A Nice Get Away

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 The Art of a Good Book Review:

  1. Provide a summary of the book you are reading: Questions that need answering like:  – What is the story about?                              – Who are the main characters?                      – When, where, and what is the time frame of the story?                                                       – Is this place real in reality or a totally new world based on the author’s creative mind?  

                          ** The key part is to give some of the story, but NOT all of it.**        

  1.  Present your evaluation: What do you like or dislike about the book?                                   – What made you start reading this book?       – Can compare to another book by the same or different author.                                            – How did the story start?                               – How did you feel reading this story? 

    ***Get your point across about the story without giving too much away *** (had to say this twice, because it’s an important part. If everyone knew how it ends, no one would buy the book, and that’s Not what a book review is for).

  1. Give your recommendation: Why did you like or did not like the book? Be honest, but NOT hurtful. Because, there is going to be someone who doesn’t feel the same as you.                   – Your thoughts should be within your review to allow your readers to get a feel of your words and they may understand your “Yes” or “no” answer to this review. 

**Take notes as you read the book, to make sure you didn’t overlook something, and to add more detail if needed.*** 

– One can always read others who have written a book review to give you a better idea on how to do it?

This is how I spent part of my saturday. I redid my resume and started doing the normal things you do when you are looking to change jobs. I had just updated my Linkedin account and stopped on a blog. (I don’t recall the story or who had written it, but it got me thinking “I do not want another deadend job,” and I want to be happy. I am going to stop here to see if I can find that story – 2:49pm)

3:03pm I found the person, but I am too hungry to get any farther. (I did say, “thanks” for the encouraging step)

I am reading two of the 6 books I need to read to complete “The Malory Family,” a series of books by Johanna Lindsey before I start writing that book review. I know each book should have its own review, but that isn’t how my mind sees it.

Well, it’s time to get dinner started, because I plan on spending all of my free time reading. It is good to get out of reality once in a while and I LOVE this family. They may NOT be real, (too bad) but they are a nice get away…

Bye IV Now, LD*

Another Day…

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What do you do after you have made a list, double checked your facts, and believe you have done everything you could do to set your dreams free?

 I wanted a website where I could talk about my craft as well as to sell my projects (crochet items to a cross stitch picture). It was a good idea on paper. I did my research.

 I went through each step and double checked  my facts. It wasn’t hard to set up the website, but it is the little things behind the sign on information that they don’t tell you – you need to know.

 A website is not just typing in your stories, posting your pictures and you see your dreams coming true. 

There really should be a full detail of each step you need to know how to do before you set up a website and what you need to do after it is set up in simple steps.

I may have gotten a story or two under the right category, but it’s not where I want it to be (it’s at the button of the page & not the top). I am getting closer to getting it right.

  I have been working on a Granny Square blanket on and off this past week  and it is coming out real.  I have been doing this stitch for more than 30 years now and I didn’t think I could learn something new.  I was wrong. SMILE!

https://youtu.be/0GoIFbnRU0I https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/0GoIFbnRU0I/mqdefault_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CNrGw_8F&rs=AOn4CLCU8uP8pHHZIU1o86EmoQz_Lsk4uA

Blossom Crochet

Granny Squares are a great stash busting project. – whether you choose to make lots of small ones or a huge one, this crochet tutorial will help you do it!

It is time I take a crochet break. I know most people would have said, “a coffee break”, but I’ve already had my coffee for the day. The next best thing than coffee is crocheting. It’s time to have some fun and what better way to do that is to create something with your hand?

 I am not giving up on my words, but one has to know when it’s time to back off and come back when your mind is clear? I am going back to working on my baby boy’s blanket. Well not really my blanket, because I am hoping to sell it one day.

Time to find a movie and get back to what I do. And, one day I will get my website working correctly. It is a New Year and I will have another day to set my dreams free!

                    Bye IV Now, LD*

Back to the Square

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I knew I wanted to make a boy’s blanket and I wanted to do another new pattern. I can’t believe I actually went through five different patterns before I settled on the Granny Square Stitch. Although I have done this pattern countless times. I know there are countless ways of doing the same stitch and if it was a chance to learn something new? 

I crochet and I am opened to learning different ways, because there is “No one way” to actually do a crochet stitch. I enjoy learning something new (#5 – I believe it’s called a standing stitch).

#1: Waffle Stitch

https://youtu.be/sU0WkD7MIdo   https://i.ytimg.com/an_webp/sU0WkD7MIdo/mqdefaucomfortablelt_6s.webp?du=3000&sqp=CNzGqP8F&rs=AOn4CLD2rL3Fy0YX6i_aETOr77dLxzH6hw

Lamplight Crochet Tutorial #27 Waffle Stitch Baby Blanket

#2: CATHERINE’S WHEEL

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HOW to CROCHET CATHERINE’S WHEEL – Crochet Stitch Pattern by Naztazia

You can learn how to Crochet the Catherine’s Wheel Stitch pattern in this DIY video tutorial. Hi I’m Donna Wolfe from Naztazia. This is a nice crochet stitch for beginner to advanced crocheters. The stitches are composed of two opposite shell clusters that form a circle, wheel, or round object. This stitch pattern works great in a blanket, a scarf, or a shawl. It would also look nice in a sweater or other fashion accessories.

