Some of you may recall me mentioning my friend Holly who is waiting for a heart transplant. She has been in the Cleveland Clinic for over 5 months now waiting and we got word today that there is a donor heart!! WOOO HOOO!!!! The transplant was scheduled for tonight, but because of the weather is being postponed a day. The docs say this is okay because the donor is on life support and the heart will be fine! I am so excited for her and I ask all of you to please send up a quick prayer for her and a speedy recovery. This has been a battle for her for over 3 years now and I am so happy for her to finally get her heart!!!
Also the first Friday in Febuary, which I believe is the 6th is National Wear Red day for Go Red for Women to fight heart disease!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
The Year of The Ox
It's Chinese New Year today and it is the Year of the Ox.
I was born in the Year of the Tiger and here is my horoscope for the year.
Tiger
1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998
Tiger Overview
From the outset, 2009 may present some true challenges for the Tiger. The year of the Ox presents an overwhelming influence upon the Tiger to maintain a steady and well disciplined pace. That is not to say that there won't be opportunities for achievement, but it would be more precise to say that this is a year that would benefit the Tiger in the areas of experience and possibly lay a solid foundation for the year to come. You will have to be resourceful and rely on your boldness and quick wit to ascertain anything in the year of the Ox.
From the outset, 2009 may present some true challenges for the Tiger. The year of the Ox presents an overwhelming influence upon the Tiger to maintain a steady and well disciplined pace. That is not to say that there won't be opportunities for achievement, but it would be more precise to say that this is a year that would benefit the Tiger in the areas of experience and possibly lay a solid foundation for the year to come. You will have to be resourceful and rely on your boldness and quick wit to ascertain anything in the year of the Ox.
Tiger Rating
27% (3 neutral and 9 unfavorable months)
27% (3 neutral and 9 unfavorable months)
Tiger Career
It would be beneficial to be cautious and careful when it comes to career decisions in the year of the Ox. It would be wise to be aware of the views of those around you, as this is not a year to be too independent in your actions or take any unnecessary risks. Be persistent in your responsibilities to impress others, as this will lead to progress towards your future. For the Tiger seeking a career change, tread through the rough spots and your relentless efforts will be rewarded in surprising ways.
It would be beneficial to be cautious and careful when it comes to career decisions in the year of the Ox. It would be wise to be aware of the views of those around you, as this is not a year to be too independent in your actions or take any unnecessary risks. Be persistent in your responsibilities to impress others, as this will lead to progress towards your future. For the Tiger seeking a career change, tread through the rough spots and your relentless efforts will be rewarded in surprising ways.
Tiger Relationships
The Tiger's relationship may be one of the more favorable areas this year. You can look forward to some happy times with your loved one this year. Though your domestic life may be busy, it can bring you much satisfaction. Be aware of the fact that those around you hold you in high regard and you may not want to jeopardize these relations by your independence or by being too stubborn. Pay attention to the thoughts and feelings of others in your life and everything should work out well for you.
The Tiger's relationship may be one of the more favorable areas this year. You can look forward to some happy times with your loved one this year. Though your domestic life may be busy, it can bring you much satisfaction. Be aware of the fact that those around you hold you in high regard and you may not want to jeopardize these relations by your independence or by being too stubborn. Pay attention to the thoughts and feelings of others in your life and everything should work out well for you.
Tiger Health
The Tiger will not have any serious health problems this year, but there may some minor issues that you may want to pay attention or they could become much worse than originally anticipated. One area of concern is stress. There may be some situations this year that could escalate your stress levels and you may want to find some ways to alleviate this issue. The Tiger enjoys outdoor activities and this could provide an outlet to relieve your stress.
The Tiger will not have any serious health problems this year, but there may some minor issues that you may want to pay attention or they could become much worse than originally anticipated. One area of concern is stress. There may be some situations this year that could escalate your stress levels and you may want to find some ways to alleviate this issue. The Tiger enjoys outdoor activities and this could provide an outlet to relieve your stress.
