I listed a fresh batch of 16oz travel size coffee mugs in my etsy store! Fresh from the kiln today. I'll be firing my bowls tomorrow. I'm most excited about them. I'm using a new glaze and waxing technique that I haven't tried before, so I'm anxious to see how it turns out.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Can't sleep
I tossed and turned all night, finally getting up for good at 5:00 am. While bumbling around in the kitchen my bad knee gave out a huge loud POP! Very strange, instant pain and discomfort but luckily it didn't last long. So While I'm up at this ridiculous hour on a Sunday and completely miserable, I took the opportunity to stick a load of pottery in the kiln. I have a customer waiting on a custom cupcake box and I have another load of travel mugs done. I put them all in the kiln this morning. I have a friend waiting on me for those. I actually have 1 to show him now, the others were grabbed up during Thanksgiving by some family friends. I did step in and grab the most manly one in the bunch for him and set it aside. So in order to try and be a good friend I did another load so he'll have more to choose from. of course I haven't told him yet lol But he's a big boy, he can wait a little longer.
The 2nd load I have waiting will be some miniature pottery and some large mugs that are more like mug bowls. They are huge and fabulous! Can't wait to see how they turn out.
The 2nd load I have waiting will be some miniature pottery and some large mugs that are more like mug bowls. They are huge and fabulous! Can't wait to see how they turn out.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
saturday
228/365 Not too much to say, it's Saturday morning. 15 more days until I see my surgeon and hopefully get a operation day scheduled for my knee.
Today is also 132 days since I quit smoking. I'm pretty happy about that, even though sometimes I feel like I want a cigarette, but that feeling doesn't last long. I'm at the point where I can smell everything, I swear I'm like a Bloodhound.
I can tell you that McDonalds restaurants stink horribly like fish.
I can sniff out a smoker in a store from 3 isles away and not because it's an enticing smell, it's because they stink so bad and the smell gives me a headache. I also discovered my shampoo makes my hair smell sooo good and I had to switch my deodorant because I hated the scent.
Today is also 132 days since I quit smoking. I'm pretty happy about that, even though sometimes I feel like I want a cigarette, but that feeling doesn't last long. I'm at the point where I can smell everything, I swear I'm like a Bloodhound.
I can tell you that McDonalds restaurants stink horribly like fish.
I can sniff out a smoker in a store from 3 isles away and not because it's an enticing smell, it's because they stink so bad and the smell gives me a headache. I also discovered my shampoo makes my hair smell sooo good and I had to switch my deodorant because I hated the scent.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Spookers
This is a picture I took of our cat "Spookers". Possibly the most spoiled, loved creature on earth. He's laying beside me right now snoring... who knew cats snored? lol
Chris- Stranger #16
My flickr friend Jeff took this picture during his 100 strangers project. The picture and the story really jumped out at me. Sometimes we bumble through life not knowing how lucky we really are.
The day after...
Thanksgiving was yesterday, today is Black Friday. I'm sitting at home and have no intentions of trying to leave the house today. I really hate crowds and rushing around. Since I'm not walking so well these days I'd probably get knocked over.
My husband has taken our youngest son Levi (age 16) fishing today, Levi loves to go fishing and swears he's going to live on a boat when he "grows up".
Our oldest son (age 18) Michael is in his room playing video games and talking to his friends online, he has a party to go to tonight which always worries me, but he's a smart kid. All I can do now is sit back and let him be him and hope and pray I taught him well. I hate that kids grow up.... it just seems to get more stressful.
So anyway, I'm technically home alone. I'm trying to keep my knee elevated and at the same time get some painting done.
I had a special request for a ceramic cupcake box from my Etsy store I just finished painting it. I'll glaze it today and if the glaze is dry, then it will be fired tomorrow with a new load of travel mugs. So thats what I'm doing these days. Trying to sit still and be productive at the same time.
I missed seeing my family for Thanksgiving this year. My dad called me to wish me a happy day and while he had me on the phone everyone yelled out "Happy Thanksgiving Denise we love you". of course it made me cry but it was so sweet to hear.
My husband has taken our youngest son Levi (age 16) fishing today, Levi loves to go fishing and swears he's going to live on a boat when he "grows up".
Our oldest son (age 18) Michael is in his room playing video games and talking to his friends online, he has a party to go to tonight which always worries me, but he's a smart kid. All I can do now is sit back and let him be him and hope and pray I taught him well. I hate that kids grow up.... it just seems to get more stressful.
So anyway, I'm technically home alone. I'm trying to keep my knee elevated and at the same time get some painting done.
I had a special request for a ceramic cupcake box from my Etsy store I just finished painting it. I'll glaze it today and if the glaze is dry, then it will be fired tomorrow with a new load of travel mugs. So thats what I'm doing these days. Trying to sit still and be productive at the same time.
I missed seeing my family for Thanksgiving this year. My dad called me to wish me a happy day and while he had me on the phone everyone yelled out "Happy Thanksgiving Denise we love you". of course it made me cry but it was so sweet to hear.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
It's Thanksgiving Eve!
We originally had plans to go north to Maryland to visit and celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family. Because of a turn of events, namely me hurting my knee, we had to cancel. So we will be staying in Georgia and celebrating alone (kinda depressing!). I'm planning to make a traditional dinner; turkey with dressing, veggies, mashed potatoes etc. Mostly I'm looking forward to desert! I think I'm going to try something new, pretzel salad! My "step" grandma Betty who passed away a few years ago use to make the best deserts. Most were things I had never heard of... like pretzel salad, Hawaiian wedding cake and many more. So I'm thinking in honor of Grandma Betty, I'm making pretzel salad. I'll post pictures to my flickr site of all the yummy goodies I make. Hopefully I won't char anything lol
My Esty store is now open
I finally have opened my Esty store I added the cupcake boxes I made and will be adding more items this week!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Taco soup!
Taco Soup for dinner... it's super easy and soooo yummy.
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You can cut this recipe in half if you don't need so much, recipe as is makes about 6 quarts.
To Make in a slow cooker add:
2 pounds lean ground beef browned
2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans
2 cans (11 to 15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 10 oz cans Ro-tel tomatoes
2 envelopes taco seasoning
2 (28 oz) cans tomatoes (crushed)
2 sm cans chopped chile peppers (4 ounces) (this is optional)
2 cans (15 ounces) pinto beans
2 envelopes Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
PREPARATION:
Brown the ground beef; drain well. Add all ingredients in crock pot / slow cooker mix well. Then simmer in slow cooker on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Top with a little shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips.
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You can cut this recipe in half if you don't need so much, recipe as is makes about 6 quarts.
To Make in a slow cooker add:
2 pounds lean ground beef browned
2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans
2 cans (11 to 15 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 10 oz cans Ro-tel tomatoes
2 envelopes taco seasoning
2 (28 oz) cans tomatoes (crushed)
2 sm cans chopped chile peppers (4 ounces) (this is optional)
2 cans (15 ounces) pinto beans
2 envelopes Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
PREPARATION:
Brown the ground beef; drain well. Add all ingredients in crock pot / slow cooker mix well. Then simmer in slow cooker on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Top with a little shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips.
Blogging?
Well I've thought about blogging for a while now. I've always loved the idea of having a diary. I started a 365 day project on flickr and have found that I do a little "blogging" about my day there. I'm on day 224. I was cold this morning and tired so I crawled back into bed to read which of course turned into a nap, it was fabulous.
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