Easy Easter Craft

 45 minutes 

Bunny wreath frame

30 feet of fluffy white yarn (bernat extra blanket yarn) 

Ribbon

Scissors

Hot glue gun

Random #27

 

Friday's Joy template

  

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Hi friends!
I'm linking up with Erica and Andrea this week for Friday Favorites! I can't wait to read your posts:
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Week in Review
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This and That 
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Dear Month Template

 

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Blurb about month

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Here are some words that were prominent during my month:  

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Emoji of the month:

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How it worked in my month

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This Time Last Year

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Gym Update

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Looking Forward

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Sewing Diaries

I took Fashion Design freshman year in high school and that is where I learned the basics of sewing. I might have struggled the first few weeks during that first class but I ended up falling in love with sewing.  The teacher, Ms.

 Singer (no, I'm not kidding!) Was the perfect teacher to teach this class. Her patience and straight talk, made the class even more fun. Her classroom was casual, we moved around the room as we wanted to using the tables to cut patterns or fabric, to use the sewing machines or sergers( only year 4 students or Ms. Singer), to ask Ms. Singer, a question or for help perhaps for sewing or for life advice, to the changing room to try on our creations. 

She welcomed everyone. She helped everyone. Her kindness had no limits. 

That first year, we made boxer shorts and pin cushions and simple dresses. Each year we put on a fashion show to show off our projects to family and friends. It was a huge production and it was a lot of fun. 

 I ended up taking three years of sewing. After I graduated high school, I didn't sew much. I sewed tiny pajamas for my stuffed monkey (with monkey print fabric). 

Last summer, I got the urge again to sew. I didn't 

 

 

Book Reviews

 

Among the Bros by Max Marshall

(Audiobook found on Spotify)

This book was a wild ride. I went into this book blind; a fraternity and its antics- cool sign me up. I thought this book would be more like Total Frat Move by W.R. Bolen. I think in a way it was like TFM but also it was SOOOOO outlandish that for a while in the beginning, I thought it was a fiction story. I kept saying to myself, this couldn't happen. BUT to my surprise, after a few Google searches, its completely true. I am glad I listened to it as an audiobook because I don't think I would have actually finished it. The author used a variety of sources, both first hand accounts of persons who knew him and also through hearsay and police reports. 

I felt like the main character of this story, the frat bro that was the ringleader of the multimillion dollar college drug ring, was a lot like Billy McFarland of the Fyre festival fiasco, which is funny because the bros were arrested in 2016 and the Fyre festival happened in 2017. 

If you are looking for a story that contains fraternity life, drug use, college life, prison and a thriller like story, check this book out. I know the cover is creepy looking, if you can get past it. 

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5 stars

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

(Audiobook found on Spotify)

I went into this book blind. I had no idea what it was about, what the reviews were; all I knew was I really liked the bright colors of the cover. This book was amazing. It was well written, the characters were vibrant and funny and honestly unexpected. The story was organic and silly and perfect. I have thought about this book each and every day. I didn't think I would be so sad to actually finish it.

I think one of the reasons why I felt this book so deeply was because the person(s) narrating it were so dynamic and fit the characters perfectly. After finishing this book, I read some reviews and  they ALL had the same sentiment that I was feeling- this is a delightful book. 

If you are looking for a story that contains family relationships, unlikely friendships, new adventures in life and joy, this is the book for you. 

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 stars

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

(Audiobook found on Spotify)

I picked this book to participate with Shay from Mix and Match Mama's Book Club. I won't lie, I was hesitant reading this book. This isn't my normal genre.  I found this audio book very captivating and really interesting! The narrator was perfect for this book. I ended up LOVING this book and even more so when I realized the very last chapter was the author explaining certain parts from the book more in depth. Martha Ballard, the main character, is more than meets the eye. The different story lines, the characters and the plot were engaging and I was always left wanting more. It was very well written and the ending was perfect. I was pleasantly surprised by the book and now I want to read more from Ariel Lawhon. 

Modern feel

If you are looking for a historical fiction book that is based on a real persons/events; a step into the past and curious characters, this book is for you. 

