Oof. I have a headache. Too much sugar? Not enough fruits and healthy stuff? I keep neglecting to go shopping. I'll do that tomorrow. Get lots of veggies and things.
Got my illustration in by 6 oclock! Wasn't even due till early tomorrow, but I got it done. I dig it. Haven't heard back about it though...but I'm sure they like it as well?
I drove to the DMV and picked up a California Drivers Guide, so I can read up on that while waiting for my Social Security Card to arrive. There was a line at the place, so I'll very much have to make an appointment for my test. I don't know how long that will take though. Have to do it before work, and make sure they know I might be a bit late? Maybe the DMV is open on the weekend, I seem to remember that it was.
Anyway. Went to Target and got some Targety things. Like that stuff that makes your toilet water turn blue.
I'm all about blue toilet water. Hahah.
Joey chilled on my bed. Janet worked on cleaning out the craft room, and she unearthed some really cool comics. She has great taste.
The weather has generally been nice, though my feet are often cold.
I'm ready to go back to work.
hi
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Friday, January 4, 2013
Lassie is my favorite character
I've spent the majority of my evening drawing a little something something for Odd Owl whilst Pysch plays in the background. My hand is starting to cramp, so I'm going to finish the drawing in the morning tomorrow. It's looking good. Lots of lines, just like I like it!
Oh my bed is so comfortable. It was a bother to get out of it this morning. I had errands, but damn was I warm and cozy.
The Social Security office beckoned, and so I left to get my card, and maybe do some food shopping. And riiiight as I closed my door, I realized I didn't have my keys in hand. Thankfully I had my phone, so I left my reuseable bags on the porch and just walked my errands (the office was in downtown). I called Janet, who was going to be home soon, and she left the backdoor unlocked for me. Hurray! It wasn't that long of a wait in the office, though a bit boring, and the guy next to me was a bit smelly, and this one guy offered me flowers. I turned in the form and now my card is on the way! Once I have that, I can get my driver's license. Hurrah!
After that, I bought myself a burger from Jack's to go. Bacon burger, natch. I got back into my house no problem. As for the burger, it was quite tasty, and after that lunch I got to work on the work that needed doing. Joey slept on my bed for most of the day, even when Janet came back from her own errands.
At least when I spend all day in my room drawing a commission, it feels rather productive. And not antisocial. Hurrah for break!
Oh my bed is so comfortable. It was a bother to get out of it this morning. I had errands, but damn was I warm and cozy.
The Social Security office beckoned, and so I left to get my card, and maybe do some food shopping. And riiiight as I closed my door, I realized I didn't have my keys in hand. Thankfully I had my phone, so I left my reuseable bags on the porch and just walked my errands (the office was in downtown). I called Janet, who was going to be home soon, and she left the backdoor unlocked for me. Hurray! It wasn't that long of a wait in the office, though a bit boring, and the guy next to me was a bit smelly, and this one guy offered me flowers. I turned in the form and now my card is on the way! Once I have that, I can get my driver's license. Hurrah!
After that, I bought myself a burger from Jack's to go. Bacon burger, natch. I got back into my house no problem. As for the burger, it was quite tasty, and after that lunch I got to work on the work that needed doing. Joey slept on my bed for most of the day, even when Janet came back from her own errands.
At least when I spend all day in my room drawing a commission, it feels rather productive. And not antisocial. Hurrah for break!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
working on getting carded
Suddenly it became midnight. Where did today go?
Took it easy. Sorted out an Odd Owl commission with a very immediate deadline (well, this weekend immediate). I'm really excited for it though. Should be rad. Watched telly. Got some Walgreens necessities. Some of the books I ordered from Amazon came in the mail, so that is cool. My book pile is accumulating!
Oh. So. To get my California driver's license, I need to have a Social Security Card (the one I have is in a safe in Washington). So tomorrow I am going to the Social Security office to do just that. Once I have that, then I can advance on getting my license. It will be good to have my own card, because...well I've never needed the card before because having a passport counts for a lot. But not enough for a license. Bah. Anyway. That is tomorrow goal, and since the office closes at 3, I have to do that early on. Afterwards I'll do some more grocery shopping or something.
Anyhoo. My bed is awesome. It is comfy and cozy and it even seems warmer due to the mass under me. I love it. I'm going to go to it now.
Took it easy. Sorted out an Odd Owl commission with a very immediate deadline (well, this weekend immediate). I'm really excited for it though. Should be rad. Watched telly. Got some Walgreens necessities. Some of the books I ordered from Amazon came in the mail, so that is cool. My book pile is accumulating!
Oh. So. To get my California driver's license, I need to have a Social Security Card (the one I have is in a safe in Washington). So tomorrow I am going to the Social Security office to do just that. Once I have that, then I can advance on getting my license. It will be good to have my own card, because...well I've never needed the card before because having a passport counts for a lot. But not enough for a license. Bah. Anyway. That is tomorrow goal, and since the office closes at 3, I have to do that early on. Afterwards I'll do some more grocery shopping or something.
Anyhoo. My bed is awesome. It is comfy and cozy and it even seems warmer due to the mass under me. I love it. I'm going to go to it now.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
ending the year at the top
Ended up sleeping in San Francisco, because I didn't want to risk being on the road with many potentially drunk drivers. So here is a double post!
Monday:
My last night on the futon. I set my alarm because my new mattress was set to arrive between noon and 1, and I needed to get ready for it. I washed my sheets, moved my futon off the frame, opened up the area around the bed to make way, and then I waited. When the mattress arrived, I found out that the one I ordered was backstocked or something, so they gave me the better mattress for the same price! Wowza! I can't wait to sleep on my mattress. As of typing this, I still haven't slept on it.
Anyhoo, my plans for Midnight became hanging out with Carmen & Josh and whoever else was at their house in San Francisco. But since I had the rest of the day before heading up, I took it easy, ate some food, and put the sheets and blankets on my bed. It looks so nice.
I didn't get up to San Francisco till 9, because I forgot what I was going to bring to the shindig at home and had to go back (I wasn't far, but far enough to make it a bit of a delay). Nate and Helen were there, as was Joe, Josh's engineer for his game. We played Apples to Apples (Nathan won, Helen came up second, and I third). Drank some hot buttered rum. Popped crackers at 11 indoors so that we wouldn't litter outside, and then at 11:20ish we walked up the hill to see the view. It was a clear brisk midnight, and we were bundled appropriately. I was wearing my blue silk Jon Valdi trousers that Celia gave me years ago, with a printed top tucked into it, and over that a sweater, and over than my gray longcoat and white shawl, wrapped as a scarf in the Sherlock style. I was stylin'. Joe departed for Oakland and did not summit the hill with us.
