Unitarian Universalist

I started attending the UU church in my area and I really like it. I wish I would have found it before. I feel very comfortable there, something that has never happened at any other church I've been to. They also have tons of different programs that I am interested in. I just have to remind myself that I can't sign up for everything right away :)

I'm thinking about joining the choir. I am not a very good singer....I'm hoping that some direction would make me better...really hoping. This morning a little girl (probably about 9yrs old) sang a solo and it was amazing.

I love how many programs they have to help the community and the environment. It just feels like a great place to be.

Enough is enough

Alright, I have said this many times before but I really mean it now. I need to lose weight! My clothes aren't fitting well and I feel terrible about myself. I need to make my wedding dress and I refuse to do it when I look like this (luckily I have a little over a year until the wedding).

So, starting today I am on a weight loss journey. I won't even pretend that I won't eat any sweets. My body would probably shrivel up and die if I didn't give it some chocolate :) I do need to exercise more and limit my intake of sweets though.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds by Christmas.

I know I can do this!!!

WIPs, WIPs, WIPs

Okay, I have a problem, I admit it. I love to start projects!! I like finishing them to but I have a major case of startitis and I start way more projects than I finish.

This month in the HPKCHC the classes are awesome and I can take something from my queue for every assignment. I have big hopes of getting things done this month. I should take myself to detention and finish all my WIPs....but hey, what fun is that? :)

Long Time

Okay, so it has been a really long time since I posted.....naughty me. This summer has been pretty busy and lately I haven't been doing much knitting or crocheting. I have been walking a lot and I am determined to lose some weight.

As for the project front, I started the Baby Starghan for Jen's baby (I think it is a girl but they decided to not find out) that is due in October. The project is perfect because her theme is "Twinkle, twinkle little star" in light green, brown, and tan.

The new term of HPKCHC starts on September 1st and I am excited. The next round of Reducio has started as well so I will definitely keep busy :)

New Term for HPKCHC and surgery

Yay, the new term starts today!!! I also had surgery on my foot earlier this morning. Everything went well and I'm feeling pretty good. The best part is that I have the next 4 weeks off of work :) I will be getting lots of knitting and crocheting done. The down side is that I pretty much can't do anything except sit on the couch :( I can't put any pressure on the foot so I can't even drive!

Good thing the new term of HPKCHC starts today so that I have something to do. This term I am Prefect and Quidditch Captain again and I am also the TA for Muggle Studies. I already have some ideas for projects.

I will be doing Fawkes for DADA but I am making it a fingerless mitts pattern instead of socks since I won't be able to put a sock on my right foot for over a month. It works great because Fawkes is the May KAL pattern for the Harry Potter Knit along grop :)

When will winter and sick season end?

I'm sick again! I have been more sick this winter than for the last 5 years combined. I guess it has to do with Layton being sick all the time and me taking care of him but sheesh, enough is enough. At least I don't have any plans this weekend except to knit and crochet, and that can be done while I'm sick.

I'm making great progress on my Herbology and Potions OWLs. Charms is probably a lost cause to finish by the end of the month and we will see about Arithmancy. I have way to many things in my queue and now I am itching to start new projects. I have to finish some of my WIPs first though, they are starting to get out of hand!

Yesterday I stopped at my LYS and picked up some new yarn :) Five skeins of yummy Malabrigo Merino Worsted and 5 balls of this really fun Jojoland Melody Superwash.



Now I just have to get some darn WIPs out of the way so that I can play with my new pretties :)

New Month=New Projects

Well, first of all...I got into the Vamp yarn club!!!!!!! ::squee:: As you can tell, I am super excited. I already have patterns picked out for some of the yarn...too bad I don't get any until May.

As far as the House Cup goes here are the projects I will be working on:

Herbology: baby things for my boss and coworkers' new babies
DADA: Patons Cabled Bag
Charms: Elf Hats - Tea Cozy Hat (I will learn how to and only use continental knitting!)
CoMC: Paw print bookmark
Arithmancy: Unsure as of yet

I also have to finish my 4 OWLs....this will be a busy month :)