Its been a long time....

Wow, so it has been a long time since I have posted on here. It is already November. Hmm the holidays are coming. To fill you in on whats been going on.

MB (MonsterBoy or Dalton) has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. So we are now a Gluten Free household and let me tell you Gluten is in everything. I am also working at the Parlor Spa in downtown Lynchburg. And I LOVE it. We are constantly busy and it makes the days go by so much faster.

I will try to get on soon and update projects, pictures, etc. Hope everyone is enjoying their fall.

New Moon Intentions

I just wanted to post my intentions for the new moon:
I am so Happy and Grateful now that....
~I am a happy and healthy individual
~I am a successful massage therapist
~All Ways Wellness Center is Successfull
~Dalton is a Happy and healthy child
~I am a sexy and desirable woman
~That there is more than enough money to pay the bills and more
~I am losing weight in a healthy and successful way
~I have received a massage
~I have enjoyed me time
~I have done something special with Dalton

I am also doing an abundance ceremony tonight. I am sending these into the universe for her divine knowledge and power.

Aahh February is Here and almost over! Ha Ha

Ok, So I haven't posted as much this year as I should be and I am sorry for that. I've been busy. And the weather has been bad, and lets face it no one reads this blog anyway. =) Thanks to those who do. So, I have finished two more felted objects: a frog

and a rabbit head


I also did two felted hearts, one is twilight themed.

I am working full time in Bedford now at All Ways Wellness Center. I really love doing massages and body scrubs. I am working on a line of spa products for the shows this summer and also Level one and two of Reiki. I'll check back soon.

Mom, What's for Dinner?

So, like most people this time of year I am over run with leftovers. My son asks me what was for dinner and I really don't want to cook so...Creativity sets in.

Chili Potatoes:

Using leftover Roasted Potatoes, I covered them with Chili that my mom had made and given me. Then some frozen corn went on top. Next LOTS of Mexican Cheese blend. Baked until hot and bubbly. When it came out of the oven I topped it with some French Onion Dip. Remember the goal is to Clean Out the Fridge.

Leftover Spaghetti:

I had frozen my leftover sauce but still had noodles in my fridge. Pulled them out along with some mushrooms that looked a little pathetic. Got out my skillet and heat it up with some EVOO. Minced the mushrooms and put them in the skillet with some minced onion and garlic powder. Sauted until Mushrooms where were I wanted them and then I added some Frozen Peas for color. Once they were hot I added the spaghetti and tossed until it was all mixed and the spaghetti was warm, next Italian Cheese Blend went in. It melted quickly. One the plate it went. My son loved this and even ate most of the peas out of this though he said they were "yucky" at first site. Next time I will use real onions and fresh garlic.

Both of these recipes will be great if made from leftovers or not. They are keepers. Enjoy.

Happy New Year All!!

So, I have been really busy obviously. I graduated in July 2009!!! Yay from Massage School. I however am still waiting on taking my certification. I have picked up many new hobbies, one being needle felting. I have done quite a few in the past few weeks. I have posted some picks on Flickr my ID is majikpotion. I really seem to enjoy doing it and hope to expand it in the upcoming year. D is doing good, he has started Montessori school and seems to love it. It's amazing how fast 2009 went by. I have made some great friends this past year. My Resolutions are: to make new friends, finish one knitted item a month, and do better in my school work. Not too bad, they seem realistic to me. So here are some pics:

This is a Penguin that was given to my sister, Gabby for xmas.


This is a beagle I am working on as a commission piece. Will post pics of him when I finish.

Summer is Almost Here

So much has been going on lately. Summer is almost here, and the weather goes from being beautiful to being cold and rainy. Ahh, it's just that time of year. 

I got pinned for my graduation. I am so excited. July 1st I finish classes and July 18th I get to walk. I never got to walk for high school so this is big for me. 

This is a Picture of those of us that were pinned for graduation on Tuesday.

I have also become a WIP whore, who's kidding, I've always been one, its just more obvious now.

Pictures of newer Projects:

Cotswold/Angora/Angelina, Hand-dyed, Hand-carded, by my mom This is a 1 oz batt, give or take, that I am spinning on a Spindle to see how it spins up.

