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I decided to add elbow patches to a sweater... finally! I choose a red cardigan that I have and checked out this tutorial .  I went with a heart like they used, but decided I wanted the sewing machine look, rather than hand stitched. If I were to do it again, not sure I would make the same decision.  I thought it would be difficult to navigate around the sleeves and it did in fact prove to be difficult. The first sleeve I came up through the wrist and the other I went in through the arm hole.  (I don't know how else to explain it.)  The arm hole was easier, but still challenging and you can see... If you guessed the one on the right was the first one (through the wrist) you are correct. Boo.  I could take it off and do it again. Still thinking about that....

Yes, I know this video is everywhere right now, but looks like I'm jumping on the bandwagon.  It's just so cute!

Where do you get your current music favs from? The music I like most to listen to any/all the time I usually hear on Sirius XM the Alt Nation station.  I think it's 36.  Definitely my favorite. As for popular songs... first, my spin instructor.  I'm not kidding.  I always hear songs in that room first (with him singing along of course).  Then I'll start hearing the songs on tv shows (girls, glee, etc.).  This can also sometimes correspond to hearing them when listening to music in Karen's car.   The latest song...  I've been listening to this song in that spin studio for weeks.  Now it's on Girls and everyone is raving about it. Before that it was Scissor Sisters.  He loves his Scissor Sisters. How was your weekend? I hope you had a great one! I had a low-key weekend while I recovered from a cold that pretty much knocked me out last week.  I made minimal trips outside, although, of course, I ...

Yes, I am not feeling well.  I would not give myself flu status because that just sounds scary, but I definitely give myself cold status.  I just want to lay around all day and have the nonexistent person with me get me water.  But since there is in fact no one here but me I have to get my own water and somehow satisfy my stomach that is still hungry, even though I can't taste anything I eat. Cue this very very easy chili: Perfect for when you can barely move... ( via )

After an absesnce from the library for a bit, I'm now back and just as much in love as ever!  We're reunited!  (Hello, winter ;) The library is ever so giving.  (Yes, sometimes I have to wait a bit for what I want, but I eventually get it.)  And all it asks in return is that I return my books/dvds/etc. by their due date for the next person to use.  Not so difficult. Best relationship ever? Lately here are some lovlies the Library has brought into my life: Love Etc. A cute little documentary that followed 4 or 5 different love stories and their very different relationships. Main Street Vegan - Victoria Moran helpful definitions provided at the beginning courtesy of Victoria: vegan eats vegetables, fruits, beans, grains, nuts, and seeds, and delicious dishes made from them; they don't eat meat, fowl, fish, eggs, or dairy products; honey is left to individual discretion there are health vegan and ethical vegan  variations vegetari...

Happy Inauguration Day! Did you get to watch the speech?  I recommend it. and Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! " They have come to realize that their freedom is inextricably bound to our freedom. We cannot walk alone." Yes, Obama may have said that in his speech. If you had today off... I'm jealous.  

Hey there 26, what do you have in store for me this year? My birthday started out with a lovely lake run & brunch at my fav diner, Melrose!  No pressure to leave, just time to chat and catch up. It was SO nice.  (I'm not sure I remember the last time it was 40º on my birthday, if ever.)    This of course made me want to go for a walk and have a swing, although let's be honest... I always want to swing.  Karen wasn't so keen on the idea, but I totally pulled the 'it's my birthday' card and she went along with it.  (I think she had fun.) Yes, you see that right... no gloves! In the afternoon we met up with a group of friends at Green Mill for  The Paper Machete Show .  I highly recommend this show!  It was so funny and I think we all had fun.  It was hard to choose a favorite act, which is always a good sign.  There were 9 of us and we all squeezed into a booth with a couple chairs.   Note:  this show ...