Yipee!
I just logged into my new laptop computer. I'm so happy to be back. Now, I have familiarize myself with my new toy. It's taking a little while to get the hang of it. But, I'm sure it won't take too long before I get the gist of all of the bells and whistles.
Also, I haven't been using my camera too often. Or sewing. I've been under the weather and waiting for results from a very important health test. More about that later.
I'll be posting soon. So get ready for more adventures from Lei Jolie.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is official, my home computer went to the grave. It died! However, it did live a long life and traveled with me. The computer was a gift that was sent to me in Colorado from Hawaii in 2004. Then, it traveled to Seattle, Hawaii, Utah, Tennessee and Nebraska. Now, I have to figure out how to remove the hard drive to retrieve information from it. Mainly pictures and things I've written for Conservation Council for Hawaii. So, we'll see what happens with that.
Well, that computer lived a very long life of 8 years. So, what is that 400 in computer years?
Until I find a new computer my posts will be without pictures. **sigh**
That's all for now.
Aloha,
Lei
It is official, my home computer went to the grave. It died! However, it did live a long life and traveled with me. The computer was a gift that was sent to me in Colorado from Hawaii in 2004. Then, it traveled to Seattle, Hawaii, Utah, Tennessee and Nebraska. Now, I have to figure out how to remove the hard drive to retrieve information from it. Mainly pictures and things I've written for Conservation Council for Hawaii. So, we'll see what happens with that.
Well, that computer lived a very long life of 8 years. So, what is that 400 in computer years?
Until I find a new computer my posts will be without pictures. **sigh**
That's all for now.
Aloha,
Lei
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Hiya, it's me. Just a short post until I get up and running again.
Happy New Year!
I know it's been awhile.
I've had an exciting new year so far. Here's a brief of what's been happening in my neck of the woods.
I fought the flu.
Then had several chipped and cracked teeth.
Had a blind date that never happened.
A broken toilet tank.
Six weeks of chronic disease awareness classes.
Walking three times a week with a new walking partner.
Visiting a new church with a old lady friend.
Had a pitbull dog growl at me in my yard (new neighbors).
Lost a dress size.
Helping a friend cope with a FUCC (fraudulent use of credit card).
Saving money for a TIN number.
Applying as a vendor (juried) for a AlohaFest in Colorado.
Camera problems (unsolved).
Computer problems (need a new computer).
Went whale watching.
Got addicted to self serve frozen yogurt shops.
Created a couple of new designs.
And have a hundred stuck in my memory bank (my head).
It has been an exciting first two months of 2012. How has your 2012 been for you?
Once I solve my computer and camera issues I will be back to regular posting.
Until then, take care and God Bless.
I know it's been awhile.
I've had an exciting new year so far. Here's a brief of what's been happening in my neck of the woods.
I fought the flu.
Then had several chipped and cracked teeth.
Had a blind date that never happened.
A broken toilet tank.
Six weeks of chronic disease awareness classes.
Walking three times a week with a new walking partner.
Visiting a new church with a old lady friend.
Had a pitbull dog growl at me in my yard (new neighbors).
Lost a dress size.
Helping a friend cope with a FUCC (fraudulent use of credit card).
Saving money for a TIN number.
Applying as a vendor (juried) for a AlohaFest in Colorado.
Camera problems (unsolved).
Computer problems (need a new computer).
Went whale watching.
Got addicted to self serve frozen yogurt shops.
Created a couple of new designs.
And have a hundred stuck in my memory bank (my head).
It has been an exciting first two months of 2012. How has your 2012 been for you?
Once I solve my computer and camera issues I will be back to regular posting.
Until then, take care and God Bless.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Missed you!
Aloha.
I'm back from a brief hiatus from blogging because of my injury to my foot. Growing old pains! My foot is not a 100% percent yet, but pretty close. I couldn't take it anymore. Today, I went outside in the garden, cleaned up a bit and found that my bleeding heart plant was blooming.
Yeah, just in time to start the Christmas season.
My foot seems to be healing really slow, more than the normal 8 weeks. I didn't want to chance tweaking it again. Especially sitting too long at the work/computer table or trekking outside on the uneven landscape.
While in my absence from blogging, I did manage to sew a few tote bags.
And sewed a couple of Christmas hale (house) for hanging on the tree.
I'm glad to be back in the saddle again. Until next time - take care, love each other and keep the flame of creativity burning!
Love and Blessings,
Lei
I'm back from a brief hiatus from blogging because of my injury to my foot. Growing old pains! My foot is not a 100% percent yet, but pretty close. I couldn't take it anymore. Today, I went outside in the garden, cleaned up a bit and found that my bleeding heart plant was blooming.
Yeah, just in time to start the Christmas season.
My foot seems to be healing really slow, more than the normal 8 weeks. I didn't want to chance tweaking it again. Especially sitting too long at the work/computer table or trekking outside on the uneven landscape.
