My blog has been totally neglected

I really don't know where time goes. If I could only add at least ten more hours to my days...

I haven't done much with my sewing. I got up with my left foot yesterday, lol. I was late for my sewing class for half an hour so I couldn't do much. I was only able to do the straps for my tote bag. Then, I had to go to a chiropractor's appointment right after.

I've been trying to focus on organizing my knitting classes (application, policies, lesson plan) and I have totally neglected my blog and etsy shop. Next weekend I'm going to the Dominican Republic (yeah) so I have a lot to leave ready before I go. Planning to start my knitting classes the week of the 21st. BTW, do you guys know how to add a tab to the layout so I can add a session with info about my knitting classes?

The good news for this week is that my amigurumi panda was sold. Whooohooo! It was sad to see him go though. He is such a cutie!

I wanted to share with you a scarf that I made for my mom when she was here. I love the way it turned out! Perfect for the upcoming fall season. I think this is the first thing I've knitted for my mom. I'm not a bad daughter, :). She is just too picky, lol. This time she was able to select the yarn from my stash.




I started going back to the gym last week. It feels good to be back to my routine after not going for most of the summer. How I miss my zumba classes!!! I am exhausted today. I went to two zumba classes. I was planning to go to a third one but my legs couldn't take. We did a lot of high impact today. Great work out!

Good night everyone!

Too busy to blog...

When I decided to start a blog, I knew it was going to be hard to keep it up. Still, I wanted to give it try and I'm not giving up. Not yet. There is just so much to do and not enough time. I promise I'll do better once school starts.

My mom is visiting for a few weeks. I'm trying to keep her entertained so she won't get bored. She loves going to Goodwill stores. We made a couple of trips there this weekend. She's really good at finding treasures there. I've never had any luck. Maybe, I'm blind :). Well, believe it or not, I don't really like to go shopping. The only stores where you can find me is either at a yarn shop or a craft store. Since I can't afford to buy anything right now, I try to stay away from them.

I'm really excited because I might go back home (Dominican Republic) in a month. My niece, nephew and brother in-law are participating in The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima, The Musical at "El Teatro National." This theatre is like our "Broadway" back home. Since they started rehearsing for the play, I told them that I was going to go and see them perform. I didn't know back then that I was going to be unemployed now. I was a little disappointed because the whole family is planning to go. And, as much as I love them, I know I can't afford to get into another debt. We just had some unexpected expenses this summer. So, I prepared myself mentally to stay here and conform myself with looking at pictures and watching a video later. Of course, it's not the same. Anyway, to make the long story short, my sister called me and said she was going to get me a ticket with her miles. I would only need to pay for the tax ($102). Ah! I forgot... I just found out that my passport expired last month. Bummer :( That's another $90. $75 for the passport and the rest for the pictures and shipping. I sent the application today. Hopefully, I'll get it on time. If not, too bad. I'm not going to sweat it. It'll be nice to go though. It will be a chance to see my grandmothers as well and the bunch of family and friends that I have there.

Another reason why I've been so busy is because I'm trying to open an Etsy shop. The more I read about it, the more I need to learn. Whenever I think I'm ready to launch the shop, something else comes up. I told my my husband I was going to start even if it's with one item and I'll learn the ropes as I go. Otherwise, it's never going to happen. Worst part so far: taking the pictures. No matter how and when I take them, they don't seem to capture the essence of the item. I'll keep trying...that's all I can do.