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 /5 stars

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This Story Will Change by Elizabeth Crane

(Audiobook found on Libby)

Chaotic. Like my dating life. I can tell if this is a true memory or made up. (Its a completely true story written by authorWhen listening to it, it sounds like a conscious stream of thoughts in one's mind (kinda like my mind goes).

If you are looking to jump into someone's stream of consciousness, this is the book for you. It was weird 

My rating: ⭐⭐.5 /5 stars

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Transcription by Kate Atkinson

(Digitial book found on Libby) 

Reason #1 I chose this book: Flamingo on cover 

Reason #2 I chose this book: the premise sounded intriguing and I seem to be on a historical fiction kick.

Reason #3 it sounds interesting 

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The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins

(Audiobook found on Spotify)

I picked this book to participate with Shay from Mix and Match Mama's Book Club.  Takes place in Asheville, NC.

Money comes with hidden fees. 

Happy Easter!

 Happy Easter to my friends!

I hope you are spending this holiday with family and friends. 

I hope you all have a blessed day. 

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Friday's Joy

   

Hi friends!
I'm linking up with Erica and Andrea this week for Friday Favorites! I can't wait to read your posts:
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Dear March

My sewing machine and I spent a lot of time together this month

February seemed to creep by while March was do 90 in 60 mph speed zone. It was so weird. Don't get me wrong I am very happy that March sped on by but I felt like it went too fast in a way. I had to put a pause on WGJ towards the beginning of the Month because I was feeling overwhelmed and I needed a break. While I'm still trying to find a rhythm that fits me with blogging; ive been trying to get to some of my other hobbies, sewing specifically. I didn't sew anything in January or February. This month I started again and I was reminded how much I truly do enjoy it. 

I cannot let this month go by and not talk about how 4 years ago everyones' lives changed. C0vid was wild and uncertain and sad. Every March since 2020 I think to myself, HOW? 

March, thanks for being weird. 

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Here are some words that were prominent during my month:  

Weird/// This month was just plain old weird. I couldn't put my finger on exactly why but it was. Things happened, words were said, people came and people went, symptoms appeared and then disappeared without an explanation. All in all I am glad you are over. 

Accomplished/// Work wise, this was BUSY! I had a full to do list each day. By the end of the day, my hair was messy, my desk was still covered in documents and almost every pen and pencil was spread across my desk. It continually put a smile on my face to know that I worked today and got things done; even when I didn't feel well.  

Hopeful/// This month, also gave me hope. Hope for goodness to come. I had a rough time last year and I have spent a lot of time doing the work on myself to improve myself and do better in the future. I hope to see that, that work I did will start to pay off. 

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Emoji of the month:

😅
A smiling face with a drop of sweat, conveying relief or slight embarrassment

How it worked in my month: There was a lot of times I had a sense of relief wash over me and slight embarrassment was had as well. I always take this face as a laughing face so I did that ALOT this month too. 

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This Time Last Year

in 2023, I was on cloud 9 in life and in general. Everything was exciting and fun and new. I actually love this gabrielle; she was so hopeful and full of excitement. She truly wanted the best outcome for everything. 

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Gym Update

I took a break from the gym in the beginning of the month BUT I did 7 times towards the end of the month. Early mornings are still my favorites and I look forward to getting back my normal routine. 

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Looking Forward

Girl Dinner, warmer weather, adventures

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Posts

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Random # 26 | February Work #OOTD | Pause

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Written in realtime; posted at a later date 

Diary #51

 Another month of showing what I saw through my camera. Photography has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember. These diary entries are good for my soul and I love showing you what I see. 

all the blues

mid-flight

First sign of spring

masterpiece

Embroidery Class at the Library

Buzz Buzz

I think this is my sign to stop buying fabric....

Golden Hour

Clearly, I do not listen to myself....ever
See 2 photos above for reference

I get wayy too excited when I find a license plate with my name on it :)

First Cherry Blossom found

2019 to 2024 

Proof that I went to Target and got Starbucks

Love a good fitting room selfie

Lunch for one

Spent a lot of time with Mr. Sewing Machine

dreaming of new projects

In bloom

[[Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself]]

Written in realtime; posted at a later date