The view was lovely. Golden Gate Park was a dark strip through the glittering lights of Inner Sunset, and downtown (whatever area that is called) was radiant. The fireworks were big, though far away, but still big enough to OOOOOO and AHHHH at. Wonderful place to end the year at. I've come far, and can only go further!
I stayed the night at Carmen & Josh's.
Tuesday:
I helped Josh as a demo tester person for the game he is working on. Sorry mom, it isn't yet available on non iDevices. It is pretty fun game, with nice music! Had some tea and then off I returned to Santa Cruz and my yet unslept in bed.
I showered, tidied up, and put my feet up. Watched Miranda. Snacked on food stuffs. Later on Steve came down for a visit and we chatted about names and our various experiences on holiday. He has work tomorrow, so he left. I don't have work tomorrow, so I am staying up! Ha!
I feel pretty good right now. And my bed looks mighty inviting.
Monday:
My last night on the futon. I set my alarm because my new mattress was set to arrive between noon and 1, and I needed to get ready for it. I washed my sheets, moved my futon off the frame, opened up the area around the bed to make way, and then I waited. When the mattress arrived, I found out that the one I ordered was backstocked or something, so they gave me the better mattress for the same price! Wowza! I can't wait to sleep on my mattress. As of typing this, I still haven't slept on it.
Anyhoo, my plans for Midnight became hanging out with Carmen & Josh and whoever else was at their house in San Francisco. But since I had the rest of the day before heading up, I took it easy, ate some food, and put the sheets and blankets on my bed. It looks so nice.
I didn't get up to San Francisco till 9, because I forgot what I was going to bring to the shindig at home and had to go back (I wasn't far, but far enough to make it a bit of a delay). Nate and Helen were there, as was Joe, Josh's engineer for his game. We played Apples to Apples (Nathan won, Helen came up second, and I third). Drank some hot buttered rum. Popped crackers at 11 indoors so that we wouldn't litter outside, and then at 11:20ish we walked up the hill to see the view. It was a clear brisk midnight, and we were bundled appropriately. I was wearing my blue silk Jon Valdi trousers that Celia gave me years ago, with a printed top tucked into it, and over that a sweater, and over than my gray longcoat and white shawl, wrapped as a scarf in the Sherlock style. I was stylin'. Joe departed for Oakland and did not summit the hill with us.
The view was lovely. Golden Gate Park was a dark strip through the glittering lights of Inner Sunset, and downtown (whatever area that is called) was radiant. The fireworks were big, though far away, but still big enough to OOOOOO and AHHHH at. Wonderful place to end the year at. I've come far, and can only go further!
I stayed the night at Carmen & Josh's.
Tuesday:
I helped Josh as a demo tester person for the game he is working on. Sorry mom, it isn't yet available on non iDevices. It is pretty fun game, with nice music! Had some tea and then off I returned to Santa Cruz and my yet unslept in bed.
I showered, tidied up, and put my feet up. Watched Miranda. Snacked on food stuffs. Later on Steve came down for a visit and we chatted about names and our various experiences on holiday. He has work tomorrow, so he left. I don't have work tomorrow, so I am staying up! Ha!
I feel pretty good right now. And my bed looks mighty inviting.
Monday, December 31, 2012
putting the futon to bed
Slept in and it was blessed, though when I got up, I was quite creaky. So sick of my futon...so I went mattress shopping! I went to Mattress Discounters and Mattress Outlet, and the latter had the better prices, and some really comfy beds. I took my time laying on beds, and picked one out. It shall be delivered tomorrow. It's amazing how much of an incentive free delivery is, when really $10 delivery isn't that much. I shall be paying for delivery, and saving $60 in the long run. Ohhh. I can't wait for my new comfy bed. It's going to be wonderful.
Did some food shopping. Put away my things. Tidied up. Ate some easy to digest food. Drank tea. Watched television that stars Richard "Thorin" Armitage.
It's nice to be back, though it is quiet and cold. My room doesn't retain heat. But I bet winter will be over soon here though. Just another month or two.
Did some food shopping. Put away my things. Tidied up. Ate some easy to digest food. Drank tea. Watched television that stars Richard "Thorin" Armitage.
It's nice to be back, though it is quiet and cold. My room doesn't retain heat. But I bet winter will be over soon here though. Just another month or two.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
cat's pajamas
I took a nice long hot bath and just went straight to bed.
Friday:
Last day with ma and pa. I set my alarm, because I didn't want to be short on time, getting everything packed. My last breakfast was an omelette, I believe. I packed my suitcase full of goodies, and sheets, and pillowcases, and packed a tote with my birthday presents. I'll put those in my chest and forget about them till the 21st. Ma and Pa tidied the property. I petted the doggy. And before we knew it, it was time to head to the ferry. We drove in the Prius, so the weather has retreated enough to allow that. Finally!
I hugged Ma & Pa goodbye. Hopefully they won't miss me too much.
I read my book on the ferry crossing, and all was well. Brynne and Dan were waiting on the other end, and off we zipped to Bellevue (pretty sure that is where they live, all the tertiary Seattle burrows sort of run together for me). We put up our feet and opened presents. Brynne loved her gourmet food supplies. I got jammies! With a kitty print! And a yoga cat calendar. Booyah! I like cats, too bad I am allergic to them. Moreso Brynne and Dans. I've been sitting in the airport for an hour now, and I haven't sneezed or blown my nose.
After presents, we went into town to the always phenomenal Flo sushi. Nums. Such good sushi. We scarfed it down in no time, and caught up on the details of our lives. From there we went to the theater. Brynne saw Silver Linings Playbook and Dan & I saw Django Unchained. It won't be my favorite Tarantino, and it was about 30 minutes too long, but it was quite enjoyable in many parts. Waltz and Foxx were very dynamic on screen, both apart and together. It was quite funny, but also extreme. Some of the scenes felt like a western kung fu flick.
We met Brynne at Koral and then returned to their home. I ran a lovely bath and soaked and read, and they went to sleep. I soon followed, in my own bed of course.
Saturday:
Slept in. Well, slept in till 10. Brynne was off working out and being fabulous.
And since writing that sentence, I've gotten on and off the plane and returned home.
So I had waffles for breakfast and that was good, and I followed it up with a pulled pork sandwich was good but ultimately I don't think it agreed with me. Dan took me to the airport, and I had plenty of time. Once I got on the plane though, things started going south. I felt nauseous and that sensation of not knowing if you are too hot or cold. We were taking off and BAM I used my airsickness bag, something I've never had cause to use. Thankfully it wasn't that large of an amount and I kept it contained and my neighbors were nice about it, some even handed me extra bags, just in case. I heard a "oh no!" from somewhere else in the plane, obviously caused by my expellations. When the seat belt sign went off, I went to the bathroom and trashed the bag and up came the rest of breakfast. Oh joy. I then spent the next two hours quite miserable. The ginger ale helped, though that came up later, but I'm jumping ahead of myself. Anyway. We landed a bit early, but the luggage took its sweet time coming. Eventually it did arrive, and I waited for Nate at the pickup area. He got some dinner, though I was ill so I opted out of everything but a soda. I took a few sips and then had to say, "Nate, can you pull over to the side so I can puke out the car door?" Which he did with efficiency, and I did with...well I feel bad for that person's driveway but it WAS mostly fluids at that point.
