THE SICK

I have been sick for 2 months now. It started with the flu. It is, after all flu season. However, I remember when the flu didn't involve relentless coughing, don't you? That subsequently led to bronchitis. Thus, the coughing continued. This distracted my immune system just enough to let mononucleosis enter the picture. I have had mono before, but apparently I am one of the lucky few to win the mono jackpot and get it twice. ...the coughing continues. I am tired everyday, and the coughing continues. I have been sick for 2 months now, and the coughing continues...

Post College Graduation Update (Survival Log)

I graduated with a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts/ Bad Ass) In Anthropology on 14 December 2013.

Day 40: Still surviving. No sign of employment in the foreseeable future. I continue to to write a novel of cover letters in hopes that there is light at the end of the tunnel. These are the dark times. Though not completely destitute, I continue to work as a substitute custodian in the night. As much as I appreciate having a job, I need new employment. No interviews as of yet. I fill my days with sleep and crafts. It is the frozen season, so my options are currently limited. Soon is the time for decisions. I will give it 3 months. If in that time employment isn't implemented, other arrangements will have to be made. I remain in good spirits and hope you are as well.

-end transmission-

COFFEH: Being Emotionally Healthy

Some Good Advice.

Stationary.Swap

I participated in a stationary swap on CO+K. I was in a round robin with Krista B. and Monika Gottindottir. 

This is what I received from Krista B! 

Smash.Book

So, my brother and I were at the store. We were walking through the craft aisle and, to our surprise, all the SmashBook items were 40% off. Now, I have never smashbooked myself, but I have heard things about it and it sounds interesting. So he and I bought some supplies and plan on creating a SmashBook for our upcoming trip to Japan. I will record my experience with SmashBook and post about it.

Has anyone dabbled in the realm of SmashBooks? What was your experience?

CraftyColors.Craft.Swap

I was paired with Monika Gottindottir for this one. Yes. It's another CO+K swap!!! I love 'em. She made me some amazing awesomeness. Check it out!

 

GeekyNerd.Craft.Swap

Another CO+K Craft Swap! I was partners with Monika Gottindottir and ArtyKitKat. They were both AWESOME swappers:

 ArtyKitKat made me:

Toronto.Canada (City Guide for Crafty Folk)

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/blog/toronto-city-guide

How.Cute.Is.This!

http://imgur.com/gallery/YwHhd6z

P.S.Craftyness.How.To (Typewriter.Key.Dangles)

.TYPEWRITER DANGLES.

Newbie.V.Vet

I am participating in a Newbie VS. Vet Swap with Hayley S. from the U.K.

Here is what she sent to me!

Happy.Gram

From Cupcake_Warrior on CO+K. She wrote the sweetest note! Thank You Cupcake!

Lack.Of.Sleep

Sometimes my brain feels like this when I work nights and school days.

P.S.Craftyness.How.To (Fleece.Blanket)

~~FLEECE BLANKETS~~

Need.I.Say.More

Macaroons are my favorite. Coffee is my favorite. With their powers combined...

YES.

3AM.Custodial.Woes

...Seriously. Dear Mrs./Mr. Egg Eater. If you are going to eat a hard-boiled egg at work/school, don't be a right bastard about it. Eat it over a trashcan, not over your floor. A floor is not a proper place of disposal for your eggshells. Contrary to popular belief, a REAL PERSON has to clean up that mess. And tonight it was me.   Dear Mr. Sunflower Shell Spitter. You're as rotten as Mr./Mrs. Egg Eater. Spitting your shells on the ground is crushing my soul... For several days now... I see this is a reoccurring theme with you. If I discover you, I will promptly take away your sunflower seeds and DESTROY THEM. 

Sincerely, Your Neighborhood Custodian.   

Nerd.V.Geek

What is your identity?

http://www.sparknotes.com/mindhut/2012/12/18/the-4-main-differences-between-geeks-and-nerds

Doctor.Who.Craft.Swap

I was recently in a craft swap with GryffindorGrl on CO+K. This is what I received from her!

They.Call.Them.Cheddar

Like.The.Cheese

I FINALLY GOT THEM! I am pretty sure, in at least Michigan stores, this color is non-existent. I have looked in 4 different cities and towns and nothing. Could not find them. Amazon, sometimes I love you.

UPDATE 19 MAR 2013:
Arnies Craft Store of Houghton Lake, MI. A 45 minute drive from here. They. Have. Cheddar. O_O

Thought.Of.Moment

I have been wanting to dip my toes back into the more artsy side of life. But I don't have a clue about content. Maybe I will ease into it with some color blocking. Need Canvas. Need Paint. Damnit.