Sunday, May 1, 2011

6 week ticker

We are down to 6 weeks more of living in Timor. I cannot believe how fast the time is flying. Unfortunately this means being crazy buys trying to get everything ready. We won't see the majority of our "stuff" until we arrive in Paris next year so it is odd trying to decide what is essential (sewing machine, serger etc) and what can wait (bottles of sand collected from various beaches). I also have to admit that I have been pouting a bit this weekend. I don't know if you watched, but this Friday there was a little wedding in Britain. I was really excited to watch with several of my girl friends all decked out in fascinators and fancy dresses. I had made, and planned on blogging about the dress I made that was based on this pattern from Burda Style:
Click on above link for more pictures and for the pattern
I made mine out of this cool (but tricky to sew) tier died chiffon. I was planning on making different sleeves so that I didn't have to wear a shirt under but I just ran out of time and had to go with the pattern. I loved how flowy and light it was. After shoveled myself full of cucumber sandwiches and queen cakes I sat back to watch the event. We were then joined by some more of our friends. One in particular is a big tease. I mean literally she teases relentlessly. I am pretty used to being teased about sewing and crafting etc. I actually make a concerted effort not to talk about the sewing blog because it usually means getting teased. I know it is always in good fun but it can get old you know? Anywho the teasing about my dress (aka why would I make a "maid marion dress") coupled with teasing about not being a morning person, coupled with being told I don't have a life because I knew who one of the news castors was, ended up getting to me and I went home and had to whine to the hubby about it. As my Dad says I "cut off my nose to spite my face" and refused to take pictures of the dress and stayed away from my sewing machine all weekend. Ohhhhh I showed her right? No. I was just being silly. I am sure a second thought wasn't given to me after leaving the party and I let myself focus on it all weekend. It is funny how many times I have to learn this lesson. Now I am sorry I wasted an entire weekend and instead of making the several projects I was excited for I only made temporary dinning room chair covers to keep them clean until we move (BORING! Ha!)
I did however want to share some cute pictures I snagged of some locals at the Governors Palace. I was driving away after taking pictures of a friend receiving a medal from the President when I saw this stroller packed full of little kiddos
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I swerved over and hoped out and asked if I could take a picture. The "care takers" aka older siblings thought this was hilarious
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Then they hauled what I thought was a little baby out of the back of the stroller and told me to take a picture of her. She was actually a little person (is that the PC term still? I never feel like I am using the correct term and don't want to offend anyone). She was so cute and sweet and really excited to see her picture. 
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When we were all done they loaded back up their stroller and headed down the insanely busy street, there are no side walks/ cross walks in Timor so I watched in fear as they ran comicazi across the street. I get lost sometimes in a "daydream" about what their lives must be like. Where they are going, what they will eat that day etc. It is like when I was little and would look up at planes and create an entire story for a person on the plane. Hopefully they got where ever they were going safely and had a big dinner that night. I won't lie that I am pretty excited to go back to the order and cleanliness of the states, but I will miss the constant reminders of how blessed we are. I hope your weekend was a fabulous one!

34 comments:

  1. My friends are constantly making fun of my old lady hobby. Then again they are the ones who are always paying top dollar for clothes. Is there a reason you don't wear sleeveless/thin strap dresses or do you just not like how they look?

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  2. I've found that most people who tease me about my crafting are just insanely jealous that they are not half as creative as me (or at least that's what I like to think) Lol. Your dress looks amazing. The button details are adorable, and extra props for the "difficult" fabric.

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  3. I'm so sorry she made you feel bad about your sewing - you are so talented - I would have probably have responded the way you did - when in fact she's the one that's silly and mean. Tone

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  4. obviously has no idea who you are in blogland. silly lady.
    My friends and family tease me no end about being vegetarian (you know, cause we're weird) but I know its in good fun, so I get in first and make fun of myself. But maybe it got to you because it wasn't all in good fun, might have been something behind it?

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  5. Sometimes I get teased about my goals. One of them being that Kelly Ripa wears one of my accessories. I get teased about wanting my "hobby" to actually be a career. I hate it! Sometimes I think they should have anti bully campaigns for adults! I think you are incredible!

    www.girllovesglam.blogspot.com

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  6. Oh poo on her for teasing you. I would be lost if you didn't blog! I love that dress. My friends and I are doing the same thing, getting all decked out to watch the movie. We just have to wait a week to watch it.