At Nate's, I took a hot shower and worked on fluids. I napped and kept warm and watched him play games. Once I had stabilized and didn't feel ill no more, I drove home to Santa Cruz. No more vomit! I'm just tired and weary.
Not a fun way to end my trip. I hope whatever it was isn't planning on staying. Just a bit of unmanageable food, or something.
Now to get stuff done, after a long long sleep.
Friday:
Last day with ma and pa. I set my alarm, because I didn't want to be short on time, getting everything packed. My last breakfast was an omelette, I believe. I packed my suitcase full of goodies, and sheets, and pillowcases, and packed a tote with my birthday presents. I'll put those in my chest and forget about them till the 21st. Ma and Pa tidied the property. I petted the doggy. And before we knew it, it was time to head to the ferry. We drove in the Prius, so the weather has retreated enough to allow that. Finally!
I hugged Ma & Pa goodbye. Hopefully they won't miss me too much.
I read my book on the ferry crossing, and all was well. Brynne and Dan were waiting on the other end, and off we zipped to Bellevue (pretty sure that is where they live, all the tertiary Seattle burrows sort of run together for me). We put up our feet and opened presents. Brynne loved her gourmet food supplies. I got jammies! With a kitty print! And a yoga cat calendar. Booyah! I like cats, too bad I am allergic to them. Moreso Brynne and Dans. I've been sitting in the airport for an hour now, and I haven't sneezed or blown my nose.
After presents, we went into town to the always phenomenal Flo sushi. Nums. Such good sushi. We scarfed it down in no time, and caught up on the details of our lives. From there we went to the theater. Brynne saw Silver Linings Playbook and Dan & I saw Django Unchained. It won't be my favorite Tarantino, and it was about 30 minutes too long, but it was quite enjoyable in many parts. Waltz and Foxx were very dynamic on screen, both apart and together. It was quite funny, but also extreme. Some of the scenes felt like a western kung fu flick.
We met Brynne at Koral and then returned to their home. I ran a lovely bath and soaked and read, and they went to sleep. I soon followed, in my own bed of course.
Saturday:
Slept in. Well, slept in till 10. Brynne was off working out and being fabulous.
And since writing that sentence, I've gotten on and off the plane and returned home.
So I had waffles for breakfast and that was good, and I followed it up with a pulled pork sandwich was good but ultimately I don't think it agreed with me. Dan took me to the airport, and I had plenty of time. Once I got on the plane though, things started going south. I felt nauseous and that sensation of not knowing if you are too hot or cold. We were taking off and BAM I used my airsickness bag, something I've never had cause to use. Thankfully it wasn't that large of an amount and I kept it contained and my neighbors were nice about it, some even handed me extra bags, just in case. I heard a "oh no!" from somewhere else in the plane, obviously caused by my expellations. When the seat belt sign went off, I went to the bathroom and trashed the bag and up came the rest of breakfast. Oh joy. I then spent the next two hours quite miserable. The ginger ale helped, though that came up later, but I'm jumping ahead of myself. Anyway. We landed a bit early, but the luggage took its sweet time coming. Eventually it did arrive, and I waited for Nate at the pickup area. He got some dinner, though I was ill so I opted out of everything but a soda. I took a few sips and then had to say, "Nate, can you pull over to the side so I can puke out the car door?" Which he did with efficiency, and I did with...well I feel bad for that person's driveway but it WAS mostly fluids at that point.
At Nate's, I took a hot shower and worked on fluids. I napped and kept warm and watched him play games. Once I had stabilized and didn't feel ill no more, I drove home to Santa Cruz. No more vomit! I'm just tired and weary.
Not a fun way to end my trip. I hope whatever it was isn't planning on staying. Just a bit of unmanageable food, or something.
Now to get stuff done, after a long long sleep.
Friday, December 28, 2012
J&J&E&M
Sometimes I open my blog in a new tab and then forget about it, then I notice it and go "oohhh I still need to blog."
Today was a nice day. Took the chance to sleep in. Had my usual breakfast of gingerbread cookies and tea, and when Dad came in from outdoors, he fried me up some eggs and I put that between toast and had some bacon with that. Nums!
At 5:20ish, I hopped in the van and set out to meet my friend Jared for dinner. I've never driven the van before, and I can't even remember being in a car so far off the ground, so it took a bit of getting used to, but by the end I was pretty comfortable with it. It is a really easy car to drive.
I picked up Jared from his place of work, and we met Jamie, Eleanor, and Marlowe at Pizza Factory in Kingston. It was a nice little place, and the pizza was tasty. Even better was the company. It's nice to share time with nice, wonderful people. It sucks I won't probably see them till NEXT Christmas, but ah, at least I'll see them. And maybe I'll get some time off between now and then to come on up. So much can happen in a year.
Like moving out and getting a job.
I bid adieu after the food, and returned home. We watched The Iron Lady, which was good, though I only had one eye trained on it as I was computering it up at the same time. The makeup was very good and Streep was fantastic.
I spent some time scanning my sketchbook. Tomorrow I go from Seabeck to Seattle to see Brynne & Dan. That'll be nice. And then I return to Santa Cruz. I still have a week left in my vacation, and then my birthday is coming up.
AHk. How do I plan something for my birthday? I don't really have any friends in Santa Cruz, so I'd have to go up to Oakland or San Francisco...but I can't just make someone host a party, but I don't know anywhere to have people meet me. Maybe I should just meet a couple people, or something. I don't knooow. My birthday makes me anxious.
Today was a nice day. Took the chance to sleep in. Had my usual breakfast of gingerbread cookies and tea, and when Dad came in from outdoors, he fried me up some eggs and I put that between toast and had some bacon with that. Nums!
At 5:20ish, I hopped in the van and set out to meet my friend Jared for dinner. I've never driven the van before, and I can't even remember being in a car so far off the ground, so it took a bit of getting used to, but by the end I was pretty comfortable with it. It is a really easy car to drive.
I picked up Jared from his place of work, and we met Jamie, Eleanor, and Marlowe at Pizza Factory in Kingston. It was a nice little place, and the pizza was tasty. Even better was the company. It's nice to share time with nice, wonderful people. It sucks I won't probably see them till NEXT Christmas, but ah, at least I'll see them. And maybe I'll get some time off between now and then to come on up. So much can happen in a year.
