Sunday morning I tried out a new recipe – a brioche bread recipe. Bread continues to elude me, it’s the yeast and the rising aspect of it that I just haven’t been able to grasp yet. But still, a couple of times a year, I try a recipe with yeast in it. The recipes call … More 1-25-21 Masks and Bread
I took Thursday and Friday off work. I had no set plans other than to relax. I needed time off. I needed time by myself. I haven’t really had that lately, and while that’s not terrible, it turns out I do need alone time more often than perhaps I initially thought. We all need time … More 1-23-21 Mini vacation
I am almost finished with the skirt I started a couple of months ago. The only part I have left to do is sew on a band along the top (originally I didn’t think I had enough fabric for it, but I do!). Otherwise it is actually wearable. Gene gave me the idea that in … More Semi-finished skirt & finished shirt
Little EG is a bit sick so I didn’t end up seeing her or Kaitlin today. That was a bummer but it meant that instead I started sewing a skirt. I thought it was going to take me an hour, maybe two, but I’ve worked on it for probably 3 hours so far and I’m … More No EG, beginnings of a skirt
Today is Gene’s birthday – woot! This year I FINALLY bought him presents (I usually don’t). I got him a bike rack and a backpack to go with it so he will no longer have to carry his backpack on his back while riding to and from work. It’s something he’s been “wanting”, as much … More Gene’s birthday and sewing my shirt
Yesterday I was happily surprised when I came to my desk to see beautiful flowers. Turns out it was Administrative Professionals’ Day. I also got a lovely note and gift card from my managers. What love! Then, after work Sidney picked me up and we had a quick dinner at Charcoal, a fancy restaurant. We had … More Professional Day, Charcoal, and Pillows
Yesterday I took a sewing class and learned how to sew a tote bag. I had taken the plunge and signed up for it a couple weeks ago. I’ve been wanting to get into sewing and eventually learn to make my own clothes so I figured with my pay raise a couple months ago, now … More Homemade tote bag
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