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  7. Most of the people I know brag for me about my craftiness. However, I get teased a lot about being the skinny one. That is really uncomfortable. I hope that your creative energies return with a vengeance and you make a dress for yourself that makes you look super fabulous!!!

    PS I like the "Maid Marion" dress with straps not sleeves. But, I am sure I would love your creation as well! I love all your goodies!

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  8. BOY THAT PERSON MUST HAVE LOW SELF ESTEEM IF SHE HAS TO CONSTANTLY 'TEASE' YOU. IN MY WORLD THIS PERSON SEEMS MORE LIKE A BULLY WHO CAN'T ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING CREATIVE IN HER LIFE SO SHE PUTS YOU DOWN FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS YOU DO. JUST IGNORE HER SHE ISN'T VERY IMPORTANT.

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  9. I agree with the above comments. And it's probably not worth the effort this time because you're leaving in 6 weeks and won't see her....but next time you're in that situation with another person who makes you feel bad...maybe you should pull her aside and say how you feel. I didn't realize once how what I was saying to a friend made the friend feel and when she finally told me... in a very dramatic letter... I felt so bad... I had no idea....but it was an important lesson for me to learn. :)

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  10. I hate that you were being teased by this woman. I also can't believe she was not amazed at how beautiful your dress was!

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  11. I think of this little person, me. So strange and sad sometimes when crossing someone else's life just for some seconds, and never knowing what happens after.

    Thank you for those pictures, this one will remain in my mind.

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  12. I think that is the worst, when you are excited about an accomplishment and someone is rude. I would have done the same thing and left, then been mad about leaving and feeling sorry for myself. Odd how one person can bring us down so fast and ruin an otherwise perfect time. I'm not a fan of teasing and I've never taken it well. Just know that there are a lot of people who think you are very talented (I'm one of them) and wish for your creativity.

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  13. I am so sorry that happened! I bet your dress was amazing! All of your creations are . . . and when I "grow up" I want to be an amazing seamstress like you. She's definitely jealous! I often don't talk about my blog because people think I'm "perfect" {which I am far from}. Someone just told me a few weeks ago that I was an overachiever because I made my girls' easter dresses. Whatever. I love my hobbies and they're part of what make me who I am!!! You're amazing! Don't forget that! {I also love your photography!!!}

    Amy {www.ourdailyobsessions.blogspot.com}

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  14. I think the "teaser" is just jealous that she doesn't have such mad sewing skills as you do!! And that she's not moving to Paris! So don't let it get to you....I admire your sewing skills so much as so many of your readers do too. Blessings!

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  15. I hope you post pictures of your dress creation. I bet it was lovely. Sorry you were teased. Not fun. I hope the week goes better for you.

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  16. Sweet friend, I hate that for you. It's a funny world that we function in, isn't it? The crafty world. And hard to understand, too, I think.

    The 'hard to get it' factor is the reason that I love my 'blog friends' so much (though my husband told me that I shouldn't use that term because it sounds stalker-ish and creepy). It's seriously so fun to share my love for creating with a community of other fabulous, talented, like-minded (or like-interested) friends. Just having other people who 'get it' delights my little heart.

    You are one of those friends to me. So sorry not everyone gets it like we do- hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! :)

    love
    k

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  17. ps- Tell me one thing that mornings are good for. Sleeping is the only thing that comes to mind. And then you have kids and lose that option and I'm drawing a blank on any other morning related perks. :)

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  18. Shame on that "friend" for her negativity! That dress looks gorgeous.

    Wow, 6 weeks left! I am down to just about that much more time left in Costa Rica as well. As excited as I am to get back to so many things I'm used to, it's hard to know how I feel about leaving behind everything I've come to love here. Good luck with your moves!

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  19. yup, i'm teased all the time about being a grandma with my sewing machine and craftiness - i think they're just jealous ;)

    i LOVE that dress... i feel like I need to whip one up myself!!!!

    have a fabulous week girl!

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  20. Not much of a friend if she teases you like that! That's making fun of-with the intent to hurt your feelings, not cool. You should never feel bad about your talent or creativity - she has no idea about how ultra cool it is to be a part of the handmade/refashion movement. I would suggest she get a clue. Either way, don't deprive yourself(or us)! We need inspiration, I check your blog daily to see whats new! Thanks for that.

