My Day

Today is MY DAY! My birthday is Monday, but we are "observing" it today. I slept in until 8:45, Dan has taken care of Maggie all morning, and he is now in the kitchen making me my brunch. I put in my order 2 days ago and he got all the necessary supplies. I am so LUCKY!! Also, today is the day that we go get my EmBrOiDeRy MaChInE!!! WOO HOO! I am so excited. And, because I am going to do NOTHING that is in any way drudgery today, I am surfing the web. For your pleasure...I found this....

TOP 100 TUTORIALS of 2008
as posted by thelongthread.com

Have fun looking for your next project!!!

25 Things About Me

I have a facebook page. I am addicted to facebook. I know what's going on in the lives of people I haven't seen or talked to in 10 or 15 years. It's wonderfully voyeuristic, but highly time consuming. I may need to seek help. Anywhooo...

I have been tagged by several of my facebook friends to complete 25 things about myself. There are no parameters, just list 25 things. It's a little daunting, because you have to find things about yourself that others would find interesting, but may not know. That's hard. I don't feel like I am all that interesting, but here goes...

1. I have a BFA in Dance Education from The Ohio State University, the top ranked dance department in the US. I passed the Praxis (teacher licensing exam) and received my Ohio teaching license. I have never taught a day in my life.
2. I worked for the National Dance Education Organization in Washington DC.
3. I danced for DancaNova, a small, professional, modern dance company in Washington DC.
4. I was reviewed in the Washington Post.
5. My husband has always been my biggest fan, even when he "didn't get it". He never got upset that I couldn't really help with the bills while I was pursuing my dance dreams.
6. I was a retail manager for almost 10 years. I gave up enough holidays and sleep to last the rest of my life. I have a great understanding for those in the world of customer service and I strive to NEVER be "That Customer".
7. I have been fired from a job. It was awful when it happened, but quickly became a blessing.
8. I am 27+ weeks pregnant and I expect my second child at the end of April. I think it will probably be early May.
9. My daughter is the best thing that has ever happened to me, besides marrying my husband. I love her with all my heart and can't imagine life without her, even though I think she can be a big burden.
10. I am super crafty, but I have craft ADD. I like lots of different projects. I have done tons of projects over the years, but rarely have I done anything twice.
11. I am currently working on a crib set for the new baby and it's surprisingly easy. I can't believe what some people will pay for these sets.
12. I am annoyed with my husbands thriftiness, but I appreciate where it's gotten us. What do you mean Starbucks once a week is frivolous???
13. I am so excited that I am getting an embroidery sewing machine for my birthday. I have desires to embroider EVERYTHING!
14. I have a secret annoyance that the Superbowl is often on or near my birthday. I hate the shadow.....ba-dum-bum...(my birthday is groundhog's day). I can't imagine having my birthday on or near Christmas. That would suck.
15. I am not sure what to think of Obama as the new president. I am skeptical but hopeful. (please don't tar and feather me)
16. I love online hidden object games. I am a bit of an online game nerd. If you know of any good ones let me know!
17. I love my Honda and won't buy any other car brand. It's the third Honda I have owned and I couldn't imagine "risking it" on any other brand.
18. I have 2 cats, Simone and Alvin. They are both very loyal and very loving. Sometimes Alvin is so loving, he is annoying. I think that's what having a dog is sort of like.
19. I don't like dogs. I don't mind them being around if they behave, but the first nose in the crotch or bark and I am DONE. I don't understand the appeal that that has on the American population.
20. I want to travel the world. I would love to go to Spain, Ireland, Greece, Italy, ride the Orient Express, or anything else along those line.
21. I wish this thing was titled 20 things about you...
22. I am excited about blogs. I have several that I watch. I log in every morning hoping for updates. I like the blogs that have funny pictures or have craft tutorials best.
23. I am putting off laundry by completing this list.
24. I love the seasons, but I have had enough snow to last me awhile. I can't wait to take walks with Maggie again. Maybe we will play in the snow this weekend.
25. I think that my daughter's new word "YUMMY" is the cutest thing ever.
26. I hope you comment on my blog posts....how else will I know you're reading?

This just in.....

The embroidery machine will be coming home with me on Saturday. My birthday is Monday, but we are observing it on Saturday so that Dan can take over Maggie duty for the whole day. WOO HOO!!!

I plan on sleeping in, showering at my leisure, enjoying a quiet breakfast, taking a nap, crafting, and then going out for dinner and ice cream. AHHHH......my kinda day!!!

I am also working on the crib set for the new baby. If you have made your own crib set (Kelly) please send me pictures. I would love to see what others have done!