So i'm currently sitting in the lobby of the hotel, doing research and playing on the internet. I'm in my pj's and i have my hair in a cute turban. If i have to sit here to be on the internet, damnit, i'm going to be comfy. To hell with them. And i'm not alone. There's a guy here, with a baby, doing stuff on his laptop too. Man i hope they get this fixed soon.
Today was like kindergarten in the shop. We did crafts... like lots of crafts.. and making messes. We did silicon casting. I've not really done it before... but luckily Scott is pretty experienced with it, so i learned tons!! We had tons of molds already, so Scott taught me to how to mix the two part mix. We added bronzing powder to some. Got some gorgeous gold and silver plastic pieces. I have pictures, and will post them later when i can get internet and the photos in the same place. I also experimented with leather dye and the clear resin. The results were awesome!!! I don't want to give it away right now... but oh do i have ideas. And i'm doing research on things now so i can do more. Wooooo!!!!
Before we left the shop, we started working on a project that will get a mold cast over it. It's pretty cool. I've always wanted to do this kind of stuff before. I'm so excited about it!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Baahh.. interwebs
SO i was really really hoping to spend these two days off playing online.. gaming.. generally not leaving my room except to walk Jasmine. However, that has not happened. The internets are a little sketchy right now :( The hotel is aware of it. They are trying to fix it. I've even talked with the internet company. And last night there was a storm that made the tv go out.. and the internet. So i'm currently sitting in the lobby of the hotel doing what i need to.
It is very nice to have two days off though. I've gotten tons done. Jasmine even got a bath. I got some shopping done yesterday, and some exploring as well. Today i need to figure out laundry... must go get quarters. And somewhere in all of this there is a gym that i need to find. I'm trying to change little things every week.. and one of them is getting more exercise. So far, i've remembered to take my meds everyday. That doesn't sound like much... but it really is. Getting into a routine is good for me. It will help me remember with my foggy brain.
And can they seriously have their lobby TV any louder.. whoa. On that note.. i'm going to finish what i need to and head back to the room.
Here's wishing everyone a happy week!!
It is very nice to have two days off though. I've gotten tons done. Jasmine even got a bath. I got some shopping done yesterday, and some exploring as well. Today i need to figure out laundry... must go get quarters. And somewhere in all of this there is a gym that i need to find. I'm trying to change little things every week.. and one of them is getting more exercise. So far, i've remembered to take my meds everyday. That doesn't sound like much... but it really is. Getting into a routine is good for me. It will help me remember with my foggy brain.
And can they seriously have their lobby TV any louder.. whoa. On that note.. i'm going to finish what i need to and head back to the room.
Here's wishing everyone a happy week!!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
One week
Today signifies the end of my first week back in theatre. It's been an amazing week. This morning I had a wonderful epiphany. It is a joy to get up and go to work. I love what I'm doing. I like the people I work with. And I'm very much, back in my element.
Today I finished two hats. One is a Scottish Tam that was built from scratch. The other is a sweet little straw hat for a Charlady (played by a man). I only have pictures of the straw hat.
ASF has such a great collection of hats and floral trimmings. These are all vintage flowers. Far better than anything you can find at the craft stores. The smooshed even helps the Charlady look.
And of course.. I need to post a picture of Jasmine.
On our trip monday, Jasmine refused to go to sleep. Often sitting up trying to watch me or the window.. and i would hear snoring and look over at a little drooping head. She's been sleeping a lot in the past few days. She's eating more too. I think spending the next two days with her will help ease her mind. She's doing so much better with barking as well. She barely does it when i leave, which is good.
Yaaay!! I have a weekend. We may go to the park and play tomorrow. I might also go out and find some thrift stores :)
Today I finished two hats. One is a Scottish Tam that was built from scratch. The other is a sweet little straw hat for a Charlady (played by a man). I only have pictures of the straw hat.