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I'm calling this Bubble Wrap. It reminds me of Bubble Gum. This is going to be a wrap when I am done. Really easy knit, I am about 80% through it now. Pattern is on my Rav Page.

This is a really bad picture, but this is the Dragon Scales Shawl. I am working on this for my mom, its a really late Mother's Day present, I am about 50% through.

So, This is it for now. Hopefully, it won't take me as long to update next time.

My Newest Project

So my newest project is this lovely spindle that I picked up this past weekend at the Clothes Guild Meeting. It is 1.8. I also got this roving which is 100% wool:

The End of Feb.

Ok, So I am in school and taking 18 credits along with working in clinic (part of my internship). So that doesn't leave much time for blogging or much else. Baby D is going through serious seperation anxiety. I am guessing he will eventually get over it.

Here is my new current project:


It is the Esme Scarf, that I am test knitting for TKB on Ravelry. I altered the pattern because I did not have any bulky weight yarn lying around, I did have some beautiful hot pink kramer though. I CO 45 st. instead of the 15 and am working the pattern 3x across. I am guessing I will have to do the pattern repeat about 10x for one side of each scarf however. We will see.

Survey, This should tell you everything you need to know about me.

• 1) Have you read the twilight series or the Sookie Stackhouse series? Yes, both series’ except the last books
• 1A) If you have read the books listed above did you complete the series? If not what number are you up to? I have read all except Breaking Dawn, and the final Sookie book
• 1B) Who are your favorite characters? I enjoy Eric in the Sookie series, and Rosalie in Twlight
• 2) What do you like and dislike about Valentine’s Day? I believe that Valentines Day is a way for men to cheat at telling us how they feel, wither they really feel that way or not, it is as if they are “expected” to buy us flowers, etc. I much prefer a random handful of “weeds” any time of year to a dozen of commercial red roses on V-Day.
• If you were a hot dog , would you eat yourself? I prefer my hot dogs burnt, also considering what is in a hot dog, I don’t want to think of myself that way so no
• Kennedy Assassination – conspiracy or did Lee Harvey Oswald act alone? I was not alive at this time, however who ever acts alone, conspiracy
• Did you like Jurassic Park III? – if yes, you must explain why. I’m not sure which is the 3rd one, I believe I have seen all of them, however they are all the same, Dinosaurs chasing screaming humans
• Do you like GUC & Cleolinda? I have heard of them, however have not read much of what they wrote, so I can’t say one way or the other
• How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Depends, on your patience, why lick, just bite
• Did you witness Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah’s couch? I witnessed the reruns of it
• Do you consider bowling a sport? No
• Do you know what “FPS” stands for? (note: contrary to popular belief, it is not “Free Patrick Stewart”) my curiosity is peaked someone please tell me
• Speaking of Patrick Stewart, what is your favorite Star Trek series? None
  
• Which Buffy character do you identify with? Anya, and Spike
  
• Did you want Joey to end up with Pacey or Dawson? Pacey, he is cuter
  
• What color is your hair? Black with some red and gray
  
• Do you find Howard Stern offensive? He doesn’t bother me
  
• How many chucks would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? IDK, How many?
  
• Do you have a favorite “indie-dyer”? If so, who? Nope
  
• Do you use hand-knit dishcloths? Yes
  
• What new technique would you like to try? (dye yarn, felting, lace, socks, etc.) I am fascinated by lace shawls, however can’t bring myself to finish them
  
• Do you know what Sparkle Motion is? Sometimes, I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion!
  
• Do you like Starbucks? Like an addiction
  
• Do you eat fast food? If yes, what is your favorite? Yes, though I don’t have a favorite
  
• Coke or Pepsi? Pepsi w/ lemon
  
• tea or coffee ? or hot chocolate ? Coffee w/ hot chocolate mix in it
  
• Do you wear hand-knit items? If yes, what is your favorite? Yes, socks, scarfs, hats
  
• Do you have any favorite Etsy shops? Too Many to name and don’t enough money to shop
  
• What is one pattern you love, but would never make for yourself? IDK
  
• What are your feelings on stalking RPattz? The Jury is Dileberating.
  
