tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81563809941100038652024-02-19T04:47:12.154-08:00pearlswithplaidpearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-32513853722098411872017-10-14T19:17:00.000-07:002017-10-14T19:17:05.393-07:00Keto Diet for MeI started the keto diet on April 6, 2017. Since then I have lost 32 pounds. And even though I still have a way to go, and I feel that the pounds sometimes do not come off as fast as I would like, I feel much thinner and healthier and smaller. I know that sounds funny, because of the weight loss, but this time losing weight feels different. And good. So I'm going to keep going. And I'll keep you all posted. Meanwhile, I have a bunch of crafts that I want to get started on/finish and I'll post those too.<br />
Feels good to write again. I think I may even have a short story or two in my fingers.<br />
My cat is sitting on my arm right now, and it's time to go. See you tomorrow.pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-4002370037174485882013-09-21T21:01:00.001-07:002013-09-21T21:01:52.912-07:00The Cigar BoxOK, it's been many moons since I've had the desire to write. However, since my beloved Giants are completely out of the race this year, I thought it time to return to my writing roots. What better than to start with my first Halloween project of the season. The altered cigar box. <br />
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I wanted it to look like Halloween primitive, which I adore. There are some wooden images on the cover, ribbon and a few well placed poms, but everything else is decoupage. I rather like it. The interior is also decoupaged but unfortunately, not documented. I chose a purple dot paper and added a bit of bling to the inside. Overall, I like it. considering this was a first try. <br />
Happy Halloween everyone.<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-41076025033307559552013-06-20T21:18:00.001-07:002013-06-20T21:18:53.238-07:00Is it Halloween Yet?Tomorrow is the first day of summer. As a child I remember this being such a fun day, staying outside playing late into the night because it never got dark! Now, I'm looking at weather in the 109-113 range. To say I long for autumn weather is an understatement.<br />
I do believe that we create our own environment, regardless of the surroundings. Therefore, I am posting the first pumpkin of the year:<br />
<a href="http://www.wallcoo.net/photography/Pumpkins/0Pumpkin_Pumpkins_0Autumn_Harvest.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Pumpkin Display Wallpaper - Horse wagon with Pumpkins and Hay 1024*768 " border="0" height="225" src="http://www.wallcoo.net/photography/Pumpkins/s/0Pumpkin_Pumpkins_0Autumn_Harvests_300x300.jpg" title="Pumpkin Display Wallpaper - Horse wagon with Pumpkins and Hay 1024*768 " width="300" /></a><br />
Ah, doesn't that just put you in the mood. Should I start burning my pumpkin scented candles and bring out the decorations. After all, why can't we celebrate Halloween all year long?<br />
So while I long for this:<br />
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I live in this:<br />
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I will make the most of it, looking forward to our monsoon season bringing some welcome rain fall. And look forward to the first signs of the weather changing. It's not too long to wait, no?<br />
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Happy summer everyone. I hope you find your paradise exactly where you are. <br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-89968788034300990732013-05-21T16:56:00.001-07:002013-05-21T16:56:48.544-07:00So misunderstoodMother's Day is finally over and I'm just now writing about it.<br />
Mother's Day to me has never been a big deal. I know for my own mother, we had a huge day, with a big sheet cake (8 siblings, plus whoever happened to stop by). We made Mom her favorite meal, catered to her until I think she went a little batty because all eight of us were wanting attention. (Can you image the attention the Dugar Mom gets???) Anyway, this year, my husband asked what I wanted. Not to be shy, I handed him the list-literally! Don't get me wrong, but after a few of these, you can't leave the gifts to chance. (Remember the episode of Malcolm In the Middle when they give her a gigantic bottle of perfume and she tries some on and says, "You can tell it's the good stuff because it stings." as she fans her neck. So no, I do not allow chance presents. Actually I think it relieves the pressure off the kids, too, because they know they're giving me something I want and I don't have to fake smile all day. Think of it as the Ralphie bunny suit costume. No one wants to have their picture taken in the bunny suit.<br />
I did have to stop my husband at one thing though his intentions were good. He said, "Wouldn't you like breakfast in bed? Eggs, easy up (or over whatever I don't eat eggs) with thick slices of bacon (you mean, the breakfast meat I peel all the fat off before consuming?) and some frensh toast (again with the eggs) with powdered sugar on top." <br />
"You know, hon, I said, that's sounds more like you're favorite breakfast" and I made a mental note for Father's Day. Gotta remember these things kids! I did say, "You know, a donut and a cup of tea would be nice." <br />
I don't think he ever heard that. Just like he hasn't heard it for the last 22 years. All I've ever asked for, as breakfast, is a donut and tea. Every Mother's Day. Every YEAR! DO YOU THINK I HAVE GOTTEN ONE LOUSY DONUT??? Huh?<br />
So this is why mom's sneak out of the house for that rare errand that has to be done immediately or the group whatchamacallit will not go on tomorrow and I need to buy it now!<br />
