Gardening

The one thing I have missed the most since moving last June has been my garden. However, since this was to be a temporary move, I was not going to deal with gardening until we had made the permanent move.

Yeaaaaaaaaa RRRRRRRRRiiiiiiighhhhhhhhttttttt! Lol

Yesterday, I couldn't take it any more and purchased several packs of seeds when I went to Walmart. 6 different kinds of herbs and 4 different flowers to be planted in plots and then installed in herb garden and flower beds once we are moved.

Even started a gardening journal at http://haven4dragon.blogspot.com/

Now I just hope they grow :)

A bit delayed but...........

........ Self Portrait Sunday :)

Withdrew Due to Injury

Yes, I guess I am the Michelle Kwan of the Knitting Olympics. On Day 4, a previous problem became aggravated and I was in wrist braces and pain for 3 days. Once recovered, decided to come down with virus. However, I do intend to finish the Voodoo Wrist Warmers as soon as I feel better.



And a bit late but Self-Portrait Sunday:)

Knitting Olympics - End of Day 4

And the progress continues.

Knitting Olympics after Day 3

And the latest progress from the third day!



............and I'm off to begin day four's knitting:)

Self Portrait Sunday & Day 2 completed

I promised Rose that I would have a mugshot in today self-portrait Sunday.




Progress continuing on my voodoo wristwarmer as 4" completed going into the third day!




Off to knit!

Knitting Olympics Day 1 completed

And as the Knitting Olympics began, so did I



but I have managed to knit 2 inches on my Voodoo wristwarmers without killing myself or anyone in the immediate vacinity. Getting ready to do some more today!

Thursday Thirteen

I saw this on Angie's blog today so I thought I would participate, even though its still not Thursday. lol

Thirteen Things about Mary 1…. I have met the greatest people online and have made some strong friendships (you know who you are Heather, Angie, Rose, Cindy, Lucy, Sadie and Mira. 2. I have come to realize that things are not perfect, things will never be perfect but life is a challenge, an experience and fun and there is much joy in the simple t hings. 3. I am finally letting out my inner goth....and I should have done that years ago. 4. If I had a chance to live anywhere in the world, I would choose Scotland or somewhere in the Mediterranean. 5. If I could choose a period of time to live in it would be Medieval 6. I am currently learning to use double point needles and today my thoughts have ranged from "They are the devil's spawn." "Well maybe his second spawn -- circular needles are first born" "Hey maybe I can do this" "WHERE DID THAT STITCH GO???! 7. I would rather curl up with a good book than go to a huge party. 8. I love to learn to make new foods. Can't wait to get a real kitchen again! 9. I love to garden, especially herbs. I have been missing having a herb garden this summer and hope to be planting one soon somewhere. 10. I have discovered I can do web things like blogs and Administrative tasks on messages boards. And its fun. 11. I have reached a point in my life where it is more important to be the real me rather than who everyone expects me to be. 12. I can sit and listen to bagpipe music and celtic music for hours and within minutes do the same with classic rock or just plain classical. 13. I need to drink less coffee and more water. Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. Angie (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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Knithelete

Ok, Yea I know Rose says "knathelete but then again she deserted Team Oklahomagetmeoutofhere for Team Wales. Yes, of all people, I have signed up for the . Citius, Altius, Fortius........... How 'bout "What am I doing????? lol. Since every team has a flag, I have chosen this one which was created for me by my dear British friend, Lucy:



And since every one needs their competition equipment, I present mine:



So tomorrow, I hope someone is rooting for "Team Oklahomagetmoutofhere"!

Progress will be posted...

Self Portrait Sunday 2/5

Ok, joining Rose and some others in this weekly. So here is my first one. After all, she never said how much of me had to be in it. Lol.

Triangular Shawl Challenge

In an effort to encourage myself to craft more, I joined . Sooooooo, beginning by casting on three stitches,



After some time spent on it, it is now:

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Tagged:

By Rose

What were you doing 10 years ago?
Living in Virginia and running a DV Shelter.

