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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40979667817263348222018-03-06T04:19:38.612-05:00A Series of Fortunate EventsCrystal Lynn firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-66939195980515982852014-03-02T11:54:00.000-05:002014-03-02T11:54:32.365-05:00Monthly Challenges
I finished the UP Challenge, with 2700 steps to spare.

I've got one thing going for me: if I say I'm going to do something, I do it.

One thing that I've learned about myself throughout my life though is that 90 day challenges are a little too intense for my liking. I prefer a nice 30 day challenge. That's a future I can account for a little better. I am only giving myself 3 challenges for the month of March so far. These are:

Exercise every day

Eat vegetables every day

Attempt to spend NOTHING every day

Read the Bible every day

WRITE 1,000 words

Number 3 will be impossible, but I would like to see how I can do when I'm consciously avoiding making a purchase. (I'm guessing I'll just spend several hundred dollars once a week instead of spreading it out, but that's also something for me to observe.) I tried number 4 in December and did wretchedly, but we'll see. As for number 5, that will be hard, but I really want to get moving on this poor novel that's been hiding behind my step challenge for the past month at least.

Overall, I enjoyed the step challenge and I look forward to doing another now that I have this bracelet! :)

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-18128772461456157442014-02-06T23:33:00.001-05:002014-02-07T19:58:38.422-05:00Kodaline - All I Want (Part 1)
This video gets me every time. There is also a Part 2 that I want to share, but please watch this one first. Watch it twice. Let it sink it. Give it time.

I have a story idea that reminds me of this video and lately I've been working on it, so inspired by this.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-8699957139494225782014-02-03T11:16:00.001-05:002014-02-03T18:45:11.958-05:00So Many Ideas, No Time At All
I am currently in a stressed state somewhat akin to my feelings in the fall of 2009, and for those of you who experienced that season with me, you know it's time to duck for cover.

Stress is one of those things for me...it's not that I handle it poorly, it's just that I let it build up and get worse for a long time, thinking I can take it, and then all of a sudden one day--usually because of some kind of catalyst--I just can't take it any more. As always, the greatest stressor for me is when there is way more to do than there is time. I begin squandering the little time I do have left because at this point it's "Do I finish this project or do I go to the bathroom?" "Do I call this client or do I eat today?" Logic tells me that it's important to choose your priorities, but who's asking the girl who will skip going to the bathroom about "logic"?

I'm being slightly dramatic. I've only skipped a few meals because of work. And usually the one suffering in the bathroom department ends up being Sadie. In reality, many of the physical effects have been probably more related to my habit of "rehearsing" how to explain my problems and talking solutions through with myself. So hair loss and sleeplessness is normal, right?

Ugh.

Stress and I are not friends. While some writers and artists may thrive on stressful situations, I thrive on a bit of tension. I need the tug of the deadline to make a nice little blend with the excitement of writing something beautiful. When the deadline has chained a two-ton ball to my ankle and been thrown into the ocean, there's a little something in the back of my head saying "just give up"...the sing-songy "just keep swimming" is coming from external sources. Inside, I'm just thinking, "Really? Keep swimming? It's over. Can't you see that it's over?"

There are big changes coming soon because I don't want to die young just so a few people could get some websites. I have other dreams that involve me staying alive and completing them. Also, I like having hair. I don't think I would look too good without it.
Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-2542796895225147912014-01-15T10:52:00.001-05:002014-01-15T11:00:04.981-05:00More Loathsome
I'm on a roll now. I thought of some more.

Pedestrian Right of Way - It's just, fine, go. But at least look, okay? If you don't value your life, that's your choice, but please don't make me be the one to take it.

Baby Craze - Why are people always trying to convince me to have a baby? I don't hate babies, I just like adults more. There are 2 reasons this bothers me. 1) I have expressed a lack of interest in babies, so when people tell me to have one, it's like they have no discretion whatsoever about parenting. Isn't "people who don't want kids having kids" supposed to be one of the things we're avoiding? Yes, I will be a responsible parent if ever I become one because I am a responsible person, but still. I hope you're not encouraging all of your drunken friends to become parents too. Those babies are going to be the next generation. Aren't we lucky? 2) Just because becoming a parent was the most fulfilling thing you've ever done doesn't mean that it will be for me. The most fulfilling thing I'VE ever done was finish a few major writing projects. You don't see me walking around shaking people: "OMG, you have GOT to write a novel..." No, that's MY thing. Yours is babies.

Skinny Girl Hate - This one REALLY gets under my skin. All this talk about "real women having curves" and pictures of skinny women equaling "body hate." "Fat girls are the majority" they say. Isn't there a bunch of blather about not hating on minorities, because I am not feeling the love. I got a box of chocolate at school once and a fat girl said "GOOD, now she'll eat." Thanks, jerk. I actually really like food, and I like being healthy, and I like working out. I also like binging on chocolate and lying on the couch for four days straight. Why does anyone feel the need to talk about my body and why do I feel the need to defend myself? I never talk about other people's bodies. I don't even care. If I shared a picture of some body part I was proud of because I worked hard making it look nice, that wouldn't be "body shaming" for someone else. It isn't even about you. People say "how do you do it?" and their eyes glaze over when they hear the words "vegetables" and "gym."

Republicans and Democrats - Let's just get rid of both parties now.

People Who Don't Get It - This picture says it all:

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-14422501637438711332014-01-11T12:02:00.001-05:002014-01-11T12:02:02.413-05:00LOVE
By contrast, because I also think unrestrained negativity is loathsome, here are some things I LOVE.

Silence - I have not experienced true silence in 21 years. I had a really high fever at age 8 (106 degrees) and sustained hearing and vision damage. I have tinnitus which means that silence does not exist for me, but if I don't think about it, I don't hear it. I love and appreciate silence in a way that I never could have done before. Every time you experience true silence, please enjoy it. For me!

Great stories - I swear NOTHING makes me happier than a good story, told well.

People helping people - It makes me so happy to hear stories about another person's kindness. I wouldn't say kindness is rare, it's just that stories of sadness, pain, and death are so prominent and impact me so much. Hearing about the opposite brings joy!

Dogs - Dogs are the most incredible creatures in the world, full of love and sweetness. How could you not love dogs?

Knowing my own mind - Since becoming an adult and experiencing a few earth-shattering disappointments, I'm a lot better at shrugging things off and being honest with myself. I love that I can think about something and form an opinion on my own without being afraid that someone else won't agree with me. We're all our own person and have the right to our own opinions. That being said, I also no longer enjoy being friends with people who are trying to change me. Life is too short for that tug of war.

Justice - Seriously beautiful.

The woods - Until you've hiked miles and miles from civilization with your home on your back, you have never experienced the woods.

Beautiful things - There are so many beautiful things in the world if you know how to look for them. My mom always taught me to appreciate the little things--like flowers growing out of cracks in sidewalks. Beauty is everywhere if you tune in to it. I also appreciate beautiful people. Why not? I hate when people don't want to see beautiful people. That leads me to....

The human body - It really is a masterpiece. I know so many people complain about having to see it on TV and in advertising, but it doesn't bother me at all.