And every year, you will find Mom's all over the world enjoying their own version of Mother's Day-at Starbuck's. CircleK, Quick Mart, Dunkin' Donuts...you get the picture. We just want a little time to ourselves. Yeah.<br />
Happy Mother's Day to you all. Hope you get what you want next year!!!pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-69232049144958512142013-05-13T19:29:00.000-07:002013-05-13T19:29:10.564-07:00Fighting (baseball) depressionSo what does one do when their favorite team has an off day? Aside from moping, and taking great joy in another team in the same division losing, uh, we wait. And it's not pleasant. The day drags on. You think, ugh, I can't even watch a game after work. Or, you can shamelessly promote your pinterest board devotes to your favorite team, ahem, <a href="http://pinterest.com/pearlswithplaid/sf-giants/" target="_blank">San Francisco Giants</a>. Looking through pinned photos always brings a smile to your face. Logging into the team's website to look for more photos to pin. Look through your favorite tumblr posts for more photos and see what all the other fans out there are doing (bored, just like you). Log into MLB and watch yesterday's game again. (I might just do this, I so need my fix). Or post team photos here to show everyone your total devotion to the team. Like this:<br />
<img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="127" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinimg.com/236x/7c/27/5f/7c275f849df7821e555d82960e8dc9d4.jpg" style="height: 185px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="147" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/236x/b1/9f/ad/b19fade761ac10bec1d6686bc41aba9d.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="156" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/236x/cc/68/59/cc68595fc72f62f8a263f02f43f9c99b.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="192" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/236x/c0/db/d0/c0dbd08207cd2b5991fb6750ec16cd3e.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="244" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/236x/0a/40/08/0a40086b87c19cbf6b7ddb374b3c40e1.jpg" style="height: 338px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="260" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinimg.com/236x/3b/a9/ce/3ba9ce2f87b86593d53e26d1641005be.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="280" src="http://media-cache-ec4.pinimg.com/236x/7f/ca/9b/7fca9babdb15c2164dadb005ddb32a44.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="332" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/236x/2c/bf/f0/2cbff0e32b051df96288a0ecddd8c22f.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><img alt="" class="image pinImg fullBleed lazy loaded" jquery18102830319838380871="964" src="http://media-cache-ak1.pinimg.com/236x/55/23/a3/5523a333a184d4655a952f5f94358d00.jpg" style="height: 299px; width: 236px;" /><br />
Yeah, I'm pretty shameless when it comes to my boys. I can't wait for tomorrow's game!<br />
Batter up-till next time.<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-15391470259883760972013-04-28T21:42:00.000-07:002013-04-28T21:42:32.775-07:00So, where were we?I believe it's Day 4 of the Fat Diaries. I don't like to think of myself as fat. Does it make sense I prefer the term chunky? Probably not. I have, however, decided to damn it all and show my ankles this summer! WHAT? Joking aside, I bought a pair of capri pants and am wearing them in public. I am going outside where the weather is very hot (geez, it's already in the high 90's f***!) and sporting some short pants. That's right, And I got a deal on them. Totally beside the point, but I am comfortable and I'm sure people are not pointing at me and laughing, ha ha ha, she's wearing capris, lol. Yeah, no. It's just my imagination. Something I've learned to be true. People don't really give a flying f*** what you wear. To prove a point, I once wore the same outfit to work all 5 days and no one said a word to me. Like maybe the poor girl can't afford a new blouse, or gee, those pants sure look familiar. Not a thing. I even had to point it out to a co-worker. She just nodded, and moved her chair away from me ever so slightly. ..<br />
So what I have learned from this diet experiment is this: nobody cares what you look like, what you wear, how you wear it... I think cleanliness is important (did I mention that I washed those clothes every day before I wore them for the entire week?) I think that if you carry yourself well, and treat yourself with respect that you will receive the same back. I have learned not to focus all the negative energy on myself! Wait for it, I have learned to like myself. And to like myself in those damn capris. And hold my head high. And not worry so much about what <em>I think </em>someone might be saying. And who cares if someone does think or say something, isn't that just a reflection of that person?<br />
I'm going all Shallow Hal on myself and seeing the good in people. And hopefully, I'll be able to see the good in myself, too!<br />
Say good night Gracie,<br />
Good night, Gracie.pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-25612483845661853422013-04-28T21:30:00.001-07:002013-04-28T21:30:49.261-07:00"I keep on telling you to keep on keepin' on, I keep on telling you to work it on out..."A song from Shawn Phillips, and fitting for the Giants. A sweep from the Padres? Yikes, but tomorrow is another day, the beginning of another series. They travel to my home state of Arizona to play the Dbacks for another three. I am not worried even though it looks the pitching is a bit sketchy. And they will be facing ex-Giant Cody Ross, who has been playing very well lately. (You might remember my mention of him in another post!) Play well, guys. I know you will. In series like these, you have to celebrate the individual wins. Like Tim Lincecum pitching an outstanding game, giving up two runs, 6 hits and 9 K's. He pitched 7 innings-outstanding innings (did I say that already?) and absolutely no run support. Reminiscent of 2011, eh? Brandon Crawford put in another great series, defensively as well as offensively. Belt got some great hits, Pablo fabuloso! So I am not worried about them at all. It's hot here this week. They like the heat. So I'll be watching, will you?<br />
