End of the Year..

I been sick the last few weeks, watching Nadia, catching up on some reading n tv shows. We were supposed to have dinner on Christmas Eve at Cheri's but she changed it to Christmas Day instead. My mom had made plans to go to her friend Linda's house which was ok with us. On Wednesday, I helped Cheri make cookies, which were not so good cuz she insisted on using 'I can't believe it's not butter' instead of crisco n margarine, but no argument. Nadia got a whole bunch of toys she was happy, they gave me a nice pair of black boots n some ankle socks. I needed both.
I was so excited last week, Carlos n his family came to visit, his wife n lil girl r the cutest ever. They were on the way to Puerto Rico for the holidays. I'm gonna try to go to their mom's on Sunday they'll b there too.
I mananged to get a few things finished, a sweater set for Melissa's new baby, n a cute hat for Carlos's daughter, n a blue hat for James' new baby boy.
After lots of thought Cheri has mentioned that she's thinking of going back to school for PA(Physicians' Assistant) med school here she comes :), I guess I knew that Nursing would not fulfill her. whew. She is the smartest 23yr old I know. lol.
I'm praying that the New Year brings much happiness for all my family n friends, n a life-partner for me.. lol. A girl can dream, can't she?

Long time no say...

I been kinda busy the last few weeks. On Nov. 20 something I went to c Twilight:New Moon. It was damn awesome, I can't wait for the other 2 movies. I luv the Twilight Saga books, I haven't enjoyed so much since Anne Rice. On Thanksgiving - Cheri told me that she is pregnant, due early summer. ok, moving forward. My mom is doing better, she finally had the surgery done a few days after Thanksgiving, she's still a lil tired but bitchin, so I know she's gettin better, lol. My heart informed me that we will never meet cuz the lady he dated off n on for a year is gonna have a baby girl. Nice of him to tell me he was dating, but..whatever. I'm over it now. The lil one is beatiful. They're together. I wished him happiness.
I wait for the right person, n well, I have poor taste in men anyways, I dont' know why I even bother.
My lil girl is doing great, Nadia is sick like me, both of us have a cold. I had to take Cheri downtown today, hence the pic of the REN-CEN above. I couldn't sleep all nite cuz I coughed till my throat is raw n my chest hurts, my dear sil brought me some antibiotics, thank u.
We're having Christmas dinner on Christmas eve cuz my daughter n family r goin to her aunt n uncles. Their spending this saturday with her dad n family.
My famil doesn't have time for me, so I guess this year I will go to c Sherlock Holmes at the movies n get some shrimp someplace maybe at Mongolian BBQ.
Beckie n I have talked since a week ago saturday, we went to the movies n to dinner afterward, I got my nose out joint/pissed off, cuz the whole time we were trying to eat she kept texting everyone. I think it's rude, then she tells me at 7:30pm that she's gotta get back to her place to do a card reading by 8. What was the point of asking me to hang out with u at ur place if u have plans to do a reading too. I luv her she was my best friend, but I guess she's really not. Our mutual friend Lila mil passed away last week the funeral is this saturday, I'm sure I will c her. I'm not sure what I should say. Im gonna b very nice. N then leave. I hope I feel better by then. I haven't worked on any projects cuz everything has been busy. I'm gonna sleep tonite.. got Nadia tomorrow. :)

Nov. 24th P.S.

I got 2 new pair of glasses with bi-focals for $99 at America's Best Eyeglasses the staff sucked but I'm happy with my new glasses. http://www.twopair.com/ check out the website it can help u find the store closes to u.

Long 2 weeks

This past few weeks have been busy with Nana n my mom who is sick again. She's been goin back n forth from hospital to home. She had a bad scare last Saturday, the hospital kept her. Her bloodpressure was way to high, she had numbness in her face n neck n left arm. Numbness is a bad sign/ symptom. Thank God she didn't have a stroke. She doesn't know how lucky she is. She had a heart attack last year, n the drs' found that she has a blockage in her left Cartoid Artery, that's not a thing u leave to long. It stops the blood flow to n from the heart to the brain n such. DUH! I asked her if all the syptoms make sense, she didn't get it either. This last hospital visit she learned that the artery is 95% blocked, n if the surgery isn't done, she may not survive the stroke. The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 24, 2009. @ Oakwood/Dearborn. I talked to her the last few days, but she really doesn't understand the seriousness of this. I pray for her to come out of it healthier n calmer n happier. We shall c.
On a fun note, I went to c NEW MOON, excellent. I think they did better on this one, it has the break-up, re-unite, danger, action n the proposal. I was engrossed, didnt move from the seat for the 2hr 10minutes. I'm gonna go c it again. :)
I haven't worked on too much lately. I will post soon.

