Happy Thanksgiving.

Things I'm thankful for.
-Having a job. Even though sometimes I absolutely hate it, I'm still thankful because it's a really great job that allows me to do my homework and do crochet and whatever else. Even though I work holidays.
-Branden. Need I say more.
-My family. I have come to realize that your family is not the people who are blood relatives to you. Rather, they are the people who have stuck by your side through thick and thin, who've picked you up when you've fallen. The people who held you while you've cried and then wiped away your tears and told you how beautiful your soul is. They are the people who accept you and love you for who you are, no judgements, no negativity, not for who they want you to be. Just pure love. Those people are your real family. So thank you, to the people I consider my family. And sure, you can call me selfish for saying that, but the people who are the meanest to me, who harp on me for replying to a text in church while they sit there the entire time watching the football score, the people who bring me down daily. The person who, no matter what I do, no matter how much I help whenever they ask, are just a jerk to me CONSTANTLY, the person who will love on every single one of my best friends and then turn around and completely forget I exist, only to remember that I actually do if I do something to make them mad.. I don't consider them my family
-Having a manager that is really awesome and nice and funny and generous. You never find a manager that you can actually call your friend, so when you do, it's pretty cool.
-Having brains in my head and feet in my shoes. (Thank you Dr. Suess for reminding me that I can steer myself in any direction I choose.)
-Being alive. I just read in the newspaper that Tanner Gonsalez, age 19, just passed away a few days ago. I went to school with him, once upon a time he dated my friend Carly. I am so saddened by this news, he was so handsome and young. His girlfriend Mia just posted a screenshot of their messages, of him telling her to buy and outfit because he was going to take her out on a date. Just because. This was like a day or two before he died. It makes me so angry and sad at the world when things like this happen, he bought Mia a ring, they were supposed to get married. He had his whole life ahead of him! It just makes me really thankful that I have at least another day to walk upon the earth.
-The fact that Jesus loves even the most undeserving people in this world like myself.
Well, I hope everyone has a lovely Thanksgiving day filled with many joys and blessings. And remember, this isn't the day to count your calories, it's the day to count all of the blessings bestowed upon you.

11.26.2014 Thanksgiving blues

It's the day before Thanksgiving and I am trying my hardest not to think about it but I am failing miserably. Once again I have to work the holidays, and working last year, I know exactly what's in store and I am not looking forward to it. On Thanksgiving day I only saw two people on their way to dinner, and I didn't see a single soul for the rest of the day. I kept getting videos of everyone at the dinner table, eating, singing, just being a big happy family. I came home that night only to find there was no food left and nobody had bothered to save me a plate. The rest of the holidays weren't much different. I desperately don't want to be a Debbie downer but having to work Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New years again really sucks. This is my favorite season and I can't even enjoy it. I went to bed Thanksgiving night and cried. I know I feel childish but I don't want to go home and help prepare for a holiday I won't be able to participate. I don't want to go anywhere else either and watch everybody else prepare and tell me to have a happy thanksgiving because I know I won't, so here I am walking alone at the park trying not to think. And failing miserably.

Yeep

So I told you I've been crocheting like mad! Well here are the results! The black cowl I used a super soft and chunky yarn and a size 10 hook. Then I chained 90 and join together with a sl st. Ch 2 and then dc in each st around. I joined together with another sl st and continued the same pattern for another nine rows (10 rows total). I made another beautiful beige one with gold throughout with the same pattern only I chained 100 to begin with. I made the black one slightly tighter so it would actually cover my entire neck, and not just to be a fashion statement. So far I've had six requests for Christmas. However I am selling them for $25-$35 a piece so let me know if you would like one! Pictures below!

11.14.2014

Yesterday was the first day in over three weeks that I actually factually felt good. No more cold + a good nights sleep = a very happy Dina! :-) Also, I've been crocheting like mad yesterday and today, and of course that makes for an even happier Dina. I'm currently working on making a white infinity scarf, I'm about halfway through and so far it's looking very good. I'm super duper excited about it. I miss crocheting and doing things with my hands. I mean, yeah, I've been painting a little here and there when I get the chance but crochet is kind of another ball park. I feel like a grandma sometimes but I absolutely love doing projects like these! I want to take sewing classes at Joann's and learn how to alter my clothing, because as you all know I'm a little petite and everything I buy happens to be a tad bit too large on my frame. I have this wonderful coat my brother got me for Christmas, and I can only wear it if I layer up underneath because it's too large. (insert cry face emoji here). So hopefully between college and work I'll find time to squeeze in a few sewing lessons. It shall be sew lovely. :) Happy Friday y'all!