It's Not You It's Me

Well the good news is I got the job with the city yesterday. It's offical and everything I went in, and signed papers. I can't believe the pay difference right now I make like $13.50/hour at a bank where there is a lot more to know, a lot more to learn (we have to take classes etc), and a lot of stress/pressure. For the city I'll START at $17.50/hour, and after probation I'll go up to $18.50/hour. Not as much to learn I'll be answering the phones, first contact to the public, and selling Dog Licenses. I'm not saying it's not an important position that first contact always is. I'm pretty excited about this new job I start on Dec 3. This means I have to give my notice at the Bank which I'm feeling a little uneasy about as I like MOST of the people I work with there. Our Manager is brand new to that position. Now I know these things are not my problem, but like I said I like these people. I will go in a few mins early, and drop the bomb so to speak. Can't I just send Bill to do it for me....lol. I always get that uneasy feeling like when you have to break up with someone it's not you it's me....lol. I know this is a much better situation for me that I'm going to less stress and more money. It's also more hours like double the hours not sure how I feel about that, but I'll make it work. I'm just glad that someone in this clickly town gave me a chance.

Stitching News
I decided that I was bound and determined to learn the reversible stitch for blackwork. Imagine my surprise to find out how simple it is. I found that I had to keep really close attention to what I was doing when I tried it, but it does work. Not sure I'll do the rest of the model reversible as she doesn't require it stitched reversible, and right now doing the backstitching stitch works for me, and is faster. I will try the reversible stitch at points I'm sure.

Ok I have an idea for a stitchy blog. A blog that is about finishing, and has links on how to finish for example a flat fold or a biscornu. Not sure how popular it would be, but I'm always looking for neat new ways to finish ornies and other stuff. Going to have to give this some thought.

The Best Cleaner Ever

As I've mentioned before I suffer from skin allergies. It all started when I was working in a Hotel cleaning Hotel rooms. All the strong chemicals they use were to much for my system. Now I'm just very careful. The dishwasher has really saved my hands from being constantly red, blotchy and itchy mess. I even developed my own type of general purpose cleaner which I love and will share. I take a spray bottle fill it half with plain white vinegar, the other half with water, and then I add to drops of dish soap. Those two drops are not enough to bother me. I use this on everything kitchen counters, the floor, bathrooms, windows, and mirrors. Vinegar is not only a natural antiseptic so no need for those antibacterial cleaners which are not good for you anyways, vinegar is also takes odors out. As the smell of vinegar vanishes it removes any yucky smells.

Stitching News
Worked on Merlin and Arthur last night, and got a lot done. I'm about 3/4's done another page. Bill is working out of town today so wonder if I'll be able to finish another page I hope so. I'm to excited for words I have two models heading my way one for Stitchin'spiration a black work model she does wonderful Garden Traditions that I just found out are inspired from old Plantation Houses. How cool is that. I get to stitch one using Caron Waterlilies Silks.....yummy. The other is a BAP (big ass project) that I approached Tammy at Stab and Stash BEFORE I was asked to do the other model. At least on the BAP there is no deadline she just wants to see monthly pic updates. Well I think I can manage that. So I'll have the two models plus the UFO (unfinished object) RR that I mail out for next week. Me thinks I need a rotation, and I should probably post it here to be held accountable. Yup I think I'm nuts.