Like moving out and getting a job.
I bid adieu after the food, and returned home. We watched The Iron Lady, which was good, though I only had one eye trained on it as I was computering it up at the same time. The makeup was very good and Streep was fantastic.
I spent some time scanning my sketchbook. Tomorrow I go from Seabeck to Seattle to see Brynne & Dan. That'll be nice. And then I return to Santa Cruz. I still have a week left in my vacation, and then my birthday is coming up.
AHk. How do I plan something for my birthday? I don't really have any friends in Santa Cruz, so I'd have to go up to Oakland or San Francisco...but I can't just make someone host a party, but I don't know anywhere to have people meet me. Maybe I should just meet a couple people, or something. I don't knooow. My birthday makes me anxious.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
noo, not Balin!
I slept in, and got up just long enough to hug Nate and Helen goodbye. Then I went back to sleep for a bit. Then I got up and had my first cup of tea of the day, and some cookies. You know, for breakfast.
Ma and Pa came back after a hike and we spent the day relaxing. We played some Skip-Bo. I lost. Had turducken sandwiches. They were good. And I had potatoes and gravy for dinner. After that we watched Fellowship of the Ring, which was awesome.
It was nice to take it easy. Tomorrow I'll try to visit my friends Jared and Jamie, and get some scanning happening. Friday I head across the water to Brynne & Dan's, and then they'll take me to the airport! Then back to Santa Cruz, where I'll spend a week probably watching TV and eating junk food. Hahah...hmmn.
Ma and Pa came back after a hike and we spent the day relaxing. We played some Skip-Bo. I lost. Had turducken sandwiches. They were good. And I had potatoes and gravy for dinner. After that we watched Fellowship of the Ring, which was awesome.
It was nice to take it easy. Tomorrow I'll try to visit my friends Jared and Jamie, and get some scanning happening. Friday I head across the water to Brynne & Dan's, and then they'll take me to the airport! Then back to Santa Cruz, where I'll spend a week probably watching TV and eating junk food. Hahah...hmmn.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
I have my towel, and it is magnificent
Ahhh what a lovely mellow Christmas. It did snow, but only about a slushy inch, and it has been raining, so things should be all right.
As per the tradition, we three started with our legos. And they were Hobbit themed! I got a Mirkwood elf and Kili and Fili set. There are Legos for each dwarf, but you have to buy each set to get them all, and that is a LOT of extra Legos. I got Hobbit feet socks, and a Tardis beach towel, and a Gryffindor snuggie, and a Hark! A Vagrant calendar, and jammies, and socks, and chocolate a plenty, and bike reflectors, and a speaker thingy, and new shoes. A pretty nice assortment of swag! Oh and a sweeeeet gift certificate.
Breakfast was omlettes and sausages. And later on there was spanakopita. It took me a while to assemble my Lego. I was the last to finish opening presents. Ma liked her John Muir portrait, Dad liked his boat, Helen liked her garlic, and Nate liked his Adventure Time. At least....I hope they liked them? They seemed to. Lots of gifts all around.
Poor Ma and Helen were coughing all day. We played Agricola and Helen won. We hot tubbed as it rained. I used my Turbie Twist, which is a towel specifically for drying hair in a bun thingy. I've always wanted one but never got one, and now I have one!
I'm determined to not get to sick.
The turducken was good, but I was much too full to consume a lot of it. Christmas dinner was very early, and bountiful.
It was a very nice day. Good gifts, good company, lots of fun. Too bad everyone is getting so sick, and Nate and Helen leave tomorrow. But I have a few more days!
As per the tradition, we three started with our legos. And they were Hobbit themed! I got a Mirkwood elf and Kili and Fili set. There are Legos for each dwarf, but you have to buy each set to get them all, and that is a LOT of extra Legos. I got Hobbit feet socks, and a Tardis beach towel, and a Gryffindor snuggie, and a Hark! A Vagrant calendar, and jammies, and socks, and chocolate a plenty, and bike reflectors, and a speaker thingy, and new shoes. A pretty nice assortment of swag! Oh and a sweeeeet gift certificate.
Breakfast was omlettes and sausages. And later on there was spanakopita. It took me a while to assemble my Lego. I was the last to finish opening presents. Ma liked her John Muir portrait, Dad liked his boat, Helen liked her garlic, and Nate liked his Adventure Time. At least....I hope they liked them? They seemed to. Lots of gifts all around.
Poor Ma and Helen were coughing all day. We played Agricola and Helen won. We hot tubbed as it rained. I used my Turbie Twist, which is a towel specifically for drying hair in a bun thingy. I've always wanted one but never got one, and now I have one!
I'm determined to not get to sick.
The turducken was good, but I was much too full to consume a lot of it. Christmas dinner was very early, and bountiful.
It was a very nice day. Good gifts, good company, lots of fun. Too bad everyone is getting so sick, and Nate and Helen leave tomorrow. But I have a few more days!
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Turducken in the Oven
I think last year I was up till about 3am working on the landscape for Nathan...now I'm only up till 2 finishing (well, I've since finished) a painting for Dad. Assessing what I've brought, I think I've neglected Mom on the gift side of the spectrum. Helen has a good amount. Spoiling Helen!
I was the second up, after Dad. Ma was in bed feeling a bit poorly, as was Helen. Everyone is bringing a cold to the table. Here is hoping my health holds out!
When all were up and before daylight receded we trekked down into the valley. Not a bad hike, even if it was impeded by the snow. Doggy was very enthusiastic about the outing. Dinner was burgers with pomegranate and artichoke following. We took on the daunting task of playing Agricola. A Youtube tutorial helped us immensely and we managed to get through a game in the family mode, which is the easiest way but still is very difficult. We will probably have to play it through a couple times before we add in the cards, which will make it all that much harder. The entirety of the game play took as long as the turducken took in the oven. Yes. We shall be eating a duck stuffed in a chicken stuffed in a turkey...or however the order goes.
I finished the night with Psych and a painting, and then I wrapped my presents. It's quite light on my end of things, so I hope the rest haven't gone too extravagant.
It is Christmas, technically. Forecast says snow, I say, "dear God, no."
I was the second up, after Dad. Ma was in bed feeling a bit poorly, as was Helen. Everyone is bringing a cold to the table. Here is hoping my health holds out!
When all were up and before daylight receded we trekked down into the valley. Not a bad hike, even if it was impeded by the snow. Doggy was very enthusiastic about the outing. Dinner was burgers with pomegranate and artichoke following. We took on the daunting task of playing Agricola. A Youtube tutorial helped us immensely and we managed to get through a game in the family mode, which is the easiest way but still is very difficult. We will probably have to play it through a couple times before we add in the cards, which will make it all that much harder. The entirety of the game play took as long as the turducken took in the oven. Yes. We shall be eating a duck stuffed in a chicken stuffed in a turkey...or however the order goes.
