| Odd Duck Bazaar - accepting applications for vendors and sponsors |
[Oct. 26th, 2009|06:57 pm] |
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Odd Duck Bazaar is an annual indie craft fair, artisan show case and music venue rolled into one. Join us March 27th for a day of unique handmade crafts, fresh food and live DJ music @ the Historic Davie Schoolhouse.
We are currently looking for Odd Duck vendors.Calling all makers of handmade goods, crafts, art, music and food: "We want you!". Visit our vendor center for more information.
I can't believe what a great response we are getting so far. If you'd like to vend, be sure to fill out an application as soon as you can. Feel free to comment or message me with any questions. |
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| (no subject) |
[Feb. 2nd, 2009|06:24 pm] |
hahaha. fuck.
my mom goes in for chemo wednesday, thursday, and friday this week. i just presented with a fever and body aches. if i get her sick, she could end up in the hospital. and i thought my biggest illness issue was that no one can bring me chicken soup because it isn't gluten and soy free. the universe just keeps giving me reasons to be happy with my normal life, except that it doesn't exist any more. |
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| i can make a cream sauce! |
[Jan. 29th, 2009|09:08 pm] |
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this week is going better. mom has been working some, a couple half days and a couple full. she's tired, but happy to be back at work.
we finally had the talk, and she is saying with me until her chemo is over. neither of us wants her to be alone during this. she insists on paying rent which is a relief and annoying at the same time. that's my mom. her second chemo is next week, with some kind of extra shot because her "blood was low" whatever that means.
i lost a tutoring kid, but saw the other one for the first time in weeks. that went pretty well. i made a cream sauce with ham and peas and roasted garlic last night, from scratch. it was fabulous over rice pasta. i've been leaving work when it's still light out, and even got some bridal shower shopping done tonight for a co-worker.
my only complaint this week was some sudden onset tummy malfunction this evening. i have been eating lots of fruits and veggies lately. i hope it's not going to be a problem. i *like* things that grow from the ground, and was very much enjoying eating them. i guess i'll see how i'm doing in a few days.
did i mention i made a cream sauce? |
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 23rd, 2009|01:17 pm] |
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ah. that odd, sad, defeated feeling I've been waiting for since mom got sick is finally here. i'm 32, my 58 year old mother is going to live with me off and on for the next seven years or less and then die. there's not a thing in the world i can do about it. if i feel this awful, what the hell does she feel like? |
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| No Such Luck |
[Jan. 18th, 2009|10:21 am] |
Mom's sick. I can't tell how sick because she won't talk about it. Yesterday all she said was she was tired and felt kind of like she was about to come down with something. Today she still feels icky, but all I got was it's "different." There's nothing she needs, so I'm leaving her alone.
She's back to her annoying tricks of spreading the Sunday paper all over the place outside, so it can blow down the street later and leaving her coffee pot on the one square foot of counter space in the kitchen. Don't know if she's just feeling crappy or if she's being an ass on purpose.
I hope she's feeling better tomorrow. I want to see if she's safe to drive on her own before I head back to work Tuesday... |
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| So far, so good |
[Jan. 16th, 2009|08:39 pm] |
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed. So far, the CHOP part of the chemo isn't so bad. She's on stuff to settle her stomach, and they gave her Imodium samples in case she needs them. She has a list of signs and symptoms that require calling the doctor, and another set that are normal. So far, all she has is the runny nose. She's down right chipper. I hope she stays that way.
Part of her chemo was called the Red Devil. It made her pee red :).
I think my brain is finally starting to get that who thing where she's going to live for a while. She sure doesn't look like she's going to keel over any time soon. She might even start back to work part time next week... |
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| so tired |
[Jan. 15th, 2009|09:56 pm] |
first part of mom's chemo was today (just the R from the R-CHOP.) she had weird shivery spasms all over her body. they had to stop the treatment for a while until everything settled down. she's feeling OK, if really tired tonight, so i guess it wasn't that bad.
tomorrow is the CHOP in the R-CHOP. i'm guessing she's really going to feel like crap tomorrow. i'm also worried because she's sniffling this evening, and blowing her nose a lot. if she gets a cold now, i don't know what would happen. her immune system is fucked...
part of me wants to be an orthodox jew, keep kosher, wear long skirts, follow all the rituals. i find something so comforting about judaism. i have no idea why.
bed. |
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| omg. an accurate quiz! |
[Jan. 14th, 2009|09:06 pm] |
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Your result for The Heart Test...
