1) My quilt topper is done, now it is time for selecting the fabric for the backing.
Here is the last blog, http://c-hampe.blogspot.com/2012/01/strip-quilt-topper-done.html.
Troy isn't a huge fan of the colors in this topper. But he was a trooper and went with me to select fabric. I lead him down the batik isle. This is what we have found.
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| Blue Batik Fabrics |
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| Testing the topper with backing |
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| YEAH--- I think we will have to find something different |
2) My Unemployment Journey
I think I have told you, I have found myself unemployed for the 2nd time in less than 12 months. Last year while unemployed, I sat at the house all day mad at myself and others and lead myself down a depressed road. I wouldn't go anywhere for days, not getting out of my pj's for days. That was sooo not productive!
This year with the unemployment experience, I have found myself working part time at a great jewelery company, I am making myself get up, dressed, make up and heels on almost every day. I have become proactive in the job search. I have met new people that are helping me and I am helping them. I know that I am not in this pit of unemployment alone any longer. The way that I have tackled this is more like how you would expect me to tackle any project- running head on into the project, with a smile on my face, and with the end goal of a future customer or employer in my sights.
Look out that HUGE confidence that I thought I lost, Its B-A-C-K!!!
I hope that tomorrow I have time to sit down and do a link love post to all the sites that have helped in my search.
3) Cooking New things
crockpot barbecue chicken ---- this was THE BEST recipe we have found in a long time. Friends were fighting over how many chicken pieces do they get. I wish I had a picture, but the food was gone before I thought about the camera.
comfort food night--- Troy and I have wanted hot dogs, this isn't something either of eat buy maybe once a year.... He loaded his dog up with mustard, chili and cheese. I loaded my up with homemade mac n cheese. His didn't look good, so no photos... but check out the best dog dinner.
Scallop Piccata with Sautéed Spinach--- this is coming soon soon!
4) We hosted Dinner In with Friends
That's where we feasted on the Crock Pot Chicken. We played L-R-C for nickles and then busted the Go Fish Card game out (had all the Golden Book characters). I hate to admit, we are all mid to late 30s, with no kids around.... GO FISH???
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| Girls |
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| Couple #1 |
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| Couple #2 |
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| Couple # 3 |
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| L R C in actions |
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| L R C Pot |
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| 30- somethings playing Go Fish |
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| Really?? Go Fish?? |
