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Sometimes, I am struck by the beauty of the Creation. It’s really cold where I am. That has led to some beautiful pictures.
For example, there’s a creek around where I am. It’s in the process of freezing.
Isn’t it pretty?
Happy Friday!
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Hello, Fluffsters!
Today’s post is a short one on my end. But basically, I wanted to share a really cool article with you.
Ok, so you know how every snowflake is unique? Well, somebody photographed some snowflakes way up close. And they are so cool looking.
So to speak.
…Huh?
Snowflakes. They’re cool. Frozen water. You know. A pun.
…Oh.
Anyway, happy Tuesday!
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Greetings, Fluffsters!
So, a couple days ago, before I went to the restaurant with my friends, we were at a Christmas themed ballroom dance. It was a lot of fun.
Right now, I’m just wanting to bubble about a discovery I made! But first, a little back-story. I’ve gone to this dance for the past several years. A couple of years ago, I had intended to go in a blue dress with a white shawl I made. (As in, I made both the dress and the shawl.) I went, but needed to take off the shawl since I wasn’t able to figure out how to keep the shawl (alright, it’s turned into more of a capelet) on without choking me or hitting whoever I was dancing with in the face. (Or chest, depending on the height of whoever I was dancing with.) So I despaired of being able to wear the outfit again.
You see, the dress is lightweight, but winter-blue. It does not work as a summer dress, since it’s very dark winter blue. But it also does not work as a winter-dress, because it’s a lightweight, sleeveless, knee-length dress. It looks very nice with the shawl, so I probably could get away with wearing it wintertime in warmer climates, but if there’s snow, it’s a bit cold.
It’s perfect for winter dances, though, since it’s very wintery, but it’s also cool enough that I don’t overheat in it, even after some really fast dances. The trouble is that it really doesn’t look very good without the white shawl.
All that to say, as of two years ago I thought I would never have the opportunity to wear that outfit again. But then I saw a post on one of my favorite blogs about something completely different, (a young girl getting a super-hero costume) but it still solved my problem. Included in the EPBOT post was a link to somewhere that showed a different way of tying cloaks, capes, and other things with stringy-things that normally get tied around necks with two pieces. (Not neck-ties. These are things that an average girl might encounter.)
Basically, you take the two ends of the tie-parts. Instead of tying them around your neck, pull them under your arms, and tie it behind your back. To make it a bit tighter, I added a second tie. So I ended up double-tying my shawl behind my back, which made it a nice snug fit. It also looked pretty sharp! (I unfortunately don’t have any pictures here, but it worked.)
It stayed on the entire time, even with a couple polkas, some fairly fast waltzes, and a swing or two. It was really fun! And I’m so happy to be able to wear that outfit again!
Happy Monday!
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Hello, Fluffsters. Happy Sunday!
I think I’m not in California anymore… I went out to a restaurant with some friends, and this was what the menu looked like.
Fried PICKLES?
The top entry was what really caught my attention and made me realize I was no longer there…
Have a great week!
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Hello, Fluffsters! Happy Saturday!
So, I have a funny story from yesterday.
As frequently happens, I was getting dinner from the place I’ve taken a lot of pictures in. It’s an interesting buffet, and they have free coffee.
I was getting my coffee, in fact, when I saw a group of friends who were going to eat with me and some other friends come in. I was not entirely looking at the floor when I went over to indicate to my friends where to find the table. I therefore didn’t notice the small amount of slippery stuff on the floor.
I slipped, and, yes, fell on my way to saying hi to my friends. I may have slightly bruised a knee, and I definitely got my skirt a bit dirty. But that doesn’t matter, because it was an epic save of the coffee! My mug only lowered in level by about half an inch, because it slightly sloshed as I was not overly graceful about my rockstar slide onto my knees.
I mourn the loss of the coffee that ended up on the floor, but I am still very pleased to have held onto my mug the entire time, and to have saved it from a fate worse than being consumed.
And yes, I did eventually run into my friends, and they found where the group of us were sitting.
Happy Saturday!
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Hello, Fluffsters!
This week up through today has been really intense. You see, today I have ALL THE THINGS due. If it can be due, or if I can be getting it today, it’s due or I’m getting it today.
That being said, I’m actually doing pretty well! I have a wonderfully supportive community, and it’s great.
I’m not sure if this subset of my support group has had any impact or not, but I’m sure it hasn’t hurt.
A “Support group”.
Huh. It appears that Pip & Squeak have photobombed this picture, too.
I hope you have an excellent Wednesday!
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Hello, Fluffsters!
Remember how about a week ago I shared some pictures I took while flying?
Well, I got some more. This time, we flew over the ocean as we were taking off, and then over land during the middle of the morning. I love the way the pictures turned out, and I hope you do, too!
It’s an island!
WATER!
I love the shore-line.
Don’t you just want to go swimming in this sea of clouds?
A view of the land
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Hello, Fluffsters! Happy Monday!
Yesterday, I heard one of the weirdest pieces of Christmas music. Ever.
Rather, the weirdest version of a Christmas song I’ve heard in a very long time. It was a version of “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus.”
Now, I understand what this song’s about. The kid sees his mom kissing his dad, but the dad’s dressed up as Santa without the kid realizing this.
The version that I heard made it very clear that the kid had no idea what was going on. He had a mournful, naive tone to his voice. But what made it really bad was the chorus. There was a slow, fairly mournful chorus of older-sounding folks singing backup. The combined effect made the song seem a bit like a funeral dirge.
As I said, weirdest variation on a Christmas song that I’ve heard. At least as far as I can recall.
Well, have a great week!
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Hello, Fluffsters! HAPPY DECEMBER!!
Do you know what that means?
That according to the root of the word, it should technically be the tenth month of the year, but it’s not because of craziness in your calendar?
NO!
Well, maybe. You might be right. But that’s not what I was going for.
No. It’s December, which is the same month as CHRISTMAS!! That means that CHRISTMAS MUSIC IS HERE! And it’s also permissible for it to be here. Thanksgiving is well behind us, which means that there is no other (real) holiday before Christmas. At least where I am. And so, in honor of this wonderful day, I’d like to share with you a favorite Christmas YouTube video of mine. I’m realize that you may have seen this before, but it’s still worth watching. (Or listening to, at the very least.)
Enjoy.
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Hello, Fluffsters!
I know it’s a bit “late” to be posting things I’m thankful for, but you know what? Who cares! Thankfulness should happen every day, not just on days designated for it.
Today, I’m particularly thankful to be home still, and to be able to flop on my nice bed. As I mentioned, where I am for most of the year this year, I have a top bunk. I’m currently back at home, with my family. I don’t have a top bunk there. That means I get to flop on my bed after a long day standing. It’s really nice.
So, what are you thankful for this Friday?