Broken Heart
The Broken Heart
Dependent, Realistic, Intimate, Explicit
You are the most easily hurt of hearts, the Broken Heart. Your need for love and your want for intimacy makes you a very loving type, but your down-to-earth vision and direct and self-serving attitude can make it difficult for others to be with you, ultimately leaving you with a broken heart. Your sensitive nature can easily be hurt when you are rejected for your more practical and conservative beliefs. Matches for the Broken Heart: The Reclusive HeartThe Reclusive Heart shares your need for intimacy and your more down-to-earth approach to life. At the same, the Reclusive values harmony that in a relationship, but is also an independent, and so will not be fazed by your more conservative approach. If you should do something to upset the recluse, they will give you space to reconsider things, but will not abandon you either, which you as a Broken Heart will greatly appreciate. The Healer's HeartThe Healer's Heart will be there for you to nurse your wounded heart. The Healer will help keep you two close, and you will appreciate their independence. The Healer's mix of self-sufficiency and caring will make this a caring and synthetic relationship. Your exact opposite is The Hero's Heart. Avoid Dependents if you can. Though you understand their need for love, your explicit nature makes it difficult for a Dependent to live with you, and such relationships are prone to failure. It is entering into such relationships that can often leave you with your namesake. You may also want to avoid Idealists, who it may be difficult to get along with.
Take The Heart Test at HelloQuizzy
Mom had her port put in today and starts chemo tomorrow. Her spirits seem good, her short haircut is cute, and her pain is pretty well managed. I've driven four times as much this week as I normally do... |
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[Jan. 8th, 2009|09:22 pm] |
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My Mom has cancer. It's mantle cell lymphoma. It's a very aggressive lymphoma, and the prognosis with chemo is 1-7 years. Remission is possible, but not permanent with this form of cancer. She's some how twice as annoying as she was when she was just sick and in pain. I love her, I don't want her to die, and she still pisses me off. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 3rd, 2009|12:11 pm] |
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I am so fucking angry.
For the last year or so, someone has been throwing rocks at my roof. The cops and my mom said that they couldn't damage the roof, so not to worry about it. I got tired of all the rocks on the roof, so today I climbed up on a ladder and took them down. There are GOUGES on my roof tiles,at least two or three that I saw.
I replaced that roof right after James left, when I made $9 an hour, when I had no money, when Owen was constantly sick and going to the vet. I took four classes at one time and invited my mom to be my roommate to pay myself back for that fucking roof. It took me two years to get that money back in the bank.
I suffered for that roof, through migraines and sinus infections, while taking classes. I suffered through daily fights with my mother, and never having a moment's privacy for three years, and one of my neighbors is trying to destroy it.
I'm getting video cameras. I'm getting motion lights. I'm going to catch this bastard. I don't give a shit who it is. They will pay for the damages. |
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| (no subject) |
[Jan. 1st, 2009|12:51 pm] |
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New years was nice. Sheryl, Allan, and Denis came over for pancakes, ham, cinnamony fruit compote, sausage, and cookies. We played Fact or Crap. I lost, but didn't come in last. Sheryl and Allan helped with the dishes before they left. My only regret is that I didn't make it to Nicole's party. I was entirely too worn out by the time everyone left.
I slept until almost 12 noon today. I haven't done that in forever. I feel better though, so I must have needed the sleep. I think today's plan involves finishing the dishes and heading to Sheryl's to watch either Hancock or Hellboy II. I heard they both sucked, but they were from the dollar thing at Publix. For $1.06, a movie doesn't have to do much to be impressive.
The rest of this luxuriously long weekend will be dedicated to organizing the mess that is my house, finding a bike for my fat butt to become smaller on, and putting together a list of goals for the year and scheduling progress points. I function better when I have a goal...