Tiger Wealth
Take caution when it comes to your finances this year, as it is not a time to speculate or take any unnecessary risks. Plan your large purchases carefully and avoid impulse buying. The best advice is to monitor your spending throughout the year and you won't have any problems. This may sound like simple advice, but due to your generous nature, it may not be as simple as it sounds.
Take caution when it comes to your finances this year, as it is not a time to speculate or take any unnecessary risks. Plan your large purchases carefully and avoid impulse buying. The best advice is to monitor your spending throughout the year and you won't have any problems. This may sound like simple advice, but due to your generous nature, it may not be as simple as it sounds.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Blog Award and some Quilting
I was awarded this great award by Quilting Newbie. Thanks So Much!!
4. Hot chocolate. I love hot chocolate. I even drink it in the summer. For some its coffee, for me its hot chocolate
What I am supposed to do is list 5 addictions, so in no particular order they are as follows:
1. Dairy Queen. I love Dairy Queen Blizzards. So much that I buy a large and eat it slowly throughout the week and then go back the next Wednesday and buy another one!
2. Fabric. Who doesn't love fabric??
3. Books. Yes, I love to read and love to be surrounded by books.
4. Hot chocolate. I love hot chocolate. I even drink it in the summer. For some its coffee, for me its hot chocolate
5. Snowmen, I love snowmen and have many different ones. I collect them and would like to be able to display more of them, but we just don't have the room for them.
I have to award 5 blogs this award, which is such a hard choice since there are SO many great ones out there! But here you go:
This was really hard because there are SO many great blogs that I visit and stumble upon! I love so many blogs and keep finding new ones every day! So if you feel you deserve this award, take it please!
I also finished putting together 11 of the 12 squares for the LQS Block of the Month from 2008. Block 8 is missing because we were having issues and it couldn't play well. So it will be finished at a later day, probably next weekend when I attempt to re-do it by hand. The thing with these blocks is they used Thangles and well, it just didn't work. Their BOM for 2009 starts next month and I would like to do that one too!
My favorite block
Saturday, January 24, 2009
What is a WIP?
We all know that WIP stands for Work In Progress, but my question for all you out there in blogland today is what makes a WIP a WIP?
Is it tops that needs backs...
Or is it ones that you have the material for and just need to start...
What is a WIP to you?
Is it tops that needs backs...
Or is it ones that needs the top/blocks completed....
Or is it ones that you have the material for and just need to start...
Or is it something someone else started and gave you....
What is a WIP to you?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Lost
...That is how I am feeling lately. Just out of the loop. Just not all here, don't really know what is going on and what is happening! Isn't it horrible that I forgot my son's basketball game today? I couldn't have went anyway, but I forgot he even had one! Some days I don't know if I am coming or going! This 10 hour stuff is tough... I just feel lost.
And I am missing my blog reading...
And quilting....
And reading....
Only one more day till 3 days off!
And I am missing my blog reading...
And quilting....
And reading....
Only one more day till 3 days off!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Randomness...
Today our meat came back from the butcher's, so now we have a nice full freezer of "Steak and Patty" LOL!
And the kids are here from NC, here they all are just hanging out. Alyssa didn't come with them, which I didn't know, because they couldn't get her back to TN and then back to NC in the short time they have.
And the kids are here from NC, here they all are just hanging out. Alyssa didn't come with them, which I didn't know, because they couldn't get her back to TN and then back to NC in the short time they have.
And lastly, a new do...not sure if I like it, but Rich does so I guess that is most important. It just seems short....
And did you know Polar bears are left-handed.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Freaking Cold!
Today when I left for work it was -14. Yes, -14 at 8:30 am. When I came home from work at 8:00 it was -1. I hate this weather. I am over the snow and over the cold.
But, I did get Alyssa's quilt finished last night. Its all washed, dried and crinkly. I just hope she likes it. I guess they didn't leave till sometime late this afternoon. It was 5:00 when they were in Raleigh so it will be at least 10 more hours.
And this is what we are doing tonight...
Yep, nothing. I am going to get some hot chocolate and my blankie and snuggle in for a cold winter's night.
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