On another note, I swap on <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/" target="_blank">SwapBot</a>. The next swap I am in is an ATC baseball swap. There were so many vairations I could go with (have I mentioned I like baseball, hmmm?) but I am going vintage. It seems that I really enjoy the vintage aspect of baseball (as well as any baseball, are you kidding?). Some of these images are fantastic:<br />
I<img height="213" id="il_fi" src="http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_free_images/0478-1003-0512-3920_vintage_baseball_photo_metropolitan_baseball_nine_circa_1882_o.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /><br />
The guy in the top row looks a bit like Brandon Crawford with those sideburns:<br />
<img height="320" id="il_fi" src="http://ww2.hdnux.com/photos/15/43/30/3552825/3/628x471.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="229" /><br />
The thing about baseball is that there are so many personalities sitting on that bench, and when they all come together, it makes a winning team. (Dare I say twice in 3 seasons for the Giants?) <br />
<img height="277" id="il_fi" src="http://portasite.com/wp-content/uploads/e90-1walsh.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /><br />
And baseball card are another thing that has evolved and changed throughout the years. There is still something so nostalgic in the vintage cards, and I'm not talking money. It could be the memory of collecting cards myself, or looking at my older brother's collection. Maybe it was the crap gum we got with each pack that made the cards smell so sugary that the scent was so strong every time you opened the box the cards were kept in. Ah, memories...<br />
Anyway, I will be making a vintage baseball ATC, that I hope to show on these pages soon. (I always forget to take pictures before sending, always...) I might even make one to keep for myself. You know, for memories sake.<br />
That's all for tonite. See you at the game!pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-23158005528903058842013-04-18T21:53:00.001-07:002013-04-18T21:53:12.497-07:00Just when things were going so well...We have a problem, my husband and I. The problem is baseball. While we both love it, well, he loves the Yankees and I the SF Giants, I am more open, say, to baseball as a whole. I love the game. There I said it. Our problem started with this latest series between the Diamondbacks and the Yankees in NY. I am not, repeat not, a DBacks fan-never will be. However, there is a certain player who I am, say, enamored with, ahem, <a href="http://comingtogetya.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/cody-ross-bubblegum-grin.jpg" target="_blank">Cody Ross</a>. It seems Cody played excellently this series and I can vouch for this because I watched the entire series on TV. This infatuation I have with him may have something to do with the fact that Cody used to be a Giant. Enough said. He got picked up by other teams I don't really care about, although I did follow his career with every team. OK stalker quality? Not yet! <br />
Here's what happened during the series. Cody started hitting. Easy. Then he caught everything that came to him, around him, in the vicinity of and basically pissed off my husband and his beloved Yankees. To say by the end of the series (tonite, thank God, there is mercy) Cody had a new middle name! And it's not Joseph. <br />
Easy, easy, I said to my husband. Let's not be rash (like I really talk like that, ha!). He, of course, said right back, don't tell me what to do (google translate into man language). <br />
Well, the Dbacks are on their way to Colorado (get ready to freeze boys. Like it wasn't 28 degrees in NY tonite, snort). The Yankees head for Toronto. Yikes, talk about cold. My Giants are home, thankfully, Milwaukee was a miserable series. <br />
My son posed a very serious question to me during our <strike>yelling and screaming</strike> family time. He said, "What happens when the Giants play the Dbacks and Cody Ross faces Tim Lincecum. Who do you cheer for?" Like any politician, I smiled, and said, (<em>Seriously, I was saying to myself, who asks those kinds of questions to their MOM? He knows how I feel about both subjects of that sentence. How can he even ask me to pledge loyalty to one over the other? Has he lost his mind??)</em> "Dude, I would just hope that each player does their best." <br />
And walked away. Like all Mom's should...<br />
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Postscript: I need to write about Francisco Cervelli of the Yankees. He is definitely someone that baseball fans need to watch. So I will put in my two cents worth next time.<br />
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Night y'all. Happy baseball dreams!<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-17965104327912459192013-04-11T21:01:00.001-07:002013-04-11T21:07:58.437-07:00Laying It DownIt's no secret I am a baseball fan and would rather watch baseball every minute of the day than do anything else. With a few exceptions, of course. Now, baseball in the springtime can be a bit chilly, as the SF Giants learned today while playing in Chicago, Chicago, that toddlin' town. Take a peek at these shots:<br />
