The results are in!!!

I can finally tell y'all what I was doing over the summer, the reason why I haven't posted much.

I spent most of my summer getting my GED. I didn't finish high school because of family reasons. So after 13 yrs, I figured I would give it a shot.
I spent my summer pouring over math books. When I was in school some math wasn't a requirement like Algebra & Geometry. I did take a little pre-algebra but that was about it. So when it came time to study for my tests, I had to learn those things for the first time. I focused on the math only, I had tested out of all the other subjects so it wasn't required for me to study those.

So.... I just got my test results. I got my GED with Honors!!! I got a perfect score on History & Science and way above average on everything else.

It just happened to be my dad's birthday so I decided to give it to my parents as a gift. They were so happy that I did so well and that I able to explain to them why I was so busy over the summer.

Now that I don't have to spend so much time hitting the books, I should be able to spend more time with you. I am considering going to collage, but that won't be until spring as I can't stand driving in the snow.

So now you know ;)

Still Here

It has been a really hectic couple of weeks, so much so that I have been really swamped.
Our family suffered an unexpected loss 2 weeks ago, so I have been supporting a family member who really needs hubby and I right now. I don't mind it one bit tho, I really care for her.

Other than that, then new pattern has evolved into a series of toys, I'm shooting for 10 in the group. I have spend allot of time away form home so I have been working on a bit of embroidery, as it is a bit more portable.

D.C went to the Vet last week and she wasn't very happy with me. She hates riding in the car and she lets you know it, meowing at the top of her lungs. So loud it's pointless to try and drowning her out with music.(which I wouldn't do anyway)
All is well her tho, other than the vet thinks she's getting a bit chunky. Oh and a few moles on her belly that I have to keep an eye on just in case.

Last week we got a HUGE amount of rain. Our yard flooded, hubby's tomato plants looked pitiful and so did Puffer. The moment it started to rain, she was at the door begging to come in. I held off letting in until it really let loose. I think she is afraid of the lightning, when it starting flashing I knew I needed to let her in or else I would be replacing the screen door again. She bolted in and fled under the footstool until it was over. I just can't help it, she is such a sweet cat, that what ever she wants she usually gets it, just like D.C. The joys of pet ownership.

Last Day

Today is my last day of my "project" but I just realized that I can't even tell y'all what it is for 6 weeks!!! That is when I will find out how it went. :(

Oh well, until then I'll be able to spend more time crocheting.

8 1/2 hours.....

8 1/2 hours to go... Eek!!! I am so stressed out about tomorrow. I hope I don't loose it.
I have worked very hard on my "project" I just hope it all goes well for me.
I wish I had more to write about but I only have what's coming on my mind.

Wish me luck!!!

2 weeks to go!!!

I have 2 weeks left on my "project" and I can finally spend more time crocheting. I was lucky to get a week off with my hubby, but instead of crocheting I spent some much needed time with him.

Yesterday we celebrated D.C's 10th birthday. She seemed not to care until I gave her treats. She spent most of the day sleeping.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Independence day.

So close!!

I am so close to being finished with my "project" I can taste it.

The strange thing is, I am about to commit myself to doing more of it. (At a later date)
I know I am being very vague about what I am doing, but as I said I can't risk surprising the people who are very close to me. Hubby knows all about what I'm doing and has been sworn to secrecy and has been very supportive throughout this whole process.

In my "off" time I have been working on a new crochet "set" of toys, but the amount of free time I have is very limited, so it will be awhile before I can show you anything finished.

Busy Busy....

Please forgive me for not posting lately.
I have been working on a personal project that is taking up most of my time.
I have a few new patterns laying around but honestly I have no time to type them up.
I can't tell you what has absorbed so much of my time, as there are people who read my blog that I intend to surprise with the result.
Don't worry, very soon I will tell y'all what's going on. I fully intend to release a pattern when I can. In the mean time keep crocheting away!!!!

Acckk!!!!!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programing to bring you an important announcement from............EEK!!!!

Nothing to see here... Our announcer has suddenly remembered that she has a very important appointment to keep.

Bear with me as I prepare my notes for today's broadcat. Uh -hum I meant broadcast.

Ah, that's better. As you can see I have settled in my new favorite box. Unfortunately for my person it has long been empty. Little does she know I have had a Paw in this. Now to my report.

"Good evening. I have have found startling evidence that a person, who I shall call "Jane Doe" had been hoarding crochet patterns. Causing a backlog of handwritten patterns to pile up randomly over locations that I would normally sleep on."

This reporter faithfully stalked her prey until she was able to reach "Jane" for comment. When asked about the reason for the backlog and if she was hoarding, she relied, "No, No. There is no hoarding going on here. I have just gotten a bit behind. My ideas just keep coming and I don't want to stop what I am doing to type up a pattern. I may loose my train of thought and forget what I was doing."

To which I asked what she will do about the current situation involving sleep locations. At that point "Jane" replied, "No Comment" and fled into the darkness.

Personally I think there is more to the story that "Jane" is willing to admit. I will continue my best to uncover the hidden truth behind this Tail.

Reporting live from a secret location, I'm D.C. for Channel 2 News, Goodnight.

And now back to you regularly scheduled programing.

National Crochet Month

This month is National Crochet Month!!! This is a great time to get back into crochet or get out there and share your love of Crochet!!!

Take time this month to teach someone to crochet, donate a few squares to make a charity blanket or just grab your hook and crochet out in the world.

Our local crochet group has decided we will make squares, when we have enough we'll send the finished blanket off to a local shelter.

How will you be celebrating this month?

Checking in

I haven't forgotten about ya'll. It has been a bad month. Personal health issues have been plaguing me.
Nothing life threatening but enough to have me stressed out, to the point that I have only been doing brainless crochet. You know crochet that is just repetitive and no thinking involved.

I have picked up and put down my newest projects so many times, I almost sick of looking at it. I am sorely tempted to dig out a few of my unpublished projects and get them up and going, but I lack the motivation.

Hopefully it will be all better soon.........