A healthy lifestyle - I love feeling good. When I was a teenager, I realized that when I ate crackers and cheese or sugary treats, I did not feel so great afterwards, and even though I have lifestyle lapses now, I know that exercising and healthy foods make me feel GOOD. I wish everyone would come to that conclusion. I see too many older people who succumbed to junk food and laziness complaining about their health problems, and I can't help but see how they could be better now if they would have just tried.

Relaxing - While I love to work out, nothing in the world beats a comfy couch or bed.

Understanding and being understood - This is another thing I didn't fully appreciate until adulthood. It is SO HARD to find someone who gets you and who you get, but it is such a reward when you do! That whole "opposites attract" thing is so overrated. I love being in relationships with people I understand. I have accumulated some really nice friends over the years :)

Double IPA - What better beer is there?

A good manicure - I love having my nails done. It's such a hassle-free way of looking nice.

Sight - Like the hearing thing...what wouldn't I give for vision! Well, actually I probably wouldn't do lasik. That's gross.

Nerd culture - I love writing nerdery, like literary art. I got an "&" statue that I've been nerding out about. Seriously, what a nerd!

Working hard - The whole bit about giving 110%. I'm not COMPLAINING about that. I love it!

Libertarian culture - It's self-explanatory.

Writing for me - Writing my novel (and other writing projects) has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. I don't know where it'll go, but the way it's made me feel while completing it has been worth all the work.

Receiving notes in the mail - I'm old fashioned.

Fashion and beauty - My favorite Pinterest activities, besides home storage pinning, is fashion and beauty pinning.

New clothes! - I am so thankful for my walk-in closet.

Baby animals - They grow up into big animals! Maybe this is why human babies don't do it for me...they just grow up into people.

Zebra F-301 pens - Could never think without this pen. We've been together for almost 12 years.

Good food - Because it's good....

Starbucks Tall 5 Pump Iced Chai with Whip - Another necessity! So yummy.

Water - I never understand people who hate drinking water. It's my favorite beverage in the world. It's life-sustaining!

Produce - It's my favorite section in the grocery store. Oh, and I like eating it.

Light - Post Christmas blues are just perpetuated the the plunge into continual darkness. Oh and my Christmas decorations are still up. I love lights.

Sadiepants - This girl brightens my entire existence.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-16707260746112507522014-01-11T11:21:00.001-05:002014-01-11T11:21:11.898-05:00Loathsome
Some friends of mine participated in #31daysofloathsome in December, as a response to #30daysofthankfulness in November. Facebook is always a great place for controversial items, but I really enjoyed this one. It seemed inappropriate to participate in December's festivities so immediately after November's so I refrained, but now that it's January, let 'er rip!

Things I Loathe (Listed as I thought of them)

Unfaithful friends - Seriously, this one really gets under my skin. People who are your friend for anything but all the time? Once I'm in, I'm in. I expect the same from you! Sadly, many people don't give it. They are unafraid to backstab if it benefits them

Wet feet - Particularly when ice melt leaks into my boots, but also when I step in a floor puddle in socks.

Being cold - Cold is just not for me.

Knotted hair - That feeling at the back of your neck when you've been wearing a bulky sweater or hoodie and now your hair is a nest for a small rat.

Itchy skin - Screw you, winter!

Half-assers in the workplace - Okay, this is a big one for me. I like to give 110% in the workplace, which means I am always stressed because no one can give 110%. Then I see people piddling around at like 70% of below. Nothing makes me more stressed! Not only does that mean I am stuck covering for some of their shortcomings, but it means that between the two of us, there are still fewer than 2 whole humans doing their job. So my attempt to do more than 1 human is still completely worthless.

Dust, crumbs, dog hair, and general grossness that accumulates - Why does my house get gross in five minutes? It's the animal. I love her, but dude, learn to use the vacuum.

Poorly constructed stories - Stories where the author drops such heavy-handed clues that when the character finally figures it out you're like, "Are you a moron?" Stories where cardinal rules are broken, such as "feel free to use a coincidence to get the protagonist INTO a conflict, but never one to get him out." Stories that overuse coincidences. Stories that use coincidences at all. Stories that try too hard to be the best story ever and fail miserably. Stories that are filled with drama that doesn't simulate real life in any way. (Many authors seem to forget that even in the apocalypse, humans will still be humans.)

The common misconception the grammar and typos or grammar and syntax are the same thing - As a writer, I encounter many people who don't know any term besides "grammar" when discussing anything they don't like about a piece of writing. Needless to say, if the feedback is merely "it wasn't grammatical," that doesn't leave me much room for improvement. I have no idea what you want from me.

Judgy people - Mostly, judging people for their clothes or their lifestyle choices. It's none of your business. No one asked you. I hate being in that gossipy situation where I'm sitting with person A and person B walks by. When person A leans in to say "her hair...", "her jeans...", whatever, my first inclination is to get up and walk away. No desire to be in that conversation in all. I also don't like stereotyping. Don't call me a conservative just because I'm a Christian who looks like a Fox news anchor.

Death - Every time I read a story about a murder, accidental or on purpose, or anyone's death, I feel anger. Death is the suckiest thing that mankind was ever cursed to have to experience. I don't wish it on anyone, by proximity or happening to them.

Whining - Lots of people complain a lot. If you're whining, I should also hear your ideas for how you plan to fix the problem. I have empathy, sure, but not for people who just whine and complain constantly without ever bringing a single idea to the table. This especially goes for Facebook whining. What do you hope to achieve? Alienating your Facebook friends? Check.

Missing the mark - Mostly in the workplace. When you're putting THAT MUCH effort into achieving, nothing hurts worse that falling short anyway. When I fail (which, let's face it, means anything short of just right) I fail not only myself, but everyone, at least in my eyes. But not to fall into loathsomeness #12, I am immediately thinking of how to rectify the situation and I think of it until I come up with something. Nights and weekends notwithstanding.

Lack of kitchen cleanliness - If I go to your house and see a dead cat on the counter, or similarly, food on the floor from "yesterday," or other gross things, I cringe. If I have gotten food poisoning from eating at your house, don't be offended when I bring a granola bar instead of partaking in your dinner. (Yeah...this isn't a made up one.)

Germs in public places - I hate touching things in public. Bathroom doors are covered in the flu.

Pop, especially brown pop - Don't know why, but it is entirely loathsome.

Jelly donuts - Saw a show when I was a kid where a nerdy boy got a jelly donut smashed in his face. Cannot eat them. Cannot look at them. It really stuck with me.

In fact, most red foods - I'm getting better at this. I like berries. I still can't eat jelly or jam unless it's apricot.

Small talk - The ultimate conversation killer. "So, how about this weather?" "So, how about you let me read my book now. I have things to do with my life."

No chip nail polish that outlasts its lifespan - This is a current complaint. When you get no-chip polish with an LED dryer, it peels off nicely after the requisite ten days. When you get it with the cancer causing UV dryer, it never peels off without taking half your nail with it, and it just hangs there, catching your clothes and hair until you RIP your nails off, or go have it soaked off for like an hour. Need to go do that today before I flip.

Comedy that isn't funny or tries to hard - You aren't making me laugh, so you're making me angry.

A lot of James Franco movies - This is the End could have been funny, but really? That movie went places I never wanted to see. As with Your Highness. It's an abuse of power, I think, to create such ignorant movies just because you can. A friend the other day was talking about Jeselnik and how he thinks comedians and writers have a "social responsibility." I think it's time someone called out James Franco on HIS social responsibility.

