Last day of February

    Well here we are on the last day of February and it is a nasty day out.  Sleet, freezing rain and a little snow.   Other than shoveling--which is my favorite activity (!) I feel like I have been stuck in this house for the last 3 days--days off I might add!   I did go out to get a few groceries the other day, but that's it.    It's depressing. My drive way is covered in a layer of ice, heavy snow, ice and now rain (aka: more ice).   ....And I don't even have a pair of ice skates!   I know, I know, they say that spring is coming.  They say that it is getting warmer.  Well,  gee I can't wait for spring to bring on the mud in my now frozen driveway!  I'm sorry I'm such a gloomy gus, but I truly do not like winter. 
   Crafting you say?  I wish I could say that I have been a crafting fool in this house but I can't.  I've worked on one mitten.  That's it--one mitten.  And it's not finished.  I really need a vacation of at the very least a few days away.  
    There is a scrapbook retreat coming up in April on my weekend off and I think I am going to go!  It is at Johnson & Wales Inn  in Seekonk, MA.  It's called the "Spring Fling Scrap-a-way Retreat and there is info on their website:     http://www.scrap-a-way.com/   Everything is included. 
    Well enough for now.  Not sure what I'm going to do for the rest of the day until I have to work tonight (11-7).  Pray that the roads are plowed I suppose.  
      And hey,  do check out my new link to Crafter's Companion.  Please.  They have some really cool scrap-booking and crafting stuff.   Thanks, Cathy    (I can dream can't I?)

Deerfield Christmas craft fair.....

Hi all!    

I  had an absolutely wonderful time at the fair--not once but twice!  I went one day with Gina and the second with my sister Deb.  How could I not go two days?!  I would have gone again if it were there longer--it was THE only craft fair that I was able to go to all year!!!!  Such a deprived crafter.  That's what I get for having another 'job' life.  And boy did I need to recharge my crafting batteries.   Oh my, all the wonderful things there I could have bought! ---even as a crafter!  (We crafters--me anyway--have such a hard time making 'craft' purchases because the phrase "Oh, I can make that...." keeps coming up!  And I usually go home empty handed!  Silly me.  This time I gave myself permission ahead of time the 'ok' to buy something!  And I did!  (I'll post all that I bought in another post so I can give due credit to those folks.)  

The picture above is the finished product of one of the demonstrations they had.  We received 'kits' (huge fan of kits!) to make this little Christmas tree felted ornament and then we (Gina and I) took it further and embellished them.  Big thanks to Rocking Chair Stitches at   http://www.rockingchairstitches.com/ and Michelle Harter for a fun kit and helping me to recharge my batteries.  I will be getting more kits from her in the future.  
Long day and I'm tired.  I will be dreaming of crafty things.  
Bye for now.  
Cathy 

Motivation.........

     That seems to be my buzz word these days.  Never have enough of it, can't find it, always trying to come up with it.   
     I have so much to do all the time and only a small bit of time can I really get going--I mean all out, great guns, dig my heals in motivated!   I wish I could bottle it when I do have it.   Oh I get stuff done, it's just that what I do get done are the mundane daily schumtz stuff---the stuff that needs to get done BEFORE I can dig in and do the 'really want to get this done' list stuff. 
     I am trying to walk and ride my NEW bike more to get more energy---'they' say that you have to use energy to get it----still haven't figured that theory out!   I only know that my legs and bottom are sore from riding.  ---and yes, there is an ever so slight incline on the Ashuwilticook Trail heading south!   (I hope I spelled that right.)   But the ride back is glorious!
     I think this has a hint of umph from the Audible book (http://www.audible.com/) I just finished.   Eat, Pray, Love   by Elizabeth Gillbert.  Good book,  a bit wordy at times, but good.  The movie is coming out in August.   I should be so ...so...lucky/financially  able to be able to 'take a year off' and travel.  ---Who does that!!!!
     I'm working back at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital--only as a traveler though.  Love it there!  I'm on the second floor and so wish I could stay.   That would be nice, however......I'd have to move---not the worse thing to do--have done it once or twice before (I know---stop!)  And I really don't think there are any open spots.  I applied to a couple local jobs.  We'll see about those.  Not hospital though so it would be a change.  Change is good.   Otherwise, travel again!

