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October 24, 2014

October as a busy bee

Another busy bee.

Who says 13 credits, full time job, part time job, teenager, husband, pupper-do and sewing wasnt possible?

I guess you can say I like to stay busy as a bee, and do a very good job of that.

We are half-way thru October, which is insane! Where has summer gone? Where has fall gone?

As winter nears I get excited but sad because of how quickly time passes us, and sometimes I dont stop to enjoy the moments.

I enjoy what I do.

I enjoy my full time job.

My part time job working with the political frenzy is coming to an end. Only 12 more days and then the big boom of rush to the polls. So vote early, and just flat right vote.

And I love sewing. I love when winter nears because that means it times to bust out the fur and get fuzzy.

If I could just sew and go to school I dont know if that would be busy enough for me hence the two other jobs and all the other hats at home.

BUT enough rambling.

Heres the latest and greatest and I should have more projects to share before the end of the year!

Enjoy!

another boys qaspeq — Boys size 10 simple qaspeq

More bags in the making! I love these colors and how well they mesh.

boys qaspeq — Another one of my favorite boys size 10 qaspeq.

I SAVE all my scraps and they come in handy when I whipped out these cup cozies.

halloween bags — More kids Halloween trick or treat bags because they were a hit the first time, I had to whip them out a second time.

grass basket collecting — Lets hope that these make some amazing grass baskets. I dont know how to make them yet but I am willing to learn and this is the first step collecting and drying it. I will post a proper photo of how to dry them because there is a specific way.

moose tops — My latest and greatest project moose beaded slipper tops. Beading isnt one of my strong areas but I am hoping to get better as I continue to bead.

Halloween Trick or Treat Bags — More Halloween trick or treat bags different style

Do what makes you happy.

Do it often and with joy because life is all about being happy and finding joy in the little things such as sewing or beading.

August 28, 2014

Sew Little Cute

Colts boys qaspeqs — Sew cute little boys qaspeqs

More s'cute — More cute little girls qaspeqs

S'cute qaspeq — One my favorite little girls qaspeqs

Toddler qaspeq — Flower Power s’cute qaspeq

Because its the little things in life that make us happy.

Sew cute.

August 20, 2014August 20, 2014

Whaaaat. Whoooo? Me? Busy? Naw. Just crazy.

Lets just say its been a busy few months of harvesting berries and greens, sewing like a maniac, and taking time to breathe.

But here is what I what I have whipped up so far. Its been a crazy few months but as winter is approaching I will be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of my labor.

Deuce bigalow — Me & Joe hanging with Rob Schneider in Las Vegas

berry grateful — Found a nice looking patch!

womens qaspeq 1 — Qaspeq for one my dear friends 🙂

womens qaspeq — A qaspeq for one of my very first friends!

womens qaspeq 2 — Love the colors of this qaspeq and trimming

my first diaper bag — My very first diaper bag

make up bags 1 — Make up bag madness take 2

fireweed with cinnamon & all spiace — Fireweed jelly with cinnamon & all spice

fireweed jalapeno jelly — Fireweed jelly jalapeno

Firewee jalapeno — The finished product of fireweed jelly

Nothing like feeling rich with good food, friends, and family.

My heart is happy.

April 25, 2014

A whirlwind of business…

5:30 morning phone calls that boil my blood

sewing

and more sewing

I will elaborate on my fun 5:30 am phone call. Everyone wants that phone call. You want that phone tell, let me tell you. It starts your morning out with a bang.

6 Qaspeqs

6 days! Was fun and fun! Tiring but fun!

They turned out amazing!

Miss Megan Leary is representing our Kuskokwim region as I type!

Check out my handy dandy work! These qaspeqs were beautiful and I had a good time sewing them!

Hope you enjoy my work!

Miss WEIO posing after I rudely woke her up and made her put on her qaspeqs

Red in full form :) this one turned out really nice! — Red in full form 🙂 this one turned out really nice!

5:30 phone calls cant bring me down as long as I keep pushing.

