almost 2 months...

So its been almost two month not hearing anything from me...But I'm alive and kicking! Not much besides school and work. I know you were waiting for some big over the top story but I got NADA. Oooh except for maybe the story about the train....

So yes I take the Train to work! The Caltrain. Everyone thinks I need to start a blog just about my daily commute because something comical happens almost every day like a few months ago....

I was standing on the platform waiting for the train when the man in front of me let one rip. I mean a loud tooter! I was in shock along with other passengers who had the look of "Did that really just happen?". Now the man who did this was wearing his headphones listening to music so I'm guessing if he cant hear it we cant hear it because he did it again a week later!

swimming

I'm currently swimming in paperwork and school work please leave a message after the tone...

someone sure does like a Mystery

Okay so I'm sure you all think the "Mystery Box" prize isn't all its cracked up to be and your just getting my JUNK. I love a good mystery involving SCOOBBBY SCOOOBY DOOOOO....But you know I think its officially made someones year. Check it out and maybe next time you will think twice about entering my give away's? At least you know your getting something kind of cool and or something to fully indulge your crafting side.

sezya!

Kiddo Hates it when

I guess my Bday gifts from 2 hints (PS bday is 3 months away he was asking for it!)

Fun or Practical

My guesses DSLR or Bike

And I was Right!...I think in another life I was Mrs Cleo or some equivalent!

Help me get my MBA and Win

So I'm officially recruiting help for my MBA from all of you out there! This will probably not be the last time I will ask, but please please please could you take THIS Survey? Takes about 5 minutes and is a good cause helping a poor graduate student. If you take it Leave a comment with a way for me to reach you and you are officially entered! Contest Ends February 18 12 pm...

Entered for what you might ask?!?!?! Well you never know what magical things may show up on your door step in the Magic Box!

Here again is the LINK along withe the direct Website

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DZRZN5J

Thanks so much for the help!

2 years in the Making

It's DONE! Something 2 years in the making and its done! Okay almost done need to do some final clean up but then its officially done! I know your on pins and needles thinking about what it is right? Well if the sun permitting I may just have photos up this week of the accomplishment. For me this was a long commitment in which we had our ups and downs. I stared at it from time to time from afar, and then I worked diligently ate chocolate, watched movies, and kept on trucking. And somehow in the midst of working and going to school I finished it!

Yes, I am leaving you with a cliff hanger...the best I can do as a crafter!

Lately

So here is the latest and greatest. First is Banana bread cake:
Use THIS Recipe, but put the chocolate chips in the food processor for a few pulses. Split the batter between two round cake pans and bake at 350 for about 25 minutes or until done. Allow cake/bread to cool and then ice with funfetti (compliments of Kiddo).


And then finally the crafting:


Yes, I know you can see my unmade bed, I haven't quite figured out how to get rid of the glare.

I'm Determined to get an DSLR...

Busy Bee

Yes, Grad school has consumed my life (currently studying for STATS you know the probability A given B). But it doesn't mean I haven't had any time to do anything. I have done a few things in the past while like moving to a new place, craft up some art for the wall, baked a little (the boxed brownies don't count), I finished a few non school books (girl with the dragon tattoo series, the alphabet sisters, just to name a few), all while passing my first quarter with flying colors. But enough of the talk right I'm sure you actually want to see what I have done lately? Or are you really out there reading this (sometimes I feel like my blog is like my professors boring). Well tomorrow Pictures I SWEAR of some of the things I have accomplished.


On an aside if you need a good laugh watch THIS video, compliments of a coworker who actually brought this drink to our holiday party and showed the video it was a HOOT!

Ice Cream, Cinnamon, Sugar, and Banana Bread

Oh My...Yes I have found my new favorite thing!

1. Bake banana bread
2. Slice off a piece of banana bread
3. Warm banana bread in bowl
4. Place two scoops of Vanilla ice cream on top of Banana bread
5. Sprinkle Cinnamon Sugar mixture

Now EAT!

Yummo!

viva MEXICO

Bad Blogger

Yes, its been a while...okay a long long while. I dont have much of an excuse besides I've been running around like a crazy woman. My days are non stop from 5am till 9pm. Just wanted to drop a line...Im hoping to put up some pictures of my trip to the UK soon...and maybe actually write once in a while. Me doing anything creative is a long shot...but you might get some good stories out of me and my rides on MUNI which has been an adventure to say the least.

Dear Giants Fans

Dear Giants Fans (thats the baseball team here in SF if you were in the know),

I love the fact you are so dedicated to your team, but for the LOVE of GOD could you please obey the traffic laws?!?! Thanks to the jay walkers and cars sitting in the middle of the intersection I ran, no make that SPRINTED to make my train home. And it's not like I only had 15 mintues to catch my train from work, no I had 45 minutes. Thats how long the Muni was stuck in between one station and the next. So Please help me out!

Thanks

The Newbie to the City

Photos of Vacation

Welcome to Phuket

Bali









Taipei Airport Hello Kitty Gate...I couldn't pass it up!

Hello USA

6 Flights and 20 Days later I am Home! The vacation was a lot of fun and I'm happy to report I came back in one piece. Jet lag is just about to kill me so I'll keep it short for now but pictures will be later.

Patterns Patterns Every where

So I've slowly been trying to get myself to go through all my sewing stuff and figure out what I want to keep and what I want to give away. I found my stash of Vintage (if thats what you want to refer to them as) patterns...and I just about cracked myself up!

First up...wedding dresses and brides maid dresses...boy am I glad things have changes those ruffles look like they could strangle someone!

Next up we have boogie nights!
Note this photo is not enhanced in any way but can anyone say Jersey Shore GTL
And the best for last...I found Princess Leia...just for you Kiddo!
On that note since I'm moving and got to donate these somewhere...Anyone who leaves me a Comment up until my return from my vacation (July 14) can get one of these while supplies last. Note It will be sent snail mail so I can save a little! And if you want more than one blast from the past just leave it in your comment and I'll see what I can do!

Make sure in your comment you leave me a way to get a hold of you to obtain your mailing address.

Pack em Up Ride em Out

Well I have some very VERY big news for all of you out there. I'm Moving AGAIN!!! This time for a new job in the Bay area (SF/San Jose) to work for a Nonprofit. Oh the joys of packing again.

International Travel and Craft

The count down has officially begun. I leave in one week for Phuket for a 2 and half week vacation through Thailand and Bali. Which means it was time to Craft. I bought new luggage and decided I needed a luggage tag that could be seen from outer space. So I whipped out my embroidery machine and got to work making this:

Yes, I know my Photo shop skills are lacking, and I'm still using my parents address. I'm debating selling these online or to friends they are easy but that embroidery machine still scares me sometimes.

Morning Drive

I drive the same freeway every morning to work. And I see some pretty interesting things. This morning Batesville Casket Company...Slogan on the side of the truck "Dedicated to the Dignity of Life". I was more so afraid of the doors flying open and caskets being sprinkled across the freeway.

Found the Cord!

I found the cord to the camera! Only took like a week to figure out where I had put it. But other than that I did finish a project. I've been taking notes from all you mothers out there and what you make your kids (ie colorful, interactive, and multi-use). So I made this for Kiddo's niece since she is turning 1 in a few weeks.

Damn Cord

I have a project I finished. But I cant find my camera cord...And the hunt begins.