     And Crafts!...................
                  Well, I am just starting to get my craft room back together.   It was 'dumped' out when I was on assignment in Florida this past spring---not by my choice!   That is where I need the motivation, ironically enough!  Of all places I can't get going!  I think I have 'crafters block'.   All I want to do is craft!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And I am having a heck of a time coming together in there.    
     I did buy a bunch of 99 cent (I just realized there is no cent sign on my keyboard)  --99 cent patterns --9-- at Joann's last week (they were originally $14-$19 ----who pays that!!??).  I needed to update stock.  And a bunch of other little stuff.  I'd love to do something of it but I keep getting distracted.  I think it is subliminal.   I just haven't figured out why though.  

     And my "Bucket List"....
     I think I had one from years ago when the movie came out but must have lost it.    I have three pages so far.  
   ---Things I want to do.  (Learn Italian)
   ---Places to visit.   (Go to Italy--if it wasn't for my cats, I'm not sure I'd come back.)
   ---My Donations (people, places or things I'd like to give to).    (ASPCA)
     I'm not getting any younger so I needed to get writing it down and put it out there for the Universe to see---otherwise how will it respond?!

     That's all for now.  Wish me courage, wisdom and motivation---as I do you!  
     And as usual...I'll try to post pics later.  .................Off to do.

River Rock Socks

Hi Crafters!

I finished a pair of socks I had been working on (SSS==second sock syndrome) for some time.  That is not the name of the socks I just like it and it describes the yarn.  I say that because I lost the band that describes the yarn?  And I forgot where I bought it.  It is wool, soft and not scratchy though.   The pattern is named Shell-edged Socks and they were from the book The portable Crafter--Crochet by Carolyn Christmas.   Great little book.  I have done a lot of things in it. 

Leg warmers

I finished the leg warmers for Miss Jayden, my (grand)-niece.  They are deep purple and are meant to be warn high when she goes horse back riding.  They are crocheted with LB Homespun.  I now know I'm not really fond of working with Homespun.  It is difficult to work with especially a dark color and it pulls if you don't hook it just right.  I may need to put some light elastic in the bands to keep them up a bit better. 

 

One looks a bit bigger and I hope it is because the other was made a couple of weeks ago and I think the first has had time to 'settle' a bit. 

I am now working on finishing up the second sock of the crocheted socks I started quite a long time ago.  I don't know why I haven't picked it up sooner as it is working up quickly.  I did check and recheck--read rip here--to make sure they will be the same size as I forgot which hook I used before.  I have a habit of changing patterns, etc frequently and most times I use sticky notes to note what I did change but I didn't with this one.      The yarn is wool and with crochet the pattern will be a bit thicker,  I think they will be more of a slipper sock or to be used with my boots.   I will post a pic when they are all done. 

--Side note--

I got to watch Grey's Anatomy tonight (wow), love that show.  (And private Practice and Castle --my new favorite show--- NATHAN FILLION is such a cutie.)

Long day, getting for bed soon.

....justwannacraft,CathyM

New Day and New Attitude, Time to "Crush It!"

Good Morning!

It's a new day and I'm feeling like a change is coming. I just listened to an audio book by Gary Vaynerchuk entitled, "Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion". I downloaded it from http://www.audible.com/.

Great listen with real advise and resources to get your passion going! No more whining from me!

No more excuses!

No more lollygagging!

It's time to live my passion and that is Crafting!

....justwannacraft,CathyM

After all, that is what this blog is about!

So here goes!

Last night (while I listened to 'Crush It") I did some paper crafting and put together an address book. The book itself was premade--3.5" x 4.5". I needed to put on the a-z tabs. They were 'rub-on' letters, small, black and just barely fit. The outside cover was cut from paper included in the kit (gotta love kits!) that I placed on with double sided tape. And then wrapped with a piece of ribbon (also applied with double sided tape). I sort of tipped the ribbon for a diagonal effect. And lastly I applied a tag board label that had applied a brad to; that I matched pretty well I think. I don't like the printing I did and will change that. Here is the semi-finished product:

Mom always said to sign my work....I will make a better signage though and front label. Well, how do you like it? Pics could be a bit better but I'll work on that. I just wanted to get a post up for today.

