, and Creative Type)
http://www.smaggle.com/2008/07/06/how-to-make-a-necklace-out-of-laddered-stockings-and-tights/ necklace out of tights :)
http://www.kerismith.com/blog/archives/000600.html lovely quote
http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2008/11/29/mollys-sketchbook-holiday-gift-ideas-for-fabric-lovers.html woohoo! the purl bee holiday shopping tips from 2008
http://borrowedboughtstolen.blogspot.com/2009/01/words-for-new-year.html - two quotes
http://inthemoment.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c10ec53ef010535d97b9b970b-popup beautiful fabric ATCs
http://inthemoment.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c10ec53ef0105360ba92c970b-popup 127_photo

i love how your eyes close, whenever you kiss me. & when i’m away from you, i love how you miss me. i love the way your kiss is always heavenly but darling most of all i love how you love me. i love how your heart beats, whenever i hold you. i love how you think of me without being told to. i love the way your touch is always tenderly but darling most of all i love how you love me. -phil spector

There’s tension between being a fulfilled human being and being right all the time. Feeling vehemently about an issue often blinds us to its complexity, but we’d be machines if we always chose accuracy over enthusiasm. --22words

Every poem can be considered in two ways—as what the poet has to say, and as a thing which he makes. -C. S. Lewis

Top buys:
Released May 1 Sometimes I Think, Sometimes I am (Paperback) by Sara Fanelli (Author) http://www.amazon.com/Sometimes-I-Think-am/dp/1854377280

HandJob: A Catalog of Hand Type http://www.amazon.com/Hand-Job-Catalog-Michael-Perry/dp/1568986262

$6 bears cross-stitch pattern http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=19876787
$5.50 sweet cheeks embroidery pattern http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=19863004
$15 hearts day workshop http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19911441
$4 make. do. create. crafty characters embroidery pattern http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19465682
$3 hearts day journaling page http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19911747
!!! Kara class $15 http://oldladyinateenager.blogspot.com/2009/01/mmm.html

.....and so on from here: http://www.google.com/reader/shared/06524753134332731662?c=CITjg-HXlpgC

Sunday, December 14, 2008

survival, really. end of second quarter.

oh my.

from being sick the past three weeks or so, to not being motivated (as in writers block), to being behind, to stress, to tired, to ... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. It is so so nice to be done with this quarter.

I don't know what my grades are for 2 of my 3 classes yet. (I could get lucky and get A-, but I'm guessing more like Bs or Cs). The only one I do know is the one I was confident about..

Grade Item Points Weight Achieved Grade
Assignment #1
90 / 100
27 / 30
A-

Assignment 2
92 / 100
27.6 / 30
A-

Assignment 3
88 / 100
26.4 / 30
B+

Participation
92 / 100
9.2 / 10
A-

Monday, December 8, 2008

flickr's to explore and maybe add

http://flickr.com/photos/happyapplepoision/
http://flickr.com/photos/pittsinger/
http://flickr.com/photos/leftess/
http://flickr.com/photos/tdactyl/
http://flickr.com/photos/zebrapaperclip/

yellow/pink spools of thread


threads and patchwork
Originally uploaded by Frangines
These spool of thread, yellow and pink, are very inspiring to me at the moment. Would make a nice color combo on a future piece of art. :)

pretty.



Originally uploaded by ::Hx::
Lovely graffiti.. haiku... and best of all, the handwriting!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

dismay. a loss of two fine gentlemen.

Recently I watched "The West Wing" (some random episode on Bravo). One of my ALL. TIME. FAVORITE. SHOWS. *guh!* Aaron Sorkin has this tremendous ability to create/write television. (shhh!, we won't talk about Studio 60 ;-)). I was an addict for the first four seasons (aka Sorkin years) but couldn't watch the final three (or four?) without him being there. Anyway, I had set our tv recorder for "Requiem" (http://www.tvguide.com/roush/watched-Requiem-23561.aspx)... sure the opening credits / theme music always make me cry.. but with the teaser scenes before the credits, by the time it got to credits, I was SOBBING. I couldn't stop for a couple minutes. It has been almost 3 years and apparently I was not quite ready for that episode...

This (John Spencer's death on December 16, 2005) and Jerry Orbach's death (Detective Lennie Briscoe on "Law & Order" December 29, 2004) were two of the most devastating events of my life. I am all pop-culture and all that stuff (my favorite magazine besides Cloth Paper Scissors and World Literature Today? By far, Entertainment Weekly), but normally death and other life events don't really affect me... not the case there.

Monday, November 10, 2008

theme per day/jumpstart on blogging?

