Summer Speed
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
I'll See You All In 6 Weeks...
When I finally get over this!
If you don't recognize who that is singing, that's Darren Criss, from A Very Potter Musical. I'm totally obsessed with this clip now.
If you don't recognize who that is singing, that's Darren Criss, from A Very Potter Musical. I'm totally obsessed with this clip now.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Custom Fingerless Gloves Info!
Hi!
If you didn't find this post via A Girl and Her Scout, head on over there and check out my interview and to enter the contest that this is relevant to.
The contest for a pair of crochet fingerless gloves is being hosted over at A Girl and Her Scout, and the winner will get a customized pair of crochet fingerless gloves. This post is to give more info as to what that custom really entails.
The winner will choose any number of colors, limited to what I have in my yarn stash, and I'll use those to make a lovely pair of fingerless gloves for you! My yarn stash is full of multicolored yarns, as well as single colors that can be used individually or in combination with others.
Some examples of these gloves that I've done in the past are:
If you didn't find this post via A Girl and Her Scout, head on over there and check out my interview and to enter the contest that this is relevant to.
The contest for a pair of crochet fingerless gloves is being hosted over at A Girl and Her Scout, and the winner will get a customized pair of crochet fingerless gloves. This post is to give more info as to what that custom really entails.
The winner will choose any number of colors, limited to what I have in my yarn stash, and I'll use those to make a lovely pair of fingerless gloves for you! My yarn stash is full of multicolored yarns, as well as single colors that can be used individually or in combination with others.
Some examples of these gloves that I've done in the past are:
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
I HATE PENNIES!!!! (Also Nickels.)
John Green rants about pennies, and he mentions Greeneville (which is about an hour from me). Strange times.
Friday, July 23, 2010
StarKidPotter Strikes Again!
And it's TOTALLY AWESOME!
A Very Potter Sequel premiered earlier this evening, and it rocks. So hard. I don't want to elaborate too much, because I can't say a lot without telling you what's going on, you've just got to watch it first! You also don't really have to have seen the first one first, but there's a lot of stuff that isn't as funny if you don't get it from the first one, and well, you should have already seen the first one anyway! Be prepared to spend a good amount of time watching if you do it in one setting, and it isn't a family affair, the sequel's got a lot more hardcore language in it than the original and it isn't censored. This makes me like it more, but I know that isn't everyone's cup of tea. To be slightly spoilerish, I've posted my two favorite quotes below the video. There's a bunch of them, but these two are my faves from my first view through.
Quotes:
From Act 1, Scene 2:
Ron: Where have you been all my life?
Harry: In a cupboard under some stairs.
Ron: That's so cool!
From Act 2, Scene 10:
Harry: No way? You listen to me now. For eleven years, I was a muggle douchebag locked under some stairs. This year, I found out I'm a wizard. I'm famous. I can fly, and turn invisible, and I just traveled the fuck back in time. Fuck You, Draco, how's that for a happy thought? So there is absolutely no way that there is no way, you hear me?
A Very Potter Sequel premiered earlier this evening, and it rocks. So hard. I don't want to elaborate too much, because I can't say a lot without telling you what's going on, you've just got to watch it first! You also don't really have to have seen the first one first, but there's a lot of stuff that isn't as funny if you don't get it from the first one, and well, you should have already seen the first one anyway! Be prepared to spend a good amount of time watching if you do it in one setting, and it isn't a family affair, the sequel's got a lot more hardcore language in it than the original and it isn't censored. This makes me like it more, but I know that isn't everyone's cup of tea. To be slightly spoilerish, I've posted my two favorite quotes below the video. There's a bunch of them, but these two are my faves from my first view through.
Quotes:
From Act 1, Scene 2:
Ron: Where have you been all my life?
Harry: In a cupboard under some stairs.
Ron: That's so cool!
From Act 2, Scene 10:
Harry: No way? You listen to me now. For eleven years, I was a muggle douchebag locked under some stairs. This year, I found out I'm a wizard. I'm famous. I can fly, and turn invisible, and I just traveled the fuck back in time. Fuck You, Draco, how's that for a happy thought? So there is absolutely no way that there is no way, you hear me?
