Etsy Rules

(partially stolen from http://www.regretsy.com)

#1. Bandannas were originally created to help cowboys keep dust from getting into their nose, mouth, and throat. Do not use them to create clothing styles.

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#2. When making beauty products, not only should they smell good, but they should look pretty too!

 

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#3. Knitted beards are not in style in this century.

 

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#4. I know recycling is important, but clothing fabric should be more luxurious then this. 

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#5. Tapestries shouldn't be monstrosities. Especially when you're being charged $1,200!

Sorry to have wasted your precious time

Brahms, Candelight, and Chocolate

I went to the High School this evening to work on grades because it's the end of the trimester. I got most of my work done so I decided to go into my classroom and play the piano. I ended up lost in the world of Brahms for about an hour. It's been awhile since I played some real music so I was making mistakes all over the place. It doesn't matter how it sounded because what's important is that I left feeling relaxed and somewhat cheerful! I'm now realizing that because I'm involved in music all day I tend to unwind by reading, watching TV, or playing a game. To teach student's to love and appreciate music I need to love and appreciate music! I am feeling really motivated to start practicing again on a regular basis. We'll see how it goes.

I also got a wonderful package today from Steve and Mel North. It had a whole bunch of goodies, but most importantly there was chocolate!!! I never buy chocolate or snacks for myself because I don't "need" it and it's not cheap. With Thanksgiving approaching and the knowledge that I won't be eating at my Grandma's on Sunday, or with the Rife's on Thanksgiving chocolate was just what I needed.

After eating some chocolate, I lit some candles to try and make my apartment feel warm and cozy. It's so COLD here!!!

These three things made me smile, and I feel like today was a good day. Honestly it's been awhile since I could say that, and it was much needed.


With Love,
Casey

Choir

I thought my "audience" would be interested in seeing a picture of my choir singing at the EMB church last week. I stole this picture from the dorm blog which is a fun read as well. I was jealous to learn they were out driving four wheelers today. That's ok, I spent my day relaxing, cleaning, and making homemade bread.

Music keeps me Happy!

I love listening to music while I'm working on the weekends and when exercising. It helps calm me but still keeps me focused. I thought I'd upload two songs I've been listening to recently. The songs are peaceful, a little sad at times, but the lyrics are hopeful, as I am.


NEW FOUND LAND - Rooftops from TV Noir on Vimeo.