Borders: Twilight

Borders: Twilight

November

I paid all the bills n got a few things for the house. I took Nadia to c my mom the other day too. Things have been a lil busy, 2 babyshowers last weekend. A long week too. On Monday the 2nd my daughter's Godfather became a first time dad, his whole family is totally excited. They have a beautiful lil boy. I wanna c him,but I still have a mild cold, sniffles, sneezes n a cough. I wanna wait till I'm all better. Besides I heard from my daughter that her dad was coming into town Saturday to visit. Believe me, I rather not c him for any reason.
Sometimes I think I got the shit end of stuff, in the love department. Everyone I have had a relationship with or dated seems to b a asshole/cheater, mess. I guess I have bad taste in men. I don't like badboys, I don't want someone else's bf either. Men seem to think that big-girls r desperate sluts or something. I want my own guy, one that wants to b with me only, not every woman on the planet, I would like to have quality time with him, n c the smile on his face when he c's me or hear his happiness when we talk on the phone. I would like someone I can trust, feel some security with n just b happy n chill. I've never been lucky enough to have real love, I hope God grants me that b4 I leave this earth. Don't get me wrong, I luv my family n friends. But I would really like a mate/partner to spend my life with too. I was silly enough to think the last guy/ I wasted too much time on might b the one, my mistake. I was disappointed n hurt, now I'm just plain over it.
I have alot to do, Nana keeps me busy n she brightens my day always. :)
I should do more stuff in the house n work on my crafts when she isn't with me. Sleep waits for me. Nite Nite.

Oh Baby's

This month has been alot of babyshowers. Most of the babies r due in December. I worked on a few things this last few weeks, between fun days n time with Nadia. I caught up on some of my favorite tv shows on HULU . com, which is free tv online, yeah!. I wanna clean house, but everytime I get started, my back hurts n my head has been achy since my fall a fews ago. I'm tired, lol.
Nadia is great, Cheri is ok, lookin for another job just in case this one ends after graduation. Nurses r in demand.
Today we went to 2 babyshowers, Beckies' oldest daughter is having a girl I made her a babysweater set n booties. We hung out there longer, our friends r fun. Lila is a cardreader-palm reader - psychic. She read some palms, I'm not happy with my palm saying.. I will never marry again. I want love b4 I die. I knew that I'm a good mom n nana, n that I have a teaching heart n attitude, n give ppl the benefit of the doubt, but I keep people away at arms length too.
We left Beckie's n out to Newport area where my friend Violet lives. all her kids have manufactured homes(trailer houses, which r very nice) in Newport Farms, very nice area, lots of personality, plus I know more ppl living there. Violet's place is huge with a deck/porch n tool shed. Cheri n I love the place. I think I want to move out there. I know Cheri said it would b nice.
My mom was supposed to go with us, be she decided that she didn't want to ride in the car on the freeway for any reason. No problem, she very anxious n verbally abusive when she's in the car, which is the reason neither of us wants to take her anywhere anymore. She would rather have her friend Linda drive her anyways. OK by me. We left bout 1:45pm n got back here to my house close to 8pm. Last nite was end of daylite savings-- I set the clock back a hour. I'm gonna take the dogs out n hit the pillow, I'm fully exhaused.

SCARF's

I made 20 scarf's for the Scarf Project goin to homeless n needy at the church on Military n Cherry Hill in Dearborn. I'm keepin busy hands. :)

I like this little Pumpkin Nadia

I luv my lil pumpkin, she's standing on my mom's porch talking to us. Cutie!

Quiet Weekend

It's been a busy week. I babysat most of it, which I enjoy. I did manage to spend some time at B&N Bookstore, visit JoAnn Fabrics an see the 6th Harry Potter movie at the dollar show. I thought it was a little dark, not as good as the other 5. I hope the last one will b better. I think my favorite one was the first, it was cute n got me hooked, lol.
Last saturday we went to Apple Charlie's orchard in New Boston, it was amazing.The weather was a kinda chilly, but it's already October, we're lucky to get anyday above 50 degress from now till March. I really hate Michigan n the weather, I only stay because I love my family.
I also got to have dinner with one of my best friends' Beckie, she's fun.
I took pics of my latest work, the blue babysweater set is for my friend Violet's daughter, having a boy next month. The pink hats r for 2 other lil princess' coming in Nov n December. This year has passed quickly. I'm kinda glad. I'm not thrilled bout getting older but that's life.
I got a few more projects in the works, plugging along.
I got the weekend off from babysitting, but still lots of work to do. :)

