Saturday, December 11, 2004

An Average Day
Things have been real busy at work, so that when I get home, I just fall asleep. Glad for weekends! I found a booklet of how to make little knit dolls, and one of them is a Christmas angel , so I put it on my site as holidays are coming! Still working on the blankets for the homeless program. I'll take a picture when finished.

Thanks for all the great books people recommended! I'm making a reading list, because they sound so interesting. It would be interesting to shares views on a book with people, but I am not sure how to do that. If anyone is interested, or knows how to do that, please let me know. Regarding new manga, I found one called Aria, about gondoliers on Mars. The art is quite beautiful.

The temp has warmed up again, it was 72 F ! I guess Santa Claus will be wearing shorts here in So. Cal!
Call me retro, but I am amazed how hard it is to find some non-digital, non-electronic items. Big M loves photography, and he's really good at it. He only uses film, for the softer effects he can get. He wanted a filter for his camera that makes lights appear light starbursts. I have 2, they are the wrong size. Because of my bad wrist and thumb, I have difficulty in using my beloved Nikon camera (totally manual, and I love the effects I can get-- I will have to get a shoulder mount to use it, and none are available. So I have been using a very little digital camera for my photos) The camera shop we used to go to now only handle digital stuff----today I found a wonderful camera shop that has everything. It is huge! And the filter was in stock! Yay! I can hardly wait to see how he reacts! I like to give presents, I love to see the expression on peoples faces when they get them. This year though the holidays came so fast that I did not get to finish up all the hand made things I wanted to give. So they will be for birthdays instead.

Caprice, thank you so much for the advice on stress. It's a wonderful web site www.flylady.com There's great suggestions there to put a little more positive spin on things and a little more cheer.

I found 2 great electric candles, and the bulbs flicker like real candle flames, and they have a sensor to turn on when the light dims. I have an electric candle that I put in the window, when I am thinking of friends, and want to send a wish-- for health, or peace, or joy. And I am looking for a pillow top for the bed. I have several big thick fluffy pillows I recently got, just like the ones in New Orleans. It was like floating on a soft cloud. So I guess that I will look for that in my travels. I will get around to visit tonight!

I wish love and peace, and happy surprises and joy to my friends during this season. You are all wonderful, and deserve the best.

As others have posted their pictures, I will post a snapshot of Mamma Vash and another New Orleans picture.





Yes, I really do wear short spikes in my hair, not cosplay.

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