Crochet & One Piece..

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I saw this yarn and thought how pretty these colors are, but I had no idea on what I was going to make with it. Then the next question I was asking myself, was how come I only got one? 

I am still shaking my head at that one. I can not count the amount of times where I would buy an extra skein of yarn just to make sure I didn’t run out of yarn.

I end up with a lot of unused yarn. A challenge to make something out of each color and type of yarn I hadn’t used for a finish project.

I put aside the colorful yarn and started thinking about another multi color skein of yarn I had bought, because I liked the colors.

A few weeks ago I walked out my front door to some really cold air and thought I am going to need a scarf soon and when I got back home from work. I looked at a few videos before I found this one. 

https://youtu.be/PQvpPruvmck  WAVE AFTER WAVE POCKET SHAWL 

Learn how to make this crochet pocket shawl using a beautiful ‘shell stitch’. You can find the written pattern on my website: https://www.crochething.com/wave-afte…

I am not sure why I changed my mind, especially since I really didn’t want to undo my work, but I did. It was easy and – I just realized why I changed my mind. I kept on losing count and since I was making this for myself. I said, “oh well,” and –

I am actually glad I did this, because I have been wanting to make a square blanket, but didn’t want to do another granny square blanket. I came across a new look to a granny square and I am having so much fun….

https://youtu.be/c3MIn-ALLTM

**This absolutely beautiful and delicate baby blanket is just dreamy! It’s very simple once you get started and I hope you enjoy the tutorial! **

I am about to get back to watching “One Piece” as I continue to work on my blanket. Luffy is with Hancock and he is about to find out about his brother.

Boa Hancock is known as the “Snack Princes” of Amazon Lily  and head of the Kuja Pirates with her two sisters. They come from a land where there are no men.  

When Luffy arrives at the island it wasn’t by his choice and once they stopped trying to kill him. Hancock saw him in a new light.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/cd/f4/39/cdf4393000833a8a02cfda4436dc9c0f.jpg

She is as strong as she is beautiful (as she says along with everyone else). Oh well, it is time I get back to my project. I am having so much fun….

Bye IV Now, LD*

I Care….

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I surprised myself by adding some color to my eyes, but 30 minutes after I clocked in I can’t tell. Oh well I added it for myself and not to express anyone. 

I was so happy when I saw a lady and her grandson both wearing masks.  Kids breathe in the same air as we do. If an adult and teenagers have to wear a mask so they won’t get sick, so should a child. 

It is unreal the amount of people who don’t wear them in public? They don’t believe they will get it or they just don’t care? Then it’s the ones who wear it under their noise and that’s not right. 

I wear a mask to protect myself, my family, friends, and anyone around me. Wearing a mask shows I care. I wish others would feel the same…

An Extra Thought:  I was going to close yesterday morning, but I couldn’t shake the extra words that were forming in my head.  I wanted to add more info to my “Thinking Out Loud,” and my phone wasn’t letting me do that. I put it aside and waited until I could set my thoughts free. I decided to go to another step with the help of Google. 

  1. In words: 

COVID-19 alert

Common question

How to wear a mask correctly?

• Wash your hands before putting on your mask

• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin

• Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face

• Make sure you can breathe easily

• CDC does not recommend use of masks or cloth masks for source control if they have an exhalation valve or vent

Aug 7, 2020                                                                                                                                                                

  1. In pictures:

https://www.who.int/images/default-source/health-topics/coronavirus/masks-infographic—final-(web—rgb).png?sfvrsn=c67232f0_17

https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/journalinquirer.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/4d/a4df6a62-80ba-11ea-a6b9-c7c2ce178309/5e99c25680766.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C527



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https://www.unitypoint.org

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I could go on, (because there are countless more info on this subject) but I am going to stop here. It is now a little after 7:30am, and I am going out for a walk before it starts raining. I also like to eat, so I will be walking close to my home, and not too far out.

I am surprising myself once again, because there was a time when I would either wait until the sky lightens up more and a little warmer. I do have a jacket, and I am not going to be walking out of my area. I am Not going out in fear, but out to be a better me…

Bye IV Now, LD*

A New Stitch…

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Ever have one of those days when you just don’t want to go to work? The cool air outside is perfect for reading, a nice walk, or crocheting. Who would want to go and stand in a hot building for almost four hours?