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| See the lump? taken at 4 weeks. |
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| Bags waiting for packaging and delivery |
I'm glad to be back in the saddle again. Until next time - take care, love each other and keep the flame of creativity burning!
Love and Blessings,
Lei
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
I will never ...
I'm laying here, foot propped up with a cold pack on it. Today, it was painful. A gnawing pain similar to shin splints. Earlier today I was sitting in a car waiting for the driver to come back with cups of latte. We parked fronting another business with a irritating neon sign that matched the pulsating pain in the front of my leg. Now I will forever relate my foot pain to the pulsating buzz of a neon sign. Great!
Well, I'm getting tired of being immobile. So, I went outside last night and snapped some pics - a long story made short - I was in pain all night. It's going to be a long 5 weeks.
Other than that, my best friend that lives in Colorado Springs (my old home town) had her birthday October 24th. I have her box with gifts at home waiting to go to the post office. I spoke to her on her birthday and sang her a song. Her presents are different from normal presents. Things to make her laugh, some sentimental and another that I know she will really like.
Since I've been on the mend I have been doing a lot of handwork. Which I love to do, but now it's getting boring. I guess I miss my sewing machine. I've made a lot of handmade christmas ornaments and glass plate/soldered jewelry. I'm really excited about these two projects, especially the jewelry using pages from the original pages from Degener's Flora Hawaiiensis. The book in good condition is rare, however, the copy I have is not in good condition and missing the original cover and pages in horrible condition. I love using the pages because it gives it a historical and vintage look. Other than that, nothing much is going on.
So my mantra at the moment is: I will never sit inappropriately for hours while sewing ... I will never ...
I'll have some pics to share with you all. Soon.
Aloha,
Lei
Well, I'm getting tired of being immobile. So, I went outside last night and snapped some pics - a long story made short - I was in pain all night. It's going to be a long 5 weeks.
Other than that, my best friend that lives in Colorado Springs (my old home town) had her birthday October 24th. I have her box with gifts at home waiting to go to the post office. I spoke to her on her birthday and sang her a song. Her presents are different from normal presents. Things to make her laugh, some sentimental and another that I know she will really like.
Since I've been on the mend I have been doing a lot of handwork. Which I love to do, but now it's getting boring. I guess I miss my sewing machine. I've made a lot of handmade christmas ornaments and glass plate/soldered jewelry. I'm really excited about these two projects, especially the jewelry using pages from the original pages from Degener's Flora Hawaiiensis. The book in good condition is rare, however, the copy I have is not in good condition and missing the original cover and pages in horrible condition. I love using the pages because it gives it a historical and vintage look. Other than that, nothing much is going on.
So my mantra at the moment is: I will never sit inappropriately for hours while sewing ... I will never ...
I'll have some pics to share with you all. Soon.
Aloha,
Lei
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
On the mend
Aloha Gang,
Well, it's been a couple of weeks without a post. The reason for my lack of blogging is that I hurt my foot. More specifically, I believe I sprained of strained my foot just above my left ankle and going towards the front of the leg just above the foot. My naturopath says that I strained it with unending hours of sitting in one position in an inappropriate chair when sewing. WOW!
It has been almost 3 weeks now. And the pain is more intense, but shrunk in size, which the doc says is normal. The deal is that I need to be off my feet once I'm at home. Let me tell you it's a hard thing for me to do. Sit still. Also, elevate my foot (uncomfortable) and alternate ice and heat therapy (bothersome). What interest me is when will I be back to normal. The doc reminded me of my painful stubbed and fractured toe that I suffered earlier this year, and how long it took (8 weeks) and the pain (lots) associated with that injury. Boy, do I see a pattern here!
Also, once I heal I will be shopping for a recommended chair for the sewing/craft room (yeah!).
With the rapidly approaching holiday season, I am behind schedule with finding craft fairs to sell my wares. I'm also behind in my sewing. Such is life, nothing is set in stone.
I will try to snap a few pics and move my computer away from the inappropriate chair area and download a few pics and type up a post. I can't promise anything, but I'll try.
Aloha,
Hop-a-Long aka Lei
Well, it's been a couple of weeks without a post. The reason for my lack of blogging is that I hurt my foot. More specifically, I believe I sprained of strained my foot just above my left ankle and going towards the front of the leg just above the foot. My naturopath says that I strained it with unending hours of sitting in one position in an inappropriate chair when sewing. WOW!
It has been almost 3 weeks now. And the pain is more intense, but shrunk in size, which the doc says is normal. The deal is that I need to be off my feet once I'm at home. Let me tell you it's a hard thing for me to do. Sit still. Also, elevate my foot (uncomfortable) and alternate ice and heat therapy (bothersome). What interest me is when will I be back to normal. The doc reminded me of my painful stubbed and fractured toe that I suffered earlier this year, and how long it took (8 weeks) and the pain (lots) associated with that injury. Boy, do I see a pattern here!