Inspired by Floresita's list:
Mixtape Monday
Tips & Tutorials Tuesday
Wardrobe Wednesday
Three Things Thursday
Flashback Friday
Stitchy Saturday
Sketchy Sunday
http://unafloresita.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-know-i-am-crazy-but-i-will-blog-every.html


I have this idea for my blogs...
Make, Do, Create Mondays -- actual make, do, create, not just talk. :)
Things Tuesdays -- wants, needs, items, things, stuff, materialistic....:)
Word Wednesdays -- text, type, font, words, phrases, languages, writing, letters, reading, talk, books, literature... :)
Thoughtful Thursdays -- thoughts on life/the world :)
Freedom Fridays -- for whatever I want to share.... :)
School Saturdays -- I do after all go to college and school is a tremendous part of my time, money, and energy. :)
Start Over Sundays -- reduce, reuse, recycle, redo, remake, etc. :)

Note this could be at any of blogs:
Caught Left Handed (general, catch-all, link storage) http://purpleglow7.blogspot.com/
For Love of Art and the Making (work/s in progress) http://fortheloveofartandthemaking.blogspot.com/
Texts and Threads (completed work/s) http://textsandthreads.blogspot.com/
A Trace Source of a Record (OSU stuff) http://atracesourceofarecord.blogspot.com/
Dead Souls (literary/art and other intellectual commentary) http://literarydeadsouls.blogspot.com/
(probably not at archives and private/personal http://purpleglow.livejournal.com/)

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

the morning after: President Barack Obama

I am literately, like, spinning.

My mind, body, soul... in my head... just. WOW.

I spent so much time lately in the past 6 weeks or so... not to mention afternoons of weds, thurs, fri, (oct 30/31 nov 1) most of sun, mon, tues, weds (nov 4 through 7)... all for President Obama. :) I had so much fun getting out there promoting/supporting a man who has inspired me & so many others... I got to know my school better (like campus area) and meet lots of students (which isn't easy, since I am not an outgoing person). While I enjoyed every second I spent, this past week was awesome. Last night (830am-1015 pm) and today (1030am-4 pm, cleaning up)...*sigh* I couldn't ask for better cohorts. I am going to miss all of those from other states-California, New York, D.C., etc. who came here just to give their time, energy, and spirit.

I'm also super proud of my dad, because he spent time on monday & tuesday volunteeering (plus he got me stickers, a full sheet..and one that I hadn't seen/didn't have! ;))... today cleaning I got some gift cards, posters, buttons, stickers, etc. (not like I didn't already have a bunch of stuff). And yes, I'm a bit materialistic. Ah well.

I am now with a headache. It is hard to go back down to the ground. Reality has to strike back, and I keep feeling like I am aimlessly going around. I am lost and going "What am I suppose to do with my life now?" :)

election 08:
http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2008/11/electioneering-2008.html - NY etsyers
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/11/color_your_own_electoral_colle.html - coloring page
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/11/am_eye_candy_vote_pops.html - handmade suckers
http://kollaj.typepad.com/kollaj/2008/11/freebies-on-election-day.html
http://blockpartypress.blogspot.com/2008/11/be-inspired-to-vote.html - election etsy stuff

go vote:
http://blingonmysewingmachine.blogspot.com/2008/11/what-i-plan-on-doing-nov-4th-2008.html
http://elizabeth-stottlemyer.blogspot.com/2008/11/vote.html
http://milkyrobot.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/go-vote/
http://thisisloveforever.com/blog/archives/1125
http://theblackapple.typepad.com/inside_a_black_apple/2008/11/if-youre-a-unit.html
http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/11/its-that-day.html
http://missyballance.typepad.com/crafty_carnival/2008/11/etsy-shop-update-and-sale.html

obama/election '08 related:
http://bigwhitedress.blogspot.com/2008/10/long-time.html
http://sewer-sewist.com/obamacraftproject/2008/11/03/gettin-close-now/
http://gdpsu.typepad.com/commandsave/2008/11/get-out-the-vote.html - beautiful poster
http://averagejanecrafter.blogspot.com/2008/11/fabulous-four-letter-word-vote.html
http://www.feelingstitchy.com/2008/11/time-to-vote.html - mccain/obama embroidered
http://sewer-sewist.com/obamacraftproject/2008/11/03/textured-painted-portrait/
http://sewer-sewist.com/obamacraftproject/2008/11/04/its-election-day/
http://www.rockthevote.com/pledge/

president obama:
http://almastoller.typepad.com/almastoller/2008/11/rock-the-vote.html - obama NY pics
http://thesillyboodilly.blogspot.com/2008/11/hope-prevails.html
http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2008/11/a-new-day.html - to read
http://averagejanecrafter.blogspot.com/2008/11/unyielding-hope.html - pretty obama shirt
http://thespunmonkey.livejournal.com/60921.html
http://milkyrobot.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/whoo-hoo/
http://effiegirliefinerie.blogspot.com/2008/11/our-president.html lovely photo :)
http://haroldspurplecrayon.blogspot.com/2008/11/obama-is-man.html
http://how2drawacupofcoffee.blogspot.com/2008/11/yes-we-can.html - to read

