HAPPINESS

these are some of the things that makes up happiness:




love - for yourself, for your family, and friends

inner peace - to know and have faith in your god whoever that may be, to be at peace with oneself, to know who you are as a person, your morals, beliefs


especially to understand that looks do not make up your happiness.

coffee, my phone, and me

     Hi all! I know a lot of people around my age who still sleep with their favorite childhood toy. And while I don't judge them I discovered something last night. I can't sleep without my phone right next to me. I'm not really sure why and maybe one day I'll ask a psychologist about it...jk.lol. It may sound goofy but I missed my phone. But I'm happy to say that one of my sisters found my phone...under my moms dresser. How it got there? No Clue. Now my hands are all over twitter. Seriously though. I'm addicted.
      I don't normally drink coffee. For the same reason I don't eat chocolate. I can't have just one. Not one cup. Not one square. The aroma of fresh brewed coffee in the early morning. The taste of sweet strong coffee. Can never have enough of it. This is my routine. I get a black mug. Pour my fresh coffee in it. Pour my creamer in ususally until it is a nice brown color. Get two packets of Splenda. Stir. And sip.
     Sitting here on my bed. I quietly think to myself Is there such a thing as peanut noodles? Not Phad Thai.. As an avid fan of Oriental food I ponder this question......Hmm.

Role Model

Wow! I can't beleive it's been so long since I've been on this thing. I had a conversation with a friend once about her role model: Demi Lovato. I admit I was joking around with her about it for a while. For her part her response did not count in my favor. Later that day I thought long and hard about myself. I had a secret I didnt have a role model. Being the eldest in my family I dont really have many people to look up to . But I'm happy to report my role model: T.I.

Who is your role model

free green M&M bunny pattern

HI all! well between classes I've been feverishly finishing on my newest free pattern. I was inspired by my addiction to m&ms. Since it is spring season I wanted to make a cute bunny one and I thought of the green m&m. So here you go. I hope you like it. :)

 

 Free M&M crochet bunny pattern

Materials used:1. e or f hook (depends on how big you want your m&m to be)2. Scissors
3. Hook marker
4. yarn (use whatever you have on hand)-white yarn
-green yarn
-beige yarn
5. Pink eco felt
6. Hot glue
7. Yarn needle
Level of difficulty: easy to mediumTime spent: about 1.5 hours
Terminology:1. Ch-chain
2. Sc- single crochet
3. Slst- slip stitch
4. Dec- decrease
5. 2sc- double crochetInstead of starting off in a magic circle you’re going to start off in chain. Then keep going around by turning it to the other side as you read the pattern. (This pattern has many pieces to be made. It may seem like the pattern is long but I really wanted you guys to be able to read it)
M&M body pattern:1. Ch2
2. 2sc
3. Ch1
4. 2sc
5. 2sc
6. Ch1, 1sc
7. 2sc
8. 1sc (3 times)
9. Ch1, 2sc
10. 1sc (3times)
11. Ch1, 2sc
12. 1sc (4 times)
13. Ch1, 2sc
14. 1sc (4 times)
15. Ch1, 2sc
16. 1sc (6 times)
17. Ch1, 2sc
18. 1 sc (5 times)
19. Ch1, 2sc
20. 1 sc (8 times)
21. Ch1, 2sc
22. 1 sc (5 times)
23. Ch1, 2sc
24. 1 dec
25. 1 sc (5 times)
26. 1 dec
27. 1 sc (5 times)
28. 1 dec
29. 1 sc (4 times)
30. 1 dec
31. 1 sc (4 times)
32. 1 dec
33. 1 sc (3 times)
34. 1dec
35. 1 sc (3 times)
36. 1 dec
37. 1sc (3 times)
38. 1 dec
39. 1 sc (twice)
40. 1 dec
41. 1 sc (twice)
42. 1 dec
43. 1sc (twice)
***if yours still shows stuffing do a couple more (sc). Then pull the yarn needle with the yarn through the body. Cut off end of yarn.***


Bunny Ears pattern:

