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May 19, 2007 at 10:13 am · Filed under Rigamarole
Every once in a while I get an itch to try out a new craft. My obsession of the week [I say of the week, because I started making these about 4 days ago] is making quilt-like blankets. Here are some pictures.
My first blanket attempt. Mario world shroom.
My second blanket attempt. Triforce.
Third attempt. Decepticon.
Autobots.
Surprise! It’s reversible.
Here they are side by side.
An action shot of the shroom blanket. 
About me
So here’s a little about me you might not know [though you got a glimpse of it just now] — I’m really really really into arts and crafts. =] Here are a few of the things I’m into.
Sewing
My sewing machine
Some sewing supplies.
Fabric stash
Knitting
Yarn stash
A work in progress
Painting
Some supplies
My Munny
Cooking
May 9, 2007 at 1:46 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
I recently archived all of my blogs together into one [http://daily.madpimp.com]. Totaling in at 1795 entries at the time of archiving, I realized how much of myself I’ve put out there for people to see. I’ve been going through the archives every once in a while, just to reminisce and get that weird feeling in my chest that can only be nostalgia.
I miss the days that I could just write anything I wanted, wear all my feelings on my sleeve. I miss the words flowing from my fingers, quickly, easily. Where did my words go?
April 12, 2007 at 2:10 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
My Anniversary
It feels longer and shorter at the same time
Yesterday marked my one year anniversary with Brent. It was an amazing night, celebrating and even more amazing year. Like him, I’ll spare you the lovey dovey stuff — I just want to say this: It’s great to be in love.
Anniversaries
I never realized until this relationship how much an anniversary date means.
In the past
In my last long term relationship there was no particular “day” that was set. It was partially due to the fact that the courting period was so long, it was hard to see where the dating part ended and the actual relationship began. Another part of it, at least in my opinion, was that the person from my previous relationship had somewhat of a commitment issue — if we had set a date, he would have looked at each landmark in an apprehensive way — especially when the numbers got bigger. [According to some friends, this pattern had been shown in a previous relationship, so I wasn’t big on pushing a ‘date’]
I think the idea behind not having a date is great, you’re supposed to be celebrating your relationship all the time, randomly, whenever you want etc. etc. But in reality, that doesn’t happen. After a while, you just take the relationship for granted. Similar to Communism, the idea is awesome, but it’s not really practical to implement.
Currently
What’s awesome and great about my current relationship with Brent is that because we have a date, we have a cause to celebrate once a month. It’s not really the number of months that we celebrate, but the day itself. Also, while we are happily together all the time, it’s nice to slow down for a bit each month and recognize that happiness amidst all of our daily stressors. Similar to church, as devout as you may be, if you don’t slow down to appreciate everything given to you it’s easier to take things for granted.
It’s also great to have a date because it’s like an “official” agreement towards starting a monogamous relationship with the other person.
When someone asks, I can say with confidence “We’ve been together for more than a year now.”
Instead of something along the lines of “Well, I’ve been committed for maybe a year now, but he might tell you eight months or so, I’m not sure, it’s how you view it”
Just not as satisfying to me, personally.
Do you think a date is important?
Or, do you consider it somewhat of a “label” that’s not really needed?
March 2, 2007 at 4:48 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
xkcd.com
March 2, 2007 at 2:18 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
…because I’m feeling depressed for no reason today.
For many reasons, this season of the year brings back bad memories. Spring is the season of sadness, insanity and mourning for me.
Too bad it’s so beautiful.
February 22, 2007 at 4:01 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
“What the sharp decline in reported sexual assaults reveals about today’s youth.”
This article surprised me.
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February 17, 2007 at 8:44 am · Filed under Rigamarole
One man’s viewing pleasure was the cause of another man’s alarm just before noon Feb. 11.
Let’s just say it was not your typical Sunday morning.
According to the police report, officers were called to a residence in the 100 block of North Main Street after a man kicked in his neighbor’s door and threatened him with a sword. The caller said the subject lived downstairs with his mother.
Police made contact with the neighbor, a 39-year-old man, who told them he heard a woman screaming from upstairs and feared she was being sexually assaulted.
The subject said he grabbed the 39-inch sword, went upstairs and kicked in the door to investigate. He repeatedly asked his neighbor “Where is she?” and made him open a closet, and searched the apartment looking for a woman in distress.
The victim told his neighbor, and later showed police the evidence, that the noise came from a pornographic movie he was watching.
According to the police report, the subject said he got the sword from his father, who had it in the armed forces. There was German writing etched on the blade of the sword.
The victim said he was fearful for his safety and was afraid the he would be stabbed during the incident.
Police are seeking charges of second-degree reckless endangerment of safety, criminal trespassing, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct against the 39-year-old Oconomowoc man.
See article here.
February 16, 2007 at 9:16 am · Filed under Rigamarole
Wow.
February 15, 2007 at 5:54 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
This article was strangely intriguing and sucked me in completely
Seriously, though. How do you feel about Iraq?
February 14, 2007 at 4:44 pm · Filed under Rigamarole
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