Obama/OSU/Team Obama/Columbus/OH:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/group/BuckeyesforObama
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/9/22/10263/1537 sept 22 08 article
http://stubbornliberal.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-obama-office-opens-near-ohio-state.html sept 23 08 article
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hilary-lambert/ohio-state-u-obama-campai_b_139823.html oct 31 08 article
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/caitlinharvey/gGgxsv obama in c-bus feb 08

fun times:
http://rawfishcomics.blogspot.com/2008/10/ive-been-tagged.html - rawfish tagged meme
http://averagejanecrafter.blogspot.com/2008/10/before-you-eat-your-halloween-candy.html - rachel razor halloween embroidery
http://nicci.livejournal.com/750737.html - nicci sketchbooks
http://whipup.net/2008/11/01/felting-on-linen-tutorial-or-experiment/ - felting on linen
http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2008/11/november.html -- :) sweet potato aka yam
http://nicci.livejournal.com/751024.html - nicci's +/- list
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/11/keeping_portland_weird_diy_and.html - portland, OR event
http://how2drawacupofcoffee.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-was-tagged-i-was-tagged-by-killtaupe.html - michelle tagged meme
http://cubistliterature.vox.com/library/post/because-i-like-you.html - cubistliterature super soft looking (detailed, clear pictures!) scarfs
http://invisiblespray.blogspot.com/2008/11/sew-in-labels.html - sew in labels tutorial/tips
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/11/recycled_styrofoam_block_print.html - block printing

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

bits and pieces #5 10/28/08

Holly (Create*Loves) http://createloves.blogspot.com/
Jamie (This is me now) http://www.mylifeimagined.blogspot.com/
(. / katie enjoying life) http://katajone.blogspot.com/
http://wildolive.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-plan.html

postcard I want http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15534357

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5145102 threadcountart
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5357788 rebeccajaynedagger

look at the shop header graphic! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=42637
cute stamp $5 & shipping http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=16647217
felt button $8 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_11&listing_id=16631093
pack of pins $6 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_13&listing_id=16608046
poster $18 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=16633588
necklace $22 (aluminum!) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_12&listing_id=16630139
necklace $20 (fabric) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=15007029
necklace (domino) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_2&listing_id=16626310

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=15007029 I REALLY WANT!!!!

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

yes, I'm here.

Yes, real life gets into my way and then doesn't let me blog or spend time on my favorite websites or read my blog list. That is too bad.

I'm stopping by the get a book from the library, then hopefully I get home in time for psychologist appointment.

don't mind me, it is only almost time for sign up. :)

654 LIT:CLASSICAL PER 05 [Course Description(654)]
Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor
12220-9 LR M W 0330-0518 HH 0050 FUKUMORI*N
654 * Japanese Literature: Classical Period U G 5 Survey of Japanese literature from the eighth to the mid-fourteenth century: myths, court poetry, tales, fiction, diaries, and miscellanies. Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 231 or 251 or 252, or another Japanese literature course at the 200 level or above.

675 WOM WRITR,CLTR&SOC 05 [Course Description(675)]
Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor
02473-0 LR T R 0330-0518 HH 0359 FUKUMORI*N (26 spots)
675 Women Writers, Culture, and Society in East Asia U G 5 Close examination of representative works of major women writers from China, Japan, and Korea in the cultural and ideological context of each country. Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. No knowledge of East Asian languages is required. All reading materials are in English.

H372 MOD HEBRW LIT-TRNS 05 Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor 10997-6 LR ** T R 0930-1118 SO 0241 BRENNER*N

330 INTRO BRAZ CULTR 05 Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor 18155-1 LR T R 1130-0118 CM 0335 GORDON*R (45 spots)

330 Introduction to Brazilian Culture U 5 Integrated, multidisciplinary overview of modern Brazilian culture in terms of its visual, plastic, musical, literary, dramatic, and popular arts within socio-economic and political context. 2 2-hr cl. Knowledge of Portuguese not needed. GEC arts and hums cultures and ideas course.

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Yiddish?
615 CHILDREN & WAR 05 12141-2 L M W 0330-0518 CC 0245 HOUSEKNECHT

H583 GEN&WOMEN IN EW 05 [Course Description(H583)]
H583 Cinderella's Fantasy: Gender and Women in Western and Eastern Europe U 5
The complementary nature of feminists' notions in Western and Eastern European societies and cultures via literature and film. Prereq: Enrollment in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Taught in English. Films have English subtitles.
Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor
21713-6 L M W 1130-0118 BE 0184 SUCHLAND*J

360 Russian Dreams and Nightmares: The Modern Russian Experience through Film U 5 Exploration of some of the most revealing hopes and disappointments of Russian people presented in internationally acclaimed Russian films. Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Taught in English. No knowledge of Russian necessary. GEC arts and hums VPA and non-western (global) course.
18870-2 L T R 0830-1018 SO 0048
18871-8 L M W 0400-0548 JR 0221
18872-3 L T R 0430-0618 HH 0259 DRAHAIEVA-TU

520 RUSSIAN GOLDEN AGE 05 [Course Description(520)]
Call Number Section Type Restrictor Days Time Building/Room Instructor
18877-1 L M W 0930-1118 AV 0215 CARON*I
520 The Golden Age of Russian Literature U G 5 Novels, stories, plays and poetry of the major early nineteenth-century Russian Writers, including Puskin, Lermontov and Gogol. Taught in English.

597^ Issues of the Contemporary World
597.01 Language Endangerment and Language Death U 5 Examines language endangerment and language death to reach an understanding of the forces threatening the survival of over half of todays' 6,000 languages.
Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Jr or sr standing. GEC contemporary world course.


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