Ilike to Read

I think this article is informative.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/pink-overload-are-companies-taking-advantage-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month-525251/
I support the cause, but I think this article gives alot of help in decifering if these companies r just trying to sell more prodcuct or really helping this cause. I just send my donations to the organization so there's no confusion for me. :)

Pumpkin Hats

Hats for the Pregnancy Crisis Center

October is for Pumpkins

This year has gone by quickly, now it's cold in Michigan. Yesterday I fell on the backdoor landing, hit my head, twisted my ankle n landed on my ass. My daughter took me to the hospital, the one she works at, they x-rayed my head, neck n back. I got a painful lump on the left side back of my head, n I hurt my muscles in my back. I got a closed head wound/mild concussion, thank god I didn't jar loose any of the bone chips from my LLw/fusion. I have a miserable headache n backache. Dr;s say should last bout a week. They gave me motrin pills. I can move around which is good. Cheri kept Nadia home, I miss her, but I needed the rest. I been sleepin off the pain meds n healing.
The other night I did some pumpkin baby hats for the Pregnancy Center. I decided that I can't do as much as I want, so /i settled on 3 things to concentrate on. 1. Local Pregnancy Crisis Center, the
AC4C yahoo group n the Cancer Treatment Center.
I'm gonna rest up.

October

October is a long month.. 31 days. I been busy the last couple weeks taking care of Nadia, stuff in the house and working on my projects. Right now I have a hat on the circulars', I completed 2 hat an scarf sets for AC4C, I have to mail. I also have a bag with 15 scarfs goin to the Church Project.
In my craft area there r 6 recieving blankets cut from flannel .. they need to b serged. I want to deliver a bag to the Pregnancy Crisis center by Tuesday.
This morning my girl Cheri picked me up bout 10:30am we went yard/garage sale-ing in her nice neighborhood. We made a killin on kids clothes for Nana n some stuff I had been lookin for too. Afterwards she made me supper, then dropped me off at the movie theatre, I went to c 'Whip It', by Drew Barrymore. I luv her work, but I luv ROLLER DERBY more!. In the 70's n on I have been a fan. That was my girlhood dream, wish it coulda happened. Go c the movie, it's fun.
I miss him, but I had to put a end to a phone friendship that was a waste of time n feelings. I won't say why, except, I have poor taste in men. Live n Learn.
I'm reading a book by Steve Harvey called "Act like a Lady, Think like a Man', it's funny and informative. I have a few more books in the reading group. I got a copy of the MetroTimes from my girl, it was full of ideas and info. So much goin on in the city(Detroit) n the surrounding area, if I had cash n a more dependable car, it would b hard for me to stay home. LOL.
Although I'm alone, I'm not lonely, n Life is pretty good right now.

Time flies ..

Time flies, it's the middle of September, Fall. It's certainly chilly at night here in Michigan. We had a very mild summer, it just seemed to rain alot. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I been working on some booties to give to the Cancer Center in Allen Park, I think they do treatments there. I also bought n downloaded a pattern book for BCA gifts made from plastic canvas. I hope to get more things done in the next couple of weeks. October is also the month of Halloween, my cuzin's birthday is the 31st. Luv her, though she's in NY.
I'm putting together a box of hats an scarfs for my AC4C charity mail out. I have 2 bags in my car stuffed with hats (55). I'm gonna try to drop them off at the Church on Fort n Springwells, it's just that I'm not a day person, so I haven't went. (bad me).
Last weekend I spent with my friend Beckie help to celebrate her bd. I'm gonna spend some time with her later today. I really need to do stuff in the house, but when ur here all day with a 2yr old, (I luv her) u wanna get out of the house when u have 'me' time.
I would like a 'guy' companion but no one seems interested. oh well.. I guess I'm supposed to b alone. More time to do my crafts. Time for sleep. Good Nite.