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  21. What a not-nice person!! Your creations are seriously amazing, and I know many agree with me! It is so much easier to believe the negatives, rather than the positives, though, sometimes. I bet your dress was amazing. And I agree with Kirstin--sleeping is truly what mornings were meant for--if only my daughter could get that memo!

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  22. I'm so sorry that these ladies were rude. I feel like everytime I make something, someone will say "you made that didn't you" with mock meanness. It totally sucks. Too bad they don't realize you're one of the most talented sewers on the web

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  23. One word: jealous! Please post a pic...I want to see your version. :)

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  24. I know how it feels to be teased for sewing your own clothes, but you're stronger than I was! I used to make some of my own clothes in high school and college. I made a dress with a matching beret and wore it, and then this guy called me Monica Lewinsky for weeks. I never wore that dress or beret again. Then in college someone saw a skirt I was making and said "you're going to WEAR THAT!!??" and so I never did. I gave it to my sister years later and it looked fabulous on her. I wish I had been more bold.

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  25. Isn't it funny? You're quite a hit in this blogging community, and they have no idea. Mean-spirited teasing has always baffled me, mainly because it surprises me there are people out there that don't know the line between funny and hurtful. Your dress sounds amazing. I hope you post a picture. You have a beautiful sense of style.

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  26. Normally i don't comment, but this post got to me. I get really frustrated when people rag on others and i just have to tell you that you are an incredible seamstress! I have saved so many of your ideas for *someday* when i get a baby girl (two boys so far). I am just amazed by the work you do and honestly, i hope i can be as good of a seamstress someday! Swear! I LOVE YOUR STUFF!!!! Please post a picture of the dress! I am excited to see it!

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  27. Sorry to hear that your friend upset you. I have a very close cousin who I sometimes have to avoid all together because she's the same. It's a shame that they don't mean to be cruel, but it's hard to take it any other way. I adore your creative style and would love to see a picture of the dress!

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  28. I can't believe you were teased about your talents. I am assuming the teasers must feel jealous of your skills. I can say that since finding your blog there isn't a week that goes by that I wish I had the amount of talent you have in your little finger!! So while some may tease you, know that there are others green with envy!

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  29. If it makes you feel any better about your dress choice, Burdastyle picked that exact dress as one of their "Best of April." :)

    http://www.burdastyle.com/albums/233/images?page=14&size=small

    I'm sorry about your experience. It's obvious from all the comments above that we all know you're pretty amazing. It's too bad your friend can't see that too.

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  30. Oh my gosh she is so adorable!

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  31. Oh I know how you feel. With my friends and where I work, you are a cool woman if you smoke a lot, work 12 hours a day, are constantly stressed, late somewhere, and always upset about human rights violations. I am a very passionate knitter and knitting really helped me with my stressful job, but after a while I realized I better hide my excitement about it from my colleagues. But it's really silly we feel we need to apologize for something that makes us happy.
    also, I used to be one of those people who say "I clean house is a sign of wasted life". But then I realized it can be really hurtful to someone, and what's wrong with someone wanting a clean house?

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  32. I so get it about being teased for being crafty. I think its a defense mechanism for feeling bad that they can't do those things?? Please post pics soon because I love the idea of what you made and am dying to see how you gave it sleeves. (I have your same "problem" with straps :) ).

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  33. My sister's and I had a tea party as well. Do you know how many people laughed at us that we were getting all fancied up at 3am to have a tea party and watch the wedding. lol I didn't care, my sister's understood me and that's all that matters.

    But, on another note, a Maid Marion dress sounds AWESOME!! OH! I would die to have one, so you really should show us pictures, if for no other reason than to show us, who read your blog and love what you do, even the stuff that may sound crazy, like having a bustle in this day and age. PS LOVE that tutorial, I'm gonna do it some day.

    Also, I used your Anthro hat knock off tutorial for my tea party hat, though I did not use buttons, they just didn't seem to fit anywhere on my hat. But it was super cute and I MUST thank you for doing it. Thanks!!

    Annie - ardunn04 at gmail dot com

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  34. Where did you find your tier dyed fabric?

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