Photo Hunt "Triangle"

I've not had much to talk about lately... actually I do have pictures from the concert I went to on Sunday but I haven't had time to download them yet. So lets do a photohunt instead!



The PhotoHunt theme back on April 11th was "Triangle" this building in Old Montreal was the best example I could find!

Good news, last night I got the all clear from the head instructor at Taekwon-Do to try for my 3rd Degree Black Belt at the end of November. First, I've got one more pattern to learn, which I started tonight then I'll get the go ahead!

One Week From Today : Run For The Cure

One week from today, next Sunday I'll be participating in Run For The Cure to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. This is my second year participating and once again I will run the full 5 KM route. I just hope that the weather is better than it has been today, its been cold, damp and miserable.

So far I've raised $440.00 towards Breast Cancer Research. With just a week of furndraising left to go, I'm still not near what I raised last year. I'm hoping to beat last year's total of $605.00 by raising $650.00

Thanks to all who have donated so far. If you're interested in making a donation you can visit my online donation page HERE

I Made it Through!

Today was my 2nd interim test at Taekwon-Do. This is my last interim test as a 2nd degree black belt. What does this mean? I have one more pattern to learn and perfect before going for my 3rd degree black belt. I was really hoping for a late fall test for my 3rd degree, realistically I don't think I can learn one of the tougher patterns, Juche in about a month and a half, to two months. Also as usual, my head instructor has the final say.

First I had to perform my highest pattern Choong-Jang (I handed off my camera ... not my fancy-schmancy one to Paige).

Then Paige and I partnered up for one step sparring, and model sparring. (This time my camera went to Bob... he video taped that for you to watch) One step sparring is essentially one attack followed by one defense and a counter attack. I had to create three of these, based on my current pattern. Model sparring is one attack, one defense and 3-5 counter attacks. Both one step and model sparring help demonstrate that we understand the purpose and application of the moves we have learnt. I've spent over an hour trying to get blogger to upload the video but its not co-operating... sorry!

Finally there was the break! At first I was supposed to break 3 boards, but that didn't go so well (its been a long time since I've done a break so I wasn't so confident). After we took away one board I was successful!

Get Ready...

Get Set...

Crack!

There were all kinds of colour belts testing as well, but the cutest had to be the 4-6 year olds! Aren't they adorable?

Now I can relax for the rest of the weekend!

Give Me A "W"

Yup I'm at it again, more monograms! I was asked if I was trying to spell something specific. No, I'm not... nor will I be stitching the whole alphabet. I'm stitching up a bunch of monogram ornaments for Christmas this year! So here's another one. I started it today and finished it today. I haven't put it together yet, I'll whip stitch it together tomorrow but I'll wait until I have several more before I make and put on cord.

Letter "W" - Red Threads

c2002 Rosewood Manor

Stitched on : 28ct Queen Ann's Lace Joblean

Stitched with Carrie's Creations : Raspberry

I'm glad the week is almost over, like I said yesterday its been a rough one for me. I spent most of the day feeling like crap again. This evening, I didn't lie down for a nap but stayed up and started letter W, I made a proper dinner, went to Taekwon-Do (for the 3rd time this week), and finished the letter W. Oddly enough I'm feeling not bad this evening.

Unfortunately I've got a busy weekend ahead, so there won't be lots of sleeping in (or stitching)... though I wish I could! Saturday morning I'll be back at Taekwon-Do, I've been asked to go in for the 10am class to review my pattern. The starting at 12:30 there's testing. I'm not testing for my 3rd degree, but its an interim test leading to my next promotion. So its going to be a long day as there will be colour belt testing going on as well and usually us black belts get to wait until the end. Sunday I have most of the day to myself, but then that evening Todd's sister and I will be going out for dinner, and to see The Tragically Hip at the NAC that night. Sounds like we have great seats too!

The Fine Details!

Its been a stressful week for me, and I've not been coping well. There have been migraines, and naps whenever I can catch one. I've been feeling pretty tired and run down. When I have managed to, I have been working away on the backstitching on page 3 of Tour des Marques. This page has really come alive with the backstitching!

Progress on Tour

I spent the day, lazy-style! I never got dressed (stayed in my jammies all day!), there were no formal meals, just food when I was hungry. I watched movies, and I stitched!

With a solid day of stitching under my belt I have managed to finish all the over one on page 3 of Tour Des Marques! I've even gotten a start on the backstitching. I'm looking forward to starting page 4, its been a long time since I've finished a page on this project!

Give Me An....

Give Me An B....

Red Threads Letter "B"

c2002 Rosewood Manor

Stitched on : 28ct White Jazlyn

Stitched with : Carrie's Creation Black Cherry

Give Me An R...

Red Threads Letter "R"

c2002 Rosewood Manor

Stitched on : 28ct White Jazlyn

Stitched with : Carrie's Creation Bittersweet

What does that spell??? Happy Dance! LOL! Yup here are my two ornaments for September, yet more monograms! I think this year they're never ending!

The B I finished earlier this week and the R this morning. Then I spent the afternoon making cord and sewing it onto five ornaments I had put together over the last little while. So I'm all caught up on the finishing of my Monograms so far!

Here are all the Monograms I've stitched up to date!