Finger Strength

Like usual, I've been doing a lot of knitting. It's starting to really affect my fingers; I'M GETTING CALLUSES! hahaha. oh well. As long as my fingers are painted, that's all I care about.

What I've been knitting:

Finger-less Gloves! :] 

Hand towel :]

Other then knitting those two projects I've been working hard at work and its paying off! Jeremiah and I both got the option to move to a different department where we'd both work the same days and same hours (which is GREAT for our budget) and we'd get 3 days off a week.

Oh, did I mention that moving departments means that we'll be getting a 5% raise? Holla!

This is the most adorable picture of Jere and Charlie <3

Short and sweet blog. Hey, I'm watching 'Pretty Little Liars' :)


xoxo,
Bre

June...

 apparently June was not a month in my calendar this year. I wasn't even busy, really. Just the usual: knitting, nails, reading, drinking coffee, and working. I've got some FUN projects that I finished!! (Two of them I created and the other one I borrowed). 


These two are ones that I just felt the urge to create something and I ADORE them!

My winter cowl! 

Close Up

I created the winter cowl from an idea I got online but I decided to change it. After knitting all those dish clothes I was kind of burnt out on them, so I decided to make something to help sooth the Idaho winters. Its one of my absolute favorite colors and in the close up you can see the difference in the two 'heather greys' I picked out. The darker grey was by Red Heart (I don't usually like this brand's colors but this one is an exception) and the lighter grey is a wool from I believe Lion Brand? This cowl was easy to knit; heavy as I got further into it, but a favorite none the less. I'll be wearing this a lot this winter and fall!! 

This is NOT supposed to be sideways.

Hey double-chin, How you doin'? :] 

I love this cowl!! (I have a think for them, can't you tell ;]). My work is by Michael's and my coworker and I decided to go there on our lunch break. Our lunch is only a half hour so we were in a hurry. We went to the sale section and picked out the skeins that caught our eyes and this is the one I grabbed. It was called 'sombrero' and I know it was a sock weight but I don't remember this yarns' manufacturer's name either... oops.


With the sock weight yarn, I didn't know what to make but I LOVED the colors. It was cold when I got back to work (my work is either hot or cold) so I just grabbed my SIZE 11 NEEDLES and started making this. I'm used to knitting with cotton so this was a big adjustment with the smaller thread. I used the entire skein to finish this and every time I wear it I get compliments. And then I get to brag and tell them I did not buy it anywhere.... but that's a different story. More to come soon, Jeremiah is making breakfast :] YUMMY!




xoxo,
Bre

Accomplishment

I am currently typing this in my bathtub with my computer sitting on the ledge.

Weird? Not really.
Unsafe? Completely.

I finished the last of my dishclothes the other day and gave them to Amy this afternoon. It's my last day off this week and I wanted her to get them before she had the baby (she's been having contractions). I drug Jeremiah along with me. As much as he denies it, he loves my nephew Charlie (the current baby). So, I thought I'd get to spend a little quality time with him while he got what he wanted at the same time. Win-win situation.

Anyway. Here is the finished product:

All 8 of my pride and joy's :]

(sorry for the side view. Jeremiah took these)

Binky and a Stroller

Hand print and Moon w/ Stars

Rattle and Saftey Pin

Bottle and Baby Feet

Jeremiah picked out the ribbon :] so proud.

                                           My favorite color is brown.. I had to.

I am so proud of myself for getting these done. It's not that difficult to learn how to knit and once I got started I couldn't stop. I'm now trying to learn how to make my own creations which is basically learning how to use and Excel Spread Sheet and getting started.

Also, I do NOT take ANY credit for creating these dishclothes. I got these from the amazing KrisKnits . She hasn't been using her blog as much, which is perfectly ok because life gets in the way of some things. I completely understand and, although I miss her knitting projects (her blog is what I aspire to be), I CANNOT wait for her return. I paid for these dishclothes and I WILL NOT be distributing them. They belong to Kris, I'm just glad she shared them with the public.

