Sunday, August 7, 2011

dog day

Mmm, my weekend is tick-tocking away into the work-week future. Things wouldn't be so glum if my math class was held at noon opposed to 8 am. Good news is my final is this Thursday and then I'll be DONE until September. Yippee! I'm also hosting my first garage sale this weekend so we'll see how that goes. I'm trying to raise as much money for my California trip at the end of the month. My job is a great experience but the pay is absolute crap. Whatcanyado? Research grants aren't really promising to poor undergrads let alone the actual researchers. I'm thankful for the remaining time I'll spend in the lab working towards greater understanding in the name of science (and health)!

Yesterday I went to the beach but neglected to take any pictures of it. I did however collect some stones out of the lake for my always impending jewelry pursuits. No driftwood, bummer. It might be easier to order that online anyway. I'm making amends with my messy room and whole-heartedly attempting to organize all my craft and jewelry supplies. It's really difficult and I feel like such a little kid hoarder sometimes. Hello Kitty stickers, pony beads, skeins upon skeins of embroidery thread, glittery clips, etc. etc. Trying to get rid of some of it is difficult because I don't know when inspiration will hit next. I absolutely love my Hello Kitty treasures too and until hell hath frozen over will I throw out my sticker collection. My great-grandkids are gonna have some sweet heirlooms coming their way!


I also thrifted part of yesterday evening away, half interested because I'm trying not to spend any money. I ended up with some steals for about five bucks! I picked up this excellent-for-grocery-shopping tote bag. It says "for a clean environment" in German, pretty nifty! I also found a pair of nearly-new Gap 1969 shorts. There was a great novelty owl candy dish type thing I almost bought except its poor toe was chipped. I feel a little bad for leaving him on that shelf filled with tacky crap.

I enjoy perusing the thrift store furniture section daydreaming about all of the awesome possibilities. I cannot wait to refurbish some pieces for next year's move! On a more fashion-y note, I love what Frieda & Nellie have created these past few years


but there's no way I'm dropping $130 on something I can easily whip up myself!