WIP Renoir Needlepoint
Still working on it. Making slow but steady progress.
Cleaning is fun!
I’m just taking a short break right now. I’m in the process of cleaning the entire house, which is weird.
It’s weird because it’s my weekend and I should be resting. I still have 6 more days of work on the night shift and then unemployment. Meaning I will have plenty of time to clean and do anything I wish in a week or so.
Yet, I felt like cleaning. And it feels so good. I still have the laundry to do and to vacuum every inch of the house.
After that, I can watch a movie or some cartoons if I feel like it.
And, yes. This is a post dedicated to cleaning. I feel so proud of myself when things are clean and nice.
Is this how British summers are?
July is almost over and it’s still cold and it rains almost every day, and night I might add.
It’s quite depressing.
Now, I do not like the summers when it’s so hot that you sweat even when doing nothing. It’s just that I was expecting more sunshine and less rain.
Not only that, but it feels like time has stopped, especially if I am at work. You know, at first I was reluctant and thought that it might not be the best idea to quit. Well, I’ve changed my mind. I am glad I’ve quit and hopefully I will not have any permanent damage from this job.
Oh well, 25 days to go. Yes, I am counting each day till freedom!
Till then, I hope I will finish my second needlepoint project, that I will lose some of my belly and that I will learn a new recipe.
Regarding the belly fat, Johnny bought this new thing (I’m guessing it’s called a juicer in English) we now keep in the kitchen. It can make fresh juice out of almost anything. We now have a fridge full with apples and carrots, and I’m planing on buying other fruits as well. One glass a day of fresh juice really helps me not to binge on ice cream or other stuff.
Not only that, but I’ve cooked a new type of pasta this week. It was pasta with tuna! I know Johnny doesn’t like fish so I made it mostly for myself and it was so good and easy to make!
We’ve kinda splurged this month now that I think about it. We bought new phones, the juicer but we’ve paid all the bills as well and we haven’t starved yet. So, that’s a good thing.
While Johnny got an iPhone 5, I got an AllView X2 Soul. He likes the Apple operating system, while I like the Android since I find it easier to use (I still have traumas after trying to put music on my iPod using iTunes). Not only that, but I bought my phone for pictures, storage and the fact it moves so smooth and nice. Johnny bought the iPhone for reasons I am not yet aware.
Well, I cannot complain about Johnny’s iPhone, after all I got the headphones. And, the headphones are not cheap if you try to buy them from the store.
New stitching project
I know I should finish the big project that I’ve started, but I got bored of the black and yellow. It became tiresome to the eyes.
So, I’ve started a smaller project that can be done it a month or so. It’s from Krif, the original painting is by Renoir.
I’ve been working on it for the past 3 weeks. Mainly, during my weekend’s and just for a couple of hours. It’s advancing nicely and I can’t wait to see the end result.
It’s official!
I don’t even know how to start this post. I think I should be happy, but I can’t seem to feel a little uneasy as well. It might be from the weather (we’re in June and it’s still cold and gloomy) or from being tired (I work on the night shift now).
I just quit my job. I have one more month at work (last day of work is on the 22nd of July). I did promise myself that I will not work longer than 2 years in customer service, and I should be proud for keeping that promise. But, I will miss my co-workers/friends and it feels I will not find people like them anywhere else.
It’s funny because at the first job I had, I loved what I was doing by not the people that I’ve worked with. And now, I love the people I work with but I hate the job. I should make a new promise to myself to not lose touch with my friends.
And there’s more..
We (me and Johnny) are officially living alone. Yup, just the two of us and Marlanu’.
I can honestly say I haven’t had a cooked meal in almost 2 weeks. That’s my only complaint. Not only that I don’t have time (because of the night shift), but I never actually cooked meal that involved more than potatoes and meat. So, at the moment I’m on Google looking for easy and quick recipes, like chicken soup. I also have to find recipes that Johnny would eat. After all, he’s a fussy eater while I could eat anything.
There is also the cleaning (which I love!), shopping (groceries and things needed in the house), making sure all is paid on time and the usual stuff that involves keeping up an household.
I think this is a milestone for me.
~~~~ An update on the chicken soup ~~~~
It’s done! It tastes good. I have FOOD!!!
There it is
It looks so nice now that it’s finished. I’m kinda proud of myself, this is the second stitching project I’ve started and finished without losing interest in it. I’m currently working on the bigger piece and it’s losing it’s appeal. Oh well, I have plenty of time to finish them.
Almost done
It looks nicer than I thought. I had a few moments when I thought the colors of the face were too dark.
I’m almost done! I just need to give it a push and maybe I’ll finish it this evening.
Things that make me happy!
Things that make me happy, just for the heck of it:
Update on my stitching projects
I finished my exams and I’ve passed them all. Technically, that means I’ve finished university, but I still have 2 exams that I didn’t pass (from previous years) and one big exam that I will have in February next year.
I guess I should be proud of myself. I actually was happy when I saw the results. But, we got some bad news and I’m once again in a bad place. I am not superstitious, but I’m really starting to think nothing good will happen this year. We’ve had so many bad things happen, one after another, that it’s really hard to keep a positive attitude.
So, I’ve wasted my free time stitching. Nothing bad can happen if you do nothing productive.
I’ve started a smaller stitching project and in 3 days I’ve advanced a lot.
Today is a holiday and of course I’m not allowed to stitch. So here is how my two projects are standing:
At this rate I will finish the smaller project in a week or two. Hopefully, it will turn out OK. I’m having second doubts regarding the shade of the face.
Busy Bee
It’s 9PM and I am tired.
I’ve been a busy bee today. I’m proud to say I completed every task I set my mind on and even a little extra. I may be a long way till the end result, but I’m still happy.
I had work today, after work a short visit to the in-laws and back home. I finished ironing clothes for the next week, still have another batch prepared for tomorrow. I’ve cleaned our closet and it’s so nice now that I can find something without digging in a pile of clothes.
Somehow cleaning helps me relax but at the same time it kills my body. At least I am sure I will have a good night sleep.
~~~~ Cleaning Quote ~~~~
“But there is enough in life that has to be done, without vexing our souls and wearing out our bodies over work that is not essential either to the happiness or well-being of our fellow” – Mrs. Owev’s Cook Book and Useful Household Hints by F.E. Owens 1903