<img height="157" src="http://sfgiantsphotos.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/011313-mm0136.jpg" width="200" /><img height="200" src="http://sfgiantsphotos.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/011313-mm0056.jpg" width="157" />That's Pablo Sandoval and Nick Noonan trying to keep warm at the park. Since I'm not in Chicago, and it's been a little chilly where I live these past few days, what better way to watch a game than to curl up with one of these lovely blankets made by Shari @ <a href="http://www.kashmerekisses.com/" target="_blank">Kashmere Kisses</a><br />
<img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-it19o4q1VFY/UWDRC435OJI/AAAAAAAAPKE/a1Z9sIdR2v0/s640/IMG_4221.JPG" width="426" /><br />
Wouldn't that be lovely to hold on your lap with a nice warm cuppa tea while cheering on your favorite team?<br />
Her entire blog is just filled with the most exquisite handmade items, and if you are partial to bunnies, you have to take a look at these. Don't you just want to squee everytime you look at one?<br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5z_9Bjo10E/UWQ9-nDDHoI/AAAAAAAAPLM/tE74P8DQ5Go/s1600/IMG_4255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_669465047="6" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5z_9Bjo10E/UWQ9-nDDHoI/AAAAAAAAPLM/tE74P8DQ5Go/s640/IMG_4255.JPG" width="476" /></a><br />
Shari's blog <a href="http://www.kashmerekisses.com/" target="_blank">Kashmere Kisses</a> is one of my favorites and I urge you to take a look at it right now. Go ahead. I know you won't hesitate signing up and following this blog. <br />
<em>Psst, sign up now! She's giving away the bunny above and the lovely pin cushions too! How could you not want to win this? Go to her blog, follow her, leave a comment, and have a chance to win. Who doesn't like to win beautiful things?</em>pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-65933136349650697772013-04-09T21:38:00.001-07:002013-04-09T21:38:28.113-07:00Day 3 The Fat (not Rum) DiariesIs there already a Fat Diary somewhere in blogland? I guess since the Rum Diaries is already taken I'm sticking with fat, er, the fat is sticking with me, uh, to me. In any case, here I am again (distracted to day the least because the Giants, or rather, Brandon Crawford just hit a 3-run home run and there is only one out in the inning) to talk about today's events, or food - falls. Well, I ate fruit! Seriously. The strawberries were a little sour but the kiwi was absolutely delicious. And then I found the leftover Easter candy. <br />
My Giants tied the game in the 6th. All the more reason to talk about their dietary peculiararities. Tim Lincecum had to gain weight for this season. He is comfortable at 170 lbs. on a 5'11" frame. He gained his weight in a healthy manner, along with weight training, so he didn't follow the <a href="http://www.in-n-out.com/" target="_blank">In-N-Out</a> burger routine from a year a go. Good for him. Hunter Pence is now <a href="http://www.marksdailyapple.com/about-2/mark-sisson/#axzz2Q21ytsDi" target="_blank">Paleo</a> and love to eat and talk about his new favorite food-kale. I have tried baked kale chips, garlic seasoned. Not my favorite. I tried the Paleo diet, and while not adverse to it, I just don't like that much meat to sustain a full diet. This diet seems to work well for him. he looks good, lots of energy. He even seemed to have lost weight without looking too thin. Brandon Belt loves junk food and the <a href="http://www.olivegarden.com/" target="_blank">Olive Garden</a>. I have never eaten there myself, but Brandon loves it and was even a special guest of theirs early this week. Something about their <a href="http://www.samsclub.com/sams/olive-garden-italian-salad-dressing-20-oz-2-pk/prod6300088.ip" target="_blank">house dressing</a>...<br />
I'm going to finish watching the Giants/Rockies game, maybe grab a bowl of cereal, and enjoy the rest of the eveing. <br />
See you all later.pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-87749227643621191672013-04-08T21:53:00.000-07:002013-04-08T21:53:00.001-07:00Day 2 On Being FatOK so I plagiarized Stephen King's title of his fabulous book <u>On Writing</u>. It's his own fault, if it weren't such a great book I wouldn't have to steal things from it!<br />
Day 2 and the food issues continue. I had my tea in the morning and was good until I got to the training room at work and there was a bucket of Nancy's cookies. Now this woman, out of the kindness of her heart, makes cookies every Monday so that we may indulge our sweet tooth. Absolutely fabulous, every stinkin' one. As I spied those cookies this morning I was so tempted to open the lid and just graze right from the bowl, I was, after all, the only one in the room. However, I did not. I went back to my desk and drank my mango ice tea. For lunch I had pasta salad and half a bagel with cream cheese. (Remember the story about me not liking bread? Bagels don't count!) AH, I did stop for a soda at lunch (I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and was parched, for cying out loud). On the way home from work, I ate the fruit I brought. The strawberries were so-so but the kiwi fanatstic. <br />
Now, dinner is always a stretch, and since I brought my son shopping after work, it was a scrounging act when we got home. The lesson here: PLAN AHEAD YOU MORON. Because I didn't, I ate (and this was just while I was looking for something to eat) half a Hershey bar, 3 almond cookies, lemonade. Then I found the leftover chicken and made some pasta to go with it. Yeah, pretty crappy eating day. <br />
The good side is, tomorrow I can start again. The bad side, my stomach is growling and I hear the sounds of a box of raisin bran pouring into a bowl. All I can say is there better be some milk left!<br />
