I got annoyed with the scales on the fish on my last block and had to set it down. The Octopus was much more fun anyway. This is part of the someday under the sea quilt I have planned…..in my head…..
Please visit all the lovely ladies of the Hand Quilt along and see what they have been up to. They never disappoint.
Kathy, Lori, Margaret, Kerry, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Connie, Susan, Nanette, Edith, Sharon, Karrin, and Gretchen
So, why happy day?…well, I got a job. It has been 5 long months of me feeling sorry for myself, which does you help you get a job. And…I got a job I wanted.
You would have thought that I would have spent 5 months off sewing up a storm, but I did not. I did sew, but I did not get much accomplished, and I mostly ignored my blog. Now I look back and feel stupid. Kevin (AKA man friend), never wavered. He said I he always knew I would get another job. He only wanted me to have one I liked, not one I took to pay the bills, like last time, and then I was miserable. It is a good distance from home, but that is OK.
I am up to a 25 lb. weight loss, but am currently celebrating, so I don’t plan on losing anything this week. Hopefully the weight loss plan will get back in swing with the new job. Having a routine will make it easier for me.
It is birthday week at our house. My oldest daughter had her birthday this past Thursday and my youngest (and my late husband Derrick) is on Tuesday. We had a lovely birthday dinner , champagne chicken and red velvet cake.
I hope I am on my way back to myself.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
Treasure your Family
Hi Lori! You got a job you wanted – those are the best news to read and I’m sure for you to type. Happy Birthday week – yum to red velvet cake. Welcome back to blogging – I can’t wait to hear about your new job. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thanks Roseanne!
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I just celebrated you with some apple pie and ice cream! Glad things are looking up for you.
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Yum.. thanks!
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Fantastic news! Congratulations. And 25 lb too, wish I had the willpower!
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Congratulations all around! Never mind about the blog and the quilting lapse — a break can help fuel our creative energies.
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Thanks!
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So glad you got the job of your dreams.
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Congrats on the new job! It is better to work at a job you can enjoy rather than one that pays the bills. I understand about the not sewing up a storm as I just ended a three month job finding hiatus myself. Though I leave for grad school in six months or so, so this time, I’m taking the jobs that pay the bills, which I can enjoy some times.
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Thank you..
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🎉💐👏🏼😘🎂🍾 Congrats on all fronts!!!! You have been heavy on my mind these past months, Lori, and I am so happy to hear your good news. I love your octopus! Welcome back!
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Thank you Kathy!
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So glad to hear you got the job you wanted!👏😀 that octopus is cute!
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Thanks Deb!
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Isn’t that adorable! Congrats on the new job.
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Sounds like your well on your way to your old new self! Congrats on the job, the birthday celebration week and the octopus..he’s really cute.
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So happy happy for you Lori!!! You are 2 pounds ahead of me!!! Gotta hurry and catch up. So glad you are back with us. I have missed you!!!! 5 months??? Time has flown by
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Thank6d and have fun!
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Hi Lori, Congratulations on the new job! It’s hard to find one that is a good fit and Im glad you did.
Your octopus is adorable! Don’t be hard on yourself, you’ve been through a lot and I’m happy things are going better for you 🙂
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Thanks Abbie!
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Congratulations on the weight loss AND the new job! Very exciting! What will you be doing?
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I’m glad to hear from you. Congrats!! Sounds like good things are happening for you.
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Congratulations on the weight loss and the new job. Accomplishments and mile stones on the journey. The rhythm of life… Sew on and on.
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Thank You!
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Your octopus is wonderful! The perfect blue thread, too. Congratulations on the new job, AND on the weight loss. 25 pounds is a big deal!
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