Facebook Finds

Look who I found on facebook wearing the necklace, scarf, and fingerless gloves I made-

Thanks for the pic Mrs. R!

Suprises

Last night Tom and I were talking about all of the things we want to do in 2010 -I love the beginning of a new year so filled with hope and possibility. We have so much planned- books will be finished, a marathon completed, vacations taken. I was fantasizing out loud about how awesome I'll be looking this time next year - complete with my dream outfit. I imagine Tom and I grabbing dinner, and I will be wearing some skinny jeans, a sweater that I made myself, and a really kick-ass belt buckle. Since I've put on the weight I've felt really self conscious, so I would never bring attention to my mid section with something silver and shiny. I showed Tom two of the buckles I had been admiring (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35272735 and http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=15650010 ).

Tom took one look at those belt buckles and turns to me and says, "I have a belt buckle like that."
Me, "you do?"
Tom, "yeah, I got it when I was a kid and we went to the Grand Canyon."
Me, "Can I see it?"


Then he whips this out:

It seems my man has been holding out on me. I'm not quite sure why my mother-in-law would buy her son a giant flower encrusted belt buckle, but I am thankful. Just goes to show you, no matter how long you've been married, your man can still suprise you. I'm hanging this up in front of the treadmill so I can see it every morning while I train- the proverbial carrot. Now, if only I could find some boots.

Monday's Menu

Soups on - here's my recipe for a day well spent.

Let It Snow

Adventures in hollowform. I had an idea for a ring with a mid-century modern snowflake stamp with a labradorite. I am a smitten kitten. My solder flowed, and I fell a little more in love with the process. I don't have it all figured out yet, but I know that this makes me happy. Wearing this ring makes me grin ear to ear. I can make things, I can learn how to do new things, and that thrills me to no end.

Almost Finished

I'm off to lunch with my best friend Amy- here is her just about finished necklace. The Latin phrase stamped on the back means, "she flies with her own wings." I am happy. I am learning so many things (a little solder goes a long way, solder will not bridge a gap quit trying, file it some more, and most of all patience). I no longer fear my pieces will fall apart. They feel sturdier to me-I'm starting to trust in my skills and the solder to do their job. OK, I'm off to do a touch more light sanding and hand polishing (is a piece ever really done?). Hope she likes it.

Christmas Miracles

I just received the best gift ever (even better than my vintage Clue game and torch)- my friend who has been battling lymphoma received her test results this week. One tumor is completely gone, and another is considerably smaller. BEST GIFT EVER...

Saturday Secrets

Wanna know a secret - working Christmas wasn't so bad. Geeze, all that complaining for nothing. I had a steady stream of Christmas cookies and was kept entertained by a little lady flying around the house on her new scooter dressed in a leotard and a Santa hat. I had a wonderful sound track provided by my little man and his new Guitar Hero. I finished working two hours early, and Tom had worked his magic and made the house gleam. I spent my evening surrounded by family with good food and even better company. The best gift of all - we all slept in this morning.

p.s. Did I mention I start vacation today? Four blissful days off. Life is good. Bless us every one.