Flavored chocolate - Like mint or orange flavored. What a waste of chocolate.

Scratchy clothes, particularly wool or metallics - Once again, screw you, winter.

Static - Nothing more obnoxious that your hair standing on end, except your clothes clinging to you. Maybe this would be a decent time to mention....screw you, winter!

People who are full of themselves - I love people. Surprisingly, I really do. Maybe it's part of the writer in me--I've been brought up believing that everyone has something to offer, and even if they don't have much to offer, they still have feelings, they are still alive, they matter just as much as you or I or Obama or Beyonce (just as much, or just as little, I should say). I just hate it when people take their own personal pep talks public. When they rant about how "I am a goddess in my own life" or other nonsensical things. I always want to remind them that's a conversation between themselves and their bathroom mirror, not a good Facebook status or drunken speech at a party.

Taking lots of pills, especially the capsule kind that hate going down - I don't feel like an explanation is required. I just don't like pills.

The tanning culture, or any other cancer-causing cultures - "Hey, let's eat processed foods and smoke cigarettes while lying out on the beach without sunscreen!" Why are you asking for trouble?

Short days - I really don't like when it's already dark out and I'm not even off work.

PDA - I don't want to see you making out.

What do you consider loathsome? I probably agree with most of your things too.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-65215646293866847222014-01-06T17:17:00.000-05:002014-01-06T17:22:40.136-05:00Noveling Update
Just updating...

My novel is currently at 51,750 words, and that is the halfway point. Revision is going excellently well! I am really looking forward to wrapping up the second half of this draft. And then the cutting, of course, because my goal was to keep this puppy under 70,000...that might be too ambitious though.

I am excited for my 2014 goals. Once this novel is to final draft stage, I'll start shopping an agent.

If that fails, I'll just start having babies.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-19656769534274118222014-01-04T14:06:00.000-05:002014-01-04T14:17:40.548-05:00Project Committments
I just realized I may be a tad overcomitted. This year (and yes, it is day 4) I have already committed to:

January Reset (a project where you create a list of home cleaning goals and tackle one a day until your house is clean)

500 Words a Day which lasts for who even knows how long, but whatever, because I need to do it and finish this novel anyway

Finish the novel and get to the point where I am agent shopping this very year, NO EXCUSES

Take a 12 week writing course starting in 3 weeks

100 Days of Happiness where you take a picture of something that makes you happy every day for 100 days.

Project Declutter. I just want more clean spaces in my home.

I need a drink.

Oh wait, I CAN'T drink.

*sigh*

Also, I was kind of thinking of doing a creative project a week. Or month. Or season. I don't want to overcommit to creative projects. That never goes well.

What creative projects do you have in mind for 2014?

Some resources for home projects. (We rent so we can't do too many major overhauls, but there are plenty of options for making our space better!)

Project organization inspiration - love this! I think my special favorites are #2 and #7. I've been wanting to do #7 for so long. We have such nice high ceilings at our place!

Swedish living - Project declutter stems from my instant oohs and aahs when I see any Swedish living space. Does my house look even remotely close to that clutter free? Ha. Ha. Ha. I should take a clue from what I like.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-44450634297535939682014-01-03T20:49:00.002-05:002014-01-03T20:49:49.118-05:002014 Fitness
I want to be fit and healthy, but at the moment I really don't have time for a complete lifestyle change. I think I'm going to do the Lauren Conrad Bikini Boot Camp because it sounds intense without being ridiculous. Plus I like the daily exercise, plus the mix-and-match exercises. I really just want to get more cardio in my life.

Here's the fitness plan. I love it because I think Lauren Conrad is just so cute anyway.

I'm currently doing a cleanse that my friend recommended to me. I think I've finally ruled out an ulcer because the pain is there, but it's not constant and it's not triggered by the same things every time. Sometimes citrus doesn't bother me at all, and if it was an ulcer that would always hurt. I've also ruled out gluten sensitivity because while I can't seem to drink beer, I can eat bread and other wheat products. The pain is in different places every time too. Such a mystery! But anyway, hopefully this cleanse will at least knock everything out and help me start over fresh.

(To be honest, I am only doing the cleanse with half dedication...but I'm getting there. It takes longer than I thought it would to cut all sugar. That bag of half used semi sweet chocolate chips sitting on my counter will be the death of me! Every time I eat one I'm like "but it's ORGANIC!")

Maybe I'll update you on this, maybe I won't. We'll see.
Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-60556512382681144412013-12-27T13:26:00.001-05:002013-12-27T13:26:23.868-05:002013 Wrap-Up
It's only December 27, but I'm ready to wrap up 2013. It hasn't been a bad year, but it hasn't been a great one either, so cheers to new beginnings. (Non-alcoholic cheers, of course.)

Between hospital visits (not mine, though this week I came pretty darn close) and a few personal health concerns, this year took a weird downward swoop, but at least there were still a good many things to be excited about. Here are my highlights:

Husband had his ACL repaired and it was totally successful

Went on vacation to Tennessee and stayed in a sweet cabin with my family

Started physical therapy for my rotator cuff injury, rocked it, and feeling good as new now

Celebrated my first wedding anniversary and I'm more than halfway to another one now

Wrote a lot of drafts of my novel and working on an advanced draft now--I call that success!

Got not one but two visits from my BFF, as well as a bunch of other visits from a bunch of really awesome friends!

Started working out more...running! Yikes. Never thought I'd do that.

Ate much healthier all year. Yay, organics.

The big thing for 2014 is the goal setting. No more 13 different goals. Forget that. I have just a few.

Finish the novel.

Keep living healthy.

Travel more.

I'd like to expand my wish list for 2014, but you know what...I'm not going to. That looks pretty good to me.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-71970634469969527282013-08-20T10:43:00.000-04:002013-08-20T10:43:03.817-04:00The Vegetarian Journey
I'm not there yet. I'm just planning the journey. Buying guidebooks, learning the language, getting my passport renewed. Things like that. I'm excited about it though! I've never successfully tried a vegetarian diet, but for health reasons I'd really like to give it a shot. The goal is to begin in the early part of September and consume no meat for the month, then by October I would like to transition in a dairy-free state. I am only going to make it an 8 week adventure, and we'll see how I feel about it as I go. You never know...it might be something I choose to stick with!

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-9721154500319134292013-08-15T22:51:00.001-04:002013-08-15T23:03:23.227-04:00New Years' Resolution Mid-Year Check-In
These were my 13 resolutions for 2013. My response is below each one.

What? I can take sexy selfies in my car too, you know.

New Years' Resolutions for 2013

1. This year my #1 most important goal is to complete the novels that I strove so hard to write in the first place. I have never yet successfully revised a novel to completion, but I dream of it, and that which you dream of you ought to achieve, lest your life be wasted. So when all else fails, this dream must be my main focus. That's why it's #1.

Not going so well. I have only added another several to the list of incomplete novels, as well as adding about 30,000 words to a novel without adding a single bit of coherence to it. Need to get on the ball with this.

2. Next, I want to learn to sew and do it well. My husband bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I've already done a few silly, pattern-less projects on it and they've turned out all right for a first-timer. I want to be able to make myself an article of clothing, and to create gifts for my friends and family this year.

