Craftyminx

Something different

Do you ever just have those days where you need a change? I have always been one that has to have control over my life. When I feel like I don't have control, I change my hair. I haven't had one of these weird cut all my hair off moments in quite awhile, so it was about time. This cut however wasn't a rash decision. I wanted a more vintage cut to go with my new make up and pin up clothes that I never wear because I feel like a poser. I LOVE pin-up inspired things and just never took the full plunge because I thought that my family would think I was weird. I'm pretty sure my mom has gotten over the fact that I am an odd duck by now. So I cut my bangs on Tuesday. My hair dresser hates them, which I find hilarious, but everyone else seems to love them and so do I! I have the overwhelming urge to wear red lipstick every day now, which I would have never done before. I think I'm ready to start standing out in the crowd and stop being a wallflower.

Before

After

Labels: hair, life

The trip...

It was great! It was kind of hard traveling with Bella but she was a trooper. My mom and I spent a lot of money and I bought some really awesome stuff. I am still trying to get photos of the shopping tagged so they will have to wait. We were so tired from walking around so much that we didn't go to the concert Sunday night. We laid in the hotel, ate McDonalds (the only fast food all trip) and watched Herbie Fully Loaded on Disney channel while knitting (me) and sewing appliqués for a quilt (mom). Here are a few photos of the trip. We weren't there for sight seeing so I didn't really take a lot of photos. The good stuff is what I bought I promise :)

A taste of the shopping pics to come...

Labels: life, vacation

Woot double cast on!

I cast on for two projects last night. I figured if I wanted to knit on them this weekend, it would be beneficial for me at least get them started. That is usually the most annoying part for me. I ripped Camellia (ravel), just because I hated the cotlin yarn at that gauge. I need to make it out of something more squishy. I've pretty much decided I hate cotton yarn that doesn't have acrylic or wool added to it. I won't make the mistake of buying it again. So, I have all of this cotlin and needed something at a bigger gauge. Interweave's Frock camisole (ravel) is on my queue so I started that last night. It is more my style as well.

I also started Pixie Purl's Country Kiddie. Can I just say how adorable her baby girl is. Really... I just smile every time she puts up new pictures. That is just the cutest baby face ever and believe me I'm not much of a baby person. There are a lot of babies coming around here, so I thought I would get started making some of these. I may even put some away for my future (yeah I think I've decided I would like to have kids some day now, nesting is a bad thing haha).

I got my yarn pirate booty club package yesterday!!! IT IS GORGEOUS!!! Wow all I will say is shiny!

So you may be wondering why I am stocking up on weekend knitting... I'm going on a mini vacation with my momma. We are going to Kansas City for quilt store and yarn store action. And we'll hit some antique stores as well I'm sure. They always have an outdoor philharmonic concert at union station for memorial day which is a lot of fun and is my main reason for going. Knitting outside at a concert, yes please! Bella is coming with. We will have a lot of fun. I'll post pics on flickr as I take them so you can stalk that if you like.

Labels: knitting, vacation, yarn

I still know how to knit!

Really... it's been awhile but I did pick up some knitting at the grad party this weekend.

My friend Sarajane took some great pictures at the party. Here are some more... I promise I will start doing some crafting soon. I need to get my space organized. Ever since the new furniture and the new dog I just need a major overhaul of everything. And now that I have the time I'm just too drained to do anything about it.

*edit* - I just realized how much my dog looks like a prissy bitch. She really isn't, she just doesn't like to be in new environments. At home, she refuses to be a lap dog and lies on the floor or in her doggie bed where she sleeps and can see me if she wakes up. But at new places, she wants to be held the ENTIRE time and will cry the most pathetic sound you've ever heard if you don't hold her. I learned that it takes her a day or so to acclimate to a new place. By Saturday night she took over the cat bed downstairs and was perfectly happy ignoring everyone. I have a weird dog. I love that she is so independent, Chihuahuas usually have problems with that.

Labels: bella, life, pets

I'm one of "those" people

I bought Bella a dress, just because it was cute and rainbow for international day against homophobia. She kind of hates dressing up. I will be making sweaters for her next winter though, don't you worry. We stayed with uncle Levi this weekend and went to the OBU graduation to see Patrick graduate and then stayed for the party afterwards. It was a busy weekend, but lots of fun. Bella was everyone's favorite dog ever. She is such a people whore. geez I can't take her anywhere. haha

Labels: bella, life, pets

Flickr video

yes please! Now that I have something to video...

Labels: bella, pets, video

Squee!

I could see in both of Bella's ears today, the swelling is almost completely gone!!!! That makes me sooo happy. And... I noticed that she could hear me today when I was talking to her!!! I paid the pet deposit at my apartment last night so she is officially mine now. :)

I'm in a crafting lull. I have a lot of projects that need to happen, we'll see if I can get those started soon.

Labels: bella, pets

Bella update

Bella really likes the farm. I have some pictures but I took them with the 35mm so I will post them later. Grandma and Grandpa spoiled her like they were supposed to and she had a good time. My mom loved the shawl I made for her for mother's day.

The antibiotics seem to be working on Bella's ears. They are draining a lot (it is really gross and I won't fill you in on the details). The really bad ear is still pretty swollen, but draining and the other ear is looking good. I'm hoping she gets some hearing back once the swelling is gone. She seems to notice when you yell at her now, which she didn't before.

Bella is the best car rider ever! She sleeps the whole time, and if she happens to wake up she wants to look out the window for a couple of minutes and then will go back to her bed to lay down and sleep more. I just love this sweet little dog.

poor Bella...

Why anyone would neglect a dog the the extent that this little girl was neglected is beyond me. And there are even far worst cases of neglect which makes me tear up a little bit just thinking about it.

I took Bella to the vet today to have her ears checked out because they smelled really bad. Her ears were so badly infected and swollen that he couldn't even get anything in her ear to clean it. She is deaf. One of the ears is dying because of the infection. Like the tip is turning all rubbery and the skin is dying. Her nails hadn't been clipped in so long they were curling under. She also has congestive heart failure (which I could tell, because she sounds like Mariah did). So yeah I've got a sick little girl on my hands. As hard as it will be for me financially and emotionally to take care of a sick dog, I just have to do it. She is such a good dog. Really, she is perfect for me, I just want her to be healthy. :(

The vet gave me drops and an antibiotic, so maybe we'll knock this thing out. She's an older girl like I thought, about 5 or 6. She is soo sweet I hate to see her itching her ears and being in pain.

Yes I have been reading Twilight books for the past three days

why do you ask?

Meet Bella! (I named her after the main character in the books fyi)

She's not exactly fond of the camera. She will be living with me from now on if she doesn't have a chip when I take her to the vet. A friend found her alone, hungry and wet at her workplace and brought her to me because she knows my love of Chihuahuas.

She is a very good little dog. Quiet and house trained. She likes her bed and goes there when she doesn't want to mess with me. She currently enjoys scoping out my apartment while I follow her to make sure she doesn't wet somewhere. I think it has turned in to a game.

I always said I wanted a chi named Hildegard, sadly she just doesn't look like a Hildegard. I wish I knew her real name because she is probably about 4 and doesn't appreciate the change, but yeah it will have to work.

She's very skinny, but just has a lot of pouffy hair I think she must keep secrets in there like I do.

Labels: bella, pets