September

This week has been kinda long, the kids went back to college/school, so Nadia spends more time with me, which is kinda fun for both of us. I enjoy her and she laughs with me. Although I can hear the SpongeBob song and the Elmo songs in my sleep, it's all good.
I been workin on a few projects, I sewed a top for my friend Sylvia, has a favorite shirt we couldn't find a pattern for, so I did a pretty good job copying it, then I knitted a pair of pinkish baby booties and I also serged around a piece of Spongbob fleece for a blanket to give Nadia. She really liked her blankie.
I was at Border's Books the other evening n I was talking to one of the lady employees about my craft projects n donations. She gave me the name of a knitting group who needed scarfs' to give to the homeless so I went to the church she told me n left a bag with 6 scarfs' in it. I called her to leave a message, but haven't heard anything back. I hope she got them. In my car are 2 bags with 60 hand knit/crocheted hats for a donation. I also made 12 pairs of pink slippers for the Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, which I'm gonna take to the Cancer treatment center in Allen Park, hopefully tomorrow. I want to get some Breast Cancer material to make those 'boob pillows' mentioned in the book 'Creative Kindness' by Nany Zieman/Gail Brown of Sewing with Nancy fame. I've got all thes projects running thru my mind, but not alot of time to get things done. One day at a time. I'm grateful to b able to do what I can. Time for some sleep.

It's been a busy week, mostly spent with Nadia. She is my smile. I got been working on some hat n bootie sets and a few scarfs. Michigan weather is weird, daytime has been hot, muggy then rainy, nites have been chilly. Honestly it's miserable, I think I have a cold, chills- sneezing n my throat is sore now.
I went thru all my coupons for my fav shopping haunts,such as JoAnn Fabrics, the bookstores B&N n Borders. My list of books has deminished, but I already own a library, books r my addiction, lol. I have books my grandma gave me, can't seem to part with any. Some of my favs r Anne Rice/Vampire Chronicles, the Harry Potter set, Twilight Saga, The Complete Tightwad Gazette, a assortment of cookbooks and many many needlework books dating back to the early 40's passed down from grams'. I fear I have some 'book' collector mentality, lol. They give me peace if that's possible. Having all that knowlege is mind-blowing. yes, I'm sleepy, so I'm hitting the bed.

It rained today

I hate the rain n cold weather makes me achy. I rather have the sunshine n warmth. I was lazy n tired today didn't get anything done. These r the booties to match the pink hats for the PCC in my lil city. Reading New Moon from the Twilight Saga. I luv those books n the movie. Patiently waiting for the nxt movie. Nadia stayed with her parents today. Sleep kept me most of the day n night.

Killing a part of Detroit

I'm pissed off at Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan...
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090826/METRO/908260369/1409/METRO
Read this article in the Detroit News, the governor is gonna cut the funding for the annual Michigan State Fair held in Detroit for the last hundred years. The event has been a 'wonderful' experience for me n my family my whole life. All of the fun things plus the shopping and agricultural information. My grams' favorite were the beautiful Clysdale Horses they were beautiful. I personally enjoyed the Arts n Crafts Bldg Exhibit, of which I won a few blue ribbons when I was younger. Now I will never b able to take my grand-daughter to enjoy it. I gotta say that I"m very disappointed not only in the gaul of the governor, also with some of the people who r local celebrities from thegreater Detroit area who claim our city as they're hometown. If Kid Rock can shell out a few thousand for Arts Eat n Beats for Pontiac Oakland County, why can't some of our locals help the Fair Fund? After all Detroiter's always support our celebs.
On a happier note, Nadia spent the afternoon with me, she's my heart, an I'm happy when she's with me.
I also dug out some pink yarn to make a baby hat. I will work on the booties later.

Nadia's 2nd Birthday Party

It was very cold ourside, 59degrees n windy. Today was the 2 birthday party for my granddaughter Nadia. Her mom decided to hold it a city park under a metal top awning, across from the playground. My daughter's dad, wife n her lil sister came along with several of her friends from school n work with their children. There were about 12 kids. Cheri got pizza, snacks, soda, juice and a delicious cake with SpongeBob on it. Yummy. I still luv cake, lol. Poor SIL, he had to listen to my mom yammer on about everyone's driving an how people shouldn't bring their small babies out on a breezy day. Honestly, my mother is the most miserable b-tch on the planet, n she's trying to make everyone else feel that way too. I wanted to pull my hair out n scream, shut up! If she wasn't ill, I would yell at her. I pray really hard that I don't become her later on in my life. Whew. I enjoyed watching Na open her gifts, she did have lots of fun. We both got hair cuts this week. Cheri donated her 12inches of hair to a program which gives wigs to cancer patients. I like to think that my daughter inherited my joy of giving to anyone who needs help, but I think her career in Nursing is giving her lil more incentive. A friend of mine recently suffered a loss of a friend. My condolences to him.