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#3: Easy Breezy Mile A Minute Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

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Easy Breezy Mile A Minute Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern | The Secret Yarnery

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#4:  V Stitch Square

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Super easy crochet: V Stitch Square

Blossom Crochet   Super easy V Stitch square – can be used for small individual squares or one large continuous square of any size! Find me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/blossom_cro…

#5: The Super Stash Busting Granny Square Blanket!

https://youtu.be/0GoIFbnRU0I   https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0GoIFbnRU0I/hqdefault.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEYCKgBEF5IVfKriqkDCwgBFQAAiEIYAXAB&rs=AOn4CLDDwctnl3qBDdLxngibBzoY3-TV1Q

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Blossom Crochet: The Super Stash Busting Granny Square Blanket!

Granny Squares are a great stash busting project. – whether you choose to make lots of small ones or a huge one, this crochet tutorial will help you do it!

Time to get back to crocheting..

Bye IV Now, LD*

I am Still Being Me…

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I refuse to give up. If it is something you honestly believe was meant for you to do or have. Then I say, “Don’t give up and keep working on your goal,” and I am doing just that.

It seems no matter how hard and how long you are working on setting your dreams free? It doesn’t seem to be working in your favor. You start talking about your dreams in hope that someone would give you the encouraging word to help you get past the mistakes or offer to help if they can.

The thought may be a good one, but in the end NOT everyone wants your dreams to be set free. You may even get some who will smile in your face and say, “that’s a good idea” or “you can do it, just don’t give up,” and you feel better. It will be after you have walked away when you actually picked up on their body language and realize there was NO meaning behind their words.

Then you may find one or two who actually do care, but have no way to help you. It is hard to overlook the shortcomings of others, because you want to believe everyone has a kind heart like yourself.

Is it really hard to not only be positive, but encourage others to share in that feeling? I know not everyone has the same beliefs, different cultures, but in the end we all are humans. 

I have to take a breath and try to understand that, sometimes it’s not just the different cultures that makes us different, but it is a people thing. 

I missed and lost my patience with a coworker, because she refused to move away from me. I was working on a display and she wanted to help. Mind you, I never asked nor did I  want her help.

Okay, she was bored. I accepted that and showed her how she could help, (away from me) and I thought that was good enough. She started doing it, good, but the second I moved away she did too.

I repeated it, and tried again to get back to work. “Is this right?” “What is this?” “Shouldn’t this go somewhere else?” Questions kept coming at me. “I just want to learn?” she says.

Muttering to myself and calling on Jesus and praying she just leaves me alone. I had to remind her, I told her and showed her what she could do. If you read the item in hand and look at what is on the table, then it will be okay. 

I went back to my post and stayed there until she went back to hers and tried again, but my shadow was also back. I kept on working until she started telling me what to do and I had to say in a calm voice. “I have been doing this for more than ten years and I know what I am doing. How about you do your job and watch me do mine.” She just stood there less than a foot away from me, with her arms folded and shaking her head at me. “Please for the love of your god, PLEASE move away from me.”

I didn’t realize I said that loud enough for customers and my manager to look over at us and yes she finally moved away from me. (oh I had asked quickly about three times before I lost control) I apologized to a customer, but she just said “No problem I have been there and I would have done the same,” because she noticed what was going on.

I told the manager I couldn’t just stand there all day with nothing to do and she’s bugging me when I do get something to do. She (the manager) said she would see what she could do.

I was able to calm down as I finished what I was doing. I know I need another job, but I really didn’t want to go to another deadend job. That’s when I realized I had almost given up on myself and my dreams.

Take a step back – a deep breath – close your eyes, and open them again –

Know who you are and where you stand – I have been reborn and I have No Fear.

The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?

Psalms 118:6 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.118.6.NLT

Know you Can and Will set your dreams free – My Faith will ALWAYS get me moving past any doubts.

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”

Mark 9:23 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/mrk.9.23.NLT

I am still working on my second blog: www.krochetcafe.com It isn’t where I want it to be, but I am learning as I go. I am also about to take another step in my waiting to do a job that will allow me to be more creative, and be happy. I know I cannot go back to school (for a interior decorator) for six years right now, but a certificate in home staging will work. 

The idea of going back to actually get that degree isn’t a second thought or off of the table. I will get that degree one day. First I am going to take small steps and as I graw, so will my steps…

                                  Bye IV Now, LD*

Staying Focus….

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I am determined to stay focus on my goal to be a better me: 

  • Mind – holding on to positive thoughts, not over looking mistakes, but to learn from them. 
  • Body – understand I may Never be a size 10 again, but I don’t have to be a  plus size any longer. 
  • Spirit – not just listening to gospel, or reading the Word, but applying what I learn  to my every step.

It isn’t as easy to look out at the world and feel lost or afraid? People are stealing, (from stores in daylight, the threat to harm customers as well as employees is a scary thing)  and it’s what I have to live through every time I go to work.

The question I had to ask myself is do I stay and keep praying to be safe and those around me or ask myself questions about the company I am working for?

  1. Is this job enough to pay living expenses, health benefits, and encourage growth within the company?
  2. Am I enjoying what I am doing or counting the minutes before I can leave?

Wow, I thought I could get more than two questions. I don’t have health coverage and a place of my own. I am not designing, or putting stuff in order. 

My answer to those two questions is “no,” and I am Smart enough to move on (but not before I find something else). I also know I don’t want to go to another dead end job. 

It goes back to your mind and spirit. It is beyond time to let my creative stand strong, because  I can learn. My faith says I have NO reason to fear.

My body needs work, and it’s time I get it moving. I will be a Better Me! I have taken steps like drinking more water, yoga, dancing, and with every step I walk I am getting closer to my goal.

Bye IV Now, LD*