Going well. I've made quite a bit.

3. I hope to work extra hard on promoting TreasuredDetails. I love my little shop, and it's been a source of joy for me since I started it in June 2010. I just love creating beautiful designs for people who appreciate them and can't wait to be called upon to do more. This goal involves me trying to enter a craft or bridal show this year as well!

Did not do much with TD, though I have made a few sales! Including one I just remembered I need to ship....

4. Keep a journal. I've already been working on this one and made a post about it a few weeks ago. See that post here.

It's sporadic at best.

5. Travel outside the U.S. I want to make it my goal to visit England this year, but I'm not sure if that one's in the cards this time. If not, Canada will do :)

Ha, good one. I've barely left the state of Indiana this year.

6. Spend some time visiting friends. I have a lot of friends around the country, and since I moved away from home in 2012, I learned the value of friends who want to visit (as well as their actual visits!) and I want to do the same for my faraway friends.

See #5

7. Make new friends! I am determined to be less antisocial in my new city, to get involved in things, and to meet new people. And that means more people than my friendly neighborhood Starbucks baristas!

I made 2 new friends this year. Sort of.

8. Join a Bible study group.

Fail.

9. Organize and downsize my life! Moving has taught me that I own too much stuff. I want to store the stuff I need and lose the stuff I don't. I want to make my house neat and organized, with a minimum of clutter and knickknacks.

Project reorganization never continued beyond my closet, though everything is still poised for the job. I think I will plan to work on those projects once Nick is traveling during harvest season.

10. Eat healthy. My husband and I try not to eat UNhealthy, but our efforts to eat healthy come in spurts. I'd like to include more fresh vegetables and meats into our diet and remove more sugars and artificial ingredients.

We are doing MUCH better in this department. This one is a win.

11. Resume winter workout. I started a body bulking workout before Christmas, but time is not in my favor over the holidays. I haven't decided whether my body is ready for weights or if I'd rather venture into something like yoga, because I do truly need some flexibility! But I will be doing something this year.

Shoulder injury shorted me on this one, and I still haven't really resumed. This is also a fall activity in the works.

12. Write more letters. I feel like the lost art of letter writing has really gotten lost. I used to write letters non-stop, and it's just tapered off over the years. Friends, I've just bought some new stationary. You'll hear from me soon :)

I wrote a few in the winter, been thinking about some, but I'm just too busy!

13. Relax more. I really need to learn to relax, and I don't mean sleep. I mean de-stress! I haven't felt anything less than all keyed up since I started college, and that was almost a decade ago. I remember what they say about stress levels and early death (remember, but can't think about it because it stresses me out. Figures!)

Still working on this one.

See you in 5 months for a final summary and a brand new list. Maybe 13 whole resolutions was a little ambitious...

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-14281491422654303432013-08-14T14:25:00.000-04:002013-08-14T14:25:00.731-04:00Moons
Have you ever looked at a crescent moon and been able to see the full moon forming all around it?

My experience is that once you see that, you can never unsee it again. Does it ruin moon viewing for you? I think it enhances it for me. I am a complete picture kinda girl.
Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-63501106222310398062013-08-13T18:20:00.000-04:002013-08-13T18:20:18.331-04:00MIBA
Missing in Blogging Action

This summer has been...less than I expected it to be. It's been exhausting and overwhelming, not to mention underwhelming. I know, it sounds like an oxymoron, and maybe it is, because this summer has been very conflicting. Things have looked up, then turned downward, all summer long. I was really looking forward to taking some trips, having some adventures, doing some writing...I feel like I've spent the entire summer canceling plans, sitting in waiting rooms, driving all over the place for anything but "fun and adventure" and recovering. (The recovery part has been the most "fun" because it usually involves a few beers, but the bad part is I'm usually so exhausted after the second one that I fall asleep. Fun = over.)

So, I want to say "I'm back," but with the unexpected nature of all that's been getting in my way this summer, who's to say what "back" really means? How about this. I want to be back, and I will make an effort to make that truly happen.

This print seemed like the appropriate closer for this post, although to be honest, the "time" factor has been a little out of my hands this summer! I suppose I could restrict myself to a single beer and a little work instead of being so darn lazy ;)
Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-82220093071087402922013-07-02T10:02:00.000-04:002013-07-02T10:02:00.321-04:00Our Life
It's July 2, the second anniversary of our engagement! I'm glad he asked :)

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-26702631167315269502013-06-29T11:00:00.000-04:002013-06-29T11:00:07.256-04:00Happy Birthday, Amanda!

Happy Birthday, to my beautiful musical friend, Amanda!
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Nick bought me a sewing machine for Christmas and I have loved learning how to use it! I have been doing all kinds of awesome sewing projects and having a great time improving.

Lots of my friends have been having babies lately, so I've been focusing a lot of my energies on making them little baby things. I've made bibs, blankets, and wash cloths, some of which are pictured below. Many of my items exhibit mistakes but they are indeed getting better! I can tell that right away and it makes me happy. It's still not perfect by any means, but I'm improving.

Making gifts for friends is fun, but not being a mother or a baby fanatic, making baby items can get old. I would say mostly because I have to give away everything I make and can't actually use it to "test out" its longevity.

So last week I decided to start making some items for myself! My first project was this cute little wallet. What do you think? Would you like me to make YOU one? Let me know!

I also have this super cute teal and white chevron striped fabric for a mystery project, coming soon!

Guess what I'm making with it!

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-89349456971297754942013-06-21T12:04:00.000-04:002013-06-21T12:04:00.456-04:00Reading History
I have been a history reading fiend these last few weeks. I first pulled up an old draft of a story that I wrote about 6 months ago and I was very pleasantly surprised to discover that it was good! (For a draft, of course.) The setting of the story was originally the 1930s and I have it taking place in Great Britain. The problem is, I've never been there, and the other problem is that I don't know if my knowledge of the era is accurate or not.

I've been reading up on the 1920s and 1930s in both America and England, trying to make my decisions about my historical setting as well as my location. I'm guessing there is a lot of research ahead of me before I decide anything specifically though. I am finishing the American histories and will be shifting gears into three histories about the English in the 1920s/1930s next.

I'll keep you guys posted about my progress and decisions!

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-31806379844289402332013-06-19T14:11:00.000-04:002013-06-19T14:19:47.489-04:00Humanities and Liberal Arts in College
I've always thought that humanities and liberal arts studies got an unnecessarily bad rap, while also doing a bit of a disservice to their own. I just came across this interesting article today and I have to admit, these are not ideas I've failed to think of at some time already! I mean, how could I have gone without thinking of them when I studied 8 years under the guise of "liberal arts"?

I Went to College to be a Writer
Alright, so let me start with a little random back-story about myself, because it's only appropriate to frame such a discussion in this way. When I was in college, I never had any doubt about what I wanted to do with my degree or what I wanted to be "when I grew up." (In fact, the only thing I did doubt was whether the degree was going to do anything for me at all!) Well, of course the degree helped me personally because I learned to see things in a different way, to analyze things (especially stories) with minute attention to detail, and probably what I consider most important, gave me the opportunity to connect with people who had similar interests. Some of my dearest friends today are people that I acquired along the road of my college education and our friendships may be based on something as simple and seemingly silly as the same love of a childhood book, the same fascination with a certain author's trick with words, or the same endless emotional drive to "write the world anew each day." The latter is probably the strongest tie for me. I connect to readers, but my connection to writers? That is soul mate quality. Other writers can understand the thirst of my spirit like no one else.