I love paper crafting, and especially making cards. I will be doing more of what my passion is! Thanks for now.

....justwannacraft,CathyM

Rants and Raves! ---Mostly Rants :(

Hey all, That time again...to play catch up!

My blog is behind, my Avon is slow and my a** is draggin'.

It's time to jump start my life!!!!!!!!!

Literally I worked out 15 min (hey it's a start) on my rebounder. I ate a good breakfast and lunch. And I'm catching up on my blog. Life is looking up.

Work however, has been a bit of a downer. I am very grateful for the private duty job I have, however it just is about 1/2 of what I made a year and a half ago. Unfortunately my bills and rent didn't get cut in half! So I have been feeling a huge crunch lately. 2009 ended about as bad as it could get. I sure hope 2010 is better!

I have been applying to nearly every job I can; even travel jobs that really are either too short or pay low. Locally, NONE ---NONE of the 5 hospitals are hiring (--at least not someone with 13 years experience. I imagine due to the fact that they'd have to pay me a bit more than a new grad--no resentment there.). I'd take a travel job even though it means I have to quit my current job and then pray that when it ended I got another travel job as my current job would be gone. How do you like that rock and hard place!?

My Avon would be OK if it weren't for the winter--it's hard to peddle Avon in the cold and snow. And I HATE cold and snow! I really wish things were different with my family---that they lived further south for one! It is the ONLY thing that keeps me here. I have been threatening my son to be alert. (He lives at home--another hinderance to my life--love you Chris, but it's time you found your own thing--whatever that may be.)

But I am seriously (I think I said this before) thinking of how I can move to Florida next year. The money has to be better and I need to get a hospital job--soon. You hear of people not liking the New England winters.....but for me it is 10 times worse than any SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) you can think of. I hate being cold. I hate not being able to go out without an extra 20 lbs of clothing, or not being able to feel my fingers for 9 months of the year! I'm whining I know, but it sucks, it really does.

Think of what I could do in Dunedin, Florida (where I'd like to have a home). I could sell my Avon and have plants and a nice garden, open the windows and let in the fresh air. Oh, I know you have a cold spell right now, but you just don't know cold until you are in it for 9 months. And your sun shines every day---every day! We see sun maybe once every couple of weeks! Really! And I know it is hot in the summer--I don't care!!!!!!!! I need it bad!

There is so much to do there. There is nothing to do here unless you like winter sports----were you listening to me above??!!

If there is any kind soul out there that has a need to help someone or that has money to donate/loan/share/give away, than I'm your cause. I'm really not looking for a hand out. I'm a hard worker and would pay back. I just don't see a way right now to pull myself up. Me of all people, who has seen The Secret more times than I should admit--me who has listened to half of all motivational/inspirational/uplifting/positive,etc,etc,etc....stuff out there!

One of them is titled--get this--"It's not about the money." You know, I know it's not about the money, but Jesus, Mary and Joseph! What is it about if you have NO money!? All the folks who write that stuff don't have to worry about the money. Get real! I am behind in ALL of my bills, rent, you name it and my poor truck is on it's last leg. People say they live week to week--well my week ends after the 2nd day--if I'm lucky. I play catch-up with who didn't get paid last week with who is about to get shut off this week. There was no Christmas in our house--hell even my son said he didn't think he'd ask for anything as he knew there wasn't any money for it. You can't make money if you don't either 1. have a good job or 2. have money! The person who wrote the article above --get this; has a program he sells --to make money-- that costs thousands of dollars---thousands! Get real! I think he is a good motivational speaker but I would love to thump him upside the head and ask him, 'What were you thinking?'. I guess I'm just out of that league. I don't ask for much and I usually try to be positive, but it wears you down after so long.

I don't even feel like doing my crafts much as my craft room is too small and cluttered to work in and I feel guilty doing any because I'm not 'making money' at it. (If I thought Clean House wouldn't make me get rid of my crafts I'd call them--they can have everything else though!)

There is another area of contention in this house--our crap! Way too much and this after I am trying to clear it out.