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
For the Owlie boxes!
We're working on putting together Team Sampler Boxes for the Owls team. This is my contribution:
Aren't they just too cute for words? (Okay, don't lie about it...) They're the latest in my knitting amigurumi sans pattern adventures, and I like them. :) And look how cute they are in their little packaging:
Look for more info about them and the Team Sampler Boxes coming in July! Exciting!
Aren't they just too cute for words? (Okay, don't lie about it...) They're the latest in my knitting amigurumi sans pattern adventures, and I like them. :) And look how cute they are in their little packaging:
Look for more info about them and the Team Sampler Boxes coming in July! Exciting!
Monday, June 21, 2010
My HSKS Kits!
As you all probably know, I've been involved in a Ravelry group that does Harry Potter themed swaps. This was my first major swap of any kind, and I have to say I really enjoyed myself. I got my kit today, and I wanted to share pictures so my fellow swappers could come squee! I've also posted the one I built at the bottom.
Monday, June 07, 2010
Saturday, June 05, 2010
Just a bludger or two...
Ever feel like you've been wacked a few too many times with a bludger or two? Or maybe a bludger bat? Yeah, I've been there. I definitely felt like that last night after working a 12 hour shift (talk about major yuck!), but I'm coming back from it today.
We played our last Quidditch match over in HSKS group on Ravelry today. We lost, but it was SO close and we got through it so gracefully that I feel like we did a really great job. I was captaining, so you know that's a trainwreck waiting to happen, and half of our team were volunteers from other houses, and we definitely couldn't have done it without them.
Related to that, I've got Skype now, and learned to use it to do group calls today, fun times. SO, if anyone out there has Skype and wants to be my Skype friend, lemme know. :D
Other than all the swap madness, and working, I haven't really been doing a whole lot else lately. I'm starting to get my mojo back for my Etsy shop, now all I need to do is put that mojo to work! Too bad it can't work without me... :D
We played our last Quidditch match over in HSKS group on Ravelry today. We lost, but it was SO close and we got through it so gracefully that I feel like we did a really great job. I was captaining, so you know that's a trainwreck waiting to happen, and half of our team were volunteers from other houses, and we definitely couldn't have done it without them.
Related to that, I've got Skype now, and learned to use it to do group calls today, fun times. SO, if anyone out there has Skype and wants to be my Skype friend, lemme know. :D
Other than all the swap madness, and working, I haven't really been doing a whole lot else lately. I'm starting to get my mojo back for my Etsy shop, now all I need to do is put that mojo to work! Too bad it can't work without me... :D
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Sudoku Madness! (HSKS)
So, I just remembered how much I'm in love with Sudoku. Seriously. I'm not really a numbers person, but there's something in the structure and logic behind Sudoku that makes me ♥ it. The HSKS homework this week was doing some Sudoku's to get certain highlighted numbers, use the key to convert them to letters, and then unscramble them to find a word related to the Potter universe.
I downloaded them, then uploaded them into a Google doc so I could play around with the spreadsheet, and also used the margins to take notes about each row, column, and 3x3 square as I needed it.
This led me to realize how much easier they are to play on the computer!
Now I'll have to find somewhere to play them online!
HSKS Sudoku answers were:
Puzzle 1: Dobby
Puzzle 2: Harry Potter
Puzzle 3: Hogs Head
I downloaded them, then uploaded them into a Google doc so I could play around with the spreadsheet, and also used the margins to take notes about each row, column, and 3x3 square as I needed it.
This led me to realize how much easier they are to play on the computer!
Now I'll have to find somewhere to play them online!
HSKS Sudoku answers were:
Puzzle 1: Dobby
Puzzle 2: Harry Potter
Puzzle 3: Hogs Head
Friday, May 21, 2010
Quidditch! (HSKS)
I'm playing Quidditch this weekend, I'm pretty excited!