But anyway, enough of that love story.

My point is that as a society we teach people they can "be whatever they want to be," and while that's a sweet, fluffy message, we also realize that it's a cruel one. You can't be a famous athlete unless you actually can be, just like you can't be a writer because you romanticize the lifestyle alone. You have to actually know how to write. For some reason the fluff doesn't apply to English students. When I was a student, I was only repeatedly told that I could not be a writer, could not depend on being a writer, there was no market for writing in the world today, etc. But that's what I was there for...to learn how to be a writer. Many times I wanted to quit college because of the overwhelming desire that was seldom satiated. Teach me to write better, I wanted to cry. Don't tell me I can't be a writer. Give me the skills I need to accomplish it and I'll take care of the rest.

Also, I was never once directed toward something that I could be, if not a writer -- except a teacher of course, but I've paid my dues in that department.

The Problem with Liberal Arts

So what's wrong with the liberal arts departments of most colleges? They stand by the worthlessness of the degree (it's not in the least worthless, by the way, if you make the most of your education and develop the confidence that you know what you know) and simply shake their heads at you for having a dream.

To be fair, maybe my professors didn't often encourage my writing because they didn't think I was good enough at it. Maybe I wasn't...but isn't that what college is for? To learn your craft, to improve at it, to shape yourself around it as it in turn shapes you? Or am I being too dramatic about college?

Disclaimer: Most of my professors were awesome. Not all of them shattered my dreams. (Actually no one shattered them....I'm stupid enough to keep plugging away at them regardless.)

I'm just wondering though, why does the college of liberal arts fail to promote career options to its students? I had no idea what I could be before I started doing it. (For an embarrassingly long time into my education I did not know that copywriting was not directly related to copyrights.) When I finally graduated from college and took my leave from the education field (Permanently? Temporarily? Who can say?) I jumped in headfirst to a field I didn't know if I could conquer. The only thing I had was a somewhat pigheaded stubbornness about my writing ability. I knew I could do it. I have been known to say, "If it needs to be written, I can write it, whatever it is," and that, I believe, is true.

College didn't give me that confidence any more than it gave me any idea how to pursue a career in my chosen craft (note that I did not say "field," because my chosen field still eludes me) and some people are not blessed with that arrogant, sometimes foolish confidence that hides underneath my thick skin.

Life After a Liberal Arts Degree

I'm alright, but how are you? If you earned a degree in the liberal arts or humanities departments, I'd love to know...

What were you taught about your potential in the workforce?

What skills did you learn that helped you find a job? Were they taught to you, or were they learned by accident?

Are you currently employed in a field directly related to your degree program? If so, how long did it take you to land that job?

Did anyone ever teach you how to create a resume or CV? How did you learn?

What were you taught about how important your "resume" was, and did you find that to be true?

My answers:

 I was taught nothing about the workforce except that I ought to develop marketable skills which were not taught in the English department.

My work related skills were learned almost entirely by accident because I am an observer and a researcher. I took a few classes that might have helped a bit, but nothing that I do in my career now was actually learned in school, except the writing.

I graduated with an A.A, a B.A., and an M.A. in English literature. I am now a copywriter/professional writer in the marketing field writing social media copy, website/SEO copy, press releases, etc. So...no. I did however get hired within the month after graduation and actually interviewed with my current company before graduation.

No one ever taught me how to create a resume or CV, or even write a cover letter that includes the proper information. I actually just learned something new about that not too long ago and was ashamed to look back at my existing resume to see how it differed from my new knowledge.

I was taught all through college that internships would be the key to a career. They were not. Working for almost seven years at the Home Depot and proving that I could write were the keys to getting my job. My boss tells me that those things 1) proved I was an employee with longevity and 2) proved that I could do the job I was being hired for.

It's a good rule of thumb to not believe everything you hear whispered about in the halls of the liberal arts department. I'm willing to bet the whisperers are just as confused as you are.

I do firmly believe that liberal arts departments need to have more information provided to their students, whether through conferences or courses that help them identify their skill sets and hone them. We need more for these students, because these departments do have value, and its a disservice to the students to act like they don't.

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-88057643676387602282013-06-17T10:10:00.000-04:002013-06-17T10:10:00.095-04:00Life
Life is busy, and a little bit ridiculous.

I've heard it said that with taxes and the cost of things, you are literally working just so you can own a car that you use to drive to work, rent an apartment where you can sleep before you go back to work, and buy food that you eat to give you strength to go to work.

But that's not how everyone has always lived.

I believe that we need less than we think we do, that less would make us happier because it doesn't require as much work, and with a little less (less work, less stress, less luxury) we could enjoy life more...

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-88609570635649079272013-06-12T11:55:00.000-04:002013-06-12T11:55:00.599-04:00Life is Short
This past weekend I heard that my friend Diane had passed away. I know she's been sick a long time, though she has only been seriously ill for a few months. It was hard news to hear, though even harder news when she was nearing the end and I knew that I wouldn't be able to see her again. Sometimes it's harder than anything to live even just a couple hours away from everyone I know and be employed full time. I often feel like I'm wasting so much time doing things that don't even matter when what matters is life itself, and the people that populate it.

I'm heading to Diane's wake this evening to see her family, though, and the hardest part about going to the funeral of a friend is that the one person you can't see is the person you want to see most.

I've tried to commit to having more time for people in my life and I've come to realize that that is a lot harder than it sounds. I always want to recommit to that, and then find life slipping away with surprising speed. I thought about this last month in Tennessee after my family vacation, when my family had already returned home and Nick and I were sitting at the Elkmont campground without them. I thought of how they were already halfway home by then and that memory was over and gone. I watched a single rivulet of the Little River and followed it with my eyes until it was gone from sight, then thought of it later and wondered where it had gone. The motion of the river reminded me of life and the memory that I had just been living that very morning. Before I realized what had happened, it had gone by.

That's the way life really is and knowing that makes it hard for me to justify a lot of silly things I spend my life doing.
Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-43730130749529904172013-06-10T10:04:00.000-04:002013-06-10T10:04:00.381-04:00What An Excellent Reminder
No one is as smart as they think they are....

Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-78772318793602774472013-06-06T12:11:00.003-04:002013-06-06T12:11:52.322-04:00SherlockChanged my background of my blog (it's a monthly necessity) to argyle because it reminds me of Sherlock Holmes's sweaters (not pictured).

I have a BIG old fashioned crush on Sherlock Holmes....

If you haven't watched CBS's Elementary with Jonny Lee Miller as Holmes and Lucy Liu as Watson, consider this my official recommendation. Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-24780336696887210982013-06-06T00:22:00.000-04:002013-06-06T00:22:00.370-04:00Heart's a Mess
My favorite thing about The Great Gatsby could easily be the soundtrack.

My number one question is HOW the heck did I miss this song? It's a life changer.

