Archive for October, 2008

Proud of me?

October 29th, 2008 | Author:
I was calculating and it took me:
 
1 evening to pick out the fabric
1 evening to pre-wash the fabric
1 evening to cut the paper pattern
1 evening to pin and cut the fabric
And then my friend did a Joann’s run and got me a couple of extra things that I needed
 
I figured one more night wouldn’t kill me.
 
So last night after making a starbucks caffeine run at 9:30 pm, I started sewing.
 
2:30 am, my sewing machine was packed up and with the exception of needing 2 small strips of elastic and some ties to sew on (only because i think it’s too heavy for velcro to hold the straps up), Baby Mochi’s duck costume is complete!
 
I put it on her this morning and she was cracking up.
 
It’s huge, though, (fits Big Mochi, too) and it was a big mistake to use the super plush furry fabric instead of what it called for.
 
But still, it’s done and she’s wearing it to the daycare party on Friday and for trick-or-treating on Friday night!!!!!
Now tonight I’m cleaning out my pumpkin and Vaseline-ing it for carving tomorrow.  Carving tools is a different story.  I’ll get back to you on that.  Tomorrow we’re carving and cooking for pot lucks and making treat bags for mochi buddies.  After that, Halloween is over and I’m not responsible for Thanksgiving preparations this year so I can concentrate on Christmas!!!!!!!!!!
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Did you forget me?

October 28th, 2008 | Author:

So I’ve been gone a month.  I’m back now.  And one day I’ll get caught up on the 886 pictures and videos that I brought back from Japan and start posting them.  For now, I’ve got bigger things to accomplish!  Baby Mochi’s duck costume, for one!  And carving an amazing pumpkin (again) – IF I can find a decent thing to carve this year.  *sigh*

But just so I have a plan, here’s what you’ll get over time:

  • My Japan trip recap, which I have split into 4 categories:
    • 1) The tour and the sites
    • 2) The daily life
    • 3) The food
    • 4) The return
  • Halloween

In the meantime, I have to make a critical decision to make right now.  I have a kiwi fruit, an apple, and a Reese’s peanut butter cup on my desk.  One needs to tie (tide?) me over for an hour when I go to lunch.  The logical decision would be the fruit, because it is healthy, supplies energy and fiber, and goes bad after a while.  But on the other hand, the Reese’s will give me a boost of sugar and energy and by the time it wears out, I’ll have eaten lunch and gained some nutrients back.  Also, Big Mochi is allergic to peanuts so I’m doing her a huge justice just by getting rid of it.  So there you have it, I’m doing it for the kids!!!!!  :wink:

 36) Procrastination is a nasty habit.  When you have something to do (like vacation photos to organize or Halloween costumes to make or pumpkins to carve), finish it quickly!  And don’t be a hypocrite!  And practice what you preach! 

I hope you all get the irony of all that…

 

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