My sister loved these dishclothes that she didn't even want to use them. Her exact words: "Oh, Breanna, these are so cute I just want to hang them up!" I love my sister and her family. I cannot wait for her latest addition to join the world. Only 8 more days!!

And YES, expect a blog post :)


xoxo,
Bre

I Thought I'd Post

... considering the fact that I have been moved out of my apartment for about 3 weeks now. I would be VERY shocked if you couldn't guess what I've been doing with my spare time...

1. Knitting (My unnamed nephew is due on May 29th. I'm almost done with my 2nd to last dishcloth for his amazing mama)

2. Drinking Coffee. (Is this really something I have to say that I've been doing?!?)



3. Slowly (but surely) unpacking.

[No picture, I'm sure you don't want to see full-ish boxes...]

Work is getting a little easier. My boss says that I should be able to move up in about 3 months or so which is great. I'm not too concerned since my job isn't that bad anyway.

Jeremiah is already on his way and I'm happy for him! It would have been pretty surprising if I got a promotion before he did considering my job title is Technical Support and he has more experience than I do.

Delano is being Delano. I've been trying to teach him out to shake and he just doesn't get it. It's kinda sad because I think he's such a goofball. He does stupid things all the time. I guess that's all part of being a puppy.


PUPPY KISSES!

Coffeeeeee!!

I've NEVER been a huge coffee drinker until Jeremiah came into my life. He couldn't start his day without it and I never understood why until I started drinking it. I drink my coffee flavored and 'white'. I absolutely despise coffee with just milk and sugar.
Gag me!
I have it with as much creamer to just barely cover the taste of the coffee, but I can still taste it a little. And, as I have mentioned before, my favorite creamer is Creme Brulee by the brand CoffeeMate. LOVE their creamers.

Anyway. I am drinking coffee with that creamer in my favorite cup:


(isn't she a bute?:D )


And I got the thinking about how amazing my life is. I have a wonderful boyfriend whom which things are going GREAT with. I have the best dog I've personally ever had (I've had a better dog before but she wasn't mine; she was my step dads). I've got a job doing what I love and just got a promotion and now make more money and am, therefore, not so stressed on bill and such. Life is going really well for me and I just wanted to share that.

Have a wonderful day and God bless!

xoxo,
Bre :)

Christmas Eve

It's Dec. 24, 2010. My favorite time of the year. I have today off from work and I am enjoying my relaxing time with Jeremiah's mom and my dog. Jeremiah was supposed to have today off but got called into work :( oh well. He get's off in 2.5 hours so I'll get to see him today.

With the year almost being over I've realized some things:

1. A year of being with someone really isn't that long.
2. NEVER GIVE UP.

As I have mentioned in a video, I suffer from major depression. Well, I think it's seasonal, but who knows? Without going into details, I am very thankful to still have life. It is amazing. Just sayin...


xoxo,
Bre

GOD BLESS!

Neglect

Wow. Seriously?! I've neglected my poor little blog. I feel bad :( I love blogging, so I have had some serious issues without it. Anyway, I do have a legitiment reason as to why I haven't blogged in a while. As you may know, Jeremiah moved back. In the past month we have moved out of my parents house (which is more difficult than it sounds). So now we have a cute little appartment downtown which is conviently located near his job and my job.

I got one yesterday (yey).

I went to an interview for one daycare and was talking to a worker there and she told me that she was gonna be leaving for a daycare I had perviously worked for. So I texted the owner who I used to work with and she offered me a job. I start next friday :)

It has been so nice having Jeremaih really in my life again. I've missed him. He's so good to me. Look what he got me!



A PUPPY!

His name is Delano after Frankli Delano Roosevelt (I'm a history buff) and I love him. Before I get any further, Teddy is staying with my mom. Jeremiahs dog doesn't do cats so he's gonna stay there.

He was 8 weeks old when this picture was taken. Now he's 11 weeks and getting to be a chunk. He has learned to sit and he's knows 'no' but he doesn't think that everything he does is wrong like biting and stuff. Oh well. He's just a puppy. Hopefully he will get it :).

