I think it's about time for ...

... some dishcloths. I'm dusting off my knitting needles so that I can start making some dishcloths for the big move! Only two months to go!

Don't you just love my new shirt that I used for the background? I got it from Forever21 and it's quickly working its way up my list of favorite shirts! One thing I love about Forever21 is the awesome fabrics they work with. It's too bad their clothes are such a crappy quality most of the time. After this shirt has died, I just might have to cut this up for a little coin purse or tissue holder or some other item that I don't know how to sew, but will pretend that I do.

In other news, Kevin and I thought it would be a good idea to buy a Slip 'n Slide on Saturday. After opening it up, we laughed at the warning that it was "not for adults." Two days later, I couldn't agree more. While a complete blast at the time, the aftermath of stiff necks (Kevin) and sore muscles (me) makes us realize that we just aren't as young as we used to be. I feel like I went though Billy Blanks' Boot Camp or something. But still, I'm sure we will be back on it this weekend. All the memories that were stirred up made me feel like I was 8 again. Wonderful.

Summer Reading Update

I've penned this summer as the summer I get back in touch with my bibliophile-self. Thanks to Booksfree.com, I am reading more than ever and feeling more grounded and inspired than ever. Yay!

I just wanted to give you a quick glimpse of what I've read since posting about World of Pies. Nothing fancy.


Welcome to the World, Baby Girl! by Fannie Flagg--Loved it. City girl returns to small town roots. Made me want to read more of her books.


Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella--Liked it. Didn't love it, but it made for a quick amusing read.


The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde--I thought this was a no-fail book. It failed me. I couldn't even get through the first twenty pages. Sigh.


True Blue by Luanne Rice--I really didn't expect to like it as much as I did. The cover reminds me of one of the sappy romance books my mom used to pick up at the grocery store. However, I LOVED THIS BOOK! It made me feel so warm and fuzzy on the inside and really made me take a look at myself as a person. The setting felt like home to me. I cannot wait to read more of her books as they are all set in the same place.


My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Piccoult--Being the second book I've read by her, I know her books are hard to read. I loved this book and hated it at the same time. The ending was upsetting and inconceivable, which is apparently her style. The movie adaptation will more than likely not do this book justice since Cameron Diaz is playing the mother, who is also a lawyer. Yeah, that's believable.


Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray--Not life-changing, but adorable and heart-warming. Anyone in need of a quick read or a pick-me-up should definitely grab a copy of this.

Not too shabby, considering summer just officially started!

NOT Failing to Plan

I'm huge on planning things. We won't get into whether or not I follow through on these plans, but I enjoy the process of planning. I love having a place to record my lists and with my job, I need somewhere to keep track of to-do lists as well as deadlines. It's quite obvious that I haven't completed my transition to adulthood yet because what I'm currently using is a school assignment book. To me, they're more practical. There is plenty of space to write in, and they're already dated. I've attempted a real "adult" organizer before, only to miswrite dates because it's impossible for me to be trusted with such important tasks. Plus, I'll be honest. They're MUCH cuter.

And then I found this gem at the happiest place on earth: Target. This one is laid out exactly like a school assignment book with a bonus monthly calendar included as well. What's also great is that the paper part comes out and can be replaced with refills. No pesky binder rings either ... this one is purely spiral bound, baby. Since I can't let anything remain as I found it, I added this cute date twill ribbon by 7gypsies. I'm debating sewing the strip down to the book and I know somewhere I need to add a pop of color ... either red or turquoise or yellow. I can't wait until August to use this bad boy. Speaking of which, how awesome is it that my current planner ends on August 1st, which is exactly when this one starts?

And because I feel like this post is lacking color, I leave you with something pretty that has been sitting on my desk for some time now, waiting for me to return them to our craft room at work. I REALLY need to get a set of my own.

Oh happy day

For reasons that no one needs to hear about, I haven't been in the most wonderful of mood lately. I've felt like I've lost my mojo and have been searching for it desperately. Well, I think I found it, sitting in my mailbox this morning when I arrived home from a night at Kevin's.

Oh, hello mojo. That Emily, I tell you, is really something. I'm not sure she realizes what an inspiration she is to us younger gals in the craft scene. When my discovery of the blogosphere occurred a few years ago, it seemed like all the successful crafters and bloggie ladies were all much older than myself. Cara and I would even jokingly tell each other that we had many more years to get to their level. Then we discovered Emily of The Black Apple and realized that even us young gals can do something. If I had an ounce of the talent that she had and an ounce of her style, I would be a happy lady.

This really is a great little sketchbook. The cover is adorable, of course, and it is filled with quality paper. I can't wait to sit down with it and doodle away.