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Good bye lovelies-see you all tomorrow.pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-32965351164580713512013-04-07T20:10:00.000-07:002013-04-07T20:10:26.675-07:00Hi, Still Fat!It is almost summer here (temperature in the 90's) and I'm still fat. The great plans for weight loss last year fell through like a Krispy Kreme donut (you know, greasy, leaden, heavy in your stomach). At least I can say that I truly do NOT like Krispy Kreme and that the last shop actually went out of business. So no tempting smells caused by a drive by, which of course, would trigger an amazing amount of eating. And speaking of eating, have I mentioned that I do not like food all that well? Surprising, considering the amount of weight I need to lose. (Did I mention my constant thyroid monitoring, the fatigue and depression symptoms that never go away...) I decided to do a wrap up of what I actually eat in the course of a day to see where the culprit is.<br />
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makes the most amazing drink on the face of the earth. Please don't tell me that this tea is available year round, because I would be like Jobba the Hut with a travel mug, drinking this all day in obesity induced coma. Not to say that this stuff makes me fat, not at all! It's everything else I eat during the day that does that. </div>
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Mid Morning: soda (sometimes diet, hey, I'm not a total heathen!)</div>
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Nacho Doritos (hey they're gluten free)</div>
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Lunch (late afternoon): Soda, of course, sometimes I kid myself and have an ice tea, but after I've redeemed myself, I always go back to soda. Hamburger, maybe, pizza most likely.</div>
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Then from all the salt consumption I crave sugar like crazy, like an entire red licorice barrel, by myself.</div>
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Dinner: Ugh, I hate, but I make. Sometimes I can do a little damage on the plate and swirl it around to look like I ate (eating disorder? I've got you covered!)</div>
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Then late at night when hubby's asleep I sneak into the kitchen for my nightly bowl of cereal. Ah, it's nirvana. Cereal and late night TV in bed, all while hubby's asleep. </div>
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I'm sure there's something to read into this, but I have always loved cereal at night, mostly because milk in the am makes me barf. Nice image, huh?</div>
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What brought all this on was this lovely little <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/dashboard" target="_blank">Tumblr blog</a> called <a href="http://lobleycottage.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Lobley Cottage</a>. There are some truly lovely images, but also realistic ones-and encouraging ones. Not like the beat you over the head for not working out in a gym pages, or the if you're not doing yoga like this </div>
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then there is something wrong with you (even though I did take this from her blog!) Instead of looking through the window wishing I had a beach body (in the middle of the desert. Hey, some things can't be helped) </div>
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Instead of wishing and hoping (gee I hope this weight falls off while I'm sleeping tonite) I am going to move, change, do something different. And basically, not be afraid. Because what I'm really scared of, ready for it? is to SUCCEED! </div>
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What if I do lose the weight? What kind of person will I become? And do I deserve to lose weight, to be nice to myself?</div>
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I leave you with those words, my friends. I will dream of them tonight and see what my brain comes up with in the morning.</div>
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pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-19704597537472803612012-12-16T17:18:00.001-08:002012-12-16T17:18:40.711-08:00Happy Birthday, Ellen!Today is my sister's birthday. I won't tell you how old she is because that's not important. She is my older sister, the one I hung on to growing up, the one I wanted attention from, the one I bothered the most. I guess form her I learned how to be an older sister for my younger sister, only I didn't complain as much when my younger sister wanted to hang around me! Just kidding. <br />
I always have good intentions, I wonder what I can buy her or make for her that will let her know how much I love her and appreciate everything she's done for me throughout my life. When it comes down to it, there is nothing in any store that I can buy to show her those feelings. So, I am sending her these wishes and hope, after reading, that she believes in her heart what a great sister she truly is.<br />
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After cake, there's presents:<br />
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I wish for you:<br />
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laughter until tears run down your cheeks<br />
lovely memories <br />
a big hug<br />
a heart full of love<br />
tea and cookies at your favorite bakery<br />
lunch outside in Santa Barbara<br />
meeting a favorite friend unexpectedly<br />
a teddy bear<br />
a brand new magazine before anyone else reads it<br />
a tea party, complete with goody bags<br />
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Happy Birthday, El. I hope it's one of your best.<br />
With love,<br />
