Stimulating reading... not.

[miladycarol]

I was chastised tonight for neglecting to write anything in LJ for a while. I must admit, I read it, but I haven’t written anything since early April. I guess part of it is that I’ve written some things that I find intriguing or interesting for discourse, but no one really writes much as comment. This leads me to believe that people are just too busy or don’t find it interesting enough to evoke an emotion or thought they’d like to share. So, I’ve kept my boring life to myself.

Please don’t feel that this is recrimination or that I feel myself slighted. I don’t. I just felt like I should wait until something really interesting pops into my brain and falls out my fingertips. But, since at least one person would like to know what I’ve been up to lately, then I guess I’ll be a bit more vigilant with updating you on my rather commonplace life. This is not a “make popcorn and sit on the edge of your seat” posting. This is more like a “brew some chamomile tea, grab a quilt and curl up in a comfy chair” missive. You have been warned.



Life has been rather low key for me. I’ve spent a lot of energy on my home. I have designs on re-working my backyard a bit, I’d like to make some rather charismatic raised beds for herbs to replace the dilapidated wooden ones I built when I first moved here. I want to rip up the carpet in G’s office and replace that with some nice non-allergenic flooring. I bought a new low-flow toilet to replace the one that runs in my lavette. I will be having my back deck demolished and rebuilt at the end of this month. This is exciting to me because the existing one has rotted and is lilting dangerously to the west. I’ll have a safe, shiny, new deck soon for summer tea and gaming. Fear my living on the edge! Tremble as I ooze domesticity in your general direction! Flee in terror before you have thoughts of cleaning your bathtubs!

Other exciting facets of my life include many new and shiny jewelry creations. I replenished my display boards at work just in time for the sale and not one thing was bought. Well, I thought they were exciting. *pout* I have been learning how to knit. Now I have yet another artistic medium in which I must invest cash. It all started with a singular desire to knit long Dr. Who-like scarves because I just can’t buy one anywhere. *sigh* The really exciting part of this was not informing my Mother that I learned a new craft and sending her a package with a hand-knit scarf and beret. She called to thank me but had no idea I had made them until she asked where I bought them. Her sheer glee made my day. If only I received that kind of reaction for all my handmade crafts. I’d walk on cloud nine all the rest of my life.

I think the most thrilling of all my exploits, recently, was how I spent the five days of temporary bachelorette-hood when G went on his business trip. I spent my first day conducting business from my desk, making calls, paying bills, etc. I also worked most of the afternoon on jewelry. The gamers came over to play but I went shopping for a bridesmaid dress. Ick. Firstly, clothes shopping is only really penultimate to cleaning the bathtub, climbing onto the roof and crawling under the house in my list of least favourite chores (all tied for last place). I love the bride dearly and want to make her happy on her special day. So, I’m spending a bunch of money on a synthetic gown that I’ll wear only once on a hot summer day in the sun for a few hours. At least the colour is nice. Still… That was depressing. I had to order a gown two sizes larger than the rest of me just to fit it across my chest. There will be large sums of money spent on alterations for it, I assure you. Gah! And, I missed spending much time with the gamers. That was day one. The next day I spent working on domestic things and then battling the insomnia fairies with minimal success. Day three to five I worked the big sale at Harlequin (my W-2 job). As you may observe, gentle reader, I have a sense of excitement comparable to that of the average non-blooming cactus.

Has your cup of tea run dry? Become cold? Have you fallen asleep yet? Well, if you are dozing, then I’ve done my bit of good in the world. Good night, and sweet dreams, my friends.

Comments

[biomekanic.livejournal.com]

You might post the most profound of truths and get a curt nod, but mention some trifling bauble that catches your minds eye and the net will explode with comments, at least in my opinion.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

*sighs and rolls eyes*

[bigbenalpha.livejournal.com]

Thank god you have the kind of life where you can make posts like that instead of some Springer-esque circus that just serves to annoy everybody and takes up precious time/space/energy. Sorry nobody bought any of your wares. My sister is pretty good with beads and such but I don''t think she's ever made a serious attempt at jewelry, other than flashy kid stuff for her daughters. Mostly she does the bedazzling sorta stuff, but surprisingly not in a tacky way. And I feel ya about the Dr. Who scarves. I've been tempted to take up knitting too, just to satisfy that 12 year old who never got one.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I'm sooooo not into drama. I was raised with drama, I dated and lived with a drama-esque partner for a bit, I folded that sheet and put it away for good. I have attempted to make peace with the Universe. I love my boring life.

No worries on the jewelry. It will sell some day. I'd rather see my babies go to good homes. I make them for love of the craft so it's only fitting they go to people who love them.

[kireishojo.livejournal.com]

i'm glad to hear you havent fallen off the face of the net.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

You know, the visual imagry in my head was, well, rather interesting. 'Nuff said. *grins wickedly*

[wyliekat.livejournal.com]

Eh - long term ljers like us are going to run into dry spells. I've done it, written through it (knowing I was boring people to tears if they bothered to read it) and then gotten my mojo back eventually. Ebb and flow. You're still on my f-list for very good reason - I likes you.

I'm in the midst of wedding hell meself. I'm buying two skirts rather than the skirt and busty milkmaid top that she wants - because I need more fabric to create a top.

I can't hardly wait.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Why thank you. *low bow with flourish*

Yeah, weddings... I've tried never to burden anyone with my weddings. Keep it simple. I was voting for separate skirts and tops to allow for future versatility, but alas. I also voted for a breathable summer fabric like linen or cotton. I repeat, alas. *looks askance and raises one eyebrow with a smirk* Personally, I'm thinking of how I can further rennovate this gown for future use. There must be something funky I can do to it. *muses about dyes and interesting additions and subtractions*

[wyliekat.livejournal.com]

I doubt I'll be able to find a use for a burgundy satin skirt or top made specially to cover big boobs.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I'm going to try to think creatively about how to use the material. I may even cut it up and stick velvet panels in there. I'll figure something out. Close to two hundred dollars later, that thing needs to be worn more than once. *stomps foot petulently*

[kittekaat.livejournal.com]

You should get my mom to do the alterations for you. She won't rake you over the coals. She'd prolly even give you the "friends" discount, or at the very least, the "caught the bouquet and her daughter's wedding" discount.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

Wow, I had totally forgotten that your Mom sews! I may just do that. I think the gown comes in on or around May 29th. Does your Mom take many seamstress jobs? I have ideas and they are beyond my sewing capabilities.

[kittekaat.livejournal.com]

She is a seamstress. That what she does is take seamstress jobs. =) You can reach her by calling The Men's Wearhouse. She'll let you know when you can hook up. She has a shop set up at Roxanne's house on 9th. She can do anything! It's amazing. Make sure to tell her who you are for the discount.

[miladycarol.livejournal.com]

I don't know why, but I thought your Mom was retired for some reason. It's awesome for me that she isn't. I'm also mulling around ideas on how to rennovate it later to make it into something I might wear again.