Aaaarrggghhhhh!!!
What a day! I’ve still got a horrible cold, so I took today off University so that I can get myself properly better, so that I can be back in clinical practice tomorrow. Seemed like a good and sensible plan. Oh how I wish I’d gone to University!
I thought I’d do some work in preparation for a clinical placement interview that I have to have soon. But I thought before I do that, I’ll just tweak the template for my Blog – I noticed a teeny thing in the wrong place yesterday. Anyway, I tweak it, press ‘Save Changes’ and it disappears!!! My whole template disappears, what the h£ll have I done!!!!
So, I’ve spent the last two hours, re-doing my Blog template. Not a good use of a day. And I still feel grotty, and I still haven’t done any work, and I still have to get up at 5:30am tomorrow!!!
Filed under Uncategorized | Comment (0)The Stitcher’s Five
1. When did you first start stitching?
When I was about 10 years old. I went into a shop and saw a kit I liked. My mum didn’t want me to get a counted cross stitch kit, as she thought it would be too hard – she thought I should get a stamped one instead. But I couldn’t see that it could be very hard to count to ten – and I’m stubborn, so I got my own way!
2. How long have you been stitching?
Well, I’m 28 now, so that would be about 18 years. Wow! I had no idea it was that long – I guess I’m just getting old!
3. Did someone teach you or did you teach yourself?
Pretty much taught myself. The woman in the shop where I got that first kit told me to make sure all the x’s went in the same direction, and that was about it!
4. Describe your first project (if you can remember!).
It was a brown teddy bear with a red bow. I gave it to one of my mum’s friends who’d just had a baby.
5. When did you first realise that stitching was for you?
Pretty much straight away! I got a catalogue that had loads of gorgeous kits in it – and bought (or rather my mum did!) TW’s The Castle. Neither of us had any idea it was as complicated as it was, but I worked at it on and off and finally finished it when I was 20. I did lots of easier stuff in between. In some ways I think it helped not knowing a lot about stitching – because I had no idea that certain things, like stitching on linen were supposed to be ‘harder’ – so I just got on with them and did it!
Real Nappy Week
Real Nappy Week
The Nappy Lady
As you can see from the above, it’s real nappy week this week. Another opportunity for me to get on my ‘green’ soapbox!! The annual campaign to prevent us all being buried under a mountain of disposable nappies that won’t degrade in my grandchildren’s lifetime!!! But it’s not just that – it’s the chemicals and oil and other resources required to manufacture them. There’s such a mind-boggling choice of cloth nappies around now that there must be something to suit everyone. And if you can’t handle the idea of washing them, then you can subscribe to a washing service – which might be even better economically because of those economies of scale and so on.
Definately something I think every new parent needs to think about. And also something more hospitals need to consider – why not allow the nappy washing companies to collect from hospital so that women who may not have considered it before get the chance to try out the service?
And if you want to take it one step further, why not consider reuseable sanitary protection. I assure you it’s not as icky as you might think, and far more comfortable than disposable stuff.
Try Moon Mama’s website for more information.
Women
Well, it’s been a while since I updated my blog – but I’ve been busy (well, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!). I’ve just finished a block at University, so I’m back on the wards this weekend, and really looking forward to it. What I’m not looking forward to is that I still have two essays and a portfolio to write, as well as an exam to revise for – and I haven’t really started doing any work yet!!
I read the following earlier this week, and thought it was lovely, and I wanted to share it with you all. (Full credit to the unknown author):
By the time the God made woman, he was into His sixth day of working overtime. An angel appeared and said, “Why are you spending so much
time on this one?”
And then God answered, “Have you seen my spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable and able to run on diet coke and leftovers, have a lap that can hold four children at one time, have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart — and she will do everything with only two hands.”
The angel was astounded at the requirements. “Only two hands!? No way! And that’s just on the standard model? That’s too much work for one day.
Wait until tomorrow to finish.”
“But I won’t,” God protested. “I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is sick AND can work 18 hour days.”
The angel moved closer and touched the woman. “But you have made her
so soft God.”
She is soft,” God agreed, “but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish.”
“Will she be able to think?”, asked the angel.
God replied, “Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate.”
The angel then noticed something, and reaching out, touched the woman’s
cheek. “Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one.”
“That’s not a leak,” God corrected, “that’s a tear.”
“What’s the tear for?” the angel asked.
God said, “The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her disappointment, her love, her loneliness, her grief and her pride.”
The angel was impressed. “You are a genius God. You thought of everything! Woman is truly amazing.”
And she is! Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships
and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when
they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for
what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don’t take “no” for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go
without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened
friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and
cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can help to heal a broken heart.
Women come in all sizes, in all colors and shapes. They’ll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning!
They bring joy and hope. They have compassion and ideals. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give. If there is one flaw in women, it is that they tend to forget their worth….
Filed under Uncategorized | Comment (0)Wedding countdown
I just added a countdown tool to my wedding!!! I’ve seen loads of static ones that people use every now and again, but I wanted to put a dynamic one on my webpage. No good reason for this, just because I can, and because I’m a bit of a geek!
So here it is – enjoy (and panic!) with me.
Filed under Wedding | Comment (0)Great weekend
I’ve just finished 3 nights at work – which completes this block of placement. Now I’m back at Uni for 3 weeks. During which time I really must get on with doing some work!
My parents came over yesterday, and we had a really nice evening doing not much at all. We watched Bridget Jones’ Diary, and Calender Girls – which is absolutely brilliant, and if you haven’t already seen it, then you MUST go and rent it immediately.
Today, I really should be sorting my stuff out for University tomorrow – but I think I’m actually just going to watch the rugby and do some stitching instead. Speaking of which, on the way over to my house, my parents picked up my pictures from the framers. I’ve had Stretch and Three Rabbits framed. They look absolutely fantastic! It wasn’t cheap – but they were worth every penny. DBF has the DigiCam at the moment, but as soon as I get my hands on it, I’ll take some pictures.
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Little Rach’s Photo Album :: Works in Progress :: 9
My latest progress on ‘Through a Mother’s Eyes’. I’m really not convinced I’m going to finish this by the end of August. It just seems that lately I don’t have the time to work on it – or if I do have the time, then I’m just too tired! Oh well, I’ll just have to keep at it, and if it’s not finished, then it’s not finished, and I’ll just have to give it to my mum late!
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