I started sewing three inch squares together! I finished my first quilt this fall after staring it seven years earlier. I promised myself this one won't take that long. I'm so excited!!
Your's affectionately,
A.H.
Monday, January 10, 2011
New Project!
I thought the first day of classes this semester would be a great time to start my second quilt!! So...this is what I did this what I did this evening.
Video of the Week Revival
Throughout my time as an undergrad, I sent out a video of the week to some friends. Over Christmas break they asked me to start again. So here it is...the return of video of the week, blog style.
I thought I'd start things off with one of my favorite YouTube people. This guy's name is Mike Tompkins and he covers popular songs and produces them using sounds from only his voice and mouth.
I watched this cover and then watched about 30 seconds of Rihanna's video. Yeah...that it was wierd...this is much better. Enjoy!
Your's affectionately
A.H.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Failure
So...Apparently I'm not very good at blogging. One more thing I have learned about myself this year.
In case my infrequent posts didn't prove my lack of blogging skills...this blog did.
In short...the writer lays out seven different rules.
1. Write Regularly - Whoops - Grade: F
2. Don't Tell Anyone You've Started a Blog for at Least a Month - Again...Whoops! I can't contain myself; if I'm excited about something I tell people. For example, every Christmas I promise myself I'm going to keep all my gifts a secret, but by the time Christmas rolls around my mom, dad, and sister know exactly what I'm getting everyone else. This happens without fail every year. - Grade: F
3. Write About What You Know and Care About Without Being a Narcissist - So I don't think I'm a narcissist, but do narcissist's ever think they are talking about themselves too much. Is it comparative to the whole...crazy people don't worry about being crazy. Narcissists don't worry about being narcissists because they never think they talk about themselves too much? I don't know. - Grade: ?
4. Be Proactive. Don't Be a Jerk. - I'm not a jerk...not sure if I'm proactive...maybe in setting my own goals I encouraged someone to set their own. Look at me...I'm inspiring...Or maybe we're back to the whole narcissist thing again. - Grade: B-
5. Don't Spend alot of Time on the Technical Stuff - Yeah, I'm not even going to tell you how long it took me to set up my blog so I like the way it looked. - Grade: A (I don't care what he says...I think it looks great!)
6. Capture Ideas When They Come - I think this plays into the whole "Write Regularly" thing. Once again...whoops. Part of the problem is confidence. A week or so after I started this blog I was reading an article about Web 2.0 and how blogs and wikis make everyone feel like their opinion matters, like everything any person with a web connection says is important. (I was reminded of the statement...if everyone is special than no one is.) Reading several statements like that took the proverbial wind out of my sails. Why did I think that is what I have to say is important, interesting, or funny? What makes it worth my time to write out my thoughts or yours to read this? - Grade: Incomplete, to many questions.
7. Focus Without Being Too Narrow - I suppose my focus is on my 25 goals. Doesn't sound to narrow to me. - Grade: A
Well, despite my less than brilliant start, I will continue my monthly (maybe I'll amp it up to twice a month) ramblings until my 25th birthday. Who knows maybe by next December I'll be a blogging sensation. (Damn...is that narcissism again? I have got to learn the exact definition.)
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
One Semester Almost Gone
So first of all, Genna, I'm sorry I haven't written in a month and that it bums you out.
I have almost completed my first semester in my two-year master's program. I have learned alot this past semester. I've learned how do to a reference interview, how to evaluate a children's picture book, how to give a smashing booktalk (if I do say so myself), how to tag a page for xhtml, and how to use UNIX (the basics anyway.) More importantly I've learned that God wants to take care of me, I just need to let Him; that He loves me even when I feel like a failure; that I am not nearly as independent as I thought I was; and that I need friends around me far more that I thought I did.
I know I should be really happy that I have finished almost a quarter of my master's program, but there is a distinct sadness hidden amongst the joy. I know I am probably looking to much the future, but it has recently struck me how short my time here in Bloomington is. When I was moving, it felt like forever...life in Bloomington was all I could see. But that has changed and with that change has come a feeling I can only describe as an eagerness. A strong feeling that I don't want to miss anything...not a Connexion service, not a C-group event, not one coffee with the girls.
I haven't decided what any of this means yet. I have decided that I am going to looking forward to whatever the rest of my time in Bloomington brings. Who knows what else I'll learn.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
I have almost completed my first semester in my two-year master's program. I have learned alot this past semester. I've learned how do to a reference interview, how to evaluate a children's picture book, how to give a smashing booktalk (if I do say so myself), how to tag a page for xhtml, and how to use UNIX (the basics anyway.) More importantly I've learned that God wants to take care of me, I just need to let Him; that He loves me even when I feel like a failure; that I am not nearly as independent as I thought I was; and that I need friends around me far more that I thought I did.
I know I should be really happy that I have finished almost a quarter of my master's program, but there is a distinct sadness hidden amongst the joy. I know I am probably looking to much the future, but it has recently struck me how short my time here in Bloomington is. When I was moving, it felt like forever...life in Bloomington was all I could see. But that has changed and with that change has come a feeling I can only describe as an eagerness. A strong feeling that I don't want to miss anything...not a Connexion service, not a C-group event, not one coffee with the girls.
I haven't decided what any of this means yet. I have decided that I am going to looking forward to whatever the rest of my time in Bloomington brings. Who knows what else I'll learn.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
4 Truths and a Theory
Truth #1: Apples taste better when you eat them without cutting them up. This is just a fact.
Truth #2: I am a nerd and I really like that about myself. First, I know way to much about Lord of the Rings and I'm secretly proud of it. And, just to add to my nerdiness, last Friday I created a website, I mean I started from a black notepad document and when I finished I had a decent website. The great part is I enjoyed it.