I finished the night with Psych and a painting, and then I wrapped my presents. It's quite light on my end of things, so I hope the rest haven't gone too extravagant.
It is Christmas, technically. Forecast says snow, I say, "dear God, no."
Monday, December 24, 2012
painting marathon: commence
Annnnd now I am up late working on art. Going to retire in a minute.
Only have one painting left to do! Hurray! I have a neat little set up happening at the desk. Last Christmas eve I was up late finishing a painting. I think this one miiiight be a repeat. Haha.
Had eggs and bacon and it was good. Helped put some more wood on the pile. I met my friend Marcus at Global Bean for lunch, and we caught up on happenings of the past year, and future plans, and movies, and TV, and all that good stuff. It was good to be a bit social. He has grown a beard since I last saw him, but does not plan to keep it for much longer.
Afterwards we returned home and went into "waiting for Nathan and Helen" mode. Their flight was delayed many many hours. We watched My Week With Marilyn. Ma and Pa took a nap when it became obvious that we wouldn't have to leave to pick the two up till after midnight. I got to work on my art. Started watching Psych because it seemed like a good background show. Five episodes later, I was right about that. Five episodes and three paintings. Oh I also painting earlier in the day.
Now time to sleep. Christmas Eve! Then Christmas!
Only have one painting left to do! Hurray! I have a neat little set up happening at the desk. Last Christmas eve I was up late finishing a painting. I think this one miiiight be a repeat. Haha.
Had eggs and bacon and it was good. Helped put some more wood on the pile. I met my friend Marcus at Global Bean for lunch, and we caught up on happenings of the past year, and future plans, and movies, and TV, and all that good stuff. It was good to be a bit social. He has grown a beard since I last saw him, but does not plan to keep it for much longer.
Afterwards we returned home and went into "waiting for Nathan and Helen" mode. Their flight was delayed many many hours. We watched My Week With Marilyn. Ma and Pa took a nap when it became obvious that we wouldn't have to leave to pick the two up till after midnight. I got to work on my art. Started watching Psych because it seemed like a good background show. Five episodes later, I was right about that. Five episodes and three paintings. Oh I also painting earlier in the day.
Now time to sleep. Christmas Eve! Then Christmas!
Saturday, December 22, 2012
not many days left and a lot to do
Dang. I have a bunch of Christmas art to do and I haven't quite started...it. Ahhhh! Well...I'll get on that tomorrow night. I can have a few late nights, no biggie. My recuperating time is over, time to work!
Got a bit early because we were planning to meet with Celia, but time ran out and she had to catch her flight so that didn't happen.
I read and sat in front of the fire and took it pretty easy. Ate a lot of cookies. Dad made hash browns and cheesey omelette and it was good. We watched Strictly Ballroom and the first episode of North & South. Then they went to bed, so I went to bed, and then I realized I went to bed at 9:30, what is up with that?
Tomorrow I'll meet my friend Marcus for a bit, then it is time to buckle down and draw some presents!
Got a bit early because we were planning to meet with Celia, but time ran out and she had to catch her flight so that didn't happen.
I read and sat in front of the fire and took it pretty easy. Ate a lot of cookies. Dad made hash browns and cheesey omelette and it was good. We watched Strictly Ballroom and the first episode of North & South. Then they went to bed, so I went to bed, and then I realized I went to bed at 9:30, what is up with that?
Tomorrow I'll meet my friend Marcus for a bit, then it is time to buckle down and draw some presents!
Friday, December 21, 2012
orcs, goblins, dwarfs, oh my!
Oh this bed is so comfy and warm. I love it. I slept way way in, and it was great. Letting my body recoup. I need to get back into yoga or something, don't want to strain my body out.
Dad made me a poached egg on toast with melted cheese. That was awesome. Mom baked cookies. I ate cookies. I petted the dog and the cat. I sat in front of the fire and took it easy. We also hot tubbed. That was nice. A few winters ago I slipped on the ice and hurt my bum on the steps coming out of the hot tub, but they were not icy today.
We went to Origami Sushi for dinner. Num nums. The snow makes it difficult to get in and out of our driveway, but from there out it is okay driving. Anyway, after dinner we saw The Hobbit! AHhhH! Just so good, and the second time around I could greater appreciate the little things in the battle sequences. Such a wonderfully done movie. Ahhh! I should be good on watching it for another two weeks...hahaha.
Got home late. Will probably get up a bit early tomorrow and have lunch with Celia.
Dad made me a poached egg on toast with melted cheese. That was awesome. Mom baked cookies. I ate cookies. I petted the dog and the cat. I sat in front of the fire and took it easy. We also hot tubbed. That was nice. A few winters ago I slipped on the ice and hurt my bum on the steps coming out of the hot tub, but they were not icy today.
We went to Origami Sushi for dinner. Num nums. The snow makes it difficult to get in and out of our driveway, but from there out it is okay driving. Anyway, after dinner we saw The Hobbit! AHhhH! Just so good, and the second time around I could greater appreciate the little things in the battle sequences. Such a wonderfully done movie. Ahhh! I should be good on watching it for another two weeks...hahaha.
Got home late. Will probably get up a bit early tomorrow and have lunch with Celia.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
babies babies everywhere, and not a one of them is bawling
11 hours to get from Santa Cruz to Seabeck. I think that is quite amazing. It takes about the same amount of time to go from train and boat from SeaTac to Bremerton as it does to fly from San Francisco to SeaTac.
And despite being the holidays, it was all quite easy and not at all stressful. Alarm went off at 6. Rolled out of bed at 6:30. Threw my computer into my bag, and other charger cords, and off I went at around 7:15ish. I swung by Safeway and got doughnuts for breakfast. For me and for Nathan, who drove me to the airport. There was some traffic getting to Redwood City, and a bit heading out, but nothing too bad. It didn't take that long to get to the airport. And it didn't take long at all to check my bag (no line!) or go through security (very minimal line) or get to the terminal (right there!). I had about an extra hour. I'm a "plan to arrive three hours early" type, and while I was delayed by traffic, I still had an hour and 20 minutes to kill while waiting for my flight. So I read the Patrick Melrose novel collection and went on the internet and generally took it easy. On my flight were no less than five babies, and you know what? They were really calm! There was minimal crying on ascent and descent, but who can blame the babies when they can't pop their ears due to the pressure? I was seated right next to a mother holding her eight week old, Catherine, and let me tell you that was one cute baby. Big chubby cheeks. Big blue eyes. Just sweet. It fed and then napped and generally was mild. The mom, whose name I did not learn, was really nice. I was sympathetic to her plight of flying as a mother with a baby, and talked about how I traveled a lot while younger. The baby was a champ. The flight was pretty smooth too, a bit bumpy but not bad.
