Riding On A Spiora Bird by Paulina Cassidy
Touring the Coast of Brittany
1 week ago
Friday, June 28, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Happy Fairy Day!
It's Fairy Day today!
Actually, I think everyday should be fairy day. Here is the Rose Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker. I picked the Rose Fairy because I think roses are a particulary summery flower, so this fairy is very appropriate.
Enjoy!
Actually, I think everyday should be fairy day. Here is the Rose Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker. I picked the Rose Fairy because I think roses are a particulary summery flower, so this fairy is very appropriate.
Enjoy!
Monday, June 17, 2013
Monday is Moon Day
For some reason I'm kind of fascinated with the Moon lately. It's so mystical. So here is the Moon in all of her phases.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I'm a Size 12.
I'm not sure why I need to write about the fact that I'm now a size 12. I think because I've kind of had an epiphany about it. Since I've gone back to work in an office I needed to buy some new clothes, especially for spring and summer.
I was a skinny kid, I had a nick names of "tooth pick legs" and "bones". Stayed skinny through high school but, the summer after my freshman year I went from an A cup bra to a C cup - in one summer! If girls/women had been having boob jobs back then I would have been accused of having a boob job! So, I started to get called, "bodacious".
I've been pretty lucky with my weight I was 125 when I got pregnant and only gained 25 lbs. It all came off after I had my son, I think because I nursed for about a year and a half. I think I went down to 120. One time when I was visiting my family my grandfather told my mother that she'd better feed me. I've seen pictures of myself back then (over 20 years ago) and I think I look a little bony.
I've steadily gained weight over the years, I guess just due to age and inactivity. I'm not a total couch potato, I swim twice a week and try to get some walking in as well but, I'm not as diligent as I should be. I'm now around 150-160, I'm not sure I don't own a scale.
Anyway, the epiphany part - I'm just sick of thinking about my weight. I don't diet because I know they don't work but, I eat healthy and yes, I like dessert once in a while and I won't deny myself. I didn't go shopping for awhile after getting my job because my size 10 dresses weren't fitting. I like having big boobs (I just graduated to a 40D!!!) and a big butt. I like being curvy (and, yes my husband likes it too!).
I do wish my gut was little smaller and I didn't have cellulite on the back of my legs but, shit, the way I see it is if someone doesn't like it, don't look at it!
I'm very, very grateful to have my health. We should all be grateful for being healthy no matter your size. I'm not a doctor or dietitian but, I do know that you can be skinny and not healthy.
I went shopping yesterday and bought some dresses in size 12. I tried them on at the store and I felt fabulous!
My real problem now....I think I'm addicted to shopping.
Feel fabulous no matter what anyone says!
Joane
I was a skinny kid, I had a nick names of "tooth pick legs" and "bones". Stayed skinny through high school but, the summer after my freshman year I went from an A cup bra to a C cup - in one summer! If girls/women had been having boob jobs back then I would have been accused of having a boob job! So, I started to get called, "bodacious".
I've been pretty lucky with my weight I was 125 when I got pregnant and only gained 25 lbs. It all came off after I had my son, I think because I nursed for about a year and a half. I think I went down to 120. One time when I was visiting my family my grandfather told my mother that she'd better feed me. I've seen pictures of myself back then (over 20 years ago) and I think I look a little bony.
I've steadily gained weight over the years, I guess just due to age and inactivity. I'm not a total couch potato, I swim twice a week and try to get some walking in as well but, I'm not as diligent as I should be. I'm now around 150-160, I'm not sure I don't own a scale.
Anyway, the epiphany part - I'm just sick of thinking about my weight. I don't diet because I know they don't work but, I eat healthy and yes, I like dessert once in a while and I won't deny myself. I didn't go shopping for awhile after getting my job because my size 10 dresses weren't fitting. I like having big boobs (I just graduated to a 40D!!!) and a big butt. I like being curvy (and, yes my husband likes it too!).
I do wish my gut was little smaller and I didn't have cellulite on the back of my legs but, shit, the way I see it is if someone doesn't like it, don't look at it!
I'm very, very grateful to have my health. We should all be grateful for being healthy no matter your size. I'm not a doctor or dietitian but, I do know that you can be skinny and not healthy.
I went shopping yesterday and bought some dresses in size 12. I tried them on at the store and I felt fabulous!
My real problem now....I think I'm addicted to shopping.
Feel fabulous no matter what anyone says!
Joane
Monday, April 22, 2013
When the Root Children Wake Up
A perfect book for spring...I need to dig it out of my bin to re-read....
The author is Helen Dean Fish. This books illustrations are by Sybille von Olfers. What is your favorite book to read in the springtime?
The author is Helen Dean Fish. This books illustrations are by Sybille von Olfers. What is your favorite book to read in the springtime?
Monday, April 8, 2013
ATC's - A New Hobby
Although not new to some, creating ATC's is new to me and I love creating them! Here are some pics of a Chocolate Swap and a Christmas swap I participated in on Ravelry. My camera busted for awhile but, it's fixed now so I'll be taking pics of the cards I've received as well.
I try to use materials that I have on hand and recycle as many things as I can. My ATC's are usually collage based and I like to add glitter, ribbons, buttons and use stamping as accents.
The Chocolate Swap
The Vintage Santa Swap
I try to use materials that I have on hand and recycle as many things as I can. My ATC's are usually collage based and I like to add glitter, ribbons, buttons and use stamping as accents.
Monday, April 1, 2013
The Lilac Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker
I've been feeling very lilac and lavender lately. I think because it's spring the color is calling to me. I was saddened when I went to visit my mother and found out her lilac bush had died. Unfortunately, I live here in the desert and I don't think lilacs do very well so I can't grow my own. Every spring, usually around Easter the bush would bloom and I would bury my face in the spikes and just breath in the fragrance. It was an immediate elixir of life. All would be right with the world - the lilacs are in bloom!
I hope my mother will try to grow another bush. Although, I only get to her house a few times a year these days, I would make a special spring trip just to see the lilacs.
I hope my mother will try to grow another bush. Although, I only get to her house a few times a year these days, I would make a special spring trip just to see the lilacs.
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