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| Look at all these sweet vintage flowers. So fabulous!! |
ASF has such a great collection of hats and floral trimmings. These are all vintage flowers. Far better than anything you can find at the craft stores. The smooshed even helps the Charlady look.
And of course.. I need to post a picture of Jasmine.
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| Someone finally fell asleep on the ride to Alabama. |
On our trip monday, Jasmine refused to go to sleep. Often sitting up trying to watch me or the window.. and i would hear snoring and look over at a little drooping head. She's been sleeping a lot in the past few days. She's eating more too. I think spending the next two days with her will help ease her mind. She's doing so much better with barking as well. She barely does it when i leave, which is good.
Yaaay!! I have a weekend. We may go to the park and play tomorrow. I might also go out and find some thrift stores :)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Day 4
Today was a good day. Managed to finish rescuing the gypsy coin scarves for Midsummer. And was complimented on a job well done. Yay! Also did a little dye work... Making an off white zipper bright blue.. easy peasy. Every time i dye something, i realize just how much i really really love dying things, and color matching!!
I also finished cleaning our craft area. It needed it... and a few of the other shop folks came and thanked me for doing it.. and encouraging Scott to clean his area so nicely. Yay!!
We also specked the next show, "39 Steps". Scott and i figure it will only take a few days to get things done. We all figured this would be a prop/accessory heavy show... and really.. it's not. Boo. But i do get to make and decorate a few hats. And a little jewelry work.. which i already started before the day finished. I'll try to remember to bring my camera and start taking photos.
Today, I also didn't stop home for lunch. I've been coming home during lunch to walk Jasmine and make sure she's doing ok. When i came home after work, she greeted me at the door... and NO Barking!!! Totally awesome. Though i do not feel quite as bad about her barking. This seems to be the pet block. Next door has a cat who likes to sit at the window. Across the breeze way has the two big dogs. And somewhere else in these suites is a small dog that barks more than Jasmine!! So i'm in good company. She is currently snuggled in her huge crate/cave snoring away.
I also finished cleaning our craft area. It needed it... and a few of the other shop folks came and thanked me for doing it.. and encouraging Scott to clean his area so nicely. Yay!!
We also specked the next show, "39 Steps". Scott and i figure it will only take a few days to get things done. We all figured this would be a prop/accessory heavy show... and really.. it's not. Boo. But i do get to make and decorate a few hats. And a little jewelry work.. which i already started before the day finished. I'll try to remember to bring my camera and start taking photos.
Today, I also didn't stop home for lunch. I've been coming home during lunch to walk Jasmine and make sure she's doing ok. When i came home after work, she greeted me at the door... and NO Barking!!! Totally awesome. Though i do not feel quite as bad about her barking. This seems to be the pet block. Next door has a cat who likes to sit at the window. Across the breeze way has the two big dogs. And somewhere else in these suites is a small dog that barks more than Jasmine!! So i'm in good company. She is currently snuggled in her huge crate/cave snoring away.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Day 2 down!!
So today was the second day of work.. AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!! I really feel so at home in this shop. It's good to be back. The people are all really nice. And i get along well with my fellow crafts person, Scott.
Jasmine is settling. Loving all the walking we are doing. She's still getting used to me going to work, but i love that she is super bouncy when i come home at lunch and after work. And i love snuggling with her.
We are kind of in between shows. There are two opening this week.. so we are just doing little repairs. Well ok, today wasn't so little of a repair on the gypsy coin scarves. They are really cheap fabric and are just shredding, so i've been rebuilding them. Also been cleaning and restocking everything that has built up from the past couple of shows. It's good for me, so i can remember where everything is again.
Yaaaaayyyy!! Awesomeness!!!
Jasmine is settling. Loving all the walking we are doing. She's still getting used to me going to work, but i love that she is super bouncy when i come home at lunch and after work. And i love snuggling with her.
