Where I'm At

Thanks for all of your compliments on the embroidery. I'm on a roll now (on my forth design). To answer your question the design is part of a "kit" called Divine Style- Savvy Stitches which I found at Michaels. You can find other designs here. Also, last night we went to the library where I checked out the book, "Embroidery: Techniques & Patterns" by Marie- Noelle Bayard. It's a good book for teaching you the various stitches and there is a great visual index in the back for easy reference.

So, I guess you can see that I didn't end up doing the week-long shape challenge afterall. I'm sorry if I've let anyone down but this is just not where I am at right now. I am really trying to a better, more well rounded person. This has involved much more quality time with my husband- cooking for each other, making a date out of visiting the library and grocery shopping, watching t.v. shows on dvd thanks to netflix, good conversation. Yesterday we decided to stop putting off our weight and health until "tomorrow". We checked out a couple healthy eating cookbooks, made ourselves a menu and headed to the grocery store with an actual list. Today we signed up for Weight Watchers online. The only meeting place nearby only meets at 8 am on Sat. and I know Alex isn't getting up for that. lol. I am very happy to be doing this again and am feeling hopeful. This is the perfect way for us to honor + celebrate ourselves and eachother.. today, our 4th anniversary together.