• Do you like Harry Potter? The Movies
  
• What is your favorite non-Twilight book? Laurell K. Hamilton, Kim Harrison, etc
  
• Did you read the leaked copy of the movie script? No
  
• Did you read Midnight Sun? No
  
• Have you read all four published books? (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn) As previously answered No
  
• What is your favorite song? Depends on my mood
  
• What is your favorite band? Nickleback
  
• Are there any celebrities you would like to meet? Who/Why? None for I fear they wouldn’t meet my expectations
  
• Do you like Green Eggs & Ham? Who with children does not?
  
• Are you a monogamous knitter? Or a WIP-Hoor? WIP-Hoor most defiantly
  
• Have you listened to RPattz musicality over at YouTube? No, I have not time for that
  
• What is your favorite TV show? NCIS currently, with many other set to record daily
  
• Who would win in a duel? Edward Cullen or Harry Potter? explain your answer. Edward like someone else has mentioned Harry doesn’t do well on his own
  
• Have you seen Meet the Feebles? (and will you admit it, if you did??) No
  
• VanHalen - Sammy Hagar or David Lee Roth? Both have their advantages
  
• Are there any non-knit/crochet crafts you enjoy? Spinning and weaving
  
• Why is the rum always gone? Because someone has always drank it
  
• What is the secret of life? You make yourself happy
  
• If you could fight anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would it be? I’m a lover not a fighter, though there are times when my sister comes close to someone I would like to fight.
  
• Explain the complex theoretical problems of the Babble Fish. I am unsure
  
• What was your favorite childhood outfit? My hand-smocked Panda Dress
  
• If you’re riding in the car late at night with the windows down, what cd is playing on the stereo? Nickleback
  
• If you were on a deserted island and had only one skein of yarn, which would it be? Whatever project I am currently working on hopefully
  
• If you could have lunch with any fictional character, who would it be (movies, books, or tv)? The Jury is out to lunch.
  
• If your life were a television program, would it be a half-hour sitcom or a one hour drama? What would be the title of said show? One hour,
  
• Do you know how to pronounce Clapotis correctly? Does anyone?
  
• If they made a movie of your life, which actor would you want to play you? Myself, who could do it better?
  
• What one superhero power would you want and why? Mind reading
  
• What was the best job you ever had? The worst? The weirdest? The best, being a Mom, The worst Being a mom, the Weirdest being a mom
  
• Do you sleep with a stuffed animal? If so, what is it? I sleep with my son and his floppy eared rabbit
  
• Describe your style in one word. eclectic
  
• You randomly walk into a bookstore on a whim & buy a book. It’s most likely a _____________(fill in genre here) Vampire, Knitting-they should do a book about a vampire that knits
  
• If you were a vegetarian vampire what kind of animal do you think you would most likely enjoy hunting and why? Cute fluffy bunnys, because there are plenty of them
  
• Which animal would you not want to hunt? Anything bigger than me
  
• If you had to be one Twilight Saga Character (except: Bella, Jacob & Edward) Rosalie
  
• If you were a vampire what special power would you want to have? Mind Reading
  
• What age would you like to be if you were change to a vampire? 25
  
• Would you want to be vampire or werewolf? If werewolf which pack? Vampire, I don’t like the sunlight anyway
  
• What vehicle would you like to own? Expedition
  
• If you were Bella what would be your ideal first date? She is unfit to date
  
• Do you collect anything? Anything sparkly and shiny, oh yeah and yarn
  
• What’s your favorite smell? Least favorite? I don’t like anything sweet smelling-like vanilla, etc.
  
• What’s your living situation? Live with parents? In a dorm? Apartment? House? I live in a house, with my son, our dog and cat
  
• What do you do in your leisure time? Apparently surveys like this. Good thing I don’t have much of it
  
• What do you like to do on weekends? Sleep, but don’t get to do much of that either
  
• What is the strangest thing you’d wear on your head? Nothing, I don’t like anything on my head but hair
  
• If you were to fill the sun with rats, how many rats would you need? None

Starting A Blog

Ok, because apparently I don't have enough to do in my busy life, I have decided to start a blog. Christmas is now right around the corner, my son will be 2 in 2 days. Time is just passing by. There are some many people that I don't get to see very often and hopefully this will let them see a little of what I am up to. I will try to keep it as up to date as possible. Thanks.