Mare<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-30886625122390360322012-12-03T20:29:00.001-08:002012-12-03T20:29:44.147-08:00Birds and OwlsThinking here about what kind of craft goes well with a birdhouse? Of course, a bird. Now to make 200 of these lovely birds I just volunteered myself for. Why do I do it? Well, I am a co-captain in the Home Depot's Kids Workshop once a month and my partner and I like to do something extra for the kids each month. January workshop kit is the birdhouse, and aside from giving out cutely (?) wrapped cups of seed, I would like a small birdie to go along with it. Something like this:<br />
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I like it rustic, it's for boys and girls alike, and all age groups. (Thank you <a href="http://www.memakingdo.com/2010/11/ballard-knockoff-burlap-bird-ornament.html" target="_blank">Me Making Do</a> for this pattern).<br />
I need to get my sewing fingers going for this to be ready by January 5!<br />
In the meantime, I will count off the days on this new, FREE, printable and customizable Owl calendar that you can get here:<a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2013-calendar.html" target="_blank">My Owl Barn</a>. Here is just a sampling of some of the beautiful artwork you can choose from to customize your calendar. <br />
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Are these not the cutest owl art you have ever seen. But don't take my word for it. Folks, two words, Owls and FREE. Download it now and enjoy your new year month after month. Why not give them as gifrts? You can print for all your friends.<br />
So have fun, and take advantage of the lovely art that people are willing to share. And spread the word!<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-74273831746552387312012-11-07T16:56:00.000-08:002012-11-07T17:00:06.294-08:00Page 3, Sundance catalogI received the <a href="http://www.sundancecatalog.com/" target="_blank">Sundance catalog</a> today, opened the cover, and there on page 3 is my new coat. It's called the 'Boulevard Peacoat', a retro 50's plaid with an urban vibe' and I love it. It's also $198.00 so I won't be buying it. But a girl can dream, can't she?<br />
My sister and I, when we were much younger, would sit together with a catalog and pencil or marker and <br />
'pick' something from each page that we really wanted. We were dreamers. We never went so far as to strategically place the catalog inside one of my Mom's magazines, a la Ralphie in A Christmas Story. Picking seemed to be enough to carry our dreams of ownership until the next catalog came in the mail. We weren't particular about our catalogs. We would continue the routine with furniture catalogs, clothing, jewelry, toys, etc. There was nothing that we wouldn't dream for. <br />
The funny thing is, we never longed for any of these items. We never coveted the insides of these glossy publications. I think it made us dreamers and thinkers. Possibly good shoppers; we could tell you the price of anything and how it compared to any retail store at the time. <br />
Our dreams weren't big, but they were plentiful. We dreamed of someday having a house to put these things to good use. We dreamed of different floor plans for those houses. We dreamed about what we would wear and what would look better on me or her (geez, she's so much thinner, everything looked better on her!)<br />
The new Sundance catalog brought back a lot of memories, not to mention my deep love of all things plaid!<br />
Maybe I'll never get that coat (I live in the desert, not a chance of it getting below 90 degrees anyway), but I know it would fit me perfectly and would cool with a faded pair of jeans. The catalog I'll keep for a while. Maybe I'll forward it to my sister with a post-it: 'See page 3!'<br />
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And dream...<br />
<br />pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-33561314233853168682012-11-05T19:53:00.001-08:002012-11-05T19:53:39.116-08:00How do I say this...I had a terrible week last week. You know the kind where everything goes wrong-and in three's! Car broke down, really bad work week and my birthday basically sucked. What I wanted to do was go back to bed and hide under the covers! Oh wait, I did do that. How mature of me. There were small footsteps coming into the room to see if Mom was 'okay'. DID I LOOK OKAY! There, now I'm the grown up. And then the inevitable happened. I had to go back to work. Nothing like being depressed and having to spend all your time smiling in front of people (retail beast). But you know, something happened that surprised a miserable synic like myself. After pulling myself out of bed by the bootstraps, believe me, no small feat, I decided that, or told myself to forget about everything that happened. I could take the bus to work ( I actually enjoy public transportation), the holidays are coming, and (hopefully) people will be happier when they shop, and my birthday's done. So what, right?<br />
Let me tell you, so what. My car got fixed, yeah, I can drive around at lunch and not get stuck in the breakroom. The San Francisco Giants won the World Series! Yes, I'm still screaming. I won a raffle from a blog I follow. How cool is that! (and way more on that later when I devote an entire page to this lovely lady at Simply Kierste (what, right click not working?) And, I received a Fossil watch form the company I work for because of my customer service skills. <br />
Good things happen in three's too!<br />
All I had to do was relax, get out the bad mojo, and go on. This is proof that it all comes back to you. So simple. Appreciate the little things that happen to you. Do something nice for someone else. You think I'm gonna pay this forward? Oh, you betcha. I've already started. It's not because I want things to come to me )well, I do, but who doesn't?) It's because this world is so hard to live in all by itself without having to fight against stupid stuff in our lives. Yes, I will pass it on, and on, and on...Will stupid stuff happen to me again, probably. I'll be ready for it next time and realize that it's just stuff. There's always Plan B.<br />