 I dare you to listen to it approximately a hundred times and just see how much you can't help but love it.
Crystal Lynn Kammhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097966781726334822.post-82067195998837685192013-06-04T14:34:00.000-04:002013-06-04T14:34:00.777-04:00Gatsby, and the Rest of My College Dreams
This past weekend when my friend Aisha was in town, we went to see Gatsby in theaters. I can't pretend that The Great Gatsby is my favorite novel even though F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of my favorite writers. I wanted to see this film particularly because I believe Fitzgerald to have been a visionary of his time. (Refer to my Master's for further information.) He writes in a cinematic style that no filmmaker has previously been able to capture.

Well, the film certainly captures that over-the-top decadence that is a feature of every piece of Fitzgerald writing. I was not even at all disappointed in the Jay-Z soundtrack. It worked for me. Quite well actually.

I believe that Fitzgerald himself wouldn't have been disappointed in the production.

It's funny because a lot of people I know have said that they didn't like the film. My opinion is that you have to live and breathe Fitzgerald in order to get it. I think this is exactly how he would have wanted it to be. Insane, ostentatious, over the top, ridiculous, pop-culture infused....

You can't read Gatsby in high school and decide how the film has to be made (which is what too many critics seem to want to do). You have to read everything he's ever written and then write a thesis on him, and THEN tell me that Baz Luhrman did it wrong. I'm willing to bet after you've read everything--including perhaps my thesis--you might concede to my point.

