Category Archives: Hannah Beeby

Woohoo it's Monday!

and I don’t have to be to work today šŸ˜†

I managed to make a dent in the ā€œto-doā€ list I posted on Friday.

The swim went great for me. I managed to push myself 100 yards further than the last trip, plus for the 1st time I managed to swim 100 yards twice without stopping. The second time I had to roll over and backstroke a couple of times, but I did NOT stop. This is a great breakthrough for me as it shows me that I have not been pushing myself hard enough. Kahuna is convinced I need to be swimming everyday, and Iā€™m going to ramp it up a little this week. I donā€™t know if that means going more yards per trip, or more trips. Iā€™ll be playing it by ear.

Saturday I got my hair cutā€¦.short. She even shaved my neck, which Iā€™ve never had done in my life!! Iā€™m not sure I like the cut. Itā€™s really the same as Iā€™ve had, just shorter in the back. My hair grows in a circle around my head and with it being this short, it kind of wants to do the fuzzy chicken thing unless I mess with it a lot. Iā€™m not the sort of person who wants to mess with her hair much. I got it cut short for less messing with. Iā€™ll see if it ā€œgrowsā€ on me. I love the way it looks, itā€™s just a little more work than what Iā€™m wanting. I also went to a new stylist, who was 50% cheaper, fast, great ā€“ and pregnant. Why is it I feel like I find someone I like, theyā€™re never around for long? I didnā€™t ask her if she was going to return after having the baby (her first). Iā€™ll go to her again in about 6 weeks and Iā€™ll talk to her then. Iā€™ve also found myself a new manicurist, who’s also 50% cheaper than my last one. I wasn’t going to continue having my nails done but the swimming just destroys them, and while I don’t keep them very long, I would like for them to look nice. Both ladies work at the salon on the base which is 5 minutes from where I live. Amazing the great resources you can find when you take the time to look. But you realize that Iā€™m moving right? šŸ˜†

During all this beautifying Kahuna was surfing, and then he had a cycle/run brick which left me at the house working in my office. I think it was 3 before we left the house to do our errands. I went to Joannā€™s and got the fibers picked out for Hannah Beeby. I am really happy with my choice and am looking forward to the stitchalong starting the end of March. Iā€™ve decided on DMC 839, 3863, and 224 on Lambswool Linen.

I havenā€™t decided on 28 or 32 count, but am leaning toward the 28. I just need to see if what I have is large enough. I also picked up a pair of embroidery scissors, a thread holder for my sewing machine and a couple of other little things bringing my total to less than what I would have paid for the scissors full price. Yay for sales and coupons. I neglected to get a new bulb for my OTT though and I have a 40% coupon for that, that I really need to take advantage of, since the lighting by my sewing machine is next to none.

I went through my pantry Saturday and made a menu and grocery list around what was in there. Iā€™m determined to get us back toĀ eating betterĀ and not break the bank doing it. I spent less than my budgeted $75 on groceries Sunday, and only forgot 1 thing. Woohoo!

The rest of the day was spent doing a whole lot of not much. We really enjoyed Daytona 500. I would have been happier if Dale Earnhart or Casey Kahne won, but it was great that Tony Stewart or Jeff Gordan did not! šŸ™‚ The rest of my time on Sunday was spent on and off in my office. I made great headway with my desk and got my keyboard and printer moved and almost everything put where I want it OFF the desk. I have some photos to be framed and moved around and Iā€™ll be tickled with my desk setup.

Stitching? Well except for playing floss toss for Hannah, I didnā€™t have anything to do with stitching on Saturday or Sunday. That will be different today though. I am running out to town to see about the above mentioned picture frames, and to hit up Costco for some bread (but will still be way under budget). The rest of my day will be spent doing laundry, stitching, and catching up with the stuff I have recorded on the DVR. I only have 1 small thing to stitch on the RR that I want to mail out tomorrow and then Iā€™ll be working on Ann Holewll. Iā€™m going to have to piece together some qsnap components for it, but am planning on using some of the money I get from selling my stash to buy another set of rods for my Handi Clamps.

I would like to get the fabric cut for Houses of Hawk Run Hollow today, but if it doesnā€™t happen Iā€™m not going to worry about it and just put it on next weekā€™s ā€œto-doā€ list. My poor French Alphabet Sampler is probably going to be ignored today as well since I really need to get caught up with Ann Holewll.

I wanted to stay off the computer over the weekend and except for cleaning out some old emails and emptying my camera chip, I did pretty good! I managed to sell several of the Shepherdā€™s Bush items I posted so was on the computer getting that squared away. I didnā€™t do any posting of The Silver Lining stuff, but thatā€™s because the box theyā€™re in is sort of out of reach right now as I work my way across my office cleaning and sorting and selling. I do need to get them up though.