Also, Jere has bought me a truck! It's a Dodge Ram (2001) and I l.o.v.e it! Horrible gas milage but I've always wanted a truck and I'm glad I've got one. All thanks to my man.

That's about it. I wish I had more to say but I've really just been looking for jobs and staying at home with the dogs (Jeremiah has a 5 year old German Shepard).

Right now I'm babysitting a 2 year old and he's just in his room playing. Joy. I wish he would fall alseep soon. It makes me feel better when things work out my way. Haha, don't we all wish for that?

xoxo, Bre

My Current Life

I just felt like doing one of these surveys. I haven't done one forever (i used to do them all the time when i had myspace). So, I thought I'd do one for my blog :D

1. What was the highlight of your week?
Tomorrow will be when I get to see Jeremiah again <3

2. Whose car were you in last?
Mrs. Kaminskys'

3. When is the next time you will kiss someone?
Tomorrow!!

4. What color shirt are you wearing?
Teal

5. How long is your hair?
To my rib cage

6. Are you good looking?
I can be, but I don't want to sound consided or anything.

7. Last movie you watched?
Iron man 2

8. Who were you with?
My step dad

9. Last thing you ate?
Fired egg sandwich on vegan bread

10. Last thing you drank?
Apple juice

11. When was the last time you had your heart broken?
Today when TeddyBear went to his new home :(

12. Who came over last?
Taylor

13. Are you happy right now?
I miss Ted, but I'm ok

14. What did you say last?
Honestly? "I have to go to the bathroom" haha

15. Where is your phone?
On the counter.

16. What color are your eyes?
Brown <3

17. Are you left-handed?
I am when it comes to sports.

18. Spell your name without vowels:
Brnn

19. Do you have any pets?
I just found him a new home today! :(

20. Favorite Vacation?
Colorado.

21. What do you dislike currently?
Flea bites

22. What are you listening to?
Nothing.

23. If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
TeddyBear in my arms.

24. What is your favorite scent?
Vanilla.

25. Who makes you happiest?
Jeremiah

26. What were you doing at midnight last night?
Watching 'Teen Mom'

27. When is your birthday?
New Years Eve! (12/31)

28. Who has the same phone as you?
OMG EVERYONE!! (verizon samsung intensity)

29. Last time you went swimming in a pool?
When i was in school.. so May?

30. Do you read your horoscope?
Sometimes.

31. Where was the last place you bought something?
Albersons I believe.

32. How do you feel about your hair right now?
Eh, I just threw it up

33. Do you bite your nails?
Not anymore.

34. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
Yes.

35. Do you have any expensive jewelery?
^Repeat.

36. Myspace or facebook?
Facebook

37. How fast have you driven a car?
The speed limit

38. Have you ever smoked?
Once.

39. What was or is your favorite subject in school?
Science.

40. Do you have Verizon?
yeah.

41. What type of boy or girl do you usually fall for?
the quiet ones.

42. Do you have any hidden talents?
haha not really.

43. Favorite Song?
of the moment "Mine" by T Swift

44. Do you like to sing at all?
Yeah, but I'm no good.

45. Dream Job?
Make up artist.

46. Where does most of your family live?
Idaho.

47. Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
1 brother and 4 sisters.

48. Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
not at all.