We are kind of in between shows. There are two opening this week.. so we are just doing little repairs. Well ok, today wasn't so little of a repair on the gypsy coin scarves. They are really cheap fabric and are just shredding, so i've been rebuilding them. Also been cleaning and restocking everything that has built up from the past couple of shows. It's good for me, so i can remember where everything is again.
Yaaaaayyyy!! Awesomeness!!!
Monday, January 2, 2012
I'm HEEERRREEE!!!!
So we made it safe and sound. There were some dicey moments with snow and ice.. but once i hit Tennessee, things were clear and sunny, but loads of wind. The trip did take longer than it should, but i was playing it extremely safe.
The hotel is posh, though i hope the wind stops soon.. my door to the outside is whistling. And the best thing, there is breakfast served, like a regular hotel... even though this one is a long term. Across the breeze way in one of the other suites are two dogs... a deaf bulldog and a great pyrenees. So Jasmine is going to have friends to bark with during the day...eek.
I start work tomorrow morning at 8:30am. I am working at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival as a crafts person. I've worked here before, but only for 4 weeks. This time.. 3.5 months.. Sweet. I'm like a snow bird.
Jasmine is already sleeping.... so that's my cue. Good night ALL!!
The hotel is posh, though i hope the wind stops soon.. my door to the outside is whistling. And the best thing, there is breakfast served, like a regular hotel... even though this one is a long term. Across the breeze way in one of the other suites are two dogs... a deaf bulldog and a great pyrenees. So Jasmine is going to have friends to bark with during the day...eek.
I start work tomorrow morning at 8:30am. I am working at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival as a crafts person. I've worked here before, but only for 4 weeks. This time.. 3.5 months.. Sweet. I'm like a snow bird.
Jasmine is already sleeping.... so that's my cue. Good night ALL!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Brand New Year!!!
Taking a small break right now. I did way to much yesterday. Today, I'm exhausted but i have Champagne. I was a poop and went to bed before midnight last night. So we had some at the family dinner. I'm the only one that really really drinks it..... SOoooo More for me.. Weeeeee!!!
Yesterday i did something epic. I said I was just going to shut the door to my sewing room, but when I went to find my sewing tools to pack... Well... chaos ensued. My husband came home to find me buried in my room, frantically cleaning. It's not spotless, but it's sooo much better. You can see the floor, the top of the table and the ironing board.. all of it!! Amazing really.
So in between entertaining family.. i'm still packing. And somehow i just reorganized the pantry. Don't ask, when i get motivated... get out of my way I've got just about everything packed. I still need my computer stuffs and my bath stuff. I'll probably think of little odds and ends as i go. I've been dragging this poor little note pad around with me all week. It's a little wrinkled, but it's doing the trick.
So Happy New Year Everyone!! Tomorrow starts a new chapter in my life. 2012 has to be a good year. It has no choice. 2011 was not good, sure it had it's bright spots... but overall.. *sad panda face*
So here's to a good year, a good life.. and a good trip with my pug Jasmine :)
Yesterday i did something epic. I said I was just going to shut the door to my sewing room, but when I went to find my sewing tools to pack... Well... chaos ensued. My husband came home to find me buried in my room, frantically cleaning. It's not spotless, but it's sooo much better. You can see the floor, the top of the table and the ironing board.. all of it!! Amazing really.
So in between entertaining family.. i'm still packing. And somehow i just reorganized the pantry. Don't ask, when i get motivated... get out of my way I've got just about everything packed. I still need my computer stuffs and my bath stuff. I'll probably think of little odds and ends as i go. I've been dragging this poor little note pad around with me all week. It's a little wrinkled, but it's doing the trick.
So Happy New Year Everyone!! Tomorrow starts a new chapter in my life. 2012 has to be a good year. It has no choice. 2011 was not good, sure it had it's bright spots... but overall.. *sad panda face*
So here's to a good year, a good life.. and a good trip with my pug Jasmine :)
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