Have mercy...has it really been a year??? I guess so. I remember when I last posted...life was about to get hectic with two shows going on on top of work and life and then I guess I just began using the excuse that I'm too busy. Well, I guess that happens to all of us..
If I believed in resolutions, I'd resolve to making regular posts...I do know one way...the whole reason I am here writing this now - my boyfriend. He mentioned it the other day and I shrugged it off and he said to post because "ya had some good stuff on there" - so without any hesitation, I am posting!!!
The past year has been a good one to me. New friends and new places. Many laughs and yes, tears, but thankfully many tears have been those of happiness. A new position at work which has brought so much happiness to my work day! That goes far in one's life - I mean last year I was ready to become a Walmart greeter. New car. Two new pets. And this past season, a regular football seat in Clemson. I mean, who could ask for more????? :)
This past year, I've had the most wonderful memories made with my best friend. I'm not just saying this because he will read this...I mean it. They say you shouldn't let someone control your happiness, that it should come from within. Well, he does...but let me tell you why...
I've never had anyone in my life (ok, aside from parents that love their children) that was so "pro-me" before (me as in...well, ME...not as in HIM saying the word me!) ...he does everything he can to bring out the best in me...he encourages me...he inspires me...he makes me realize that I do have worth. And then the more he pulls from me...the more it makes him smile and love me. Which in turn makes me want to do even better....to try harder...to keep finding those parts of myself that so few really know about me AND BE COMFORTABLE WITH THOSE PARTS!!! Aside from this, he is such a wonderful man with the most thoughtful and caring heart. And he makes me laugh! He has a really good looking moustache to boot! And he makes me laugh! He not only likes when I talk and often ramble on, he encourages it! And he makes me laugh! He loves Clemson, awesome music, and animals...and he makes me laugh! He is so good looking..and my stars, he has these awesomely gorgeous eyes that make me melt!!! (Did I mention how much he makes me laugh???)
And the really cool thing...is that he says I give him something to believe in. See? That's cool, isn't it??? It's a copacetic deal...or is it symbiotic...well, shoot, maybe it's just both. Whatever the heck it is, I sure am lucky to have to someone that loves me like that!!!
So that is how he brings me happiness...not only by being his wonderful self, but for helping me see how much I have going for me. For helping me see that I have the happiness already there within. For helping me see that I have a smile that always lives in my heart...and it isn't gas. You don't find altruism like that very often...especially in a...yeppers, I gotta say....especially in a MAN!!!! LOL!!!
OK...on the blog...I've not really done much in the way of my primitives lately. I am already regretting not taking pictures of my Christmas displays (that I put up November 11 and they lived with me until New Year's!). I have been cross-stitching after an...oh about an eighteen year hiatus! This sampler I finished is rather prim I guess and I can't wait to have it framed. I didn't buy many new things to use at Christmas in 2012 (I always load up on Christmas decorations after Christmas during the sales, but didn't this year, so this will be the piece that I will find great joy in adding to my Christmas collection!!!)
This sampler came from the December 2010 issue of Just Cross Stitch. It was designed by Margaret McKee Huey from Margaret & Margaret chart designs. It will probably also mark the last one I do in linen...I used to love using linen but with this one...I don't think I've ever ripped sooooooooo many stitches out!!! It's not really that I can't SEE the linen, I just couldn't focus on it for long. Reading glasses did NOT help, so I think Aida cloth will be loving me from now on.
Those little French knots for the wreath kicked my tail, too!!! It took me three tries to get a wreath I was SOMEWHAT happy with!!! (I don't think Candlewicking is in my future!!!!!) (And yep, I did go back and pull out the date and restitch!!! :) )Now...the dilemma of what to start on next...big piece-wise that is! I do want to cross stitch some more...I had forgotten how therapeutic it is!!! It is so very soothing and relaxing to push and pull those stitches. <3