I didnā€™t get anything done on ebookdrop.com either. I could probably do that from work, since Iā€™ll have to haul them in for mailing anyway. I know the prices wonā€™t be much, but theyā€™ll be more than just sitting in my office taking up space and collecting dust. Iā€™m almost to the point of throwing things away so I donā€™t have to move it or clean around it so if I can get some money for it, thatā€™s better. I also want to look into cashduck.com for a bit more income. I think Iā€™d rather go this route for now and not increase my hours at work until we decide where weā€™re going to live. I may increase them by 15 minutes a day though in a week or so. Weā€™ll see.

Iā€™ve decided to split whatever extra I have coming in equally 3 ways:

Training ā€“ Kahuna is building me a bike from components heā€™s selling on one of his bikes, and I want to contribute. This money will stay in paypal, since he buys a lot of components from places that accept paypal.

Stitching ā€“ I love my hobby. I have tons of money invested in it. I have lots of beautiful things to work with without buying more so Iā€™m trying to buy only what I need to stitch from my stash. The first item will be the 14ā€ bars for the Handi Clamps I mentioned above. Iā€™ll probably also use this $Ā for finishing. I have a savings account I donā€™t use that Iā€™ll keep these funds in.

Debt ā€“ While it wonā€™t be much, the last 1/3 of my extra income will go toward getting my debt paid off.

I thought I would feel deprived while I worked on getting myself out of my debt fix; however, I have taken the advice of several blogs I read and made sure to have some “wants” budgeted for (like my manicures). It’s working and I almost feel like I’m playing a game seeing what I can accomplish with what I have. I’m also trying to get out of the impulse spending that I practiced in the past. I’m doing pretty good! I also have my wonderful hobby that entertains me which helps a lot.

I didnā€™t mean for this to get so long, but I guess I had a lot to get down after all my thinking this weekend. I guess Iā€™d better say ā€œThe Endā€ to this novel and get on with my day.

Gearing up for a long weekend

Friday sure got here fast and I’m ready to go home and start my long weekend.Ā  Kahuna just left from bringing me Taco Bell.Ā  Not exactly waistline friendly, but I have $1 and no time to go to the bank.Ā  There’s a Taco Bell on the base by where he works so since he got off early today he was kind enough to drive by and drop off some food.Ā  Actually, he hung around long enough to eat with me before he left.

And just to backtrack to yesterday for a minute, my Kahuna Marine surprised me!Ā  He brought me the most beautiful bouquet of creamy orange roses for Valentine’s Day.Ā  I have to stick my nose in them everytime I walk by.Ā  They are so gorgeous.

We had unexpected storms yesterday that left roads closed due to snow and mudslides.Ā  Today’s temperatures are low but the sky is a clear blue.Ā  I hope it stays that way all weekend because Kahuna has a lot of cycling and running to do.Ā  It’s just 6 weeks to his half-ironman.Ā  I think he’s getting excited.Ā  I know I am, and I’m just volunteering!

So what’s up with me for the weekend?

  • I’m going to do my best to stay off the computer this weekend, except to post more stuff 4Sale.Ā  I was rather surprised how fast I got the SB stuff together last night, but that’s the way it should be when you’re organized.Ā  I think my The Silver Lining items are organized already, so hopefully that’ll be painfree.
  • I’m going to try to get rid of some books on ebookdrop.com this weekend.Ā  If you have experience with it, leave a comment, please.
  • I want to get a lot of stitching done this weekend.
    • Get RRĀ piece in the mail.
    • Get my lessons done on Ann Holewll.
    • Get the fibers needed for Hannah Beeby.
  • I’ve decided to quit putting of starting HOHRH and will pull my fabric and get it measured out to start the first block.Ā  Who knows, it may even get some stitches.
  • French Alphabet Sampler desperately needs attention!

We’re headed to the pool tonight after supper and then maybe settle in with the puppies and watch a movie.Ā  Have a great weekend all.Ā  Oh, and don’t forget…..Gentlemen, start your engines!Ā  Woohoo!

Hannah Beeby

Hannah Beeby stitchalong information found here.

New week, new attitude?

Itā€™s a short day for me at work today.Ā  I have the appointment with the foot doctor to see about getting me healed so I can start training again.Ā  Iā€™m going to throw myself on his/her mercy that I can at least get back into swimming and cyling.Ā  Tears may be involved.Ā  This has greatly affected my attitude about many things and I need to get it resolved and get back to where I was.

As to this past weekend, where to begin?Ā  I did a lot and did so little that I really donā€™t remember all that I did.

Saturday I braved the commissary because we were expecting cold, blowing rain on Sunday.Ā  There were so many Super Bowl displays set up.Ā  Almost made me feel like I was at Costco.Ā  I managed to stay within my weekly budget, even after spending $20+ on a Brita pitcher for Kahuna to take to work.Ā  I also worked more than 15 minutes in my office making room for my sewing machine.

