The Pits

Well it's been a terrible, awful, horrible week with no less than 3 breakdowns. I'm so glad it's over. I'm starting to feel like I just can't catch a break, but luckily my classmates are so supportive. I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls to share hygiene school with. We are always willing to help each other out and without them, I would not be making it right now.

I started this wax tooth project today...I have been putting it off for weeks. Getting to this point wasn't too bad, but now that I'm trying to form the cusps I'm having a hard time. I have one more to make after this, hopefully it will be easier after the first one.


Aaron made this easy, delicious meal tonight. Sunburgers on homemade buns with lettuce from our garden (how is this possible after several hard freezes? I'm not sure, but it's perfectly fine, even without having been covered) and yams. Oh and a salad from our garden.


We are off to Salem tomorrow for dinner, my sister is visiting. Then it's finals all next week and then a well deserved 3 weeks off.

Breakfast

Yum, I love weekend breakfasts.


Dyeing has been put on hold... I needed bigger triangles than the ones I ordered, they will be here in a week. Probably a good thing since I have finals coming up. This weekend made me feel like I was on winter break, but I still have two busy weeks ahead.

Sneak Peak

I'm pretty excited about this project! Here is the fabric I have so far...




After a long bike ride (beautiful day here!), and some yard work, I think I'm ready to get dyeing these bad boys!

Quick Beach Trip

Aaron went into work today and was promptly sent home, so he got a 4 day weekend too! He thought he was going to help out today, but they felt bad making him work on a holiday since he doesn't even get paid. So we decided to head to Newport. It was a short trip, but since we only spent a few hours there it made our day seem really long and productive. We walked out onto South Jetty and enjoyed the scenery.




We watched this kite boarder for a while.



Catching some serious air!


We had beautiful weather and Aaron got some beer at the Rogue garage sale. Then we headed home to run some errands. We stopped at this awesome quilt shop in Philomath, it was huge and they were so helpful. Now I'm well on my way to the super awesome quilt I posted about last. I'll post fabric pictures tomorrow. Tonight I washed and ironed everything and also started on Christmas presents! Aaron is currently making cherry wine, so we are feeling very accomplished today!

And I'm Back!

After a total roller coaster week at school...not passing a big clinical test, having my "perfect" schedule get thrown for a total loop, a patient canceling 45 minutes before his appointment (I was already scrambling for points in clinic and so I had to spend my already short lunch break hunting for a new patient that fit a few requirements), and general stress, I feel better!

I've come to terms with maybe not getting an A...or not carrying my extra points to next term...it's all very complicated really, but anyway the point of this post is that I am finally feeling creative and like myself again.

After a small craft day at Amber's I'm feeling inspired. I'm ready to batik again and try this:

Maybe not the quilting yet, but the dyeing/discharging technique. I would like to eventually make a quilt out of all of my own fabrics. This is probably at least a year out though.

I might have something to show for myself in a week...

The picture is from : stitchindye The inspiration for my desire to try itajime.

Happy Day

My schedule this term is pretty crazy...but the good thing about it is all the late starts we have - there is only one ridiculously early morning. Fridays I have to get up at 5:45 and don't get home until 6:30 pm or so. But most mornings are reasonable if not late. Those mornings I take a walk, or go to the gym and it's so nice to start my day that way and not have to worry about it when I get home.
Today I went to Dixon at 9, (no one there, so great!) did all my knee strengthening exercises and then went to school. School was so hectic, I ran around for 4 hours helping my classmates get through clinic, and the drive home felt so long.
When I got home though Aaron had made up heart shaped pizzas and prepped everything, made a really nice salad and picked up some sparkling cider and a Greek Gods honey yogurt for dessert. Not only that but he told me how much he appreciated everything I do and all the support I give him, since he's been stressed out about finding a job in a few months. Awwww! What a perfect end to a long clinic day.




Oh a few side notes...if you haven't tried this yogurt you are in for a treat! (Stick to the honey, it's the best). We've been buying American Dream dough balls and making their pizza at home for $4! Also I got the shirt woot today, I guess I'm a sucker for baby blue and gold fish.

Eating yogurt now...

Happy Halloween!

We made a "drive by" at a friend's party, then proceeded to take to the streets. There were a ton of people out, and it's always fun to see how creative people are.