Have I ever mentioned that writing my thesis on F. Scott Fitzgerald was a dream come true for me? This film depicted everything that I ever had to say about him...
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August 3, 2014 by SugaryCupcakes
Hey everyone,
This is a post just for me to rant. That's right, rant about why I'm not Gold..
Here we are, Season 4 of League of Legends is coming to a close in a matter of months, and my rank is still in the same place where I started. Just a few weeks ago, I was in my Gold Promo, I could taste the sweetness of finally becoming Gold. Unfortunately, I lost 2 matches to Pantheons on my own team losing to Jax top lane. Why does this happen? Why does it seem that whenever you are so close to promotions, or in promotions Riot finds a way to fuck you up? Not only do I lose my promotion, but I proceed to lose, and lose, and lose until I become Silver 4, which can be seen on this graph. Isn't that sad?
Here's my stats as of today, it wasn't too bad of a day today. I'm on a winning spree FINALLY and hopefully I can maintain it for as long as possible. *crosses fingers* Some people say I'm not winning because I'm not playing OP champions to pull me out of the depths of Silver, but what can I say, is it really that bad to not want to play champions that can pretty much give auto win? I have played every lane in Ranked, but my strongest is mid and adc, at this time what are the strongest champions that I will have to suffer playing in order to get out of Silver? Right now I main Jinx, Caitlyn as adc, and Lux or Ahri as Mid. I just enjoy playing these champions. Does that mean I'm cursed to stay in Silver?
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Well my week has been really busy and really slow, but I am hanging in there alright. As you can guess my the title this week I was sick!
We decided to take a day trip to Yokohama! After studies we took a train for an hour and a half down to Yokohama, the funny thing is that Yokohama is only 18 miles away from us. After arriving we met up with the Elders who are assigned there and went to La Salsa, the only true Mexican restaurant in our mission. It was delicious, as we were about to leave I saw an Indian man who was about to leave about the same time so I went over and talked to him, his accent was pretty thick, but we were able to communicate pretty well. I told him we were missionaries, and that's about all I got out before the other Elders were calling for me. So I ran off payed and we left, however I still wanted to talk to him. Well it turns out he had the same impression because he payed and chased after me out of the mall! Out of breath and a little sweaty he asked, "I am Christian, where is your church?" This sparked a great conversation between the two of us which led us to giving him a flyer for the Yamate building and exchanged Phone numbers! After that we wandered on down to Landmark Tower, the largest building in our mission! It is huge! We took the fastest Elevator in Japan up to the 69th floor to a giant observation deck! It was b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. You could see forever! From Fuji to Tokyo, and everything in between. There is a surreal feeling being that high in the air. After we went down and Elder Gerard and I took a train to Tokyo to switch to a faster train home. I thought Tokyo eki would be bigger but it really isn't compared to Shibuya. After getting back we finished a few emails then rode over to the Hotas for dinner! They are both completely fluent in English which is kind of scary because we wearing entirely aware. He lived in Utah for 15 years and she lived there for 10 years! It was pretty impressive. He is the CEO to Naka Kyodais fashion line, it is pretty cool. The dinner was great, I had Elder Gerard lead the lesson, I think it is great experience for him to get used to it while he is a younger missionary. It was great!
We woke up early and ran to the church for zone meeting! I was feeling a little under the weather so I was a little slow, but I'll probably be okay. The meeting was good, I learned some neat stuff. After the meeting Elder Driscoll, one of our zone leaders, and I went on splits! We planned for our eventful day, then went to Bario ramen (男らめん)the kanji mean man ramen, fittingly we ate. Then ran to Michaels for a lesson. We helped him cleanup part of his apartment, it will be very slow work, but it will progress over time. I found a pair of retro 3D glasses which were of the chain, and Michael was about to throw them out so I got them! I felt like we were throwing away the 1980s and 90s. Everything was so old. Our lesson with him was great though! We taught the word of Wisdom which we had some concerns with how he would accept it but he was willing to accept and follow it, it'll just take time to see how things pan out. After the lesson we ran to the A Potential Investigator that Elder Driscoll knew of, so we biked there but sadly he wasn't home. So we ran to the Talmage's home. They have 3 daughters which is pretty intense over there, I thought brothers were all rambunctious, but girls have vocals. They are all half Japanese half American so they speak about half and half in their home it seemed that if they wanted to clarify anything it was in English but mostly a switch off. They really like mine craft so that was fun to talk about, dinner was delicious, pork and beans! Elder Yamada had a great lesson too, it was overall a great day.
Elder Driscoll and I split back with our normal companions after studies then Elder Gerard and I went to Indo Curry for lunch! They have this really good all you can eat place here in Kichijoji which missionaries love, but we hadn't gone for a while because we thought they hated us. However upon arriving they welcomed us with open arms (they had new management), and man did that make all the difference! It was great, made me think a little bit more about how I approach talking to people. After we went to the church and waited for a lesson with Michael, however he didn't show up, which must have been a miracle in and of itself because Elder Yamada accidentally deleted part of one of the apps! So I spent some time recoding the app, interesting how when one thing doesn't work out everything else does. After that we streeted for some time and talked to a few various people, it was fun, sadly with New Years happening soon, people begin to shut you out pretty quick. After dinner we had a lesson with Kajira Kyodai where we role played and taught him the plan of salvation and talked a little bit about the temple afterwards. It was a good lesson overall. Since no one really came to Eikaiwa we watched clips of Meet the Mormons and talked about it as a class. It was a fun activity for everyone, and I think they enjoyed it a lot.
I woke up and felt awful, but we had our giant mission conference so I rolled outta bed and got ready. The conference was great, but I felt like I was on fire the whole time. I learned a lot, but at the same time I didn't. The testimony meeting was great it was hard to imagine I was in the same place a year ago, hard to believe it has been that long. After the conference I took my temperature in the Honbu, 101, dang...I always knew I was hot but this was just too much...sister Wada wasn't too pleased to hear that, so she ordered that I get some rest. Just then the bishop called and invited us all over for dinner so we put Elder Yamada and Elder Gerard together to go to the shokugi and then Elder Kerr and I were together and I slept in the Honbu. That helped but after the shokugi we went home and I passed out again.
We woke up early and rode over to the church to watch the sunrise! It was gorgeous. We went to the roof of the church, and could see all of Tokyo right there. It was amazing! Just a fantastic view. After sleeping for some time we went to district meeting, I don't really remember how it went since I was hyped up on a bunch of medicine. I think we got some work done though. After I went into the Office to split with Elder Kerr and President Wada caught me and told me to take a few days off and get completely better. So Elder Kerr and I would be companions for a few days in the house and be isolated. Yay....I get cabin fever way to easily so I wasn't thrilled to hear that...so we were dropped off at the house and I crawled into bed for a few hours. After I got to know Elder Kerr a little bit, he is from Hawaii, he is a great Elder, but has gotten really sick with a lung infection so he is kind of waiting it out for some time. To see if he gets better or ends up going home. Sadly he was really pessimistic about the whole situation. Later Elder Yamada called and asked if we needed anything. I asked for Meet the Mormons as a joke but president gave it the okay so I was in business!
After sleeping, Elder Yamada and a Elder Gerard stopped by with some drinks and the movie. It was nice to take something off of my achy body. Slept more, took a bath, slept. Watched the movie, started feeling better so I cleaned and organized, slept, sister Wada a dropped by with some soup and to check up on us, ate, watched old 90s church videos, and slept.
Sister Wada called early and we talked about my illness, since I was feeling better she said that tomorrow I should be fine. Elder Kerr however would be going home to get the proper care and rest he needs. He seemed pretty excited about the news. I was glad to be getting out of the house soon. I showered, then studied, and got so,e planning done. Around noon Michael called and we talked for a while, it was nice to talk to someone. After church Elder Gerard and Elder Yamada came over. Then Elder Gerard and I had Weekly Planning! Yay, some missionary work again! It felt good to get back into the swing of things body willing or not. We went to the church where we crept around the building until I was caught by sister Wada but I begged her to be outside so she said yes! We went to Ueki Kyodais house and had a boss lesson about repentance, then stopped by Joseys sadly he wasn't home so we left him a note! Just letting him know we care! Then some housing and back home!
Don't worry, I'll be fine this next week, just got a little sick, that's all!
Have a great week!
Big Hearts!
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Giggle & Mingle a Success!!!
Seriously!!?? I have no idea how a girl gets so dang lucky to have so many awesome people around her… yes I am speaking in the third person I know 😛 I can't help being in awe and thanking every lucky star in the sky above me for all the positivity and energy that fuels me to thrive as I do.
During my First Annual (because yes, I will be doing this again) Giggle & Mingle Toys for Tots Drive, I felt the love! There will be some happy, giggly, smiley faces at Christmas time this year for sure, all because of the incredibly supportive folks who came out to mingle with me.
Huge SHOUT OUTS to the people who made it all happen:
First of all, Joe & Ronny over at PL Sports Bar & Grill for donating the venue & coming up with some yummy specials for the night. My handsome sailor husband, Dayton, for donating the door prizes & always encouraging me to do my thang, my dear friends & studio mates Melissa McClure & Cathy Olson for donating the grand prizes. Melanie Montoya for the awesome invitation design, Bill Calhoun for his music & MC Skills, along with DJ Dave who played some awesome live music. Designer Kit Frye of Fiveloaves Twofish Clothing for the beautiful, custom dress & headpiece that got me compliments all night! My brother, Ludick Kepler Photography, along with Jordan & Gia from Absolute Kelvin Photography for providing the paparazzi coverage all night. You can visit the Swann Soirées Facebook Fan page (become a fan!) to browse the many pictures, AND visit the Giggle & Mingle Gallery Jordan posted too! Another Shout Out also to my friends over at Foto Cabina for providing the photobooth & props for everyone to enjoy, it was a hit! We must not forget, especially on this Veteran's Day, The Marine Corps, for sending me some uniformed fellas who not only selflessly service our country, but also were good sports about all the pictures, dancing, and shenanigans an all-night happy hour brings! Who else was going to carry away the FIVE heavy TOY-FILLED boxes though??!! Lastly, my incredible "wing girl" and assistant, Kristy Eagle, for being a fabulous co-host. Much Much LOVE to all of you.
Even more love to ALL who showed up with toys, money, and enthusiasm. I am on such a happy-happy joy-joy high right now I am typing away bewildered on how I got to be so blessed by the awesomeness of people around me. Makes me want to sing and dance! I wanna put on…. my my my my my boogie shoes!
I will be collecting Toys & Monetary Donations until December 10, 2009 @ the Cerimone Studio. You can stop by on any weekday from 10am-4pm, including during our next open house, December 4th until 8pm, you may also mail-in check donations made out to TOYS FOR TOTS to the studio, click here for our address.
I am being asked to have another Giggle & Mingle next month, so I'll update you on that if it happens. If you would like to sign up to be a recipient of the Toys collected by the many incredible volunteers this season, contact Toys for Tots directly here.
KissKissHug to all of you again. MERCI! GRACIAS! THANK YOU!!
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Had soo much fun last night!!! What a great time … can't beat a great cause, good food and drinks, and amazing people! Can't wait for your next event. You definitely "ROCKED IT" and your dress was fabulous! You're amazing! Keep up the fabulous work!! xoxo ❤
November 11, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Brenda, you are a doll! Thanks again for having us. I look forward to attending more of your events!! ❤ you, "swanndiggity"!
November 17, 2009 at 6:08 am
we had so much FUN! thanks for having us out. i hope whoever gets our basketball loves it because rain was bummed that she wasn't getting it. 🙂
December 21, 2009 at 9:53 pm
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Thursday, 6 May 2010
Flexible childcare
One of the things that came up in conversation was the need for flexible childcare. This would be for parents who want to work but don't have set hours each week so cannot take advantage of nurseries / childminders. For example, people who like to freelance.
So does anyone out there know of any flexible childcare available around here? Ideally somewhere you could book a day in advance or even on the morning of the day.
Even better would be a place that had said flexibility but enabled the parents to stay on-site to work (so wifi would be necessary) or to network with other parents, do courses, meet traders who work flexibly (such as the Phoenix bods) or just have a break from the kids safe in the knowledge that they were being looked after.
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- 6 May 2010 at 14:53
- PlumBun said...
I guess the probelm with flexible childcare options is that the people running the business need to guarantee a steady income, as does anyone in business and you can not provide a steady cash flow forecast if you are not sure of who will use your services and when.
It would seem though an ideal opportunity for parents to set up such a system/business but I am guessing it would have to be run along the lines of not guaranteeing an income. The problem with childcare is that you need to be protected by insurance and other outlays that you may simply not recoup with such a business model.
If you work freelance you either need to try and determine a set pattern of work or you need to perhaps form a group of likeminded parents who will look after your child for certain hours, but if you work is unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed in advance i guess you run the risk of no-one being available at hours to suit.
Rambling aside, I guess the answer to the question is no, there is not a solution to flexible childcare options. I don't even think those in place are particulary helpful towards working parents. Childminders and nurseries generally offer assistance from 8am-6pm and even accounting for a small journey to work that makes the maximum hours you can spend in an office 9am-5pm and I just don't know of anyone doing a 9-5 job.
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Who says only money can buy happiness? In fact, some of the best adventures in life are those which happen unplanned and unprepared. Washington DC is a big place though and if you happen to find yourself in there with loads of time on hand and a few bucks to dish out, then make sure you spend it wisely. The first thing you need to do is hire a DC Tour Bus because you certainly cannot go to places on foot.
The next order of business is to ask the driver of your Charter Bus Rental in DC to take you to the following places. Don't worry though, as these places are totally free of cost to visit;
1. National Zoo:
No need to roll your eyes at this choice. You might have visited a zoo several times in your life but none of them are like the National Zoo in Washington. If you are traveling with kids, then step in one of the Bus Tours in Washington DC as they are super safe and most definitely make a stop at the National Zoo. The zoo houses endangered pandas and gorillas aside from all the regular animals. Also, you'll find Orangutans flying over your head, so be careful.
2. Folger Shakespeare Library
This will largely interest the literary fans with a love of books or maybe just anyone. After all, who wouldn't be excited to devour more information about Shakespeare and this time, with visual proof. The Folger Shakespeare Library takes the visitors on a free tour to see their vast collections, reading rooms and Elizabethan gardens.
3. National Gallery of Art:
If you really know how to appreciate true art, then make sure to ask your DC Bus Rental to drop you off at the National Gallery of Art museum. While getting entrance into the gallery may require some money, they still offer various tours and events to the public free of cost. These events can take you to the art collection of the 18th and 19th centuries, where you can see for yourself the talent of French artists and some Italian Renaissance artwork. Modern sculptures and paintings by the famous impressionists Picasso, Monet and Degas can also be viewed here.
It is not every other day you get a chance to visit DC. So, when you do have time on your hands, reserve a space on a DC Tours Bus and enjoy every inch of the city. You can also take Tour Bus Rental in DC to enjoy the cityscape.


