Just Laugh….

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I have never been a competitive person, I do my best to not only finish what I started, and to do my best at whatever it is I am doing.

I sent out a friendly challenge to family and friends (whom I thought wanted to improve their health by losing a few extra unwanted pounds)and challenged them to be more motivated. 

I kept things simple by going for a walk, light dancing , and even posting a few exercise videos. I got replies like: ā€œAre you really doing everything you are posting?ā€ ā€œWhy are you posting this?ā€

Needless to say, I stopped posting for a while. Then I realized who I was and started posting once again. I am doing this for myself and I donā€™t need anyone else’s approval.

I then challenged myself to keep on being the person I want to be:

  • I am Loved.
  • I believe in myself.
  • I am someone Specialā€¦
  • I will continue to be meā€¦
  • I have Faith and Know where I standā€¦
  • I can do more than what people think I can do.
  • I will NOT let anyone STOP me from being a better meā€¦ā€¦ā€¦ā€¦

When itā€™s all said and done, how can you Not Laugh, because you are LIVING YOUR LIFE THE BEST AS YOU CAN. Those who do see that or donā€™t want you to see it are frowning every time their unwanted words are NOT being acknowledged.

Bye IV NOW,LD*

Yellow & Black Set….

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I got a request for a hat and scarf set. I wasnā€™t going to admit again that I wasnā€™t good at making hats, because who in their right mind would turn down money. 

Although, the colors that were chosen, which were yellow and black, had me thinking about a bumble bee, and who wanted to look like a bumble bee?

I looked up a few hats and came across a few. In this first video I actually made a hat for myself. It was easy and will be making another one. My client wants pom poms on her hat. I donā€™t think it would work for this project.

{} https://youtu.be/YUf_UXE4kw8  4 Weight Yarn Tutorials 2021

Easy Beginner Basic Blue Beanie/ Crochet Easy Unisex Hat/Free Crochet Tutorial Bag O Day Crochet

Bag-O-Day Crochet {}   

I couldnā€™t even think of doing this project, because of the colors. I know that sounds strange. I went back to Micheals and was so glad I didnā€™t cash my check, because they had a lot of new color yarn. I found what I thought I was looking for, until I was walking out of the door, and saw this skein of yarn. I believe this color would be best  for her hat and scarf set.

When I came across this video I knew I found the right hand for my next project.

{} https://youtu.be/tc51K1h8Y64   #naztazia

HOW to CROCHET an EASY WINTER HAT – Simple Textured Beanie by Naztazia Nov 6, 2019


Naztazia   You can learn how to Crochet an Easy Winter Hat in this DIY tutorial video. Hi Iā€™m Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. This is a nice simple textured hat that works great for beginners. The crunch stitch, which is easy to crochet, adds a nice texture to the top part of this beanie hat. And the single crochet ribbing adds a good amount of stretch to that hat.{}

I started this hat pic # 1: pattern came out right, but I missed one stitch and was redoing it. Pic # 2: I redid it, got to the right size, but then I listened to the video again, and realized every stitch I did was wrong. I got the first one I had done two days ago and as much as I was hoping I was wrong. I knew that thought was lost, because the first one looked way better.

I am yawning, so I know I am not going to do anything beyond taking each stitch out. I will redo the hat tomorrow and try to get both hat and scarf done within a week. I will be weaving in some black, to keep my client happy, and start another projectā€¦Ā 

* Side Note – I redid this hat three more times, but hopefully I like the design I am working on now. I will post that, when I get it done, and I am hoping that will happen soon….

Bye IV Now, LD*

Short & Sweet

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Being Grateful for What You Have,  

Be Thankful for whatever that

Wasnā€™t meant for you,

Pray for Strength until you

Are Able to Set Your Dreams Free,

and Remember to Say,

ā€œThank Youā€ for EVERYTHINGā€¦..

Bye IV Now, LD

One More Cup of Water….

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I have never been the one who likes to drink water. I know it’s good for me, but I still have to figure out more creative ways to drink it. Hot or cold, inside and outside of your body, we all need water.

I have started adding pineapples to my water with something with ginger or cucumbers. I read about adding cilantro as well. I havenā€™t tried this yet, but I canā€™t wait to see if it tastes as good as the other two.

I know this may sound a little crazy, but drinking hot water is actually good as well. I can actually sip on it as I read and drink a full cup. Well, if I am not thinking too hard about it.

I will continue to look for better ways to drink more water as well as drink what I need to be a better me. This love and hate for water will NOT stop me from drinking it.  I am still looking for better ways to drink more water:

Just one cup at a timeā€¦..

Bye IV Now, LD*

Krochet cafe #5: A Three Color Stitch….

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Krochet Cafe #5: Three Color Stitch

I am always looking for new crochet stitches. I have asked this question, ā€œA three color crochet stitch,ā€ and I have come across a few that I liked. 

Side note: I came across this video. I never heard of this song before, it may not be the full version of this song, but what Ms. Hudson sang beautifully. She has an amazing voice.

{}Jennifer Hudson/The Impossible Dream [The Voice UK 2019]

#theimpossibledream #jenniferhudson #amazingvoice {}

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All Secret Yarnery Tutorials

Granny in the Line Up – CROCHET STRIPE BLANKET PATTERN/ The Secret Yarnery.{}

Video #1:  I didnā€™t think I was going to have enough yarn to really do this project any good. I can’t go to Micheals and get a few more skeins of yarn in at least five or more colorsā€¦

{} https://youtu.be/CALpyxHNlL0  All Secret Yarnery Tutorials

How to Crochet a Granny Rectangle – ELONGATED GRANNY SQUARE The Secret Yarnery    Nov 29, 2018 These easy granny rectangles are easy to make, and fit together with regular granny squares for a fabulous looking design!  Let’s make some elongated granny squares~! {}

Video #2: I liked the video, but I thought it would look better with more than just three colors. so, this video is a no for this project. 

{} https://youtu.be/pRHDKXKY-kQ All Secret Yarnery Tutorials

Easy Boxing Granny Square / The Secert Yarnery {}

Video #3: I was having a hard time following this one. I am sure I could have done it, but I was a little too impatient to follow along. I am thinking I am not going to find a new stitch, but I am not the one to give up eitherā€¦

{} https://youtu.be/dEGIiUmSDeA Crocheting with Fiber Spider

The Granny Log Cabin Blanket Crochet Tutorial!

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Video #4: I was going to go with a stitch I have done before, but this video stopped that idea. I am happy I found this new stitch. I know I  donā€™t have enough yarn to make a big blanket, but hopefully something nice. I was thinking about ā€œa lovey crochet blanket,ā€ which is only 18ā€ x 18ā€ . Only time will tell if I have enough yarn.

I kind of messed up on the light purple. There was a time when I would have taken the whole thing out, but I am done with redoing my projects. I donā€™t think anyone else will noticeā€¦..

Bye IV Now, LD*