The chill seeped in almost as soon as I was off the plane. Bah!
My bag was on the conveyor belt waiting for me in baggage claim. So I claimed it and off I went to the rail. I talked to ma and let her know I arrived. Got on the train and it left right away. The heaters were on, and it was quite cozy inside. I got off at the University stop and carried my bag down the harbor steps. Didn't want to jostle it too much, what with all the frames inside. The ferry for Bremerton didn't depart till 4:20, so I had some time to get some McDonald's. Totally healthy. On the ride over I read, and napped, and listened to ladies talk about tattoos and body mods, but in a reasonable manner. About how tattoos hurt, and how one woman was made fun of and called a gypsy just because she had pierced ears.
Ma and Pa were waiting for me when we got off the ferry, and we drove back to Seabeck. The snow started to accumulate the farther out we got, and pretty soon it was ankle deep.
At home we had a quinuoa, salmon, bean dinner and watched Police Academy 2. Now we are hanging out by the fire. The cat is currently Cosmic Creepers. I put some audiobooks on Dad's mp3 player and he is polishing silver while listening to Hitchhiker's Guide. Ma is reading NOT Eyre Affair or Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Ah oh well.
It's good to be home. Have to figure out what is happening when. I still have art to make!
And despite being the holidays, it was all quite easy and not at all stressful. Alarm went off at 6. Rolled out of bed at 6:30. Threw my computer into my bag, and other charger cords, and off I went at around 7:15ish. I swung by Safeway and got doughnuts for breakfast. For me and for Nathan, who drove me to the airport. There was some traffic getting to Redwood City, and a bit heading out, but nothing too bad. It didn't take that long to get to the airport. And it didn't take long at all to check my bag (no line!) or go through security (very minimal line) or get to the terminal (right there!). I had about an extra hour. I'm a "plan to arrive three hours early" type, and while I was delayed by traffic, I still had an hour and 20 minutes to kill while waiting for my flight. So I read the Patrick Melrose novel collection and went on the internet and generally took it easy. On my flight were no less than five babies, and you know what? They were really calm! There was minimal crying on ascent and descent, but who can blame the babies when they can't pop their ears due to the pressure? I was seated right next to a mother holding her eight week old, Catherine, and let me tell you that was one cute baby. Big chubby cheeks. Big blue eyes. Just sweet. It fed and then napped and generally was mild. The mom, whose name I did not learn, was really nice. I was sympathetic to her plight of flying as a mother with a baby, and talked about how I traveled a lot while younger. The baby was a champ. The flight was pretty smooth too, a bit bumpy but not bad.
The chill seeped in almost as soon as I was off the plane. Bah!
My bag was on the conveyor belt waiting for me in baggage claim. So I claimed it and off I went to the rail. I talked to ma and let her know I arrived. Got on the train and it left right away. The heaters were on, and it was quite cozy inside. I got off at the University stop and carried my bag down the harbor steps. Didn't want to jostle it too much, what with all the frames inside. The ferry for Bremerton didn't depart till 4:20, so I had some time to get some McDonald's. Totally healthy. On the ride over I read, and napped, and listened to ladies talk about tattoos and body mods, but in a reasonable manner. About how tattoos hurt, and how one woman was made fun of and called a gypsy just because she had pierced ears.
Ma and Pa were waiting for me when we got off the ferry, and we drove back to Seabeck. The snow started to accumulate the farther out we got, and pretty soon it was ankle deep.
At home we had a quinuoa, salmon, bean dinner and watched Police Academy 2. Now we are hanging out by the fire. The cat is currently Cosmic Creepers. I put some audiobooks on Dad's mp3 player and he is polishing silver while listening to Hitchhiker's Guide. Ma is reading NOT Eyre Affair or Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Ah oh well.
It's good to be home. Have to figure out what is happening when. I still have art to make!
ready to go, I think...
Today's shift was short, which was nice. I was expecting a long day full of stuff, but it was mostly set up for some jobs that will be run in my absence The boss had shoulder surgery, so he was down and out. I caught a bit of the job, burned and taped screens, cleaned squeegees and floodbars, chatted with Andrew about the holidays, and that was that. I finished Something Rotten. It had some good moments, but I am burnt out on the Thursday Next series for the time being, so I think I'll go listen to some of the things that have been sitting in my audiobook queue. Currently: Horns by Joe Hill. I liked Heart-Shaped Box. He is a writer who gets to the point, so I dig that.
Back at home, I did a load of laundry, I put my prints into frames, I checked in with my flight, I ran an art supply errand, I packed my suitcase, I washed dishes, I swept the floor, I checked the fridge for expired foods and found some so I tossed that, I put the bins out, I contacted Nate (I should leave here at 7 to arrive there at 8 so I can be at the airport at around 9 for my noon flight, lots of time!), and generally got things in order. Not too late did I achieve that goal, neither.
I hope Ma & Pa can pick me up from the ferry tomorrow. It is snowing in Seabeck. I hope I don't spend my break stuck there...though that wouldn't be so bad. Games, wood stove, hot tub, sleeping in, telly, movies.
Though I MUST see The Hobbit again, and soon.
Back at home, I did a load of laundry, I put my prints into frames, I checked in with my flight, I ran an art supply errand, I packed my suitcase, I washed dishes, I swept the floor, I checked the fridge for expired foods and found some so I tossed that, I put the bins out, I contacted Nate (I should leave here at 7 to arrive there at 8 so I can be at the airport at around 9 for my noon flight, lots of time!), and generally got things in order. Not too late did I achieve that goal, neither.
I hope Ma & Pa can pick me up from the ferry tomorrow. It is snowing in Seabeck. I hope I don't spend my break stuck there...though that wouldn't be so bad. Games, wood stove, hot tub, sleeping in, telly, movies.
Though I MUST see The Hobbit again, and soon.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
by the count
18: the number of Christmas cards I sent out this morning.
18: the number of screens I reclaimed, dried, and coated.
11: the number of seconds I got my shirt load/unload time down to.
8: the number hours I worked on this my second to last day of work before the holidays.
36: the number of prints I printed.
10: the number of frames I have to put prints into, to make them nice for gifting.
8: the number of prints that are totally bungled and in no way giftable, but that is okay because I have plenty of nice ones left.
4: which Thursday Next book in the series I am listening to.
2: the number of screens perfectly registered on my first attempt at registering on a manual press.
4: the number of screens in total that I registered on the manual.
6: the number of screens that I taped.
2: the number of screens I used for my Christmas card and Christmas print
3: the number of cards I put in the mailbox tonight.
9: the number of card remaining that are not too bungled to send out.
