Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Christmas Gift
Here is a pillow I made as a gift for a blogging friend, Judy. We had planned on swapping a crazy quilt square back in the fall. My stress level at that time wasn't co-operating with me to attack a project that I would want to give my all to.
I decided I wanted to make something for her and hoped I could complete this project in time for Christmas. As you can see in the picture the bottom points lacked enough suffing, I took care of that before mailing. What I like about the pillow is that the decorative cover is tied on with ribbon. This way the cover can be changed every season.
I mailed it exactly one week before Christmas. It arrived, but due to the weather conditions there, not in time for Christmas. I am just glad it arrived, oh I would have been so disappointed had it gotten lost in the mail. Actually it came on a day after she spent some time in bed because she wasn't feeling well and she also had fallen and brusied her knee and was feeling a bit stiff as well. So I guess it actually was good timing. :)
I decided I wanted to make something for her and hoped I could complete this project in time for Christmas. As you can see in the picture the bottom points lacked enough suffing, I took care of that before mailing. What I like about the pillow is that the decorative cover is tied on with ribbon. This way the cover can be changed every season.
I mailed it exactly one week before Christmas. It arrived, but due to the weather conditions there, not in time for Christmas. I am just glad it arrived, oh I would have been so disappointed had it gotten lost in the mail. Actually it came on a day after she spent some time in bed because she wasn't feeling well and she also had fallen and brusied her knee and was feeling a bit stiff as well. So I guess it actually was good timing. :)
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
New Blog
I just came across a new blog, Triciarennea. She has some wonderful Christmas designs that could be used for hand embroidery. They would look nice done in redwork. Please take a look.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Work Test
I am a little late posting about my WorkKeys test. It took one day short of two weeks to get the results. Each day I would check the mail hoping the results would be there waiting for me. I lack patience when waiting on test results of any type, medical or work type. Don't these people know you are sitting on pins and needles waiting to hear something.
I earned the Silver Certificate. I was disappointed considering which category cost me the Gold Certificate. The results of my pre-test were Math - 5 out of 7 levels, Locating Information - 6 out of 6 (perfect score), Reading - 6 out of 7.
These scores would have given me a Gold.
The true test: Math - 6 out of 7 (gained one level), Reading - 7 out of 7 (gained two levels), Locating Information - 4 out of 6. Locating information was my best score in the pre-test and yet cost me the Gold. I could have gotten a 4 in each category and still earned the Silver Certicate. A Gold required 5 or higher in each category.
So now I have something to at least include with my resume, that at my age I still have somewhat of a brain. :)
The job market is just so difficult. I have been thinking about a CNA program, just not sure if that is the route I want to take. I plan on taking a medical terminolgy course at the local vocational school, hoping that will help in the job search. Then perhaps a course in billing and coding.
I earned the Silver Certificate. I was disappointed considering which category cost me the Gold Certificate. The results of my pre-test were Math - 5 out of 7 levels, Locating Information - 6 out of 6 (perfect score), Reading - 6 out of 7.
These scores would have given me a Gold.
The true test: Math - 6 out of 7 (gained one level), Reading - 7 out of 7 (gained two levels), Locating Information - 4 out of 6. Locating information was my best score in the pre-test and yet cost me the Gold. I could have gotten a 4 in each category and still earned the Silver Certicate. A Gold required 5 or higher in each category.
So now I have something to at least include with my resume, that at my age I still have somewhat of a brain. :)
The job market is just so difficult. I have been thinking about a CNA program, just not sure if that is the route I want to take. I plan on taking a medical terminolgy course at the local vocational school, hoping that will help in the job search. Then perhaps a course in billing and coding.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
MeMe Tag
Rengin included me in a obscure MeMe tag. The rules are to list 6 obscure or unknown facts about yourself, than tag 6 others. You let these people know by listing them and their blogs on your blog, then e-mailing them then they tag six people. Here are 6 obscure or slightly obscure things about me (actually pretty boring stuff):
1. I hate thriller/horror movies.
2. I dislike coffee, only drink tea. Yet I do like coffee ice cream.
3. Love cream cheese mixed with brown sugar and vanilla to dip apples. Taste just like carmel. A favorite snack. Not very healthy though...
4. Love to travel, can get car sick if not in the front seat.
5. Enjoy reading, just finished "Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On" by Stormie Omartian.
6. Rarely watch TV.
Now I nominate anyone who hasn't posted this meme on their blog but is reading this one on mine - I encourage everyone to do this.. it's fun :-)
1. I hate thriller/horror movies.
2. I dislike coffee, only drink tea. Yet I do like coffee ice cream.
3. Love cream cheese mixed with brown sugar and vanilla to dip apples. Taste just like carmel. A favorite snack. Not very healthy though...
4. Love to travel, can get car sick if not in the front seat.
5. Enjoy reading, just finished "Just Enough Light for the Step I'm On" by Stormie Omartian.
6. Rarely watch TV.
Now I nominate anyone who hasn't posted this meme on their blog but is reading this one on mine - I encourage everyone to do this.. it's fun :-)
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