Highlights of my week

A few days off this week for school's fall break, and I've enjoyed these things during the time.
Reading A Random Act by Cindi Broaddus has changed my outlook on human life, and what is truly meaningful. Everyone that is prone to complain even of the slightest thing in life should read this book.

Listening to Ashokan Farewell on www.youtube.com played by Jay Ungar and his wife Molly Mason touches the core of my being with the lilting phrases and intense expression. He puts soo much umpth into each phrasing that I'm left with damp eyes and speechless. I first heard the song while watching the Civil War documentary by Ken Burns in 1998, and acquired the music from my violin teacher shortly after. I've enjoyed this piece greatly- but the composer plays it best!

On a lighter note. Trinny and Susannah Take on America was a nice fashion read for the week. Always take them with a grain of salt.

Books and tapes I've listened to this week:
Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain
Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier
100 Ways to Motivate Yourself - Steve Chandler

Main Thought of the Week
What am I truly doing to help others? Is my motivation to accomplish things for myself or so that others may be blessed.

Tea cozies

Dictionary.com says that a 'tea cozy' is, "a padded cloth covering to keep a tea pot warm".

My latest sewing obsession is making these lovely tea pot coverings to sell and give to my friends. I won't say what fabrics I'm using...'cause you may be getting one and I'd hate to spoil the surprise.



Afternoon Tea

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7 Wonders of Me

1. I really don't have a favorite color.

2. The more mist, rain, sleet and snow the better...provided it doesn't keep me out of classes.

3. My Mum wanted to name me Willow. Which I think would have suited me just find. But Amy means "friend" in French - so I think I'll just keep it.

4. I had a crush on Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind, when I was seven or so...but am quite a bit wiser now.

5. I believe everything happens for a purpose...even the worst day. Attitude is everything.

6. I've corresponded with two movie stars...yeeks can you believe it?

7. When I was little I said I would marry a lawyer.

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