Another question, but this one I have an answer. We all do what we must do to take care of the ones who we love.

I saw this multi color yarn and had no idea what I was going to do with it, I just learned this new stitch, and I can’t wait to see how this project turns out.

https://youtu.be/Xrf8OFTgE4U   HOW TO CROCHET SHAWL / HOODED SCARF WITH POCKETS /CROCHET WRAP #Howtocrochetshawl
Unique stitch designs

I am going to continue to work on my new project before I have to clock in and start working for the day. It’s cool to take some time to enjoy yourself as much as you can. Life is too short not to Smile once in a while….

Bye IV Now, LD*

A New Challenge….

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I don’t know why I thought I could wear this slim belt all day? I was thinking I could burn some extra calories while I stand for two or three hours as I greet customers as they come and leave the store.

An hour to get to work, an hour to relax before I actually start working, (I work on clearing my mind as I crochet listening to gospel music or just reading a book) and an hour and  half later this belt came off.

I decided to wear it on my day off, but since that day I spent working on my writing. The belt was wasted. Today’s challenge was and I am still working on this….

  1. Drink a lot of water, because I cannot drink it while I am at work. I have gotten 3 full cups of 20 ounces of water as of 10:47am.
  2. I had planned on going for a walk, but that isn’t going to happen. Then I remembered Misty Tripoli   who created “Body Groove”. https://www.bodygroove.com

Today I lasted a little over 30 minutes of dancing and moving my feet. My back started hurting twenty minutes into the DVD. I DID NOT STOP! I am proud of myself and the next time I push that play button. I will last longer…..

I was told I should drink a gallon of water every day. I don’t like drinking water in the first place, but one cannot drink that much each day if you are working each day.

11:06am I just finished a half a cup of water, which equaled a pitcher of water, and that is a first for me. It normally takes me two days, but today is a great day.

I plan on drinking as much water as I can each day. I walk at least two hours (I am counting steps as I walk while I am at work. Working retail keeps one on their feet and constantly moving) four to five days a week.

On the road to a better me…….

Bye IV Now, LEE*

Part 1: One Piece….

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I cannot believe it will be thirty years since One Piece first aired back one on October 20, 1999 and there have been more than 9000 episodes and still counting.

One Piece is an anime series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda, a weekly Shonen Jump manga magazine since July 22, 1997. One could read about Luffy and his friends in collections from Tankobon volumes (books) by Shueisa since December 24, 1997. 

Toei Animation produces an anime television series based on the One Piece manga. One Piece premiered in Japan on Fuji Television on October 20, 1999.

www.toei-animation-usa.com

Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including Sally the Witch, Gegege no Kitaro, Mazinger Z, Galaxy

Although, it’s sad to know it will come to an end within 5 years, but it’s time. Then who knows what the next stage this series will actually take.

I was thinking about going over different parts as I have started from the beginning, because I kind of got upset after Ace died. Yes, I stopped watching, and that might just be a me or a girl thing.

Image result for Ace from One PiecePortgas D. Ace is better known as “Fire Fist” Ace, because of his ability to fight with fire. He ate the “flame flame fruit,” and although he isn’t blood related to Luffy, they are brothers just the same. He is also Gol D. Rogers’ son.

Gol D. Rogers was a powerful and dangerous pirate Captain  who had collected more gold then anyone and his travels were known everywhere. It was said he gave himself up to the marines after learning of his illness. His last words left millions looking for the gold he had collected through his travels.  He said, “If you want my gold you can have it. I left it all in one place”.

Those last words of Gol D. Rogers left every person who was a pirate and who became a pirate looking for the gold and to be known as “The King of the Pirates”.

Which brings us to Monkey D. Luffy  also known as “Straw Hat Luffy” he is the Captain of The Straw Hat Pirates, and has calmed he was going to be King of the pirates since he was a child along with his brothers.

“Sanbo Socho,” Sabo also known as “Lucy” was childhood friends with Ace and Luffy and that’s how they became brothers. He is in the Revolutionary Army as the chief. Like his brothers he ate devil fruit called Mera Mera no Mi, and he can use fire.

I can and will add on to this thought. There are a lot of stories within this series and I can’t wait to talk about them all..

Bye IV Now, LD*