49. What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
"Where's Teddy?"

50. Do you drink?
Not 21 yet.

51. Know any other languages?
German.

52. Ever write a coded message?
haha when I was in like 3rd grade lol

53. Have you ever been IN a wedding?
yes.

54. Do you have any children?
nope

55. Did you take a nap today?
yes, i needed to.

56. Who has the same birthday as you?
my twin.

57. Ever met anyone famous before?
my boyfriends a model, does that count?

58. Do you want to be famous one day?
I would like to be but it probably wont happen

59. Any Pet Peeves?
TONS!

60. Are you multitasking right now?
Not at the moment

61. Do you like Britany Spears?
Love her!

62. What is your least favorite chore?
I guess watering

63. Last place you drove your car?
home.

64. Ever been out of the country?
nope :(

65. Where were you born?
Portland, OR

66. Could you handle being in the military?
I dont think so

67. What is your average cell phone bill?
IDK my dad pays it :)

68. Who are you thinking about right now?
Jere

69. When was the last time you laughed REALLY hard?
like an hour ago when I was watching AFV

70. How many pairs of shoes do you own?
omg i dont wanna go count.

71. Are your toes always painted?
yes

72. How many piercings do you have?
3

73. What are you doing today?
already did: gave teddy away :(

74. Have you ever been gambling?
nope

75. When is the last time you updated your page?
like 15 mins ago

76. Do you like rollercoasters?
LOVE them!

77. Have you ever been to disneyland or world?
nope.

78. Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Charlie brown or hey arnold

79. Last thing you cooked?
some speghetti dinner last week

80. Hows the weather?
beginning to be fall <3

81. Do you e-mail?
occasionally

82. Whats the stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
brought it in the shower in a plastic baggy

83. Last time you were sick?
sometime earlier this year

84. What states have you lived in?
Idaho, Washington, Oregon

85. Do you wish you could move?
I am moving.

86. Do you take all the QuizPox.com quizzes?
Nope.

87. What is your dream car?
A jeep.

88. Have you ever wanted someone you cant have?
I think everyone has at one point

89. If you could be anywhere right now where would it be?
Next to Jere

90. Are you happy with your life?
Yes, but it's all about to change.

See You Soon

See You Soon is another Sinful Colors nail polish that my mom got for me. It's a gorgeous dark grey with hints of green/teal shimmers. VERY similar to Sinful Color's Stormy



This picture was taken in direct sunlight indoors (I was right by a window) and I applied it wrong. I did one very thick coat but I should have done two thin coats. It still applied beautifully but I would have had a better outcome if I did it that way instead.

Any other news? Right now I'm sipping on some coffee with Marshmallow Mocha creamer. DELISH! This is my new favorite kind. Hazelnut used to be, but this is amazing. Jeremiah will only drink his coffee in Coconut Cream and it grosses me out. Actually its just the smell. I cannot stand coconuts. I need to introduce him to some new flavors.

The whole vegetarian thing is going OK. I've only had meat 3 times and I feel pretty good about it. One time I asked my mom if she would make breakfast and she made hash browns and bacon... yeah couldn't resist bacon. The second time she made me try a bite of her pork chops so I only had a couple small bites. Yesterday was the WORST! (BAD BRE!) I went to McDonald's (horrible) and got a Sausage McGriddle. I should have just gotten a Sausage & Egg McGriddle and taken off the sausage but I didn't. I was thinking that since I was already supporting McDonald's cruelty that I might as well, but now I feel disgusting. For breakfast I had a half of a large apple with some chunky peanut butter. I got kind of full though, so I only ate half.

Jeremiah will be here in 13 day! YEY! Can't wait to see him.

Rich in Heart

I'm about to repaint my nails and I realized that I never posted a swatch for the color I have on now. I ususally post a swatch after I paint my nails, but it's probably because I painted them so late that night and got too tired :) My mom picked me up some Sinful Colors nail polishes at Walgreens one day and this is one of those colors. (Haul video inserted below)

I picked this color because my favorite color is brown and this was the closest to brown that my mom picked. Here is a swatch that I got of the color in direct sunlight.


I think this color is fantastic. It makes me feel very 'fall' if that makes sense? :P I'm def going to be reaching for this color a lot this season. Thanks mommy!

Oh, other news! BIG NEWS! Jeremiah got the job and is moving back!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! He's moving back in a couple of weeks and is gonna stay with me for a month or two then we're gonna get a place of our own. I'm so excited. 6 months (almost 7) of a long distance relationship is long :( I could never be a military wife because at least I know that Jere would be safe. . . They've got a lot more guts than I do.

Also, I love country music. A lot. I'm watching CMT's Top 20 Countdown as I type this. If anyone has any bands that they like or songs PLEASE let me know :) I'm kind of a music junkie. But I love me some country. All the time.

xoxo,

Bre