Gift Ideas for Dad

I would so very much love to share my DIY gifts with all of you, but since some people who read this blog will be receiving them (Hi mom!) I'll have to keep it under wraps until the big day.  Some things I found online and decided to make myself and others I came up with on my own, but the only thing that is stumping me right now is dear old dad.  When I googled "DIY gifts for dad" I found nothing but personalized ties, pencil cups, and wallets.  Really?  I think I've seen my dad wear a tie twice in my life, he definitely doesn't need a pencil cup, and his wallet has been with him for years so I wouldn't dare try to separate him from it.  I guess I'll have to do some more research and hopefully something will turn up.  Anyone have any suggestions?  What are you giving your dad?

Lazy Sunday

Since I spent almost all Friday and Saturday working, I decided to give myself Sunday off.  I lounged around reading Dreaming in French  (which is absolutely fantastic) and sipping peach tea.  I hope that I will get to visit Paris again sometime soon.

What happened to Saturday?

I feel like I lost a whole day.  I ended up having to stay at work a lot longer than I normally do and then I was off to a Christmas party for Leanne's work and then to Opa to see my coworker's band perform.  These pictures are of all the things I created on Friday; a dress (pictures of the finished product will be coming soon I hope), a sweatshirt, a tshirt, and a pizza.  Yummy!

Dreams of Flying

Leanne snapped this pictures of me yesterday when I couldn't figure out what to wear and decided my time was better spent jumping around in nothing but my vintage poncho and purple tights.

My Creations!

Leanne and Daniel stomping around like dinosaurs.

A Little Glock to Make the Day Better

Sometimes the day (or week) just doesn't seem to be going well. Usually playing my glockenspiel will make me feel better so I busted it out this morning and recorded this song I call "Space Wanderer".  How do you get yourself out of a funk?

December, how did you get here so soon?

November when by in a flash!  It will be Christmas before we know it and I'll be in California for the first time since I left (I guess it hasn't been that long).  I spent most of yesterday watching documentaries trying to be productive, but it just wasn't happening.  My apartment was nice and warm so I assumed it was nice and warm outside and went out to take some pictures.  I was very wrong and could hardly wait for the self timer on this one picture before I dashed back inside.  At least I got one because I wanted to show off this necklace that I sort of crafted together.  I've been wanting some stone jewelry so I was really excited to find this faux stone at Joann's for only $3!  I just took a little fishing wire and attached it to this necklace I bought a little bit ago at Target (also on sale for only $3).  Loves it!