Not so much an update

As I feel guilty about not posting. Ah, well, whatareaygonnado? /shrug


Went to Philly for a 'Steak and Cake' run and it was as good as I remembered it. Picked up a really nice print by a local artist in a shop called 'The Curiosity Shoppe'. It's of Jim's Steaks. It's really neat looking. Amber bought a whole cheesecake from the 4th Street Deli (http://www.famouscookies.com/). It's about 12 inches in diameter and about 3 and 1/4 inches tall and total sex on a stick. The staff are friendly and the main chef made sure that we got the best cake. If you are ever even REMOTELY near Philly, go there for cheesecake. Jim's Steaks is a block from there, so go there for a cheesesteak. There really is no excuse for not going. :D

I haven't stitched since my last post. I really need to. Getting a finish under my belt would at least give me SOME sense of accomplishment. Why, oh why, are we so willing to believe the worst about ourselves?


Time to do some more job searching. I hope everyone has a good day!



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Steppin' Out

I've been stitching LHN's 'Pear' off and on, and I'm about halfway done at this point. Can't post any pics, cause dummy me forgot the camera :(.

Lots of jobs to apply for out here, and I HAVE been apping my ass off. It gets frustrating that I never hear from anyone. I just want to tell these people, 'Look, I'm a nice person!! I can do pretty much anything and I promise not to lose it and blow the building up!!' You would think I would have people lining up outside the door, but alas, this is not the case.

In an effort to take my mind off things, Amber and I are going out tonight and on Saturday, we are going to Philadelphia again for a cheesesteak run. Yes, we are traveling 3 hours for FOOD. The usual historical sites will be visited, but it's mainly for food. :D

Well, I need to get back to jorb hunting. May the Classifieds be with me!



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Big Ol Jet Airliner

Don't carry me too far away. Thank you Steve Miller.

I left Monday at 430 PST to go to the DC Metro area again, this time in search of work. There is just nothing for me in Las Vegas, no matter how much I love the place. Since I've been here, I've applied for half a dozen jobs, and had feedback on one already. Today I applied for a French baker as a baker and Data Entry for Lockheed Martin. Gotta love the DC Metro area! :D


Currently, I am working on Little House Needleworks 'Queen Bee'. It is 3/4ths of the way completed, but I am a dimwit and forgot the camera. :(. I am seriously thinking about having my FH FedEx it to me. Particularly in light of the fact that there is another Philly trip involved and a NYC trip as well. Curse my forgetfulness!


Well, I need to get up off my slacker ass and get dressed. Amber and I are going to a Japanese steakhouse in DC and it's supposed to be REALLY good. In true slacker fashion, I am still in my jammies and I got up at 11 AM this morning. Good god, Gertie!


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In the French manner

I have always admired the way the ladies in France put stitching on just about every available surface. Boxes, mail art, cabinets, anything that pretty much anything that isn't tied, nailed and/or glued to the floor. French ladies have a propensity for monochrome samplers and things stitched in two colors, primarily red and white. I have always wanted to stitch something like that, but never got around to it.


That is....until today. Just finished a French style monogram sampler. It's composed from two separate charts.

Here are the stitchy notes:

Monograms: DMC Italy (http://www.dmc.com/majic/pageServer/1c010100cl/it/ct/os/prid/26720/index.html)

Double M motif: Point de Croix Bourguignon (http://www.pcbdijon.com/accueil/TMP1072434954.htm).

Fabric: DMC printed aida in 14 count DC27T-arab2.

Fiber: Access Commodities #2936 (a really rich cherry red)

Needle: John James platinum tapestry needle in size 26.

Frame: Q-snap in 8x8

Began: Thursday, January 1, 2009.

Finished Saturday, January 3, 2009.

Here is 'Happy New Year' all framed up:

It's a lot darker and more rich looking in person, but for some reason, the lighting isn't quite right. Oh, well. :)


Hope everyone is having a good weekend!


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