I luv Summertime!

August has the hottest days in Michigan. I like the hot weather as long as it's not humid. Nothing feels as good as sitting in the sunshine, sunglasses on, sippin a cool drink of ur choice such as ez Iced-Tea or fresh Lemonade, or a nice mock Pina Colada or a cheezy KoolAid (flavor of ur choice - I luv FruitPunch) a few cups in a blender with some ice cubes. Refreshing. I been finishing up the baby afghan for my friends n going thru my containers of stuff made so I can get them ready to b donated.

I found some old dishes packed in the cupboard among them my Smiley Cup haaa.. circa 1974 I think. My bedroom had curtains n a bedspread with smiley's on it too. My Aunt was a creative person too, she painted a clean wooden dresser the bright yellow and blue to match. Sometimes I would like to re-live the teens n 20's, but then I stop daydreaming. LOL. I like life now, much simpler. Still thinkin bout luv.

Weekends'

I had a good weekend, I spent Friday afternoon with my lil Nadia, she's my heart. We watched some 'SpongeBob' n 'Elmo' , played in the yard in her pool and went for a walk (in her stroller) around the neighborhood. She loves to wave at all the kids.

Today I went to a babyshower for my daughter's Godfather, he's 46, his wife is expecting their first child (a boy). I'm very happy for him. His family adopted me when I was bout 13yrs, I was in class his older sister, when we become friends. I am Godmother to her son. Time flies when life is moving that's for sure. I hope to have a good relationship or marriage before Im too old to enjoy it. I really love caring for Na but hope to have a partner/companion someday.

I made a nice afghan n booties for the shower gift. Looking for the blue baby yarn so I can made a sweater/ hat set before the baby is born. TV is entertaining.

Heat in August

Today it was 92degrees hot in Detroit, MI. Yeah! bout time we got some warm weather. I stayed round the house, doin a lil cleanin n chilled outside on the patio to enjoy the sunshine. I made some mock Pina Colada's(2c pineapple juice, 1/3c cream of coconut, 10ice cubes in a blender, u can add alcohol or rum extract), nice cool drink. I made dinner taco's n spanish rice. I missed havin Nadia with me today, I hope she had fun with her mom. I'm relaxing n watchin tv for awhile, knitting a scarf. I have some things ready for the Pregnancy Crisis Center n a box to mail to AC4C. I spray-painted my poor car(hooptie) a dark purple. Tomorrow I go Insurance shoppin n over the Sec of State to get the plates re-newed. I also have to take the car to get it checked out. Always something. Honestly, I'm never bored, LOL.

Death is sad

Death is sad no how it happens. A childhood friend who was mentally ill caused his father harm and his own death in a fire. In their home on 12th(Rosa Parks) n Elm St. in Detroit, MI on Tuesday August 4th, 2009. My father was friends with his father also. This is the link to the news video http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/20280447/detail.html also the news article.

Today, I also watched my lil girl, we hung out, watched SpongeBob Squarepants, went out for a couple of walks, played in the yard, ate lots of good food and snacks, then we watched Elmo till she went to sleep. A good day. We were at the mall Sunday, she's

wearing her sunglasses n chatting on her minnie mouse cell phone. Just like her mom. LOL.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2009/08/04/pn.women.assault.cheater.cnn
Ladies read this. I know that anyone who has been cheated by their husband/boyfriend would have thought about it. I think they showed restraint.

Moving Forward

I wanted to start blogging. Im not sure if anyone will like reading it, but it will help me. This past week has really been miserable. Things at home seemed hard, a person I cared for doesn't feel the same n ended our friendship, and for worse 3 people I know passed away. I think about how time is so short and precious. Being thankful for all the wonderful blessings in my life. My mom is still with me, my wonderful daughter will b a RN this year she has a wonderful husband and I get to babysit the cutest lil girl(my granddaughter) in my world. Did I mention that I have some very wonderful friends also.
As a girl my grandma taught me to crochet and sew, my mom taught me knitting. I have enjoyed these crafts throughout my life. I give my crafts as gifts and to charity programs as much as possible. I belong to a yahoo group called 'All Crafts for Charity'.
I luv making baby items, which I send to the local Pregnancy Crisis Center in my area. Life has been very good to me, giving back makes me happy.

The Beginning

Hi all, I'm gonna give this blogging thing a try. I have a lot of interests so expect that my thoughts will run wild!