As I sit on the patio enjoying a cool breeze safe from the rain and the ignoring flying bugs that always like to bite me. I am smiling, because I have been meaning to do this for weeks. Well, at least the last time it rained.

 

I got bored with the granny squares (crochet) and went online (YouTube) to not only look up new patterns, but to learn how to do them. I may know how to crochet and I say I am pretty good, but love to learn as much as I can to improve my craft.

 

When people say they want to learn, but it’s hard. I just smile and direct them to youtube. I suggest listening and looking at least five different people, because not everyone can teach. 

 

1. You should be able to understand them.
2. They should talk slowly and clearly.
3. Showing how its done and not just giving directions.

 

I learned two new crochet stitches and got working on them right away. One was from my favorite site (Jada InStitches). I learned how to do a “c2c granny square.” It was cool, but a little too big and I couldn’t get this stitch to work with my regular granny stitch. So, another time.

 

The other stitch I learned was called, “the drunken granny stitch,” by the secret yarnery. I couldn’t wait to get started. I picked out my color and was enjoying myself until I realized I didn’t have enough to compete the yarn. I was going to put it aside until I could get more yarn, and I wished I had kept that thought. I took it out and made granny squares out of them and today I found some extra yarn

 

I saw another stitch I wanted to learn, but she was talking way too fast. I was able to get through half of what she was doing, but when she got to a new stitch. She lost me and I gave up. Well, I went back to my regular granny stitch.

 

 I am torn between making the granny squares, (because I am going to start selling them) or start making this cool blanket again? Think I will decide over a cup of tea….

 

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I finally was able to go somewhere other than work and church. Please don’t get me wrong, I am grateful for both, but it’s also fun to get out of your normal routine.

We did make a few stops along the way. I had actually hoped for postcards, nicknecks, but the first two stops I didn’t see any. Then again I was enjoying the cool air and the beauty of nature. I was happy and hope I can go again. Well, not on a group tour, because I could have stayed a little longer. Who would get tired of blue skies and so many different colors of green?                           I never heard of ~ The Field of the woods ~ in Murphy NC, but a chance for a day trip was welcomed. Riding the church bus and meeting new friends sounded like a good idea.                           I knew I would see a lot of trees and I was right. Although the park was big and now I wish I wasn’t so tired, because I only took a few pictures. I can still smile at the thought.

I was having so much fun being surrounded by trees. I didn’t even mind the bees around the picnic area as we ate lunch. We joked and laughed all throughout the day.                                   As I walked around a park with the Bible in mind. I was smiling and thinking more people should see the beauty I was enjoying.                          This trip may have been a week ago and I can still recall everything, but I would love a do over. I love being outdoors, but not so much in the wilderness. I guess I am still a city girl at heart, but I love the North Carolina view and easier way to live.

 

 

 Dear James,

 

     I would start this letter with a friendly greeting, but you have moments when you forget your manners. It seems no matter the day or time when you wish to talk to me, I always accommodate you, and I always greet you with a proper greeting. I always ask how are you feeling, showing you concern for your well being.                                                                      I do know sometimes I am feeling so happy, I do talk real quickly, but I do get back to my manners and ask how are you doing and so on.                        The problem we are going through is you acting more of a girl then me? You call and get upset when I don’t answer. The problem is you call when I am at church or its late. You may work late and can sleep in, but you know I have to get up before the sun to be at work by 7am.                                                      I can’t believe I awoke to more then one rude text and me trying to figure out why we are friends? Another I have to answer. I am at a lost for words right now. Thinking about my mango sweet tea.. 

  

 

       #Bye4Now

 

        

 

Coffee – coffee and more coffee

I am so HAPPY I found my

 favorite Coffee

I do not care what 

others  may say

Coffee are NOT

 all  the same

It isn’t the 

Name brand

nor

Is it the flavor

My coffee can only be

found in one store

Across town

And 

 when one has to work 

And

when one doesn’t have a car

One has to make due.

I lost count of the others

that  had to fill in

None were close to being great

Some barely made it to okay

A few had to add extra creamer

just for it to have a little taste

If the pain in my head would 

have held off

I would not have tired

A fill in coffee at all

I knew my favorite coffee

Couldn’t be replaced

Just when I thought I was 

Never going to enjoy

that wonderful taste again

I am grateful I took a chance

On that hour ride there

but an hour & a half back

standing in the sun (Bus was late) 

that wasn’t cool

but Marshall’s finally

had it in stock

In baseball 3 strikes 

you are o.u.t out

But, for me I won.

It may have taken 3 times

to get back to the store

with the thought of walking out 

of the store empty handed

wasn’t a good thought

But NOT today

A big Smile was across my face

As I held two bags 

Full

of

Coffee!!!

I held that smile all the way home 

and couldn’t wait to get 

a cup or two

I can honestly 

 say

I love coffee..

 

THE

       END!!