I've been crocheting, but...

I can't show off what I've been doing lately. I'm quite anxious about it, since I've been really working hard on designing. Nothing fantastic, but certainly something I can be proud of myself to say that I had my own ideas and I was able to make it in crochet and come up with a useful pattern. The good news is, someone's interested in getting my designs for publishing :D That's what I can say for now, details will come later.

Since I havent had any recently crocheted item to show, I will feature here one small item I made several weeks ago. I was hoping to make all featured on this page

But I have just finished one. Also, unfortunately, there is no letter M in the book!

Threads, Patterns and Hooks =)

A few weeks ago I sent a Cannon threads order to Tina in Colorado. She didnt have paypal so she offered to send me what I needed. I asked from her the latest shrug patterns and some steel hooks. I was surprised to receive it yesterday, and its been only a week since she mailed it :D Thank you again, Tina, for these.

Summer Health Tips

It has been summer here for the past several days, very warm indoors and intense heat from the sun outdoors. So I made some google searches to remind me again what are the necessary precautions for the summer season. Here are some tips that I got.

• Drink plenty of water; your body needs it to prevent dehydration during warm summer days. Take bottles of water with you, if you're going out for any length of time. Remember, infants and toddlers can become dehydrated much more easily than adults, so be sure they get lots of liquids.
• If you have asthma or other respiratory problems, watch the air quality report for the day. Limit your time outdoors on days that have moderate to poor air quality outlooks. Plus, don't forget to take your inhaler or other medication when you go out.
• Wear appropriate shoes for your outdoor activities. If you're doing a lot of walking or other sports activities, skip those stylish summer sandals. Avoid blisters and sprains by choosing a good pair of walking shoes. Wear them with comfortable, cotton socks.
• Take a rest. Don't push beyond your physical limits. At intervals, sit in a shady spot.
• Take cover. Sunburn is painful and unhealthy. Use a good sunscreen, and re-apply it frequently during the day. Also, wear a hat to keep cool and shaded.
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing to help you stay cooler.
• Don't forget sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun's UV rays.
• Maintain your energy level by limiting your intake of fat and sugar; focus on carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables.
• Consume alcohol in moderation, and don't drink at all near the time that you may be driving.
• If you are traveling by air, put prescription drugs in your carry-on bag, not your checked luggage. Travelers and their baggage are sometimes parted, and it may be dangerous to skip even one dose.
• It is particularly important to bring medicines with you if you are traveling abroad. Drug names, doses, and availability differ in different countries, and in some parts of the world, drug safety and effectiveness may not be up to U.S. standards.
• Check the labels on your medicines for the possibility that they might increase your sensitivity to sun and/or heat.
• Don't store medicines in the trunk or glove compartment of your car or take them to the beach unless you will need them there. High heat and humidity can alter the potency of many drugs.
• If you are traveling with small children, make sure that all drugs are in containers with child-resistant caps. It may be difficult to keep medicine out of reach or under lock and key the way you would at home.
Tips Source: 1997-2003 American Council on Science and Health and 1997-2005, BJC HealthCare

We'll be heading for the beach as in the past years in our place in La Union province. The beach isnt a beauty, but nevertheless we enjoy a short vacation there away from the city. What I really look forward to is the fresh food especially fish and other seafoods and vegetables; and this:

Update on packages

I went to the Post Office today to mail a couple of packages. Since I already know beforehand how much I would be paying based on their list, I was surprised to know that they are again charging the old rates. I had been standing in line for quite a while and I didnt know, so I didnt even think of asking when did they go back to the old rates. But the teller told me that the new rates will again be effective on April. Now, I would have to ask later if it would be effective April 1 or another date.

Btw, I got my order of shea buttah from Deneen, it took quite sometime and I was glad when I opened it that it wasnt melted. Now, I didnt think when I ordered it of the possibility it would melt because of our weather. Anyway, it was very nice and I immediately used it on my dry skin =)

Friends

Finding new friends is hard when one works at home. But through the internet it is really possible to find new and true friends. Being near is not really necessary, though if you can actually see and hear your friend, it is wonderful. I have been blessed to find genuine friends on the internet, I know they are real to me as I am real to them. I so wish to meet them all in person, but being a non-traveler, it is almost impossible.
About a month ago, I chanced upon meeting a neighbor when she saw my blog and inquired about the threads I'm selling. We didnt know then we were just a few blocks away from each other. I am more than glad that we share the same interest in crochet, we are both mothers, and we're of the same age. What a happy coincidence!
So here, I dedicate this post to Jeng. Since she's working fulltime in a bank, she hasnt tried blogging yet.

Here are the lovely accessories she has made:


A purse from Daphne Mah's pattern She added a crocheted beads handle. This was made from Cannon thread, size 8, in multicolor.




A cigarette holder, with a nice flower accent.

Flower accessories from this site.

Friends smile at you.
They like your face.
They want to be with you
Any old place.

Friends have fun with you.
Friends share
They’re glad when you’re happy---
When you’re sad, they care.

If you’re a friend
Then you care, too.
That’s why your friends
Are glad you’re you!!!

Nice Friendship Quote : A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. -- Bernard Meltzer

Cant get enough of these... cell phone totes!

Its obvious I've gone crazy over these cell phone totes! I didnt know I was just warming up when I made the first two purses, but now that I discovered the wonder of multicolored threads, I couldnt stop!
Here's what I finished yesterday:


Today I finished one more:


Also took a shot of the lucky bamboo plant my mother gave me.
Still more to come :D