(Side note--I think I am just writing to hear myself think as I don't think anyone else will actually read all this ____ fill in the blank!)

Oh well, I need to put in another 'get-up-and-go' cd and get something done around here. I have asked for help, but I don't think my family wants to enter this den o'crap. Besides everyone is too busy with their own crap. (Which is why I ocassionally feel better about going to Florida as I really don't think anyone would even know I was gone until they needed something.)

Any suggestions for a career change? I always thought I would do OK selling my wares at Pier 60 (?) in Clearwater. If I just had enough to get going......

Peace and Love for 2010,

Cathy

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Friday Matinee: Best of Maru

Friday Matinee: Best of Maru

This is very cute!

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Hi All.

Long time, no write, no kidding!

Well, I'm in Adams, MA. I'm living in the house that I was in 7 or so years ago--same house.

It's still small.....

But has potential.

We only moved back in Aug, so the house is still boxes and chaos (this stands for 'can't have anyone over syndrome'.

My craft room is coming along. Unfortunately when you try to cram 8 rooms of stuff into a 5 room house---well you know. Two of those rooms were craft rooms, so needless to say I am courageously trying to weed out my crafts.

Oh the pain!

It's like picking your favorite child--or I should say having to do so in front of the children.

NEWS flash:

I am back with AVON and selling with gusto!

I want to be one of those AVON ladies that make 6 figures.

YES, you heard me right 6 FIGURES!

Hey they are out there.

AVON has some pretty neat stuff these days:

*Highly Advanced Skin Care

*Great gifts, Fragrances, and Haircare for the Whole Family

*Family Entertainment & Educational Products

*New Jewelry, Clothing and Intimates

*All this and a Personal Shopping Guide!

How can you go wrong?

The link to my 24/7 Online Store is to the left.

Check it out.

Personal plug is over, hey how am I ever going to make 6 figures if I don't?

$722

That's the biweekly sales I need to make Presidents Club this year. You know you want to check it out.........

Enough for now, boxes are calling. And I'm having a crafting withdrawal.

TaTa for now, cjm

It's been a loooonnng time.......

Hello,

...What can I say? 'Kind of like my life right now....haven't done much there either these days.

I'm changing that too.

Well, the travel job at Brattleboro came to it's completion--boo,hoo. I liked everyone there. With the travel nursing job market as it is these days---non-existent(!), I had actually applied for a 'regular' job there. That is three fold:

1. I could get to work with them again (that's ok, the gas prices are down)
2. I flubbed up my chances for a travel job there.
3. That's what I get for wanting to eat and pay the rent?!

Oh well, I do have a doctors' office job right now, I am very greatful for. I am having a time adjusting to not being a hospital nurse nor getting hospital/travel pay. That is difficult--especially since I have to work another job to make ends come barely close. I average about 70-80 hours a week out of the home for work and drive time.

WAY TOO MUCH!

My new (rented) house in Clarksburg is nice. I think I can even remember what it looks like.

The winter is here--it's not Florida, which I miss terribly!

Enough for now--time for--you guessed it--work!

cjm

Blog this....

Helloooooo....

Well you can not believe how hard at work I have been at trying to put a "Grab my Button" to my page! It has taken nearly forever!!! As simple as they are....ta da......

I did it!

A huge thanks to The Blogger Buster website

http://www.bloggerbuster.com/

for their free online Blogger Template Design Series. I literally had been looking for how to do that {really} simple task for way too long! And I had found the e-book through a back door and haven't even begone to explore all the fabulous other things they have to offer to help with a blog.

Please feel free to "Grab My Button"! I left one very simple- just the title itself for those who do not like a lot of clutter--which I really like and a teal colored one for a bit of bold. Now that I know how to do this PLEASE do come back after a while as I will be making a really personalized one.

yeah!!!!!!!!!!

And hey....I have discovered the world of podcasts for my ride to work (1 1/2 hr) and you can't believe how nice they are. Of course, I listen to craft podcasts: Craftlit, KnitPicks, Yarncraft, Socks in the City, The Crochet Side, Craftcast (love this one), Yarnthing and Stash and Burn. These are the ones I listen to frequently. And, yes I will soon have their buttons on my site---I only just got my own on...jeez!

