*This and this make me want to learn to crochet. I have a bunch of lovely yarn that I could use from my "I am going to learn to knit" phase.
*Pull-Apart Lemon Bread? Yessiree!
*I love Patchwork Pottery's lovely quilt!
*Monster bibs are too cute!
*I love the look of this Gumdrop Fudge. Is Christmas really coming so soon???
*Quilter's wisdom! :)
*It might be fun to spice up a hoodie like this!
Have a great day!
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I am taking a photography class---again! In fact, it's the same one that I took a couple of years ago.
Back then I didn't take the time to do the homework, which is silly because taking pictures is quite hands-on, and if you don't practice, you won't improve, right?
Our teacher is a very talented photographer and gives us TONS of information each week. It's a bit overwhelming at times, but things seem to be soaking in better this time around. Maybe because it's all been presented to me before!
I am just curious about how you all take photos.
Do you keep your camera in Manual Mode, Av, Tv or Automatic? Or do you use a Point and Shoot?
Normally mine is in Av mode. But, I am upping it to Manual Mode (so many decisions!!!), at least for a while. It seems that White Balance is the thing I forget to check the most. Of course, once I take a blue or yellow picture, I am reminded to set it properly!
So, how do you take your pictures?
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***Need some long-burning candles?
***With fall in the air, soup is on the mind.
***I just think this is pretty.
***Very pretty Trip Around the World quilt.
***I am super bummed that I missed these teacups!
***Cute sewing machine!
***This pouch would take forever to make, but it sure is pretty.
Have a great day!
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I can finally say that I have climbed the Manitou Incline (Click on the link to see great pics of the incline. My camera phone just didn't catch how things really looked)!
The incline is almost one mile long, it gains 2,000 feet in elevation, and there are 2,744 steps to take to the top!
Actually, there is a "false summit" at the 2,122nd step, and I admit to having to sit down and make a readjustment to my thoughts. All I could think was that I had known I could make it here----but totally surprising, there were over 500 steep steps left. Giving up was NOT an option, but I had to sit there until my mind got on board with the plan.
Isn't it funny how life is just so much about the way we think?
I kept thinking that "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me" all the way to the top!
And I did it.
And did I mention that I ran all the way down the trail (it's about 4 miles long!).
Let me say that on Saturday and Sunday my legs were killing me. Advil was my ever-present friend!
But I will also say that there are fewer things that feel physically impossible to me now. If I can climb the incline, then maybe I can run a 1/2 marathon...or maybe even a full one!
Sheesh! I love how a little bit of success just creates the drive for more!
Have a wonderful day!
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That was my time in my first 5K of the season!
I wasn't sure what sort of time I would come up with since I have only been running consistently for about 2 weeks, so I went into it figuring I would establish a time to beat as time goes on.
At the end of the month I will be running in The Color Run in Denver and I would love to take a minute off of my time.
We will see how that goes!
One of my goals this year is to run a 10K, but even writing that down seems scary. But since it's now in print I consider myself commited to the goal.
Of course, I will let you know if that happens!
What about you? Do you have any fitness goals in mind? Please share!
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...to the questions in yesterdays' comments.
I thought it best to answer those here, rather than through email or in the comments section.
1. For those of us that have recently purchased from you, do we need to have concern about our paypal account?: The person who entered my account used my personal password and email address to hack my account. As far as I know, there is no way for them to get into any accounts that are listed in my own. Also, I changed my password so that person can no longer get into mine.
2. How do you all remember all the different passwords ? Do you write them down somewhere ?: Yes, I found a little notebook and that is now my password keeper. All of my passwords are different now, and they would be hard for someone else to guess. That is a hassle for me, but if it avoids what happened the other day, I am fine with that!
I found a couple of articles about creating passwords. They suggest never using personal information such as: your name, birthday, driver's license, passport number, or similar information. Click here or here to view (both are quick reads).
I will be back here next week, hopefully with some crafty fun, rather than internet hacking stories!
See you soon!
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My Paypal account was hacked last night!
Over a period of 30 minutes, someone took out most of my money (luckily there wasn't a large amount in th account!) in 8 payments. Let me tell you, that was a long 30 minutes for me! Finally it dawned on me to change my password and that put things to a stop.
The problem? My password.
Unfortunately I picked an easy one for me to remember (apparently a little too obvious) and I used it for numerous different accounts online.
The Paypal tech told me that what happens is that when you are on a website whose security is not high, someone can detect your password and other information about you, and then take that information and search the internet until they find a place where it opens your account. Obviously, people like that like to look in your bank, your credit card accounts and places like Paypal where money resides.
So, if your passwords are simple, change them now. And for your financial websites, have a difficult to guess password unique to each one.
Mine have all been changed and they are certainly passwords that only I could think up for myself.
The Paypal rep told me that my money would be returned to me within 10 days as long as everything checked out. IP addresses will tell from what computer the money was paid out to (or at least the address will show that it was not my own computer).
I wanted to post this so you could learn this lesson the easy way, not the hard way like I had too.
Apparently the internet is not that safe place that it feels like sometimes!
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A little bit of spring is popping up around here! It's always a surprise to see our crocuses flowering. A wonderful surprise, of course!
Today I am hoping to start and finish the zippered pouch tutorial (again!) so that it is all ready for next Tuesday. After that I want to work on a pincushion for a swap on Saturday.
Small, but good, goals.
***This quote about Pinterest just makes me laugh. Too true!
***I am loving the simple scallops on this quilt.
***Very Kerry Berry shows how to lasso and white out pictures. Great tutorial!
***This is so funny!
***I like this layered skirt for Aubry.
***Print this spring-y paper chain!
**I want to try theses gluten-free pretzel bites for my hubs. They look yummy!
Have a great day!
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...planned out some yard re-do plans with my hubs.
...saw Safe House. thought it was good. action + good story.
...cut out a bunch of fabric for our next sew-along project. it's a fun and simple one, but getting it together has been slow.
...worked on taxes. yuck.
...bought a small pile of prints from Joann's. only the ones that really caught my eye.
...spent the afternoon in denver for my son-in-law's birthday. must remember to wear more comfortable shoes when walking all over downtown!
...bought a wood stove. we will get it set up in a few weeks and enjoy it next winter. can't wait!
...had a date night with my hubs. nice.
What about you? Feel free to share!
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***My hubs loves these mushrooms and has asked me to make them several times.
***Here is a how-to for homemade chalkboard paint--in any color!
***This little pincushion is so cute!
***I want dishes that look like this!
***I love sunny yellow curtains in a kitchen!
***These gluten-free fruity chocolate protein bars are actually quite tasty!
***This collection of crocheted flowers is so cute!
Have a lovely day!
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