5:30 comes and goes everyday twice a day and I remind myself I am better than that. I am better than her. I am a stronger person. I dont deserve to be rudely awakened at 5:30 am to be cussed out and called all sorts of nasty names at such an early hour. I am a better and stronger person.

Ring, ring

Its 5:30 wake up.

Ring, ring

Hurry its 5:30 wake up

Oh, must be important.

5:30 wake up calls are unusual.

Oh, wait am I 7 again? or 10? or 14?

I remember those awful calls.

Dad unplugging the phone.

Me unplugging the phone.

Who else would be waking me at an ungodly hour.

Ring, ring.

Maybe if I ignore it she will hang up.

Nope

On comes the answering machine

and there it is

that

dreadful

awful

voice

~~its her…~~

My blood is boiling, the tears are swelling, and the assholes, bitches, mother effer’s come out

its 5:30 why not

lets start the morning off right.

Nothing but F you’s and you stupid B’s and all that jazz.

5:30

Oh how I hate you

I hate those memories

those horrible tired mornings

You stupid B just rot in hell please and leave me be

Because 5:30 comes and goes

but her

shes always there

waiting for the next morning to

call

harrass

and

ruin

life

one

day

time.

Thanks mom!

Did I mention that I hate you.. Yup, sure do.

So bring it on 5:30 I’ll be ready.

March 24, 2014

Lets just say…

Lets just say its been a busy couple of months for me…

Cute table runner I donated to Bethel Friends of Canine

Another table runner I donated to a family friend

I am also now a proud owner of a sea otter pelt!

I have somewhat become addicted to sewing…. Its been a busy few months for me on the sewing machine, in the office, and at home dealing with home life.

My mother never fails to pop into my life when I least expect it, and when I welcome it the least. She has the worst timing. She manages to step into my life and stomp me further into the ground. Her drunken voice boils my blood. Her laughter makes me want to strangle her soul. Its amazing what one phone call can do to my well being. It brings me back to a damn spiral of anger and disgust. And in the moments what I wouldnt do to hurt her with all my might. But then I realize shes nothing to me. Shes been dead to me for years and I just need to let it go like a dead fly. Moments like those rotten phone calls remind me that I will never heal until she has left this earth for good.

Until then I just keep on kicking. Keep on breathing. Keep on moving.

February 7, 2014

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January 10, 2014January 10, 2014

Life in slow motion

A glimmer of hope. A ray of light. — A glimmer of hope.
A ray of light.

Too often we take things in life for granted.

We dont stop to appreciate the simple things.

A ray of sunlight thru the clouds.

The sparkling stars at night.

A smile from a stranger.

We have only one life to live and we must take chances and live on the edge. Because in the end what do we have to show for ourselves?

Our diplomas?

Our certificates?

What…

What do you have to show for? What are you proud of?

I know for myself I am proud that I have the ability to create things for myself, family and friends.

I appreciate homemade items.

I enjoy the simple things in life. Like when AC has a special type of creamer. Or a balmy 32 degree evening walk with my pooch. Enjoying a nice conversation with my step-son.

I am realizing that I need to slow down. Relax. Breathe. Take care of myself so that I can care for others. With my awful need to constantly clean I am able to pull back a tad and not worry about a dirty dish on the counter, or dirty socks under the coffee table. These are small things that shouldnt equal a big reaction.

Take time out each day and dedicate it to yourself. Take deep long breaths. Do what you love even if others dont approve because its your life. And be awesome!

December 8, 2013December 8, 2013

Odd ways

Life has odd ways of throwing curve balls your way…

It makes you realize what you need to be grateful of

Yes, its December and its in the 40s and there is no snow

But I have a roof over my head

Food to feed my family

and firewood to keep them warm (if it ever gets cold again)

But no matter what.

I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason.

Reasons unknown. But…

You just go with the flow.

You dont stop.

You keep going because oddly, this was something that was supposed to happen.

Either it will make you stronger

break you down.

Either way.

Keep going.

When life throws you curveballs

you dont just stand there and watch

You dont take the walk

You fight. And you swing hard.

Be grateful for life.

Be grateful for family.

Most of all be grateful that you have the strength to stand there and take whatever life throws at you.