....justwannacraft,CathyM

Wow

Hello all!

Well time has flown by again and spring has finally sprung!!! It is actually a little chilly today in the 60's I think, but much better than 20's.
SOooooooooo much has been going on since I last blogged--that kind of sounds like a confessional thing. "Forgive me people for I have lagged...."


Here goes:

Work.

Well I worked at the VNA for 6 months and really liked it there and tried to do everything I needed to to love it, but, there were some things that didn't suit me right at this time so I left (on good terms and with per diem status) and took a job as a traveler again. I am commuting back and forth to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (see above) (1 & 1/4 hr drive) working 5-8hr evenings. I never thought I'd like the evenings too much but it's going well. Everyone there is very nice and friendly and the work is very good. ---Very good! I will definitely travel here again--they have already asked me to sign up again. I was hoping to go out to the cape again this summer but that hasn't panned out -yet.

Housing.


What can I say! I am still on River Street--the loud noise, the road GRIME on everything, and the neighbors! I have GOT to get my 'grand old farmhouse'. And I think I've found it. There is a house for rent that is in the country, that has a huge yard, lots of rooms and -- and MORE than one bathroom! Plus no other tenants in the house!!!!!!!!And it is not very much more money. I will just work smarter to get more money--not harder. I'm sure it will work out. (Shhhh, Joe doesn't know yet)

Family.

Mom is back from FL for the summer. Drove back ON HER OWN from there! Not sure if she is happy about being back or not. Celebrating lots of events this month: Deb's birthday, Jeff's birthday, Jeremy's birthday, Jeremy and Heathers' anniversary and Mothers Day. And having a picnic hosted by Amy in honor of all at Deb's next Saturday.
Happy Birthday and Anniversary and Happy Mothers' Day to all!
And a big HOORAH goes out to Miss Jayden for her first ballet recital! She is the one directly to the right of the teacher, under the drapey sleeve.

You go girl!

CRAFTS.

I know this should always be first but somehow it keeps getting put on the back burner. My craft room is in disarray (big time). I'm having withdrawal. I really need to do some scrapbooking and I should be making cards right now instead of blogging (but that was so far behind I thought I'd do that first). When this posts I my computer will (continue to) be smokin'! Then I am going to crochet!
And, And.....I found the greatest thing!
"Etsy"
http://www.etsy.com/index.php
It is all things handmade. You can buy or sell your hand made goods. Bookmark this as I will soon be making things to sell there. My 'store' name is (what else?) justwannacraftCathyM . It is part of my "working smarter-not harder" way to increase the money coming to me.
I'll keep you posted. And I also just recently was accepted to join
Ravelry.com
http://www.ravelry.com/
It is all things knit and crochet. My name there is (also real creative) catjmoses. I am making time everyday to do more of the things I really enjoy doing like my crafts. After all isn't that what life is all about!

And the last word.

I have been listening to Harmonic Wealth by James Ray. (The book can be found at Amazon.com). It's a great book I bought on Audible.com to listen to on my drives to/from work. It is a truly wonderful book about really having and enjoying your life to the fullest. I'm an avid
"The Secret" believer and this book not only compliments that but takes it to a much higher level.
And, on that note I will leave you.
Be well.
....justwannacraft,CathyM

Update

Hello again,

Finally an update to this blog...............

The job at the Cape was good. I wish I had stayed longer (?!) Can you stand it?! It wasn't so bad ( I actually did more crafts there than I have time for now at home!!). And quitting hospital forever...well, we all know about that forever thing (I really like hospital nursing when it's good.)

I have been doing VNA since last Oct 07 and even though I've only been there for 6 months I'm not liking it on the whole. It does have it's perks and bright spots (liked being able to go home if I forgot something or wearing real clothes-which can be good and bad), but as a forever career--no. I do give credit to the girls there--they are a good bunch of women--nothing against any one of them--all great to work with and helpful. I'm just not cut out for the home care thing.

