Tejiendo Chambritas

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been kind of pregnant and sleepy, very very sleepy. We didn't want to tell the whole world yet, but every time I attempted to write a post, the only thing I could think of writing was about the pregnancy, so I desisted.

So now that the word is out, I can write again! I'm freeee!

I haven't been very crafty lately, either, what with all the sleeping I do. But I have plans for new things. New baby related things and other non baby related things for the shop, lest I keep everything for myself! I also have to crochet a blanket for my nephew, who's due in August.

So that's about it for now. Soon I'll show you progress pics.

Life Lessons

Today my parents celebrate 33 years of marriage.
Thinking they weren't going to be home, I dialed their number and was prepared to leave a funny/annoying message on their machine, because, well, that's what I do. But instead of going to playing golf, like he does every Saturday, El Duque decided to stay home and answered the phone. Damn! My surprise was ruined. He said I could call again and he wouldn't answer so I could leave the message, but it's not the same! I'm just gonna have to call some random day when they're at work and congratulate them.

Also, 22 years ago today, my brother and I made our First Communion. At least, I think it was 22 years ago. I don't remember much about that day, except that the reception was held in our backyard and it looked beautiful. And that I kept eating the cookies that were on the table. Or maybe I remember all of this because there's a video of it somewhere. I'll look for it next time I visit my folks.

Oh, one last childhood memory before I go. I don't remember how old I was, I think maybe 6 or 7. We were at an aunt's house celebrating Easter. We were all searching for eggs when I got a splinter in my finger. Being the exaggerated little girl that I was, I went crying with my parents becasue it hurt SO MUCH! The Duque removed it and promised me a prize, I suppose for being a brave girl and putting up with SO MUCH PAIN!! I thought for sure I was getting a new toy! On our way back, we stopped at at Circle K and he got me some M&M's!! M&M's!! Surely he was joking! No, that was my prize. Nowadays I would be lucky to have M&M's for something as insignificant as a splinter!
Thanks Dad!! =P

Ugh

Wow, I was writing a post about constructive criticism and unsolicited advice but it was getting ugly fast, so I thought I'd just post something that makes me really happy. Well, two, actually.

One is this crochet purse, new in the shop.
And two, lovely Lola paws.

Back to Reality

I'm back from my vacation. And now I need vacations to rest from the vacation. But no, I need to work on the shop. It will have a new banner and some new products. I'm also working on some bracelets which I hope to put up this weekend.

I took lots of photos, which you can see here. They are mostly of nature and food. Boy, did we eat! We didn't eat bacon, but did see lots of Tocinerías, or bacon shops.



And speaking of bacon, maybe I'll make some bacon ice cream soon! And give it to unsuspecting friends. Muahahaha!

Chaos, dust.

Just when I decided I would write a new blog post, the chaos started. 100km/hr winds (you do the math), fatal car accidents, trees and signs blown away. The city was filled with dust, as is our apartment. Oh, and a fire that was supposed to be under control nearby regained force. And, of course, the lights went out. All this before noon.
Of course, three seconds later, I got hungry and wanted to open the fridge. This reminds me of a hurricane that was supposed to hit my hometown in 1988. We bought food, water, batteries, flashlights; we taped the windows and everything. We were prepared. Gilberto was coming straight to us, but at the last moment took a turn and ended up in the city I live in now. It was quite devastating. More than one hundred people died. I was only nine years old, so I don't really remember. I don't think I fully grasped the devastation until, six years later, I moved here and everyone was still talking about how horrible it was.
Anyway, the point is that among the food supplies my mom bought were some gerber jars, and I wanted to try one (before the hurricane and power outages that never came), but I didn't like that flavor, so I put it in the fridge and opened a new one. Apparently I did not understand that whole no electricity thing. Sigh.

Día de la Mujer

Some years ago I was out running errands, paying bills, and one cashier (a man) greeted me with a "¡Feliz Dia!", to which I replied "Igualmente", not knowing why he was congratulating me. He looked at me, quite offended, and said "It's woman's day today".

Happy International Woman's Day!

A todos diles que sí, pero no les digas cuando.

I said "after lunch", just not which day after lunch! Ha!

Yesterday I was a good girl and lined three crocheted bags. Of course, you'll have to take my word for it, because I can't upload the pictures! I can't even get them from the camera to the computer. I miss my laptop!

I did, however, manage to snap a pic with my phone. It's not the best, but you get the idea. These two are going to the shop soon.


And here's a little Parche to wish you a great weekend!