I decided to make a dog blanket for one of the managers at work, because he's such a nice guy and working with him is stress-free and laid back. It's supposed to be a Christmas present, so all other projects have been put on hold until it's done. I followed the Scrappy Steps Afghan pattern, but only used three colors. It looks great, and I'm ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!

Stay safe if you're traveling today.

In spite of the current and impending snow, I'm going downtown to Christkindlmarket today. I haven't been in yeeeeaaaarrrrssss, so I'm really looking forward to it ( Read more... )

Did some elf-work after work today. And picked up Death Note 5 & 6 from Borders. 30% off coupon ftw. I'm going to get 7 & 8 tomorrow at a different Borders with another coupon. Then I'll be stocked up and won't have to get one or two every week ( Read more... )

Have a cookie recipe ( Read more... )

Seriously, they were. In the sky this morning (around 4:51 am in the Orland area), were the moon, Venus, Saturn, Regulus, Mars, Sirius, and bunch of other stuff - including the space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station - all lined up and nicely arranged for one's viewing pleasure ( Read more... )

I just received a package in the mail, with the postmark Royal Mail. skidiot, is that you? :P ( Read more... )

Christmas Wish List Project, Stolen from kitchendinahStep One ( Read more... )

...or how Amy finished Christmas shopping in one day ( Read more... )