Me who hates winter now has to trudge out in it daily! What was I thinking???!!! And the not so pleasant stuff that you encounter in some of the homes--really not so pleasant. And I'm truly a night owl--read here--it is now 1:20 am and I have to get up and work in the morning at 8 am.

There might be a few things that would make this job better: like actually only working from 8-3:30 (or 4:30 with an actual lunch--right) and not taking work home every night to finish (off the clock--what? I like to get paid when I work) besides, when I go home I want to leave the job at work, and I can't just do it the next day as the next day I have more new people to see. Or how about getting paid the same as our counterparts that work in the hospital (in the same company-unioned, but we are not--go figure)--not $6.00 less. I don't want to be on call once a week nor do I want to have weekend call once a month. And did I mention the pay? Oh yeah, I only make $24 something and have to pay for my insurance.

Charlie--I am traveler spoiled. I'm going to have to travel for the rest of my work days now--see what you did?

Not so bad when I look back on most of the assignments I've had. A couple were terrible-awful, but most were OK. ( I was just homesick most of the time) besides, I now know what to look for and ask for.

And I have made a few really good friends along the way and seen a lot of things I wouldn't have been able to normally.

Thanks Charlie (and Val). I'll be seeing you on the road again soon.

Quick note...

Hi all.

Just an update.

I'm still at The Cape. Hyannis is nice. The hospital is like most others--understaffed, busy and of course the unit I'm on isn't the one I signed up for! Well, "sort-of".

I'm only a little bitter as I thought this was going to be a 'really good' assignment. It is just a 'good' one.

I do love nursing, I just don't want to be half-truthed anymore!

I want out. I do not want to work hospital anymore unless I can decide if I like it after a period of time and be able to leave without repercussions! You know--to find out if they are telling me the truth or not about staffing, the unit, the type of patients I will be caring for. Not to walk in and feel like you took the wrong turn somewhere and ended up in The Bates Motel!

No it's not that bad!

It's better than the last 3 places I have been to.

And the staff is nice and 'traveler-friendly' --Big Plus.

I have 5 weeks left and I'm sure it will go by fast--then I will be job hunting all over again. No more traveling. Can you stand it?

Bye for now,

....justwannacraft,CathyM

Job thing again....

WELL...

Here I go again.

Brattleboro was a bust. Rutland a bust. VNA--I'll get back to them--I thought was a bust.

The travel job at the Cape: a go. The manager called me back and offered me the position. And well, since I have not worked in a WHILE (read here: stir-crazy and financially --nil) I took the job. It sounds like a great job.

I will be in the 'Express Admission' unit. Kind of like a pit stop on the way to the unit a patient is being admitted to. I will do the admission and paperwork, orders, etc. Makes things much easier on the floor nurses.

And the best part:

The Housing!

Most of you have seen the house I will be in (via the email I sent). A great little house in the middle of Hyannis. Two bedrooms, yard, everything and I do mean everything is included in the house. I had to unpack one box as I didn't need it! I still am bringing some of my own things--to be like home. You know--my crafts!!!!

I am literally one mile away from the hospital and the ocean. And a half mile away from the Cape Cod Mall ( http://www.cape-cod-mall.com/ )and The Christmas Tree shop ( http://www.christmastreeshops.com/massachusetts.html scroll down to the Hyannis shop). Those from around here know they originated in the Cape .

I'll be there from June 29 (this friday) through Oct 3 (longer if I extend--but let's not get ahead of ourselves).

Now for the VNA position.

I got a call from them Tuesday with an offer for a full time position--UUUGGHH! (Can you see Charlie Brown lying on the ground as Lucy pulls the football out?) I am so bummed! I soooooo wanted a local position. And they offered me a good rate, 40 hours, insurance!

I had to decline as I had already signed, sealed, and delivered the travel contract. I assumed after the last call two weeks ago that I they were looking at someone else and not me, and well that's what I get for assuming! I needed a job and after being without for so long I had to take the first offer that came. I don't expect them to hold it for 3 months, but I will let them know that I am still interested--seriously. That's the problem with traveling; in 13 weeks I have to do this all over again--looking for another position. I want to be done with that--I just got my craft room settled and now I have to pick and choose what to bring on assignment.

Yes, it's a GREAT assignment, but.....

Off to finish packing.