If only it were as cool as taking the skies with a real broomstick and the world had magic, and I could keep going on and on forever in my Harry Potter geekness, but I'll stop. :)
The Quidditch I'm playing is a rather nifty version over in a Ravelry group I'm in, where it's done mixing knitting and crocheting (done by the chasers as the ways to make goals) with Harry Potter trivia (done by beaters!) and an extensive snitch-hunting Internet quest! It's quite an elaborate set-up, and I'm excited to get to play in the upcoming match.
I'll write how it goes after the match Sunday!
If only it were as cool as taking the skies with a real broomstick and the world had magic, and I could keep going on and on forever in my Harry Potter geekness, but I'll stop. :)
The Quidditch I'm playing is a rather nifty version over in a Ravelry group I'm in, where it's done mixing knitting and crocheting (done by the chasers as the ways to make goals) with Harry Potter trivia (done by beaters!) and an extensive snitch-hunting Internet quest! It's quite an elaborate set-up, and I'm excited to get to play in the upcoming match.
I'll write how it goes after the match Sunday!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Just an update...
So, our HSKS prompt this week was in the spirit of funny. That's really funny, because the jokes have been bouncing around in the House Cup lately too. This was my favorite that someone else posted:
How many Slytherins does it take to light a wand?
Six. One to light it, one to gloat over it, one to steal it, and three to look impressive.
How many Ravenclaws does it take to light a wand?
Just one, because she stayed up all night studying on how to do it properly.
How many Hufflepuffs does it take to light a wand?
Only one, but they’re so loyal she’ll probably tell you it took the whole house.
How many Gryffindors does it take to light a wand?
None. Gryffindors? We do not fear the dark!
hehehehe.... :)
We were also prompted to show some photos of ourselves that reflect the funny, so I dug around, and couldn't really find all that much. This is what I've got. They're not all of me. (obviously)
How many Slytherins does it take to light a wand?
Six. One to light it, one to gloat over it, one to steal it, and three to look impressive.
How many Ravenclaws does it take to light a wand?
Just one, because she stayed up all night studying on how to do it properly.
How many Hufflepuffs does it take to light a wand?
Only one, but they’re so loyal she’ll probably tell you it took the whole house.
How many Gryffindors does it take to light a wand?
None. Gryffindors? We do not fear the dark!
hehehehe.... :)
We were also prompted to show some photos of ourselves that reflect the funny, so I dug around, and couldn't really find all that much. This is what I've got. They're not all of me. (obviously)
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
What I Really Should Be Doing Instead of Writing This Blog Post...
I should be making things. The House Cup is on break until May, so I've got all sorts of jolly free time, and what am I doing? Not that much. :)
I am working on a line of knitted amigurumi for my Etsy shop and I'm pretty excited about them. I'm working on the second, and I want to have several of them finished before I list any of them for sale. I'm hoping to have one to preview on my Facebook page in a few days.
Other than that, I'm hoping to start my first sewing project soon! I've got some fabric that I had bought a while back to make a laptop sleeve out of. I've since changed my mind about the laptop sleeve, so I've decided to attempt to make a knitting needle roll. I have a pattern, so it shouldn't be too hard. Except for the part where it's sewing. !
I also should be working on my HSKS kit...which reminds me, I need to blog for that. And then make something for it. I have a bunch of ideas, which I can't really go into, since someone might find this and be spoiled. Lets just say it's going to be TOTALLY AWESOME.
And now I'll go watch A Very Potter Musical instead of craft. :)
I am working on a line of knitted amigurumi for my Etsy shop and I'm pretty excited about them. I'm working on the second, and I want to have several of them finished before I list any of them for sale. I'm hoping to have one to preview on my Facebook page in a few days.
Other than that, I'm hoping to start my first sewing project soon! I've got some fabric that I had bought a while back to make a laptop sleeve out of. I've since changed my mind about the laptop sleeve, so I've decided to attempt to make a knitting needle roll. I have a pattern, so it shouldn't be too hard. Except for the part where it's sewing. !
I also should be working on my HSKS kit...which reminds me, I need to blog for that. And then make something for it. I have a bunch of ideas, which I can't really go into, since someone might find this and be spoiled. Lets just say it's going to be TOTALLY AWESOME.
And now I'll go watch A Very Potter Musical instead of craft. :)
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