It's only mid-December and I am already SO sick of shoveling snow. In and of itself, it's not such a bad job. Like the wood-hauling I wrote about a few entries ago, sometimes it's nice to start a day with some good, hard work. If I didn't have such a damn bad back.
And then there's working in the shop. Mostly, I do sanding - the last stages. There are fourteen steps to making a PalmCross. Fitting. We call it our "Way of the Cross." I think half or more of the stages in the creation of the smooth hand cross involve sanding . Today I did 300, 600 and emry paper before wiping them with solution. They'll dry overnight and I will buff and package them tomorrow.
Anyway, it's mostly just sitting at the flap sander, but after a couple hours, the tension really gets to the shoulders.
The endless crocheting hasn't been helping either. At least the end of Jesse's baby blanket is in sight. It's my fault for making it larger than necessary. As soon as I am done, I will attempt to finish some hats and scarves before Christmas.
So, tonight my friend Janice is going to see U2. I, on the other hand, am going to see my old grade school's Christmas concert. Harumph! However, my oldest sister is now the school's music teacher, so I go to support her. I told myself I wouldn't miss things like this while I am living at home. So... I go. Beginning with a hot shower - right now.
Posted by kristen at December 14, 2005 05:42 PMU2 is a highly overrated band anyway. Don't worry too much about it.
I have to say that your recipe for chai is amazing! It tastes just like the ones you can get at Bread Co. (Panera for those outside St.Louis). I've been a little under the weather the past few days, so the chai has come in handy.
4.75 out of 5 for the Chronicles of Narnia huh? Sounds pretty good. I really want to see that.
Posted by: Ryan at December 15, 2005 08:37 AMI saw U2 a couple of months ago and it was such a great concert. So worth standing in heels for four hours since we had general admission tickets.
Posted by: Michelle at December 15, 2005 03:26 PMLOL. Who's the silly one who wore heels?
Overrated? Well, maybe in some ways. But they are very good. And they are like rock icons now. I would LOVE to see them. I'm sure the show is awesome. Plus, just being in the same room with Bono would be uber cool.
Posted by: Kristen at December 15, 2005 04:17 PM