What were you doing 1 year ago?
Packing up to get ready to move out of the Parsonage

Five snacks you enjoy (in no particular order, as all snacks are created equal):
1. portwine cheese and crackers
2. guacamole
3. coffee
4. eggrolls
5. cold stuffing

Five songs to which you KNOW all the lyrics:
1. any song by Stevie Nicks
2. Sympathy for the Devil by Guns n Roses
3. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
4. Any song by Fleetwood Mac
5. Any song by Billy Joel

Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
1. Begin our own ministry
2. move
3. buy a house
4. take care of family
5. pay off debt

Five bad habits:
1. panicking
2. swearing
3. popping my joints
4. getting angry easily
5. taking on too much

Five things you like doing:
1. crafting
2. reading
3. hanging with Joseph
4. rping
5. cooking

Five things you would never wear, buy, or get again:
1. contacts
2. super high heels
3. mini skirts
4. Tent dresses
5. maternity clothes!!! (I’ll go ahead and leave that on here too. LOL As will I!!!!! )

Five favorite toys:
1. camera
2. CD Player
3. Swords
4. Computer
5. Needlework

Tagging

Gaidin's Girl

Wendy

Cindy

Jq

Stacey

Which HP Professor Are You Most Like?

Lupin - Defense Against the Dark Arts


Harry Potter: Which Hogwarts professor would you be?
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What is Your Japanese Name

Your Japanese name should be

'Moriko'

which means "forest child".

You

love being in nature and see beauty in almost

everything; the trees, the flowers, the sky,

the sun. You're at your best surrounded by

nature. You love animals and they love you!


Which Japanese name fits you best? [females, 9 results + absolutely stunning ANIME pictures!]
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I just had a blast commenting on Stacey meme, and since she claims everyone who participated has been tagged, here is a direct quote of what we taggies are meant to do:

"If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't speak often (or ever, for that matter), please post a comment with a COMPLETELY MADE UP AND FICTIONAL MEMORY OF YOU AND ME.

It can be anything you want--good or bad--BUT IT HAS TO BE FAKE.

And now you can consider yourself tagged, so go post this meme on your blog."

So, what are you waiting for? Fire away!

Hmmmm

Tagged: 5 Weird Things About Yourself

was tagged by Wendy, so here are 5 things:

1. The older I get the louder I like my rock music! You usually hear me coming before you see me :D
2. The darker a room the happier I am. It's not unusual to see me in my living room with no light except my tv and monitor -- maybe, just maybe a small lamp as well.
3. Sometimes its hard to tell my daily clothing from my Ren Faire garb. Teehee
4. I can understand most of my British friends conversational slangs better than American ones.
5. I have discovered my 'inner goth'

Now tagging...

Cindy

Jq

Stacey

Amy

Roberta

Now that you’ve been tagged, write a post listing 5 wierd things about yourself and leave a comment (and link) back to your weirdness meme on 5 new people’s blog.

What Herb Are You?

YOU ARE MOLY


What herb are you?
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Thanks for the tag

Rose

...even if it was generic LOL

Four movies you would watch over and over:
Harry Potters
The Lord of the Ringses
Interview With The Vampire
The Last Samurai

Four places you have lived:
Belleville, NJ
Washington D. C.
Virginia
Heavener, OK

Four TV shows you love to watch:
Charmed
Nip/Tuck
Shows on celts/Scots/vikings on History or Discovery channels

Four places you have been on vacation:
Canada
Seattle, WA
Great Smoky Mountains
Plymouth, Massachusetts

Four websites you visit daily:

Blatantly We

Sanguis Vinculum
The Marauders
Photobucket

Four of your favorite foods:
Pasta
Steak - medium rare
Coffee
Coconut

Four places you would rather be right now:
another state altogether
Scotland
England
Germany

Four bloggers you are tagging:
If you hadn’t done this yet, go for it.