1: the number of days left to work before the holidays!!!
18: the number of screens I reclaimed, dried, and coated.
11: the number of seconds I got my shirt load/unload time down to.
8: the number hours I worked on this my second to last day of work before the holidays.
36: the number of prints I printed.
10: the number of frames I have to put prints into, to make them nice for gifting.
8: the number of prints that are totally bungled and in no way giftable, but that is okay because I have plenty of nice ones left.
4: which Thursday Next book in the series I am listening to.
2: the number of screens perfectly registered on my first attempt at registering on a manual press.
4: the number of screens in total that I registered on the manual.
6: the number of screens that I taped.
2: the number of screens I used for my Christmas card and Christmas print
3: the number of cards I put in the mailbox tonight.
9: the number of card remaining that are not too bungled to send out.
1: the number of days left to work before the holidays!!!
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
printsmas
I need to go buy some stamps so I can mail out these Christmas cards! I'll do that in the morning. Uhg. Morning errands.
Work was a reasonable shift. I organized the ever growing pile of screens (it's closing in on 30 that will need cleaning...that shall be fun, I'll get a good chunk of audiobook done when I work on those). I burned a couple screens. I redid the palette peel on the smaller palettes. I put away seps. I ran a bit of a job. These next two days will be filled with getting jobs done, and less so clean up. Andrew will be working two more days than I.
At home I printed two more layers on my Christmas print. One to go and then I am done! Hurrah! Not sure if I printed the gray too dark....but the black will make the gray appear lighter by contrast..unless it is a dark gray. Naah. It'll be fine. Just having artist's doubt.
I worked on my Christmas cards. Gotta send those out in the morning. I hope people like them.
My dryer is busted. Some sort of power issue. Boo!! Looks like I'm bringing dirty clothes home to Washington to be washed. Juuust kidding. Thankfully I live within spitting distance of a laundromat.
Work was a reasonable shift. I organized the ever growing pile of screens (it's closing in on 30 that will need cleaning...that shall be fun, I'll get a good chunk of audiobook done when I work on those). I burned a couple screens. I redid the palette peel on the smaller palettes. I put away seps. I ran a bit of a job. These next two days will be filled with getting jobs done, and less so clean up. Andrew will be working two more days than I.
At home I printed two more layers on my Christmas print. One to go and then I am done! Hurrah! Not sure if I printed the gray too dark....but the black will make the gray appear lighter by contrast..unless it is a dark gray. Naah. It'll be fine. Just having artist's doubt.
I worked on my Christmas cards. Gotta send those out in the morning. I hope people like them.
My dryer is busted. Some sort of power issue. Boo!! Looks like I'm bringing dirty clothes home to Washington to be washed. Juuust kidding. Thankfully I live within spitting distance of a laundromat.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
like a boss
Oh boy. Today's shift ended up being 12 hours. So much time for a relatively small shirt order. Around 100 units! Not even that. But the back was complicated. And the front needed to be burned. And some of the screens had to be reburned because the color amounts were too much. Anyhoo. I showed up at 9:50ish. The first chunk of the shift was spent burning and taping screens. And reburning screens that needed adjusting. Brock did the setup on the press. But we got that job done! It's been lingering for a while, and now it is done diddly done. Brock brought cookies, which were delicious. It was such a long shift, but it will be better in the long run, because soon I'll be not working for two and a half weeks. Work hard now. Vacation hard soon.
So tired.
And I had the energy to print another color layer after all that! So tomorrow when I get off way earlier than today, I'll have no excuse not to print at least two layers, if not finish the damn thing.
Super Trillian! Goes all day.
I think that must be one of my art school acquired skills. Work work work, go home and work some more. And I enjoy it all. I really do. I'm exciting to be printing my own stuff again. I have the next layer set up and ready to print, so all I have to do is mix the ink and plop it in and get printing.
So tired.
And I had the energy to print another color layer after all that! So tomorrow when I get off way earlier than today, I'll have no excuse not to print at least two layers, if not finish the damn thing.
Super Trillian! Goes all day.
I think that must be one of my art school acquired skills. Work work work, go home and work some more. And I enjoy it all. I really do. I'm exciting to be printing my own stuff again. I have the next layer set up and ready to print, so all I have to do is mix the ink and plop it in and get printing.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
I want to go back to Middle-earth as soon as possible
My across the street neighbors are having a shindig, and the live mariachi band has been playing for two and a half hours now. OH OH is this their last song? Though every song for the past 45 minutes has felt like it should be their last song. Please make it stooop. It has to stop some time? Right? I drove to Walgreen's and bought a bottle of wine to get a break from the music, as well as something to get me to mellow, because printing and ceaseless mariachi was driving me up the wall.
I went with the Agoston Garmacha & Syrah, and I find it quite tasty.
NO THEY ARE STILL GOING! STOP STOP STOP!
Hopefully as we are nearing 10pm, they'll shut up.
Okay so I didn't blog last night because I got back late and I was tired. Soo...
Friday:
I double coated screens for discharge, and burned a bunch of screens for printing. A job coming up has no pieces up against other pieces, so it will be really easy to register. If ink is next to other ink, it has to be precise, but if the piece are just floating, then it is really easy! Moreso if it is on white shirts, which require no underbase. Huzzah! I ran part of the discharge job as well. I finished Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. So good! The descriptions in the book were so precise. It only took a couple words to really get a picture of it all. (Oh God they are playing ANOTHER SONG!). It was a good shift.
I headed up to San Jose and hung out with Steve for a little bit before The Hobbit. Then, THEN IT WAS TIME FOR THE HOBBIT!
I didn't need to preorder the tickets because the theater was far from full. But I got a really good spot in the middle. I dropped my wallet, but a lady was all "hey did someone with a Washington license loose their wallet?" So I got it back.
The Hobbit was amazing. It was so very good. The visuals were (that song has ended....please not another one start....) the visuals were engrossing and detailed, but in Imax 3D, it was still quite clear. The dwarves were all separate and (NOOOO!) I could tell each one apart. Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bombur, Bofur, Dori, Ori, Nori, Kili, Fili, Dwalin, Balin, and Thorin. No reference needed for me! It felt a bit short, but only compared to the other Lord of the Rings movies. It was so nostalgic as well, seeing some of the characters again after nearly a decade. I loved it. I need to see it again, and soon(they've stopped...please don't start again). There was also singing, which was lovely! Nice to include the songs in the movie.
I hope this coming year passes quickly. I can't wait for the next movie! Oh and in the Imax, there was a 10 minute Star Trek trailer, which was AWESOME!
Then I drove home and went to sleep.
...the band hasn't started again. I think they have stopped. I THINK THEY HAVE FINALLY STOPPED!!!!
