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February 2018

Navelgazing

There’s Not A Prize At The End For Self-Deprecation

Sewing
2018 Sewing Goals In Action (or why I greeted everyone in the office today with, “Hello I made the shirt I’m wearing!!”)

February 7, 2018

One of my goals for 2018 is to make my own clothing instead of buying ready to wear. I love this goal. I’m sure my coworkers were amused today as I stopped them in hallways, elevators, and even in meetings to announce I was wearing a new top I HAD…

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Navelgazing
Feelin’ February Vibes (Mainly Because It Is February)

February 1, 2018

Some wise person who I probably found on YouTube said something that stuck with me: People tend to be cautious about giving money away, but when it comes to our time we give it away (or let it seep out) left and right. Yet money is something we can always…

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Starting to take some of the improvements from the guest room and add them to my bedroom, like this cool power outlet for the bedside table. I’m hoping it helps with the constant problem of needing to charge all devices simultaneously.

Still obsessing over Sew Over It and Lisa Comfort, the lady boss behind it all. Here is her site, YouTube vlog, and Insta. I bought pretty much every pattern they have during the recent 30% off sale.

Currently reading The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss. I need this book to help me but I don’t have enough time to read this book because I’m working nonstop, so…

Interested in these silica gel packets for my yarn stash. Does anyone out there add these to ziplock baggies of yarn?

Listening to lovely Carla Bruni singing “Quelqu’un m’a dit.”

Trying some cedar oil in my oil diffuser to ward off summer pests

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August 17, 2021

The @ParisAMDParis account is a little balm to your soul, with beautiful historical pictures of Paris 💓

Paname Paris 🔄@ParisAMDParis

Perspective de la rue Saint-Jacques Quartier Latin c.1900 Paris

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Brad Stulberg@BStulberg·

January 25, 2021

Find and follow your passion is a load of crap.

Expecting to find something where everything clicks from the get go and is all good from there on out is a surefire way to never be happy.

Pursue your interests. Stay curious. Hone a craft. Passion emerges over years, not seconds.

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January 24, 2021

Snow in Wales this morning!!!!! #tregare #monmouthshire #wales

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January 24, 2021

The barn cats came out to investigate the snow with us at 5 am!
#tregare #monmouthshire #wales

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