Wanna do something good for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault?

I work for a domestic violence crisis line and unless you are living under a rock, you know that there is zero funding for non profits (thank you Bush!) Each year, we have a fundraiser (Safety in Numbers). We are doing a silent auction and it would be great if you wanted to donate a craft or supplies to the cause. I am currently working on some cute pin up girl and flash tattoo pillowcases. Last year, Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching gave some wonderful patterns. If you want to read more about it, check out the blog on www.pwcl.org. I know there are a ton of amazing crafty people out there who are just dying to help. I would need donations by the end of August so that would give all you wonderful peeps plenty of time.

Can't craft anything-how about a cash donation? Every little bit helps.

Thanks everyone!

A few projects

I have been embroidering like crazy the past couple of days. I wanted to try bibs so I did a quick Sublime Stitching squirrel. I am still trying to work on covering up the stitching in the back. I also used Sublime Stitching to make a Thank You gift for Leah for showing us around Boston. I have another gift for her and her husband. I really like the tattoo heart. I may have to make one for myself. I am also posting a picture of the prizes for the Craftster needlework challenge. If you haven't thought up your quote yet, you should do so and enter!

The Tic Toc drive in.

Today Mark and I went to the car show and anniversary of the Tic Toc drive in. Lots of super cool cars. It was so sad to see such a cool drive-in gone, to see a part of history gone because of progress. I love just about anything mid century and drive-in culture. The pink car is so me! I loved this car. I could see myself driving it with the puppers and Mark riding along.

12 hours

12 hours at the crisis line. Brain is crispy. Going to bed.

Scariest cookie jar ever!

Mark and I collect Pixieware and we found this scary ass thing over the weekend. Seriously evil! I love it! It has freaked me out a couple of times in the morning before I am totally awake. Enjoy!

Burnt buttcrack

*Really slow news night*
I pulled weeds today and burnt my buttcrack from bending over. I'll spare ya a picture. (LOL).

I do have to say that I have a near perfect life. I have a wonderful husband who I love and who adores me. I have a wonderful house, a meaningful job, great friends. Life is pretty grand. Sometimes I think if I actually enjoy life, I will jinx it and everything will fall apart but ya know, I'm gonna give myself a chance to be happy. I've worked really hard to get here and have done some dumb things in my earlier years but right now-I wouldn't have it any other way.

Some of my favorites

I have ever told you some of my favorites. No,,,,well here ya go (slow news night)

Favorite movies
1. Big Lebowski (no more needs to be said-best.movie.ever.)
2. Any Beach Blanket Bingo movie. How can you not love Frankie and Annette?
3. Creature from the Black Lagoon. Universal monsters are the best.

Favorite TV shows.
1. The office (both versions)
2. The Simpsons
3. Flight of the Conchords

Guilty pleasures
1. America's funniest videos. I love the ones with cute puppies and kittens
2. Bad 80's hairbands. Since I lived through it I can actually enjoy them for the camp value
3. Suntanning. Yes, I know it's bad for you, I know it will make me look old but there is something so "Coco Chanel" about laying out by the pool, sipping a drink, listening to music.

Favorite foods
1. Sushi
2. cupcakes
3. potato chips (I'm so healthy)

Favorite people in the world
1. Mark
2. my dogs
3. all of my friends -I can't pick one. I love them all

There, now you know a little more about me. What about you?