"I'LL TEACH YOU TO LAUGH AT SOMETHING THAT'S FUNNY."

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! As for me, I took a trip to the Sequoias and Yosemite with my family. It's really nice getting out in the middle of nature, even if you're limited to walking on paved paths because you have to push around a stroller with a 3-year-old in it.

I'm still amazed at the size of the sequoias. According to one of the signs in front of General Sherman (the largest tree, or should I say living thing, on the planet in terms of volume), looking up at a sequoia is like a mouse looking up at one of us. And the biggest branch on General Sherman is 6 feet in diameter. That's like a whole 'nother tree!

Next post will be a buttload of pictures from the trip. I just have to upload them.

In other news, Timmy took some great pictures of the headbands for me, getting some pool action.

Chef Boyardee over a hot fire

Yesterday I spent a few hours making a bunch of earrings while watching The Simpsons and Family Guy on hulu. I love hulu, so convenient. I also love being able to call creating things "work." Anyway, here are some pictures:

My reward for working yesterday was a trip to the beach with Erika, Jade, and Jose in celebration of Jade's 20th birthday. That had to be one of the best beach days (or should I say nights?) on my list of beach days.

We had dinner consisting of a mix of Chef Boyardee's spaghetti & meatballs, ravioli, and beefaroni. I've got to say, it tastes so much better and is much more satisfying when you dig your own fire pit, start your own fire, and cook it over said fire, as opposed to nuking it in the microwave.





We ended the night by running in the middle of the 405 freeway. I will omit details to keep it edgy.

What a pleasant surprise!

So I checked my hearts on Craft Cult this morning: 20 hearts.

I go out to buy more supplies and on my way back Adam texts me telling me I got so many hearts these past couple days. He said I have 38 now. "38?!" I thought. At first I thought maybe he meant to say 28, but even then that'd be a lot for just an hour. I haven't even relisted or anything today, or even yesterday.

So I get home and check Craft Cult again, and indeed, I did get 18 new hearts in the hour I was gone. I check Etsy, and I have a message from Tina telling me I made it to the front page of Etsy!

THAT EXPLAINS IT.

& I MISSED IT. But at least I get to put that front page button in my listing. :)

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ETA: I didn't realize Craft Cult had Etsy's front page treasuries archived! Here's what appeared on the front page:

free!

..form, that is. I've been experimenting with freeform crochet, and I've got to say, it's so much fun, and relaxing, too! Not having to worry about counting and making sure you have the right amount of stitches makes crocheting even more enjoyable. You get to just go with the flow. I love going with the flow.

The one on the left reminds me of an octopus.

I think this could be a great way to dip my feet into jewelry making, which I've been wanting to try for a while.

Hmm, I guess I'll see where this takes me. :)

I've been Spotted!

My Mustard Ear Flap Headband made it to the front page of IndieSpotting!

Now it's time to sleep. Goodnight!

Don't you just love weddings?

My legs are sore, and it is very unpleasant. However, I loved the process of making my legs sore by dancing and jumping around at the reception with my family.

The song that got me up to dance: Macarena.


Obligatory money dance with the groom, my uncle.


I pretty much don't know anyone to my right in this picture.

Anyway, came home today and listed a new color in my shop: EGGPLANT!

I've never tasted eggplant, but they make great headbands!