I won't be posting for a while as the computer isn't coming with me (Huge sobs here!!!) I will be looking for the library there. I'm leaving tomorrow morning and should be there by early afternoon--better be there early afternoon--it's the weekend and I'm told the traffic is Unbearable.

Then Saturday--exploring! Yeah.

....justwannacraft,CathyM

(source for photo of Hyannis Port: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Sum04-115.jpg) Thanks.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs....

Me again...
Well, no call from Rutland. That's OK. I found a job at Brattleboro--traveler. I had my recruiter submit it yesterday and I am awaiting the call for the interview! I know it will come today!
Cape Cod is very nice, but I do not want to travel that long at this time.
Great pay, and housing bonus at Brattleboro. If ever the power of attraction was to work in my life-- now is the time.
Talk to you soon, Cathy

AVON

Hi all.

I renewed my personal AVON website today.

http://www.youravon.com/cmoses

It will be 'in progress' for the next few days or so, so I can configure it. You still can go there and browse or buy if you like. I will be sending a personal invite to people later.

More to come......

On another note...

In my never ending job search...

Here are the stats:

1. Dr's office: Hired someone else with office experience (but has 3 month trial period and I was told they would keep my app on file).
2. BMC: What can I say about them?! I have done all that I can but am still stuck in HR-land, who buy the way won't return my calls--(This after the CCU director herself called ME to offer me a job (months ago it seems like)--and this past Sunday saw posted in the Eagle NUMEROUS jobs posted).
3. SVMC: Hired from 'within' for CCU position--no new postings.
4. NARH: What can I say about them too?! --couldn't get any closer! Hired from within, hired more qualified, no more postings, won't return calls.
5. VNA: Interviewed, sounded good, spoke to someone a week later who said they have another candidate they were also looking at and it would be about a week and thank-you for your interest. What's that tell you!? Pay stunk anyway.
6. CCTC: Travel jobs: Burlington jobs filled, awaiting Rutland, Cape Cod I will call after I post this--the best option right now. Best pay, free housing, free insurance from day one, 12 hr shifts for 13 weeks.
7. Vacations may be on me at The Cape this summer.

I'll update this later today....justwannacraft,CathyM

Lots to see today....

Hi all!

Me again, Finally posting some pics. (They are in the next {last} couple of posts). I know I have more but--you know. Yadda-Yadda, the dog ate my homework......

I'm also working on the second of those socks ;) SSS!

and a shawl, and a knitted pair of socks (like the mini ones), and still doing the edge of the other shawl--that's basically done except for the fringe!

----And everything else that is hanging around in a tote somewhere. Can you tell I like to start things. And did I tell you how many totes I have?

DO NOT ASK.

Also, I have pics of the little'uns but have to get permission before I post them.

Enjoy all.

....justwannacraft,CathyM

Yup, More Pics!

This is a tote bag I made last week. It is made from old leftover rug yarn I've had for a long time. It is the same back and front--just reverse the colors and has these neat built-in pockets. Very little sewing. I used stashed silver buttons that have engraved hearts on them. You can see below the pocket--and my favorite read (that came in the mail today!). (Crochet Today for those non-crafters)





























This is a nother crocheted sock made from worsted. It wears well with my Crocs! Loved the orangy colors.

A Few Pics....I know, I know, I'm late!

My Toddler, Montana.
PS: See the navy, yellow, orange thing behind him? That's a crocheted shawl I made in 1979! Can you believe it? No pattern, just needed something to do on a bus ride to (? from) FL one year and had this worsted yarn in my bag with probably an H hook! It is the best testament to how well Red Heart yarn holds up. And it is still soft. Keeps my shoulders warm when I'm watching TV in bed. ----Enough of the stroll down melancholy lane.











My first pair of knitted socks. They were made on circulars--the ONLY way I will knit socks! They are little--samples I suppose, but will fit Ian. Too cute.











My crocheted socks made from Cascade.











Front and back of my (finally) sewn, lined, rhinestoned, lighthouse vest! The inside, I am proud to say, is as nice to wear as the outside.






















My summery hat, Love it! Very easy!
....more coming ....justwannacraft,CathyM