Imus Aerodance Class

I love my Aerodance Class. I don’t care that it starts at 5:00 am or that it is full of oldies. I don’t care that the instructor, is bald gay and reminds me of a certain comedian. I don’t care if the high impact/tae-bo instructor is gay too. (Just when I thought there was a hint of straightness!!) I just love it. (Read more)

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Happiness!

I am happier than I have ever been. I could fly. I could dream. It's that time when I feel that my reality is totally better than my dreams. I feel light, like a pixie. I think, if Tinkerbell sprinkles pixie dust on me, I would actually fly.

Things are turning out for me. I am not mad at anyone, nor am I frustrated. I am simply happy for the simplicity of it. I am happy with friends that care and love me. there may be a few -- but they are truly good and honest friends. I don't need a whole batallion of them anyway.

I am happy with my heart. when i stopped trying, things started happening. And when you dont look for it, love comes. I hope and pray that he's as Eloi says "God's Will." I am tired of kissing frogs to find the prince. I am hopefuly in the arms of one now.

Hay.. so many things to be happy for...

1. I am happy for OVALTINE 3 in one... that was yummy!!
2. Productivity. I did a lot of things today
3. my make up was perfect.
4. Zim came to see me at work
5. being open with mom and dad
6. My Zim is making me happy for meeting my dad.
7. Strawberry Snacks
8. Bonding with the girls
9. Crocheting.
10. New Babies (Cams and Fleur)
11. Mappy walking and her magic zebra

What are your happy thoughts today?

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Colored Bear! :)

This is my most colorful creation yet! made with a lot of yarn and love this is for my neice. I really love it! Kulay is so cute!

My sister made a similar one. Its all brown/tan though!! <3

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Ninja Bunny

'nuff said. <3 Forgive the ugly pic. it doesnt do him justice

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Zukki the Chihuahua

Hi! I'm Zukki the Chihuahua! Marikit made me today! <3 My friend is tsuki... the cute little kitty...

We are bottlecap sized!



Comments are love. <3

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Tsuki the Kitty ( PATTERN INSIDE)

I made this little critter last night and I loved it. My dear Koi called him Tsuki and since she looks like a moon cat, the name stuck. This is the first time im working with an amigurumi this small and i loved it. in fact, I made a mini chihuahua, Zukki as well.

I wrote up the pattern.This is my first pattern. Forgive me for mistakes I wasnt writing it down when I was making it, but this is basically how I made it


TSUKI the KITTY

( Note: I usually start with the magic ring or ch 2 and then sc in the ring)
Head.

R1 - 6 sc in the ring (6)
R2- 2 sc in each sc around (12)
R3- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next* 6 times (18)
R4- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times (24)
R5- *2sc in next stitch , sc in next 3 sc* 6 times (30)
R6- *2sc in next stitch, sc in next 4 stitches* 6 times (36)
R7-8- 1 sc in each stitch around (36)
R9- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 4 stitches* 6 times (30)
R10- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 3 stitches* 6 times(24)
R11- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 2 stitches- 6 times (18)
** at this point you can start stuffing it with polyfil**
R12- *sc 2 together, sc in the next stitch* 6 times (12)
R13- *sc 2 together* until close.
Fasten off, leave enough yarn for joining.

Body

R1 - 6 sc in the ring (6)
R2- 2 sc in each sc around (12)
R3- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next* 6 times (18)
R4- *2 sc in next stitch, sc in next 2 sc* 6 times (24)
R5- *2sc in next stitch , sc in next 3 sc* 6 times (30)
R6-7- 1 sc in each stitch around (30)
R8- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 3 stitches* 6 times(24)
R9- *sc 2 together, sc in the next 2 stitches- 6 times (18)
** at this point you can start stuffing it with polyfil**
R10- *sc 2 together, sc in the next stitch* 6 times (12)
R11- *sc 2 together* until close.
Fasten off, leave enough yarn for joining.


Ears.
*make 2*

R1- 4sc in ring.
R2-*1 sc 2 sc in the next stitch * 2 times (6 sc)
R3- *2sc, 2sc in the next stitch* 2 times (8)
R4- *3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch* 2 times (10)
Finish off and leave tail long enough for fastening to head

LEGS
*make 4*

R1- 4 sc in ring
R2-4 - sc in each sc around
fasten off and leave tail long enough to fasten to body
* you can make this as long as you want I like my legs short and stubby*

TAIL

R1- ch12 (or longer if you want), sc in each sc, at this point it will start to curl. let it be.
now fasten off and then start whip stitching so it forms a tube. fasten off.

ASSEMBLY.

Now fasten all kitty parts. make sure you stitch together the front paws. and folde the ears so it looks like kitty ears. stitch the details and put a ribbon around her neck. or you can chain 16 and attach it around her neck, the pendant is only a chain 3 join in a ring with a smaller hook.

ENJOY TSUKI! <3

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Crochet thoughts and rantings on

I finished my reports early. Now I am dawdling while planning what to make tonight. I want to crochet now, but it would be rude. So I am contenting myself in looking at patterns I could use. ( I should make a pattern book) AND I really should continue the blanket. ( I WILL! I WILL!) and plan for the little business we are planning to start. Im thinking crocheted goods, sold individually, just a little bit. :) It might go a long way.

As for christmas presents. I'm making dolls/pillows/keychains for the kids, ribbons and tnings. Im not decided yet, but definitely, if I find the right polyfil I'll make amigurumis by the dozen. I just love them little critters. :)If not, bonnets and other adorable thingies await the lucky kids...

Maybe I could sell Mike Wazowskis, or mario cannons, little mushrooms or baby stars. .. I should stock up on beads and the like. It's gonna be fun. I think I'll be having more fun -- making new things are fun. making money off them is fun also but challenging myself to make things are the best.

:)

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Monsters ate my MP4!!

WAH!!! This monster ate my ipod -- well, actually my friend's... he fell in love with the little thing when he saw him and so I gave the monster to him...


So I let him. And made myself....


MIKE WAZOWSKI!! <3 don't you just love him? What do you guys think?

Im hoping mike would stay with me for a long time and protect my mp4

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Crochet madness!

I have been addicted to crochet before but not this bad. It's getting to be a habit. It's the first thing I do in the morning and the last thing I do before I go to bed at night. It's addicting and productive and I LOVE IT! I havent made this much before and i am proud of myself.

I made cellphone cases, hats, bag for resha, a granny square wheel for a bag I'm still planning to make, several granny squares for the blanket for a friend and a full baby blanket for katrice! It's liberating to actually finish projects. It makes me want more.

I am actually glad I am back in the habit. If you want me to crochet up something for you. I will! Let me know!

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Hooked on Crafting again!

I really thought I kicked the habit. I thought that I have left crafting behind when I moved back home. It was because materials were scarce and I really didnt have time for anything when I started my double jobs . But I was searching for a way to create- my inner muse wouldnt let me sleep until I did. So in my free time I drew, I sang, I wrote - none of them could really appease the extreme wantings of my ravaged and deprived muse.


I was an extreme crafter before. I created everything from Kitty hats, bags, purses, cosplay. I stenciled art, I sewed, I made plushies. doggie clothes etc. etc. etc.... The Picture above and on the left shows most of the things I have made during my long crafting hours in the US. The proximity of Michael's , Joann's and other crafting superstores gave me the ability to create everything I ever dreamed of.

But when I came home to the Philippines, I was deprived and sad because crafting was a thing of the past. I didnt have an easy access to my materials. I havent had time to use my new sewing machine. I simply didn't have time to do anything anymore. Up until one day, my grandmother gave me yarn and hooks that she had left over. I had made small projects, Cellphone bags, clips and a hat. I even tried the Tunisian Crochet technique, but since I really had no inspiration or no one to make things for, I stopped. I just didnt have the drive to finish them knowing that even if I do start, I wouldnt be able to follow through because of lack of materials.

Then, came Baby Katrice. I needed to do something special for her since she was the baby of one of my BEST FRIENDS. I wanted to make her something that she could use for a long time and take as an heirloom. Gifts were impersonal and I wanted something new. I looked at my really small yarn stash and decided I could possibly use it all up and make a small blanket for the baby.
I started the project last Sunday and from then on I couldn't put the hook down! I made 4 granny squares 12" in a span of 2 days. From a simple white pinwheel square to a gorgeous star granny,I progressed to 3 other 12" squares to make this really cute purple pink blue baby blanket that I hope that she will like. It's not done yet but I want to share the progress pics for this pretty little blanket..

Top right, is the circle Granny square made of scrap purple and blue yarn, and pink acrylic yarn from Skylab Commercial ( I still think I need a better place for materials) , next to it is the star granny square ( I simply adore that square. ) Below it is the simply white Pinwheel square (I would put a big K there :)) and next to it is the blocks granny square. I dont have a pattern for most of these so they are a bit uneven but I think they will be alright. I am planning to put a powder blue and white bindings on it as well. I think it will look just fine. I think I could finish the whole thing by tommorow or Thursday. I need to wash it over the weekend before I could give it to the baby. I want it nice and soft by the time I give it to her!

I am thinking that after this, Im gonna get back into the crafting habit. It makes me happy, it makes my mood bettter and It does me good. Maybe an afghan for a couple friends? I also need to explore Divisoria and Quiapo for materials.

Im excited. TIME TO GET CRAFTING!

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Dreams of a Simple Life

I dreamt about a simple life last night. A three bedroom house in suburbia, with a kid or two and a loving husband who dotes on me. My business was flourishing. I was relaxed, I wasn't running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I wasn't on the phone 24/7. I was happy. I was contented and satisfied. If that is my future, then I would work hard to get there. Because what I dreamt of was the ideal.

I think, what my dream meant was that I really need to simplify my life. There are things in life that could make you happy that are not so complicated. That doesn't require money or much effort. I believe it's that complications in life that makes you stressed and unhappy. :(

My dream was bliss. PURE BLISS the only thing that was extraordinary about my dream was the simplicity of it. There were no adventurous lines, not even romance or mystery. It was simply ordinary. Like it was meant to happen. Maybe, my dream is showing me what I could have.

I wish I could fast forward time or jump into my dream. I really need that simplicity in my helter skelter life right now.

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