Happy Friday! Since there was no school on Veteran's Day this past Wednesday, K and I headed to the Japanese Garden to meet up with some friends. It was so beautiful and serene. I almost felt like I should whisper and suppress my coughs. The autumnal leaves boldly accented the lush green landscape. Red, gold, persimmon (there were actual persimmons too). The koi fish gathered under the small bridges. Many were autumnal in color too, but the one that caught my eye was indigo, of ... Read more
Archives for November 2015
Quietly
As the cough subsided in K, it snaked its way into my throat. I imagine this cough to be a rather heavyset creature, shifting its ample hindquarters this way and that in my trachea, settling in for the long haul, probably knitting something scratchy and long to cause those pesky dry hacks. It happens every year around this time. Instead of fighting it, I've learned to submit. I figure it's my body's way of telling me to shut up already, just rest. The beginning of the school year is always so ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Faux Fur Vest
Good Morning! We had a bustling weekend filled with celebrations and Ultimate Frisbee (in the rain! K called Uncle midway to avoid getting sick again). I also stole away for a few hours to luxuriate in some crafting, and remembered my minimalist sewing plans. The warm zip vest seemed like a practical item to tackle for these days with rapidly cooling temperatures, but I couldn't get myself worked up into a frenzy of excitement about sewing with batting. As I waded through my stash of fabrics, ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! I'm scuttling toward un-sickness, and I'm optimistic that I'll be all better before the end of the weekend. I had a good day yesterday, a day full of lovely moments and quirkiness. As we walked to school in the drizzly morn, K and her friend spotted two ginormous mushrooms flanking a tree trunk (they were red, but I painted only one in blue -- I'm going through a Picasso phase). And then amid the remnants of Halloween decorations, I saw a carved pumpkin ... Read more
How to Make Clothes That Fit and Flatter
Oof. I've been struck down by the bug that's going around, and I was utterly useless yesterday. As I floundered about, I realized that the pile of books by my bed is out of control. There are about 30 assorted books, of which I'm currently reading 10 at once. I don't normally do that, but I feel like my focus has been scattered, so I keep finding myself picking up one book and reading a couple of pages, then reaching for another book for a couple pages. It's a bit of a schizophrenic way to read, ... Read more