Sunday, February 22, 2009

I put WHAT in my hair?!

While showering, I was reading the labels on the shampoo & soap whatnot like I normally do. I realized they had some really awkward ingredients. Since when is it normal to put pearls and satin in something that goes in my hair? Or "extracts of sea algae"? I have acai blueberry yogurt, and acai berries in my conditioner? I don't even know what acai is... Then I realize I'm putting butter cream all over me, along with some cocoa, shea, and mango butter. 
Next time I'm buy shampoo and conditioner, I want a fusion of bacon and gold.  That'd be a good shampoo.

Friday, February 13, 2009

not just for old ladies...

After almost five years of college and having homework every night, its weird not having ANYTHING to do when I get home from work (other than adult things, like pay bills, grocery shop, make dinner).  After a week or so of watching everything on TV, and realizing how much TV sucks, I realized I needed a hobby.

I'm not a very good artist, so painting was out.  My apartment came "pre-decorated" (they painted one wall not white), so I can't redecorate or remodel my apartment. I could shop all the time, but I'd need unlimited money (basically $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$).  

What do I do?!

A few kids I know crochet their own hats/headbands/other crocheted items (see Knitter 'engineers' hats for friends, customers, etc...)  so I thought I'd give it a try.  After MANY unsuccessful tries, I finally got the hang of it.  Here are some of my favorite videos/sites for beginning to crochet: