wake up!
yesterday we hung out with jake’s best friend from high school that was in town and nichole came out, too. we went to eat’n park for dinner, where i couldn’t stop thinking about all the people coughing on me. it is getting worse and worse, to the point that i have hard time eating or enjoying myself. it feels bad to admit it.
i was feeling icky so i went home and everyone went to the bookstore for a little while. when they got back, nichole and i just did crafty stuff, i worked on some poppy scarves and chatted. when we hang out, there are no lulls, no awkward silences. we get along really well, i have a really nice time with her, and that is a rare thing for me.
today, i got up and showered and was absolutely exhausted. i slept all day. not just snoozing, SLEEPING. i hate it. jake got groceries, did laundry, etc, etc, etc, and then brought in my xmas pressies. the cats got me a really nice leatherman tool, which i have been wanting for ages, i managed to cut myself on the saw blade right away and….a DIANA FAYT vase! i totally was shocked! i loooooove it! it is funny because i read her blog and saw that she had a bunch of mishaps with glazes, loads of pieces and things collapsing, and apparently, one of those mishaps involved the vase originally intended for me! i love it! loooove it! i want to put a shelf up meant just for that. i have all kinds of artwork that needs to be framed and/or hung. badly. thanks jake! it is the coolest gift ever!
barbe sent me a box full of awesome stuff, i will take photos and post the, and my new vase, too. and she sent chocolate for jake, which was so sweet!
also, one of my clients sent me a christmas gift which was really sweet. some funny kitty ornaments and a handturned giant crochet hook, which i used already and rocks! and a purse that she made herself! gorgeous!
we leave on tuesday for iowa to visit my parents and brother and nieces and nephews, which should be fun. hopefully our travel is not a nightmare. fingers crossed!
i am mad at myself that i was sleeping all day. totally zonked out. i guess i overdid it a bit this week and i always pay for it sometimes. now or later. not my choice.
i am actually getting sleepy again. i think i will send this post, read a bit and go back to sleep.
have a super holiday everyone…and make sure to let everyone that you love and respect know how you feel about them. that said, you guys mean the world to me! your support and interest in my and my work has propelled me farther than you can imagine.
xoxoxoxoxo
n.
one black bird said,
December 25, 2006 @ 12:51 pm
he he he, merry christmas natasha! so glad you like the vase
lisa s said,
December 26, 2006 @ 12:16 am
happy holidays natasha!!
Saints and Sinners said,
December 26, 2006 @ 4:37 am
lucky you getting all that GREAT stuff!!! and stuff from ME=thats the best LOL
I can’t wait to see the vase, its got to be the most amazing thing!
natasha said,
December 26, 2006 @ 2:31 pm
diana, thanks so much! i loooooooove it! after seeing it up close, i think i might know one of your glaze secrets. i won’t tell anyone, don’t worry. was mine the one that got knocked off by the box and shattered?
natasha said,
December 26, 2006 @ 2:32 pm
barbe, your stuff was badass! i will take photos when i get back and post em!
Tala said,
December 26, 2006 @ 8:59 pm
Wow! Lots of goodies! Very nice! Sounds like you had a good holiday - hope you have a nice, safe trip to Iowa!
That yarn pictured is super-gorgeous!
Merry Christmoose kisses!
ladylinoleum said,
December 27, 2006 @ 1:33 pm
Girlie, I hope you’re feeling more energetic. Wishing you much love, creativity and prosperity in the new year.
xoxo ~ R
one black bird said,
December 28, 2006 @ 12:46 pm
no natasha, yours was not the one that got knocked over. though i am still trying to play catch up from all the kiln and falling over mishaps.
flutter said,
December 29, 2006 @ 12:35 am
yummy yummy yarn. I just love your blog
susan said,
December 29, 2006 @ 11:10 pm
happy happy happy natasha! and full wonderfulness for the new year too… you deserve it!
man that yarn is so darn lovely! xo susan
natasha said,
December 31, 2006 @ 1:50 am
thanks so much amanda! and you too!
regina, i feel the vibes coming my way already! i know you and yours will do super duper this year.
natasha said,
December 31, 2006 @ 1:51 am
diana, that is noooooo fun! i looooove my vase. love. you are making me want to get back into the clay studio. seriously.