Got the Results of the Math Test

My first "A" in math, ever! I couldn't believe it. 8am and my eyes are not all that clear.... reading that score was much more than just a shocker, needless to say.

Studying for a Test

Hi!

It's time for my first test... went way "out of the box" this semester and am taking algebra. Really whipping my little fanny, too. Been studying and reviewing quizzes for the last two days, preparing for tomorrow.

Math and I are not kindred spirits, that's for sure. However, the teacher's great and he really cares about the class and having this stuff sink into our heads.

Please wish me luck!!!

Baby Portrait Thread Painting

Hello again!

Well, I've been working on the embroidery but unfortunately my free time has been limited. This piece of my youngest, based on a photograph taken years ago was started about a month ago and recently the embroidery is actually looking pretty much like my daughter. Still not sure how successfully it will turn out, in the end but I am having fun plugging away at it.

Thanks for looking! Stay posted for more pics, soon.

First Day Of The New Semester

Well... I made it to the school ok, but my poor van hobbled home. Started acting up a few days a go, but really had bad trouble just over our town line. Pheeeu, because it wasn't too far from home. Next time, I'll listen to the van when it starts complaining, otherwise, what a temper tantrum it throws! At least it was reasonable with the timing.

So glad there are no classes on Friday.

The Latest Around Here....

Hello again!

Well, I decided to put the grape thread painting aside for a little while. The actual grapes were turning out well but things started to go bad in the shadow area. Not to the point of disaster... I put it aside before that point arrived.

Am starting another thread painting but not sure how this one will turn out, either But that's fine. For me, it's the journey and not necessarily the end product. My goal is to keep busy, because it's the best way to keep out of TroUbLe!

Signed up for more classes at the local community college. Some more core classes. Thought about going to another school but when I was about to sign the tuition check I decided it would be smarter to pay for the core classes at MCCNH and once they were out of the way, I'd take the degree specific classes in a college that actually has a Master's degree program. The university I was almost attending wanted about $2,000 more for the SAME CLASS!!!! Yikes!

I am also glad to be going back to MCC. It's a nice school with professors whom really care and want you to pass instead of those professors that ride you and search for weaknesses, like other reviews I've read about colleges (and also the reason why I didn't end up going to the new school). And MCC is making some HUGE changes to the campus. I'd be disappointed to miss all that!!! New gym, cafe and who knows what else!!!!

Have done a ton of gardening over the past couple days. Good break from the needlework and also an excellent dose of vitamin D. Ripped a lot of plants I put in, years ago. Too mature, lanky and consuming most of the gardens. Even though the compliments were still rolling in this summer, the garden really pops so much better and the plants all can be appreciated more.

Rooting some hibiscus. Grew a few from seeds and really love the way they looked this year. Since the hydrangea plants were the last garden bloomers (besides the mums I replanted and have come back) I needed some more fall color. These babies bloom straight thru into the fall upto a good hard frost. Most importantly, they don't seem to mind the July sun and heat like a lot of other plants in the gardens.

Thanks for dropping by and reading the latest that is going on around here!

Thread Painting Sneak Peak ~ Still Life

Hello again!

I know... it's been a while since I've posted!!! But, I can honestly say that I have been working hard. August is the second most busy month for me, next to December! Between camps, birthdays, back to school, the month is harsh from the beginning to the end!

In between all the stuff, I have managed to keep picking away at the still life thread painting! Not sure if it's going to fall apart with the shadows, in the end. In the meantime, here's a teaser picture of what is almost done.

Here's my grapes in a crystal bowl; based on a painting I did almost a decade ago...

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