Better Blogging...

I went to a blogging class offered by a place called MALT (Mt. Airy Learning Tree) here in Philly. What they do is offer different courses like cooking, dancing and spiritual classes, yoga, etc. It's really cool!! Well, it was the PITS. There was nothing hands-on about it. The "instructor" just went on different blogs to talk about them and most of those blogs were her own and relatives. I was getting very frustrated to say the least. I made a statement last night and asked were we getting any hands-on, she sort of blow me off. I got pissed after that. At the end they have a survey, I normally give 5 being the best, I gave her 2's and 3's. Oh well, better luck learning on my own. It's blogging how hard can it be????

Where have I been....

First, hello to everyone. It's been a while since I been on the site or any site that has to do with sewing. After my trip to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, I've moved in our new home. We got it the end of Jan, but just moved in the end of April. Between working, packing and classes, sewing was put on the back burner. My goal for this week is to set up my sewing room, even if it's only temporary. I want to remove the carpet and lay some laminate wood, for easy clean up. I don't like to vac threads and stuff. Plus it will be using it as my beading room as well. The cable TV is all set up, just have to move my computer up there. I did treat myself to a new ironing broad. I got it at Wal-mart; I like it because it's wide. Anyway, will chat soon...I am getting my sewing bug back and I want to make this two pc set form a nice knit I got from http://www.fabric.com/. I've decided not to buy, if I can help it, any more fabric until I sew up at least 30% of what I had. When I moved it seemed like I had more boxes of fabric then anything else. Oh well....

VITA-MIX!!!!!!

Last weekend, I saw a infomercial with Montel Williams. He was pushing a Healthmaster. I wanted one really bad. So I did my research and saw that it had bad reviews. Anyhow, I stumbled upon something called a Vita-Mix. After speaking with the rep at Vita-Mix, she explained the difference between the two machines. I ordered it on Monday, 3.22.10, it arrived on 3.25.10. Well....I LOVE IT. When I got it home I made a "green" smoothie. It was great, I don't think I cleaned my celery what well, it tasted kind of dirty. BUT....I was very happy with the results of my concoction. I wasn’t cheap, but from what the reviews say they last a long time. I want to use it for weight lose and health reasons.


I made a really great tasting carrot/cranberry drink. I used one handful of baby carrot and one cup of cranberry juice cocktail. It was GREAT!!!!

I am back.....

my trip...was full of drama....didn't need that. some vacation. will post some pictures....soon.

alterations...

monday they are calling for snow...again in philly. i will be doing my final alterations for the trip...

it's been a long time...

i am not a good blogger. several things have happened since I last blogged. we (me and my hubby) brought our first house. it's cute and a lot warmer then the apartment that we are living in now. only thing is that we settled on jan 29th, but haven't moved in yet. i've been busy sewing and packing and getting ready for our vacation. my husband is due to land in Trinidad in about 30 min. he will be in time to enjoy carnival for a few days. on sunday the 21st, I will be leaving to meet him in St. Vincent. it's a beautiful part of the caribbean...nice and mellow.

i've done some sewing, but not as much as I would have liked. I think it was poor planning on my part. I made 6 skirts and four tops...the one thing that I am impressed with is my girdle. it goes all the up under my bust. I look smooth all the way around. I can't wait to wear it with my wrap top and skirt. this will be a church outfit.

I will post pic of all of the things that I sewed for the trip.

take care!!!!!!