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Have U.S. Corporations Grown Financially Weak?
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- Benjamin M. Friedman, 1981. "Debt and Economic Activity in the United States," NBER Working Papers 0704, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- John H. Wood, 1981. "Interest rates and inflation," Economic Perspectives, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, issue May, pages 3-12.
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Auction Cause and Participant Media have teamed up to present an eBay charity auction for a walk-on role in Overture Films and Participant Media's horror thriller, The Crazies, with the proceeds to benefit Greenpeace.
Directed by Breck Eisner, The Crazies revolves around the inhabitants of a small Iowa town who are beset by death and insanity after a plane crash lets loose a secret biological weapon into the water supply. The film was inspired by George A. Romero's 1974 cult classic of the same name.
The lucky winner will be given a chance of a lifetime to play one of the infected townspeople in The Crazies on location in Iowa on April 17, 2009.
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You read that right.
No spending from January 1 until my birthday in May. That's 4.5 months.
This concept both excites and terrifies me.
I'm hugely committed to getting my debt paid off in 2014 and getting back on track financially, so I want to do everything in my power to make sure I'm successful.
While I did spent quite a bit of money in 2013, it was also a very challenging year for me and I feel like maybe that's what I needed to do in order to get through it. However, I'm certainly not going to let a rough year hold me back from being completely financially okay, and so I wanted to challenge myself to be as great as I can be with money.
There's something about the Christmas/holiday/whatever season that bleeds me dry. It's not really the buying of the presents (I didn't have many to buy for this year) but hosting people, buying decorations, spending more on food, visiting with people, etc etc that all just adds up. Before December my grocery bill was tight and then December rolled around and, well, it wasn't so tight anymore.
I know January is historically a month with little spending, and I thought I would attempt to carry that forward up to my birthday. Why my birthday? Because I'll probably want to buy myself a birthday present 🙂
What are the guidelines (I'm using guidelines here because rules just sounds restrictive):
- No wants. None. Anything purchased must be able to be justified and "it was pretty" although valid, isn't good enough this time.
- Replacement items. For example, if I run out of mascara, I can buy a replacement mascara, but I can't buy six replacement mascaras because Sephora had a neat little kit of them.
- Running shoes. I'm pretty sure I'm going to need between 1 and 3 (yes, I realize this is random) new shoes between now and my ultra. Staying uninjured is pretty important to me so I'll purchase shoes as I need them, and they're probably going to be the expensive Newton's, but I'll look for sales where I can.
- Food is okay. Obviously. No one wants me to die. But the food I purchase should be as part of my meal plan (yup, those are coming back!) and can't be overly expensive (sorry fancy cheese).
- Eating out within reason. I'm going to allow myself one meal out per week. So if I buy my lunch for $4 one day, this will still count as one meal out.
- No Starbucks. Sorry Starbucks. I love you. You know I do, but sometimes you just get too dang expensive. After January I may permit myself one drink per month, but I'll need to go cold turkey in January first to be sure.
- Makeup and clothes are off-limits. The only exception to this is the replacement rule. So if I get a hole in the crotch of my jeans, I'll probably replace them, but that's it. I have a ton of running clothes, so there's no way I'll need to buy any more between now and May (even though I may want to).
- Bye bye cable. I'm going to allow myself to keep cable until the Olympics are over, but after that? Bye bye. This will save me nearly $80/month and since I can stream most of my shows the day after online, I just don't much see the point of paying for cable. Heck, even if I want to watch sports, I can head to a bar, or pay $2.99 for a hockey game online, if I really want to see it. I'm betting I won't miss it as much as I think I will.
- Get a library card. This is something I haven't done just because I'm lazy. I can rent books with my Kobo through my library for free, so it seems silly to keep buying books (but I do) but, since I can't spend, a library card must be obtained. (Now to figure out where the closest library is so I can get a card!).
- Movies are okay? I haven't yet decided how I feel about going to movies. I love going to movies, but at $13/ticket it can get pretty pricey (it's $20 in IMAX) so maybe once a month? I'm not sure yet. I'm just thankful for Netflix.
I know the first month or so will be the hardest, but I'm pretty confident I can stick with this.
Bye bye debt!
Tell me: What's the most radical thing you've done to pay off debt?
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Our Kindred Obsession - Poem by Robert Rorabeck
Bodies like matchsticks counting,
The nights that they know are going to be very cold;
And they can only burn for awhile,
Stuck in the gravity of the atolls, trains like silver
Passageways crossing them,
Wind tunnels in Spain: The hard knocks resound through
The parks in the rain,
The swings drip tears from the chains of birds:
The light houses have all been punched in the eye by some
Hooligan truants who have been turning out,
Pretending to be sailors, to be your love
Where I drove by a cemetery today delivering impatiens,
And I said your name; but you had already returned to him
Like a dove,
Like a story book folded asleep upon itself, the way I remember
Looking at you in elementary school
When I pretended to be descended from the Mayflower:
And what were you doing all of this time but making excuses
And getting new tattoos;
But we are both descended from Germany, so we are both
Very insane-
I've had so much liquor I cant remember my name; but you
Are so very beautiful like a match burning in the woods,
Keeping a kindle all the light as if could so I could dream
Of my dogs;
And I am not very beautiful, but now my woods glow with your
Your ears that were pierced so many times for you sailors
All dusky on rum in the leave, kissing your lobes;
I wonder if you even hoped to notice that I was perceiving them
Also in the barrooms underneath the kerosene lamps
Of our kindred obsession.
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