Here's hopinng you get the next nice thing!pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-19021205780744459612012-10-18T20:56:00.001-07:002012-10-18T20:56:43.785-07:00Baseball Is Over-For Some!Yes, I love Cody Ross. Always and forever. Although he is playing on my least favorite team, I cannot but say to myself that he needs a job, too. I forgive him. How could I not?<br />
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I haven't written about Cody in a while because I am knee deep in the SF Giants post season activity. Watching the Giants, however, reminds me of the little skip Cody does after hitting a home run, and that makes me smile. I need to smile after tonite's game! </div>
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I wish Cody well. I hope he enjoys the off season and I look forward to seeing him in the Spring. If anyone wishes to become a Cody Ross fan, please enjoy his website <a href="http://codyross.org/" target="_blank">Cody Ross</a>. I hope it updates more during the break. Reading about the 2012 season is good too.</div>
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pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-55470557153050115592012-10-18T20:43:00.001-07:002012-10-18T20:43:58.903-07:00Figuring it OutThis is what I've figured out so far: I like candy, I mean really like candy. And I don't know if I will give it up. I may at some time in my life. For now, I'm goog knowing that if it's there, I can have it. That being said, I am not going around swallowing Halloween candy by the bagful, albeit tempting. This is the interesting part. When I eat food high in fat and sodium, I crave sugar. Example, a lunch of a spicy chicken sandwich, fried zucchini with ranch dressing and a diet soda (I know, right?) makes me crave sugar about an hour after the meal. Every time. I also know, for myself, that diet soda makes me crave something salty. My substitute for that is iced tea. <br />
I find it fascinating that I can read my body and it's cravings. I am beginning to see the effects of certain foods. At the same time, I am seeing that foods that I eat are not really my favorites. I go to lunch now, not just choosing the closest fast food restaurant (and I use that term loosely) but I think first and ask myself what I feel like eating. What does my body need right now.<br />
It is a start kids and I am new at this. It's a learning process. It's not a diet out of a book or magazine, although I still read all of them. It's what is working for me. <br />
And I'm good with that. pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-17574345300943667572012-10-15T20:30:00.001-07:002012-10-15T20:30:39.910-07:00Change OneI've read that to lose weight you should eat like a thin person. Sounds reasonable. I know several people from work who are thin and decided to study them, while they weren't watching, of course. The results weren't that surprising. This is a very thin woman who rarely eats. Her diet consists mainly of cigarettes and coffee. Her breath is horrendous, but she's thin! If that is my ultimate goal, I thought to myself, then all I have to do is develop a taste for coffee and cigarettes, of which I like neither. Second person, again with the coffee, but she breaks it up with chips mid-day. Then back to the coffee-lunch is one of those coffee creations that you spend half a paycheck for. Don't have the money for that, and still not a coffee fan. But she's thin! Third person, and I'm beginning to wonder if thin is truly my goal, eats one meal a day, which consists of a gigantic sandwich loaded with everything. He is very thin and I asked him why he only eats the one meal. It turns out his hours at work are so that he goes to bed very early because he is up at 3 am to get to work the next day. He really doesn't have time to eat more than that. No coffee, though, thank goodness. I think all that caffeine has a huge affect on their bodies. My sister also drinks a million cups of coffee every day. She eats, well, she orders a lot of food. Then she picks at everything. Also, she never eats fruit. But she's thin!<br />
To lose weight, you should eat like a thin person. I'll stay the way I am for now until I figure out what is best for me. I can be thin, at what expense? Or I can 'shop' around some more until I'm comfortable with a lifestyle change that will work <em>for </em>me, not one that I have to struggle with. Thin at any cost? Not for me. Alive and healthy is now my goal.<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-90261982451434445612012-10-12T18:18:00.002-07:002012-10-12T18:18:36.808-07:00<img alt="" class="main_photo" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb1q7unF6D1r3tsmdo1_500.jpg" />When you think haunted house, do you imagine skeletons hanging from windows? Is it more paranormal? Is it dark and spooky? What constitutes haunted? I like to think haunted is an old victorian with so many nooks and crannies in the house that can house all sorts of spooky and ghostly. I know women who have spirits or ghosts in their homes. Mostly, they are mischievious, moving things or stacking. One woman's ghost has a thing for the firewood in the fireplace. Well, it can't be there. So every day while she is at work, the firewood gets neatly stacked in the middle of the room. You gotta ask-did something happen in the fireplace? Or, is the spirit used to a much larger, walk-in type fireplace. I'm sure my friend isn't that accomodating that she will light her living room on fire. But fun, nevertheless. I myself feel presences. Something walking behind me, sometimes lightly touching my shoulder. It's a real touch, but never anyone around to see. I don't get afraid when these things happen. I'm sure some form of communication is happening and in time I will figure out exactly what it is. I know things get moved, not obviously, but it happens. Maybe, not moved, like from one side to another, but in a different order than what I had. I don't really want to know why these things happen. I enjoy knowing that something likes being around me. Maybe I'm a comfort to a spirit. So, I say, enjoy the company. And leave a chair empty for them-crafting is fun for everyone.