Also, once I heal I will be shopping for a recommended chair for the sewing/craft room (yeah!).
With the rapidly approaching holiday season, I am behind schedule with finding craft fairs to sell my wares. I'm also behind in my sewing. Such is life, nothing is set in stone.
I will try to snap a few pics and move my computer away from the inappropriate chair area and download a few pics and type up a post. I can't promise anything, but I'll try.
Aloha,
Hop-a-Long aka Lei
Monday, September 26, 2011
My new colorful banner
Aloha,
Well, now that you know that I love to create things from the top of my head. Hee Hee! I decided that if I would be selected to have a booth at a craft fair, one of the things that I would love to have is a colorful banner.
LEI JOLIE would be in big and bold letters in different colored aloha print fabric.
First, I drew out the letters on a regular sheet of paper until I came up with a style that I liked. That took about 30 minutes.
Then I decided how large I wanted the letters. And drew them out and hung them outside, on the ceiling beam of my porch to see if I really liked it. Made a few changes.
My next move was to decide on the different color choices and arranging them to flow nicely. That took longer than figuring out the font. Once I made my choice, I colored the letters and hung them out for a final review before selecting fabric.
Fabric selection was the hardest and longest task. I needed the letter the flow and feel right next to each other. I actually cut out 3 letters that I didn't feel like they belong. So, off to the fabric store I went. Hunting for over an hour finding the right fabrics. And only purchasing 3/8 of a yard each, I sighed, thinking that this is crazy. Trying to be cautious about spending too much money on this project I decided to use an old stretch sparkly denim for the background and a green calico for the backing.
The second hardest task, of course, the sewing of the letters. I decided (just kick me) to hand sew the letters on. The problem was the denim proved to be really thick and I had a hard time getting the needle through the denim. Also, made the letters a little lumpy in some places. And, of course, I was too lazy to find my leather thimble. I had tender fingers for a couple of days. Sometime during the hand sewing process I decided that the next banner I make I will be fusing the letters on or use a different fabric for the background. I added tabs for hanging and machine embroidery around the edges. Which also didn't work well over the thicker areas of the banner. Also, I should have made it wider, next time. But, all in all, I love the look of the banner and it's still nice to use.
I also have to put together thank you packages for the volunteers for the event (I'm the volunteer coordinator and decoration coordinator), package a children's door prize or auction item, select greens for table decoration, etc. etc. etc.
Maybe I won't have time for the dress.
Aloha,
Lei
Well, now that you know that I love to create things from the top of my head. Hee Hee! I decided that if I would be selected to have a booth at a craft fair, one of the things that I would love to have is a colorful banner.
LEI JOLIE would be in big and bold letters in different colored aloha print fabric.
First, I drew out the letters on a regular sheet of paper until I came up with a style that I liked. That took about 30 minutes.
Then I decided how large I wanted the letters. And drew them out and hung them outside, on the ceiling beam of my porch to see if I really liked it. Made a few changes.
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| a little windy |
My next move was to decide on the different color choices and arranging them to flow nicely. That took longer than figuring out the font. Once I made my choice, I colored the letters and hung them out for a final review before selecting fabric.
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| constant wind |
Fabric selection was the hardest and longest task. I needed the letter the flow and feel right next to each other. I actually cut out 3 letters that I didn't feel like they belong. So, off to the fabric store I went. Hunting for over an hour finding the right fabrics. And only purchasing 3/8 of a yard each, I sighed, thinking that this is crazy. Trying to be cautious about spending too much money on this project I decided to use an old stretch sparkly denim for the background and a green calico for the backing.
The second hardest task, of course, the sewing of the letters. I decided (just kick me) to hand sew the letters on. The problem was the denim proved to be really thick and I had a hard time getting the needle through the denim. Also, made the letters a little lumpy in some places. And, of course, I was too lazy to find my leather thimble. I had tender fingers for a couple of days. Sometime during the hand sewing process I decided that the next banner I make I will be fusing the letters on or use a different fabric for the background. I added tabs for hanging and machine embroidery around the edges. Which also didn't work well over the thicker areas of the banner. Also, I should have made it wider, next time. But, all in all, I love the look of the banner and it's still nice to use.
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| colors from the left; red, yellow, blue, purple, pink, orange, green and fuschia. |
Well, that's all for now.
Trying to complete a caftan style top for myself and maybe a dress for the CCH Annual Membership Meeting on October 1st (LOL). Didn't I say I love this kind of stress, which is not really stress because I thrive on creative stress. The other types of stress I could do without.I also have to put together thank you packages for the volunteers for the event (I'm the volunteer coordinator and decoration coordinator), package a children's door prize or auction item, select greens for table decoration, etc. etc. etc.
Maybe I won't have time for the dress.
Aloha,
Lei
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