Saturday:
Slept in a reasonable amount. Had some oatmeal and a mason jar of tea. Worked on my prints! My cards are done, just need to be sorted (the goods from the not so goods from the bads) and folded. I got one layer on my Christmas print done but as I was working on the second, the band started playing and the layers were not quite lining up and I was starting to get anxious and frustrated. So I cleaned up my printing (the ink I mixed was too runny, and too dark, so it will be good to restart anyway, and went to Walgreens. I had a pasta dinner earlier.
So now I am enjoying my wine and finally getting some peace. I don't know if I'll resume printing, probably not. I think I'll just take it easy. Have some calm. I work tomorrow, but I don't think it will be a long shift. I can print in the evening tomorrow. It doesn't take that long to actually print. I was held back more by the prints drying than the set up. My at home set up works pretty well, just so long as the Mariachi doesn't play.
And yes, they have appeared to have stopped. Whoo!!
I went with the Agoston Garmacha & Syrah, and I find it quite tasty.
NO THEY ARE STILL GOING! STOP STOP STOP!
Hopefully as we are nearing 10pm, they'll shut up.
Okay so I didn't blog last night because I got back late and I was tired. Soo...
Friday:
I double coated screens for discharge, and burned a bunch of screens for printing. A job coming up has no pieces up against other pieces, so it will be really easy to register. If ink is next to other ink, it has to be precise, but if the piece are just floating, then it is really easy! Moreso if it is on white shirts, which require no underbase. Huzzah! I ran part of the discharge job as well. I finished Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. So good! The descriptions in the book were so precise. It only took a couple words to really get a picture of it all. (Oh God they are playing ANOTHER SONG!). It was a good shift.
I headed up to San Jose and hung out with Steve for a little bit before The Hobbit. Then, THEN IT WAS TIME FOR THE HOBBIT!
I didn't need to preorder the tickets because the theater was far from full. But I got a really good spot in the middle. I dropped my wallet, but a lady was all "hey did someone with a Washington license loose their wallet?" So I got it back.
The Hobbit was amazing. It was so very good. The visuals were (that song has ended....please not another one start....) the visuals were engrossing and detailed, but in Imax 3D, it was still quite clear. The dwarves were all separate and (NOOOO!) I could tell each one apart. Oin, Gloin, Bifur, Bombur, Bofur, Dori, Ori, Nori, Kili, Fili, Dwalin, Balin, and Thorin. No reference needed for me! It felt a bit short, but only compared to the other Lord of the Rings movies. It was so nostalgic as well, seeing some of the characters again after nearly a decade. I loved it. I need to see it again, and soon(they've stopped...please don't start again). There was also singing, which was lovely! Nice to include the songs in the movie.
I hope this coming year passes quickly. I can't wait for the next movie! Oh and in the Imax, there was a 10 minute Star Trek trailer, which was AWESOME!
Then I drove home and went to sleep.
...the band hasn't started again. I think they have stopped. I THINK THEY HAVE FINALLY STOPPED!!!!
Saturday:
Slept in a reasonable amount. Had some oatmeal and a mason jar of tea. Worked on my prints! My cards are done, just need to be sorted (the goods from the not so goods from the bads) and folded. I got one layer on my Christmas print done but as I was working on the second, the band started playing and the layers were not quite lining up and I was starting to get anxious and frustrated. So I cleaned up my printing (the ink I mixed was too runny, and too dark, so it will be good to restart anyway, and went to Walgreens. I had a pasta dinner earlier.
So now I am enjoying my wine and finally getting some peace. I don't know if I'll resume printing, probably not. I think I'll just take it easy. Have some calm. I work tomorrow, but I don't think it will be a long shift. I can print in the evening tomorrow. It doesn't take that long to actually print. I was held back more by the prints drying than the set up. My at home set up works pretty well, just so long as the Mariachi doesn't play.
And yes, they have appeared to have stopped. Whoo!!
Friday, December 14, 2012
long days and cold nights
Not only am I wearing a sweater over my sweater, but I am also wearing gloves. Buuhhh it is cold! My room just retains no warmth whatsoever.
In 24 hours, I'll have watched The Hobbit! Ahhh!
I'm pretty tired and shall soon be retiring to bed. I've been reading in bed before sleeping, and that has been nice. Reading the first of the Patrick Melrose novels. They are so exactly written, and the words carry so much weight with them. I dig it.
Work ended up going loooong. But I can do looooong because soon I'll be heading hoooome. Vacation is just days away! And I may be working Sunday. I'll sleep Saturday. Actually I'll be printing Saturday, but printing my own stuff. I got my screens burned at work, so those separations worked out. Not totally perfectly, but good enough. It will be a long Saturday...or maybe it won't be? I won't know how long it will be till I start.
It was warm early in the day, then got cold fast.
We ran these two color fronts, that were pretty simple and the same colors, just four different designs that needed lining up each time. Then we ran a discharge job. Boss provided dinner, which was awesome. The discharge agent removes the color of the shirt, which makes the ink not so heavy on the fabric. It has a cool look to it, and the design we ran was one I still enjoyed after the end of the run. Discharge takes a lot of set up though, because it will break down the emulsion. And you need to print FAST because of it. No pausing like with plastisol. I also cleaned some screens and set up some screens to burn. It will be busy tomorrow as well!
Almost done with Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I have the next Thursday Next book to listen to, so that should be perfect.
Time to crawl into bed. Tomorrow awaits in all its excitement!
In 24 hours, I'll have watched The Hobbit! Ahhh!
I'm pretty tired and shall soon be retiring to bed. I've been reading in bed before sleeping, and that has been nice. Reading the first of the Patrick Melrose novels. They are so exactly written, and the words carry so much weight with them. I dig it.
Work ended up going loooong. But I can do looooong because soon I'll be heading hoooome. Vacation is just days away! And I may be working Sunday. I'll sleep Saturday. Actually I'll be printing Saturday, but printing my own stuff. I got my screens burned at work, so those separations worked out. Not totally perfectly, but good enough. It will be a long Saturday...or maybe it won't be? I won't know how long it will be till I start.
It was warm early in the day, then got cold fast.
We ran these two color fronts, that were pretty simple and the same colors, just four different designs that needed lining up each time. Then we ran a discharge job. Boss provided dinner, which was awesome. The discharge agent removes the color of the shirt, which makes the ink not so heavy on the fabric. It has a cool look to it, and the design we ran was one I still enjoyed after the end of the run. Discharge takes a lot of set up though, because it will break down the emulsion. And you need to print FAST because of it. No pausing like with plastisol. I also cleaned some screens and set up some screens to burn. It will be busy tomorrow as well!
Almost done with Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I have the next Thursday Next book to listen to, so that should be perfect.
Time to crawl into bed. Tomorrow awaits in all its excitement!
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