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It’s amazing how fast two months fly by when you’re unemployed. Well, they don’t really- and I landed a new jobber two weeks ago.

It took a domain renewal notice to kick me back into bloggarooni gear. Sad, isn’t it? I guess I felt that during those six weeks spent glued to Monster.com listings, I didn’t feel very social and instead reflected on the last few years I moved in warp speed loading projects onto projects.

I needed a major reboot.

Now, both Husband Pants and I are working in retail- different companies, different positions. I love the change and I’m finally used to being back on my feet all day. My “secretary booty” is long gone and I get to wear cute clothes to work. Let’s not even get started on Chik-fil-a…

Husband Pants leaves for his annual float trip on Thursday, and he started packing last week. It’s his favorite event of the year- writing lists of to-do’s and to-pack’s while the pile of camping gear is slowly taking over the dining room. I’m just waiting to find Walter Bishop sleeping in the two-room tent tomorrow morning. W.B. will stay here to keep me company. Hopefully we’ll join Husband Pants next year.

This weekend, I’m getting a high dosage of rock n’ roll. I am beyond ready to get out of the house and enjoy some tunes and drinks with pals. The Blind Eyes + The Safes this Saturday night!

My ten-year class reunion is in two weeks and I am actually excited about it. I can’t wait to see my old classmates and hear what they’ve been up to all these years. I still cannot believe it’s been a decade since we’ve graduated. Now, I just have to decide what to wear to the shindig! Ideas?

I’m hooked on stitchin’! Sunday afternoon I took my first class at MADE studios – embroidery. Thanks to Teach (Samename a.k.a. Courtney Tourney of HyperCraftive), I finished my tiny stitches to create what may be one of the most terrifying Kewpie babies, ever. I was instantly hooked + sped through the night to buy a ton of embroidery hoops.

So far, my squirrely stitchin’ has produced the Nightmare Kewpie (above) and this little dude:

I’m going to cover a wall in these babies. A little gallery-of-stitch! For some reason, Husband Pants was a little weary at first about these tiny critters decorating our house. Once he took a look around at the Rainbow-Brite colored walls and vintage weirdness everywhere, he figured – why not? Exactly…

In other craftastic news, my little brother (R.W.) is collaborating with me on some new wooden jewelry made from reclaimed lumber and fencing materials. We hope to have them ready for Green With Indie + you can be sure I’ll post a Twisted Handmade preview here. I’m excited to team up with my bro!

Today my brain is bogged down with an impending migraine (thank you wild Spring thunderstorms!) and a to-do list that could inspire nightmares. Bear with me while I spew a few random bits…

:: app luvin ::
I’m a cheapo when it comes to iPhone apps. Most of the apps on my phone were freebies + it’s a tough call when they come at any price. BUT, once I found the Hipstamatic app, I couldn’t say no. Gnarly vintage-ish photos via my iPhone? Yes, please. You can purchase additional lenses and flashes once you get bored with the few that come with the original app download. Not too shabby for $1.99.

:: selling fleas? ::
I’ve been debating selling some of my vintage stuff (along with a huge amount of goodness my Ma has collected over the years) at the Belleville Flea this summer. It would be interesting sitting behind the booth rather than hunting as usual. I’ll let you know if we sign up!

:: mysterious vintage photos ::
During my daily search for awesome vintage finds, I stumbled onto the Mysterious Vintage Photos group via Flickr. I’m not really sure what is happening here or here, but yes- very mysterious.

:: P.S. ::
Saturday I’ll be “boothing” again with Cara- this time at the Soulard Market Park Art and Craft Fair next to the Soulard Farmer’s Market. I’ve cranked out a TON of new necklaces for this weekend. Just look for the booth covered in giant tissue paper flowers ~