The Final Countdown

Today is the last day of the decade/year. And what a decade/year it has been.

For this entry I just want to convey a message or two:

I've had so many new experiences, made so many new friends, and learned so many new things.

Vague, yes, but I don't have time to sit here and recount every event...that may take the rest of the next decade.

But to all my readers: This is the decade that changed everything. So I say let's make this next one count; let's make the next ten years unforgettable.

Happy New Year,

M.E.J.

Fa la la la la!

'Tis the season yet again!

With the holidays in progress, (Chanukah has already started and Christmas is on it's way), I'm working my fingers to the bone making gifts for people. I recently received a trash bag filled with yarn as a gift and now it's almost gone! I'm also in the process of making an afghan in between small projects like hats, scarves, etc. so I'm keeping quite busy.

Another update that doesn't have much to do with crocheting (whoa!) is that I'm currently playing the role of Miss Sheilds in the classic tale, "A Christmas Story" at the Schoolhouse Arts Center in Standish, ME. There's only one weekend left and that means only three chances to get tickets! They are $14 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. It's a hilarious show that will also give you a reminiscent feeling when you think about your own past Christmases.
Oh, and for the record: I get some of my best crocheting done in between scenes (I work very fast when I'm nervous) so don't forget to tell me what you want for the holidays!

I will try to give another update before Christmas, but if not I hope everyone has a safe, happy, healthy, and over-stuffed holiday vacation.

Cheers,
M.E.J.

Sharing Harmonic Energy

I've been meditating a lot lately...and I've realized that it makes life a lot easier to just relax.
I've also realized that pretending to relax by putting pressure on yourself to relax is...well, unrelaxing.
All I need is my hook, yarn, and a pattern in my head to relax.

Speaking of hooks, yarn, and patterns I'm still building up an inventory of things to make. Thanksgiving is next week and you know what that means: Black Friday is the next day!! (Insert suspenseful music here)

But, seriously the holiday season is upon us! It tends to sneak up like that. Also, since I'm feeling so balanced and nice I'm trimming the edges of my prices if you order a set (Hat and scarf, hand warmers and hat, neck warmer and hand warmers, etc.) I also make trades.
Anyway, if I don't post again before Thanksgiving I hope everyone has a wonderful and fattening holiday!

Cheers,
M.E.J.

Question 1: Maine's Defeat

Get ready, kids, I'm getting political.

I have been living in Maine officially for over a year and I've always loved it here...until now. As some of you know we have been in the middle of a furious battle over question 1: The ban on gay marriage. Well, I'm on the No on 1 side; the side that votes for equality. Sadly, as of last night we have lost. The bigots of Maine won.
I heard someone in class today discussing his point of view on what makes people gay. He said that being gay is a 'fetish' and that people aren't born that way. This guy is a theatre major; a theatre major who is AGAINST gay marriage because he grew up ignorant. This person will remain nameless...well either way I don't know his name...and I don't want to.
I grew up in a Catholic, conservative, homophobic family and I managed to come out of that independent, open minded, and yes LIBERAL. I struggled to find my independence and along the way I realized that there is more to the world than all of this oppressive garbage that gets filtered into our society every single day. Life in this country is going downhill very fast and I, for one am not going to stand for it much longer. This may seem like a rant and this may seem like some sort of liberal rambling, but it's not. It's a statement of our rights as humans to be free, equal, and proud of who we are as individuals.
To those of you who stand with me on this issue, let's give 'em hell.
Love to all you damn liberals; I'm right there with you.
Cheers,
M.E.J.

Dang it, I skipped October!

How sad =(
Oh well, there are more pressing matters at hand!

For one: I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween! Mine was very fun, but almost not safe because I wore heels. Never again.

For two: I'm working on YET ANOTHER script! It's called "Clutter" and it deals with failing romance, death, and awful ties.
I'm proposing it to be the spring show for the Student Performing Artists (SPA) spring show. If that doesn't pan out I'll just rent a space in the black box and we'll call it square.

For three: I'm also doing some writing for the USM Queer and Allied Youth Writing Project. If anyone is interested in coming to the meetings it's fun! AND you get to do some fun writing projects, act, and vent about people who aren't so nice. Like that guy who called you 'ma'am' instead of 'sir.' It's fun...so come on down!

For four (hehe): I am still taking orders for crotched items! Honestly, I don't think I'll ever stop taking orders...but you better act fast if you want your stuff ready in time for the holidays!

Anyway, that about raps it up for now. Stay classy, readers!
Cheers,
-M.E.J.

Price List

Hello again, all!
Fall is officially here and that means that it's officially knitting/crocheting season!
As I have promised here is a price list for customized items. (Price may change depending on the yarn I use and is negotiable)

Scarves - $20

Hats - $16

Mittens - $16

Socks - $20

Slippers/Slipper Socks - $30

Sweaters - $50

Send requests here, or send a comment with your email and we can work something out from there.

Cheers!
-M.E.J.

Falling Forward

This will prove to be a very exciting year.

For one, my time at Tim Horton's is officially over! I shall be working at a locally owned coffee shop starting sometime in the next two weeks. For further details, prove you're not a creeper and I'll tell you where exactly it is.

Two, school starts Monday, 8/31 and I have a lot of work ahead of me!
Since I've had considerable costuming experience from FPU I'll be working at the USM costume shop.
Also, auditions for the first show of the season are coming up and hopefully, since I'm a theatre major, I'll at least get something small. I'm not a freshman, but I'm not a senior either so I doubt any lead roles will come my way right off the bat. We can always hope, though!

Finally, since fall is right around the corner, the need to produce socks for the Holiday season will be growing stronger! If anyone wants home made socks as a gift (for themselves or someone else) don't forget to contact me!

Fall is an amazing season.
I hope it gives everyone else that warm fuzzy feeling that it gives me.

Cheers,
Feste

The Sock Fairy

So, some of you may know that I love knitting and crocheting.
Well, since my scarf-a-palooza last winter I took a break for a few months before I began making bags again. Recently I read about some sock patterns for crocheting instead of knitting and I got very excited. Since then I've been attempting to find the perfect pattern to make a pair of socks. Finally I gave up and took different parts of different patterns to create my first pair of socks!
They are a nice comfy pair of black slipper socks.
Soon I will be taking orders and selling my stuff on Etsy.com
If anyone is interested in a new pair of normal/slipper socks please let me know and send me your color ideas and foot size.
Best,
M.E.J.

We All Knew it was Coming...

But sadly, folks, the show must be postponed...
Every actor seems to like it when they come to a rehearsal, but...
They get a better opportunity, something came up, family issues happen, work gets in the way...the never ending excuses are beginning to make me think that there is something wrong with the show and that they feel the need to kiss ass every time they see us. It's as if they can't say in person, "I just don't want to do this."
Ah, well. I'm fine with postponing until we can get some serious actors to do the show. At least then we'll be able to keep rolling on and on until the scheduled production date instead of wasting time in between loosing people looking for more talent.
I'll keep you few readers updated on the progress we make and other projects in the meantime.
Keep your spirits up,
-M.E.J.