- 7sc (three times)
2^nd ear:
-6 sc (three times)
**Cut off and glue to the headband. Cut some pink felt for the ears and glue one.**1^st ear:
Hands pattern (x2):1. 1sc (seven times)
2. 6 slst (skip the first stitch next to the hook)3. 1sc (six times)
**cut off and glue to arms**
(The leg and arm pattern both start off in a single crochet chain. Then you just keep going up until you finish each pattern.)
Legs pattern (x2)
1. 6ch
2. 1sc
3. 1sc
4. 1sc
**Cut off and sow onto bottom of body where desired. Then pull the yarn needle through the body. Cut off ends of yarn.**
Arms pattern (x2):1. 5ch
2. 1sc
3. 1sc
4. 1sc
**cut off and sow on sides of body where desired. Pull yarn needle through body. Cut off ends of yarn.**
Shoes pattern (x2):1. Ch 5
2. 4sc (skip the stitch next to the hook)

3. Yarn over (skip first stitch) sc, sc, yarn over sc

**cut off and glue to the feet**

‘M’ on the M&M pattern (x1):

When I made the 'm' I used both ends from the yarn roll that way it was easier for me to connect both parts in order to make the 'm' shape. I connected the second part to the third stitch from the hump so that it looked like an 'm'.

PART 1
1. Ch 5
2. 1 slst (in the second stitch from hook)3. Ch 5
PART 2
1. 1sc (ten times)
**glue to the body**

(The ‘m’ I did is a little big, you could also use a smaller one below)

PART 1
1. Ch 4
2. 1 slst (in second stitch from hook)

3. Ch 4

** cut off.
PART 2

1. Ch 4

(There are two parts to making the bunny ears. You start off making the base or the bottom part of the bunny headband 1sc (seven times). (Then glue that to the top of the head.)

Flower Pattern #1

Free crochet flower pattern #1

Materials used:
1. Size e hook (depends on how big you want the flower to be)
2. Red heart yarn (use whatever yarn you have on hand)
3. Scissors

Level of difficulty: easy          Time spent: about 1 minute

Terminology:
Ch- chain
Sc- single crochet

Pattern:

1. 2ch
2. 5sc
3. 5ch, then 1sc (five times) by the end it should look like five flower petals.


******* Get funky with it. Make it your own. *********

Tiny Tangerines and Big Fears........

     Hi all! Over here where I live the weather was okay. The sun was out but you could not tell because it was so cold. Well, okay, maybe I'm overreacting. Since I do get cold almost all the time. I don't think I always had cold hands and feet.....
     I went to the flea market today. It must be one of my favorite places to go here in California. Have you ever walked down the fruit and vegetable stands? I love the fresh quality and cheap prices.he he. The merchants are so aggressive. But then again, that's what makes it so much fun. They make loud noises with their tongues and one minute speak English then back to Spanish.  
     There was a man who was so surprised that I did not want a sample. Usually I am super giddy when I get a sample. But I had filled myself with these tiny tangerines I had bought 2lbs for 1 dollar. love it! lol. I hate it when I get some with seeds, though. I usually don't have the patience to take out the seeds one by one. So I eat them. I don't have patience especially when I'm hungry.
     Lately one of my biggest fears has been driving. I find for some odd reason I get massive panic attacks. Why? You may ask. I'm not sure. I usually have to put on some music and breathe in and out. I guess I'm afraid to get into an accident. But then again, who isn't? I'm not a bad driver. But it's my anxiety that cripples me sometimes.
    *****I'm looking for some help. I'm in need of a good Monkey Bread recipe. Easter is coming around soon and when it comes to any new recipe I like to test drive it first. Just to make sure I get it right. Do any of you know any good recipe for Monkey Bread? If I do find one I will make sure to post it. Who knows? When Easter comes somebody else might need one too.
    

Guilty Pleasures

     Hi all! The weather where I live started out gloomy now it's evening and the sun has started to come out. yay. Although the wind is knocking peoples socks off right now. Anyways. In the midst of daily chores and errands I succumbed to one of my favorite guilty pleasures. Television re-runs. For some reason I can't do anything in my house without listening to music or having the t.v. on. I don't know how many different series I've watched in one day. Usually I limit myself to a couple hours of watching t.v. But once in a while I slip. What can I say? I'm a recovering addict who relapsed. lol.
     What are some of your guilty pleasures? Do you let yourself succumb to temptation?