<br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-7746580806439826352012-10-12T17:58:00.000-07:002012-10-12T17:58:21.911-07:00A Little CraftyDeadlines are sometimes ominous, but I've never missed one. I feel like I thrive during a deadline crunch whethelr it was in school, at work or swap deadlines. I feel my work is better during this time; my creativity <br />
flows. In either case, here are more examples of ATC's I've completed recently.<br />
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Two Halloween ATC's using clip art, ribbon embellishments, buttons and </div>
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Three Halloween altered rolo's. I love doing these! Pumpkin wings. Clip art kitty</div>
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I'm finishing the last of the Halloween swaps. Sad, I love this time of year. I will continue doing Halloween rolo's to get ahead for next year.<br />
Happy Trick or Treating kids.pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-45258642567185670652012-10-05T18:28:00.001-07:002012-10-05T18:28:49.551-07:00A Spooky Little VillageAh, yes, I read a lot of blogs. As Stephen King says, you cannot write unless you take the time to read. And I do. This time <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/09/diy-dollar-store-halloween-village.html" target="_blank">36th Avenue</a> has a wonderful tutorial for making this fabulous, and I do mean that, spooky village.<br />
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I love this, simple, yet looks expensive but it's not! Try this out for yourself. And go ahead and take a peek at her blog. There is some wonderful stuff there. <br />
pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-56365200198005446842012-10-05T18:09:00.002-07:002012-10-05T18:09:29.334-07:00Ghouls in the NightSuper cute these little ghouls. And very inexpensive to make. <br />
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These are white tissue paper bells, the kind you use for wedding decorations. I know
they can be purchased in many stores, but the <a href="http://www.dollartree.com/catalog/search.cmd?form_state=searchForm&keyword=tissue+bells" target="_blank">DOllar Store</a> has these 2/pack for, you guessed it, $1. Black construction paper or scrapbook paper does the faces and a little cheesecloth (available at the 99 cent store) draped over the bells give a great spooky effect. <br />
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Happy Halloween.pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-83271885428114194692012-10-05T17:45:00.001-07:002012-10-05T17:45:26.295-07:00Inspiration in a HurryMy husband, last weekend, asked me if I would like to go to San Diego for our 25th anniversary and see the (most spectacular team ever) San Francisco Giants play the Padres. After a moment's hesitation, I said yes but knew I had a deadline on a swap that was due to be mailed by Sunday. I knew if I was going to go I'd have to finish Friday night and get it m, mailed. This was a serious Edgar Allan Poe project I took on and didn't want to do a half-ass job. So here it is. Dealine met, package mailed, and me on my way to San Diego for the weekend. <br />
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It was a terrific project and I am inspired to do more books like this, different themes. Easy, just need to get moving and do it. It's funny about inspiration, once you get moving, it is like the muse takes over and there is no stopping. If you do stop to think, the thought is daunting, that you will never finish. Stay with it and let it go. Put on some great music, something that comes to you naturally or a great movie that (mine is Twister, the music is fab and the sound effects are great to listen to). Be creative and keep working on doing something you'll be proud of.<br />
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pearlswithplaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10655391100423148046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8156380994110003865.post-54015616486079685912012-09-20T21:02:00.001-07:002012-09-20T21:02:24.496-07:00A little artwork now and then in relished by the wisest men.OK so I plagiarized. I've been very busy lately, signing up for swaps left and right. Can I help myself? No, there is too much fabulousness out there. So here are a few more pieces and one old one from a fun turtle swap. We had to send three things turtle related to our partner. This is <em>one</em> of the three, I just packaged it as a trio of filled turtle eggs.<br />
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Altered ROLO's with D 4 and purple. The D & 4 are very subtle on these. The top ROLO with the flowers I used part of a book page with the number 4 in the corner, and scrolled letter D as part of a book plate. The second one is a camping scene complete with mosquito. I used an atlas page showing the D4 coordinates.</div>
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Halloween ATC, with raven and mirror piece</div>
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Another Halloween ATC, lots of layers and paint, screening in background.</div>
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More on the way. See you soon!</div>
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