Truth #3: A friend offered to go with me to give blood. Now I don't have to go by myself! Goal #22...Here I come.
Truth #4: Digital readers like the Kindle, will never replace the wonderful feeling I get when I pick up a book and it smells like old paper, dust, and a little like my grandma's house. New electronics are great, but they can't replace the feeling I get when I'm reading and all of a sudden I realize I've read more than I have left. And I can't put it down becuase I know in my bones the ending is going to be amazing; and slowly the pages on the right grow thinner and thinner as the book comes to an end.
Theory: Graduate students don't give hugs. A friend told me this last night. I hope it isn't true or this could be the longest two years of my life.
I would like to always be witty or wise, but most days I feel fanciful instead.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
Truth #2: I am a nerd and I really like that about myself. First, I know way to much about Lord of the Rings and I'm secretly proud of it. And, just to add to my nerdiness, last Friday I created a website, I mean I started from a black notepad document and when I finished I had a decent website. The great part is I enjoyed it.
Truth #3: A friend offered to go with me to give blood. Now I don't have to go by myself! Goal #22...Here I come.
Truth #4: Digital readers like the Kindle, will never replace the wonderful feeling I get when I pick up a book and it smells like old paper, dust, and a little like my grandma's house. New electronics are great, but they can't replace the feeling I get when I'm reading and all of a sudden I realize I've read more than I have left. And I can't put it down becuase I know in my bones the ending is going to be amazing; and slowly the pages on the right grow thinner and thinner as the book comes to an end.
Theory: Graduate students don't give hugs. A friend told me this last night. I hope it isn't true or this could be the longest two years of my life.
I would like to always be witty or wise, but most days I feel fanciful instead.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Meet Your President Tuesday
So, I know alliteration is more fun, but since I have 3 hours every Tuesday to sit at watch people walk in and out of the little library I work at, I think Meet Your President is moving to Tuesdays.
I am still in need of a really great creative approach to these little bios, so for now it is just the facts.
George Washington - President Numero Uno.
-Born: February 22, 1732 to Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball Washington.
-His father died in 1743, when Washington was only 11 years old. He moved in with his half-brother, Lawrence who became a substitute father. Shortly after a trip to Barbados, in 1752 to cure Lawrence of his tuberculosis, the elder brother succumbed to his illness.
-Washington started his military career in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) He was sent in 1753 to give the French a warning not to encroach on British territory and when he returned he published his diaries about the difficult and dangerous mission. When the war ended he returned home a colonel.
-In January, 1759, Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis. She was already a widow with two children, John ("Jacky") and Martha ("Patsy") when she married George.
-In 1775 Washington was congress's unanimous choice for commander-in-chief.
-During the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Martha joined George wherever he was stationed for the winter and tried to cheer the men.
-After the war, Washington hoped he could return home and lead a quiet life, but he felt a duty to accept the electors' unanimous decision and become our first President.
-Sworn In to Office: April 30, 1789 in New York City
-Years Served as President: 1789-1797 (2 Terms) Washington was disappointed when the country split into two political parties by the end of his first term.
-Died: December 14, 1799 of a throat infection, most likely acute laryngitis. He is buried at his home, Mount Vernon.
I commend any of you who actually read all of that. I think my favorite part was learning about his wife and the fact that he didn't really want to be president, but he knew he had to set good precedents for presidents after him.
Favorite George Washington quote: "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an 'Honest Man'."
Just for the record, there were some other really great quotes, but I'll limit myself to one.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
I am still in need of a really great creative approach to these little bios, so for now it is just the facts.
George Washington - President Numero Uno.
-Born: February 22, 1732 to Augustine Washington and his second wife Mary Ball Washington.
-His father died in 1743, when Washington was only 11 years old. He moved in with his half-brother, Lawrence who became a substitute father. Shortly after a trip to Barbados, in 1752 to cure Lawrence of his tuberculosis, the elder brother succumbed to his illness.
-Washington started his military career in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) He was sent in 1753 to give the French a warning not to encroach on British territory and when he returned he published his diaries about the difficult and dangerous mission. When the war ended he returned home a colonel.
-In January, 1759, Washington married Martha Dandridge Custis. She was already a widow with two children, John ("Jacky") and Martha ("Patsy") when she married George.
-In 1775 Washington was congress's unanimous choice for commander-in-chief.
-During the Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Martha joined George wherever he was stationed for the winter and tried to cheer the men.
-After the war, Washington hoped he could return home and lead a quiet life, but he felt a duty to accept the electors' unanimous decision and become our first President.
-Sworn In to Office: April 30, 1789 in New York City
-Years Served as President: 1789-1797 (2 Terms) Washington was disappointed when the country split into two political parties by the end of his first term.
-Died: December 14, 1799 of a throat infection, most likely acute laryngitis. He is buried at his home, Mount Vernon.
I commend any of you who actually read all of that. I think my favorite part was learning about his wife and the fact that he didn't really want to be president, but he knew he had to set good precedents for presidents after him.
Favorite George Washington quote: "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an 'Honest Man'."
Just for the record, there were some other really great quotes, but I'll limit myself to one.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Meet your Governor Monday.
So I know...it's meet your President Monday, but...while trying to find a little creative inspiration, I came across this clip of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Congratulations California...the man leading your state government has played the dating game. I'm not sure it that is awesome or a little frightening, but is definitely funny.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
Congratulations California...the man leading your state government has played the dating game. I'm not sure it that is awesome or a little frightening, but is definitely funny.
Yours affectionately,
A.H.
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