it's the little things that scare me

Yes, it is true. I'm going through some emotional trauma right now. For the past couple of weeks, I have been under the weather. It all started with a massive bladder infection a couple of weeks ago that turned out to be strep....in my bladder! I was put on heavy antibiotics, which had some amazing side effects (and not the pleasant kind). Then, after a great boot camp workout and a day of working, my carpal tunnel flared in my right had so bad I couldn't even move my hand, let alone eat, drive (or even turn on the car), or dress myself. Yesterday, after not feeling well all morning, I ended up with a fever and now more unpleasant side effects of an upset stomach.

So, what does this have to do with me being scared? Well, I'm coming to the realization that no one will be around to help me in just a few short months. Kaitlyn has been awesome to bring me meds, cook, and help walk Georgie when I'm stuck on the couch. What in the world am I going to do when she is not around anymore?

I seriously don't know how I'm going to handle being alone. I'm more worried about not being able to take care of Georgie when I'm sick and what to do with her when I travel. I am beginning to wonder if I will be able to keep her. and that makes me very sad. I guess it is time to get to know my neighbors better!! Or possibly get a room mate. :)

13 in 13 -- #2

Yes, it is true that I finished two projects today! I'm so excited!! I was able to finish both on the same day because I've been working on both as I could.

PROJECT TWO: This project is a new blouse for my Romani garb for SCA events. I am changing all of my garb this year to be more in line with what I think the Romani wore, not the cartoons of gypsies you see. My first step is a blouse...but keeping with my love of embroidery, I wanted some on my new blouse!

I embroidered an amazing design along the neckline of the front of this blouse.  It took me a long time to finish the embroidery as it is pretty detailed...and there was A LOT! But, working on it at night while watching movies and taking it with my on trips helped me finally finish.  It was meant to be more of a texture and is a little bit heavier than I originally pictured but I love it!! Here is a pic (not the best) of the blouse and a close up of the embroidery.

The blouse is a raglan sleeve peasant top. Here it is folded up. You can see the texture of the embroidery.

And, here's a close up of the embroidery itself. Lots of work, but I love it!!

13 in 13 -- #1

My goal for this year is to finish 13 projects that were already started. Any project that I start this year that I finish does not count toward this goal. My hope is that I focus on finishing things instead of starting new projects (although I'm sure that will happen as well).

FIRST OF THIRTEEN!
My first project I finished is......(drumroll) 10 tabards for Harfn Sjot Black. This is a mercenary group to which Kaitlyn belongs. Her Jarl (leader of the group) wanted to create an elite group within the group. Everyone who is considered a member is eligible to wear a red favor and/or tabard with a black raven on it. The Black group wears a black favor/tabard with a red raven on it.

I told the Jarl (with whom I am friends) that I would make 10 favors and tabards as my gift to the group. The favors were finished in time for Yule but the tabards I've struggled with. First, it took forever to get enough fabric for the tabards. Each one needed 2 2/3 yards, a total of almost 27 yards. In addition, they required 23 packages of red bias tape. As you can imagine, it took a bit of time just getting the supplies. Then each tabard took about three hours to sew start to finish.

Anyway! Here is a pile of folded tabards...proof of project number one done! I'll be handing them to the Jarl on Wednesday.