Silly Update & Proper Use of Solo Cups

So all my friends with blogs have been posting posts recently.  FYI:  It's now been two weeks since I started this post.  My friend's posts have prompted me to take a look see at the last time I posted on my blog.  Well wouldn't you know its been over a month (now more).  I guess that's what happens with holidays, housesitting, and going to school full time.  Those three things really sum up what has gone on in my life since I last posted.

Break from school flew by in a blink of an eye.  I quilted, went to Vegas, did holiday stuff, and house sat.

Now I'm over half way through winter quarter.  I've just been going to school and housesitting and dog sitting.  The money is nice.  School gets in the way of everything else I would rather do, though.  I have not sewn for over a month.  I have not done any sort of craft for weeks.  I guess last week as Brian walked up the side walk to pick me up for Valentine's dinner I quickly wrote "You're quite a catch" on a bag of gold fish.  But that is where the creativity started and ended.  I am having creativity withdrawals. 

I know everyone is always so busy, but I am so busy times a hundred.  I just do not get how taking three classes at the community college has me more busy than five classes with labs and working part time like I did at WSU.  I have answers to a lot of things, but I cannot pinpoint the answer to this one.  Maybe all this busyness is all in my mind.

The big deal and stressor in my life right now is nursing school applications.  I have already submitted one to WSU, but now I am waiting for the quarter to finish up so I can send transcripts and applications off to a few of the community colleges in the area.  I am open to all the schools I am applying to.  It might seem obvious but it is not so obvious to some...I will make a decision on where to go after I get letters back in the mail.  That is if I get accepted.  Sure I get to choose where to apply, but they chose if they want me in their program.  If I had my mind set on one place, it would be all that more disappointing to not get accepted to my top choice. These programs are competitive and I cannot bank on anything. 

So I've been going to community college.  Community college has taught me a lot of things I thought I had learned at WSU while getting a Bachelors.  But no, I've learned some good stuff.  It took going to community college to learn the real purpose of solo cups.  At WSU they were used to drink out of.  The real and proper use of a solo cup, though, is on top of a computer in a math lab.  In the math lab, a teal cup means you cannot use your calculator because you are taking a test.  So next time you drink out of a solo cup, please realize you're using it wrong.  Go put it on top of your computer. 

I looked through my phone to see if I had any good pictures to share but I don't.  99% of my pictures are of human models from A & P lab or dissected stuff like eyes.  I'll spare ya, I won't post those.

But here is a picture of two of the six dogs I have been dog sitting this quarter.  Aren't they cute??

Las Vegas

I spent a few days in Las Vegas to start off Winter Break.  It was my first time to Vegas and I enjoyed it.  A little busy with some interesting characters, but a fun trip nonetheless. 

The purpose of the trip was to go to the NFR.  Going to the NFR was the perfect end to the rodeo season, especially, since we spent a lot of time at rodeos with Erin over the summer.  It was fun to see the cowboys and cowgirls finish up their seasons.  The trip was also the perfect start to Christmas break.  It was great to finish up school and get a way for a bit.

Welcomed upon getting off the plane.

Excalibur Hotel and Casino at night.

Rodeo time!

The NFR contestants during the opening ceremony.

 

This momma polar bear at the Bellagio was made of 10,000 carnations!  The lighted fountain shows were also pretty outside the Bellagio.

View of the new bridge from Hoover Dam.  It looked cool from the helicopter, even though, the ride was scary!

We went to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and drove around their lighted displays.

 

We all enjoyed the trip and the rodeo.  We enjoyed it so much that we hope to go again next year!  

 

 

Christmas Quilts

Last year I did a post about all the little Christmas projects I accomplished.  This year the list of projects is a little shorter as I attempted one big project that I have dreamed about doing for some time...Christmas quilting!

Originally, I was going to make one big Christmas quilt.  However, it turned into two, which I really believe to be better.

So here is how one quilt turned into two:

I went to the fabric store at the end of September and bought some of my favorite Christmas prints.  I got started on the quilt and as I laid out the blocks I became really unhappy with the look of it all.  After some thought and almost jumping ship, the great idea of making two quilts instead of one struck me.  I loved the idea because it meant I could keep a quilt and give the other to someone else. 

The lucky and very special recipient of the quilt I made to give was Rachel.  You may recognize Rachel from other posts and pictures.  I decided I wanted her to have the quilt because she is so crafty and thrifty.  She inspires me in my projects.  I just knew she would love her quilt and enjoy it forever.  I'm still also very timid about my quilt work and am afraid it may not be perfect.  I, however, knew that Rachel would appreciate my effort and be impressed regardless. 

Take a look at how cute Rachel is with her quilt in her house. 

 

 

Thanks for sending the pictures Rachel!

 

My quilt is the same pattern as Rachel's but with black Christmas prints and the same green.  Both quilts are really cute, but my one and only picture is not where near as cute as all of Rachel's!

 

 

Merry Christmas!