Oh, and I'm meeting some random guy on Saturday to play pool. |
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| *barf* |
[Dec. 28th, 2008|04:21 pm] |
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i just stabbed by right ring finger with a piece of memory wire (curved steel for jewelry making.) it went in at my finger tip, about 1.5 inches, and came out further down the finger. i haven't had a tentanus booster since i was 12. *sigh* *gag* *ouch* |
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| Actually thankful on the day. |
[Nov. 27th, 2008|10:30 am] |
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I've got to say I'm relieved to actually be thankful on Thanksgiving. The last few years have been a little rough, and I'd grown rather tired of feeling sorry for myself. I'm so pleased things are finally looking up. My inner skeptic isn't sure it will last, but I'm going to try to enjoy it while I can.
No turkey and trimmings for me today. I'm not going to bother cooking a big gluten and soy free dinner just for me. (Mom has plans, though she won't tell me what.) I may make some nice corn pancakes and sausage later, or I may just be pleased with a grilled cheese sandwich with bread from Sami's. nom. nom. nom.
Big Ass Craft Show next weekend. Much work to do...
I wish you all enough. |
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| It's Official |
[Nov. 23rd, 2008|11:41 am] |
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Life is good.
Promoted at work. Even with all the extra work, it still feels good to have a decent title and pay check. Sheryl and Molly and I went work clothes shopping yesterday. I got a pretty complete basic work wardrobe for about $100, and got some good fun girl hang out time too.
Craft show prep is going well. I have no time to take pictures just now, but I have some really cute stuff. I have a few more things I want to make, then I need to do inventory and finish labeling everything. That should be done by the end of the Thanksgiving weekend, since I'm not cooking or anything.
Tutoring is going well. My kids are making steady progress. After the holidays, my third grader might be come a more frequent student, for FCAT prep.
I have a boyfriend. He's really quite lovely. I'm going to try to keep him. He's the flute playing, wood working, children's librarian from the ren fair. He's really sweet and a decent calming influence on me.
Only down side at the moment is an unhappy colon. No idea what happened, but I was pretty sick yesterday, while shopping and afterwards :(. I was able to tough it out and keep shopping though. Thankfully Sheryl and Molly were very decent about my mild whininess and low energy levels. Then the boyfriend came over and let me lay on him for comfort. Even an icky day is better with good people in it. |
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| More Super Fun Crafty Goodness |
[Nov. 10th, 2008|05:42 pm] |
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The last craft supply swap was super fantastically fabulous. We're doing another one this weekend. Same bat time, same bat channel, brand new day.
Watch out because Rebecca and Shelley are both bringing stuff, and they have some serious craft supply left overs!
The flier, for a visual:
If you love me at all, you will come meet all the wonderful, funny, creative crafters in the tri-county area... |
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| One more thing |
[Oct. 21st, 2008|10:28 pm] |
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Also doing a craft show this weekend. Shelly did up a flyer:
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| Arts and Crafts Supply Swap Goodness |
[Oct. 20th, 2008|01:25 pm] |
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| | You Turn My Head Around, Dean & Britta | ] |
The last one was so much fun, we're doing it again! Same place, new day, even more great stuff...
I even talked to a couple of people at Bead Need and a few guys at Pearls when I dropped off fliers, so the turnout and the supplies should really kick ass. Also, I love hanging out with random crafty people. Finally, scrap booking, drawing, and painting all count as arts and crafts, so some small part of my f-list could get it's happy ass out of the house and come see me... |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 2nd, 2008|08:33 pm] |
Damn I got busy all the sudden. I tutored my new student last night, took Owen to the vet for an allergy shot and nail trip tonight. Tomorrow is happy hour with the girls from work. Saturday is Stitch Rock, the Stitch Rock after party, and then the Counting Crows/Maroon 5 concert. Sunday should be tiny pizza party with Sheryl. I ordered a gluten free soy free pizza crust from the interwebs. It better be fabulous, cuz it cost me $14. Hypo-allergenic food is expensive as hell.
( The post card for the after party, for the locals: ) |
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