On Sunday there was the obligatory laundry all day while I watched TV and stitched.Ā  Before I started any of that though I made a huge bowl of pico de gallo, some guacamole, and a pot of chili.Ā  Then I spent time getting to know my sewing machine again (Iā€™ve got to figure out whatā€™s up with the tension).Ā  I only managed to get Ann Holewll serged and basted before having to put her away because I donā€™t have qsnaps available for her.Ā  I almost finished Atelier de brodeuse (I need her qsnaps for Ann) instead of working on FAS.

I also need to figure out my stitching schedule for the month so I can be sure to get done what I want accomplished when I get back to training (thinking positive here!).Ā  Iā€™m currently thinking 1) Ann Holewll at the beginning of the month until I get the monthly lesson finished; 2) FAS page #x after Ann Holewll; 3) Hannah Beeby during the SAL dates; and, 4) one of the small designs for the rest of the month.

And last, but certainly not least, a shot out to Melissa and Darla for finishing the Surf City 5k in very cold and driving rain.

January is over?

How the heck did we get to the last day of January already? At the rate this month passed me by, I’ll be setting down my 2009 goals in a heartbeat.

I’m thrilled by all the interest in Hannah Beeby. And it’s been so nice to hear from so many of you. I think since there’s interest in a weekly and weekend only stitchalong, I’ll set it out for a week, and those who can only stitch on Fri, Sat, and Sun., can join in at the end of the week. How does starting March 24th sound? Would you like for me to set up a separate blog for progress photos? If so, I can do that early so we can start sharing fabric and fiber choosing woes! Please post a comment and let me know your preferences.

Am I the only person (besides Darla) that will stress over deciding on fabric and fibers?? I’m determined to stitch from my stash so I think I’ll do some sample stitching with the fibers I pick out to see what they’ll look like together. I would hate to get really far in and discover I don’t like the way my fibers look.

The puppies had their shots and heartworm checks yesterday and with the exception of me being fussed at for not keeping their nails short enough (this was a stab to my heart that I wasn’t taking proper care of them!) they are in excellent very spoiled puppy health. They were very glad to get back home.

Since I have a meeting tonight after work, I know I won’t have anything more to contribute toward my goals for January, so I think I’ll do my recap today and set down February’s goals tomorrow.

For January I said:

Fitness goal 1: this month Iā€™m in a cycling challenge. My goal is to cycle 78 miles. My first ride is tomorrow. Most of this monthā€™s riding will probably be on a trainer. Well this didn’t happen. My heel ended up sending me to the doctor who said she preferred I not do any activity until I see a podiatrist, told me to wear inserts and gave me naproxen to take twice a day.

Fitness goal 2: do not miss a WW meeting and lose 6 pounds. I did miss 2 meetings. I forgot when I set this goal that I had plans for 2 Sunday mornings this month. I also didn’t lose 6 pounds because of the naproxen. For some reason when I take it I retain water. Add that to no activity, and well, I’m just glad I didn’t GAIN 6 pounds instead.

Stitching: complete page 4 of French Alphabet Sampler. Post picture when page 3 finished. Woohoo, I actually accomplished some goals! I did post a picture and I did finish page 4. In fact, I finished page 4 so fast, that I was able to start and finish 1 design and start and almost finish a 2nd design. But since I’m up to something secret I got a bit sidetracked and didn’t finish the 2nd design. I’ll get it finished after my February FAS goal of page 5. šŸ˜‰

Professional: this is the new addition to my goals for 2008. Revamp personnel and accounting records. Scan in client billing records. NOTE: This will take more than a month to accomplish. I actually got all of the billing records scanned in (shocker!) and have started on the accounting and personnel records. I still have much to do in that department though, so this will be added to next month’s goals.

Titillating tidbits

No stitching news. Something else has been sucking up my time.

Been working on my own webpage. Bought my domain, bought the hosting service, am pulling my hair out trying to get the photo service to work the way I want it to. Will move my blog over once my hair grows back.

I’m up to something secret.

Puppies have annual shot appointment today, so leaving work early. I’ve been able to gauge how cold it is by how fast they get out of bed in the mornings. The last two mornings have seen only noses. Harley will drag herself out for some oatmeal or cream of wheat, then it’s back to bed.

Since there’s interest in Hannah Beeby, I’m going to organize a stitch-along. This will be a stitch at your own pace stitch-along and the prize for the person who finishes theirs is a beautiful happy dance. Start date will be in March. I’m trying to decide if it should be for a full week (Mon – Sun) or just a weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun). Thoughts? Opinions? Comments?
I’m up to something secret.

Am almost afraid to write this, but since I’ve been following doctor’s orders (duh!) and taking my drugs and wearing my inserts (including in my houseslippers) my heel is almost not bothering me at all. Of course little farting noises are emitting from my favorite pair of work shoes.

Tri-club meeting tomorrow night which means no stitching, and no hair pulling out computer stuff, and working later than normal since Kahuna will be picking me up, which means riding the train.

And did I mention I’m up to something secret? šŸ™‚

Shout out to my SoCal stitchy pals

And anyone else remotely interested.

I see there’s some interest in Hannah.Ā  Anyone up for a SAL in 2008?

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