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A Response

 I received some not so pleasant emails from someone who found my Cozies For A Cause website. It could have been through Bust Magazine's link pages or Planned Parenthood...I don't know or care. But here was my response.


" Yo, I understand completely that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and that's just peachy keen, but I have a right to my own as well...so either don't look at the website and do your own thing, or shut your pie hole. Maybe in your opinion I am a "sinner" and I will burn in the "deep, dark depths of the Devil's underground" (your words, not mine)...but I'll take my chances. Maybe damnation isn't so bad. Hell (no pun intended), start an abstinence program...do something productive with your passion for the lack of booty action. That's cool in my book and I'll donate. If giving 10 bucks will keep you from bugging me then it's worth it. Have a good one, bro.
"


I'm just sayin'.

Ok, so maybe  he does.


All I have to say can be summed up with this video:


Well I have ANOTHER job as of yesterday...which is a thrill of course.  I also got my back paycheck and had a nice visit with my mumsy and grammie. We decided it would be a good idea to see a movie and what do they want to see? Sex In The City. Yes. Possibly one of the most awkward movies to see with your mother and grandmother. Oy. Wait, I take that back. Here is a list of movies I have seen with them:

1. American Beauty -  Great movie, but try explaining that to a confused mother.
2. Magnolia -  Strange. Frogs?
3. Something About Mary -   "OH MY GOD. WHAT IS THAT YOUNG LADY PUTTING IN HER    HAIR? Well that is just TOO much." Nothing is more awkward                                                         than  listening to your grandmother chuckle over a                                                                                 masturbation joke.
4. Sex In The City - Enough tits? I swear if I have to look at the boy/girl looking                                 redhead's  chesticles one more time I might poke my eyes out.

I am in love with the following artists this week:
1. Neko Case
2. Jolie Holland
3. Nickel Creek
4. Elton John
5. A Tribe Called Quest


That is all.




So I've embarked on a fundraising project these last couple weeks. It's called Cozies For A Cause and it's a safe sex campaign that raises money for HIV/AIDS Services, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI and Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan. At $5 bucks a pop, I am hand sewing and making felt condom "cozies" and all the proceedsare going to the two organizations. 



http://cozies4acause.bravehost.com

Check 'er out.

-Me

Seriousely. Either way, I'm living in Traverse City offically for the summer, which is pretty alright in my book. I'll admit, I'm a sap and I miss mi familia, but I'll get over it.

I'll be updating when I feel like dragging my ass to the library, so don't be a d-bag.

Only not really. I'm actually going to be with lots of people I suppose. Either way, I can't help but feel sad about heading up north. It's a weird feeling. Blarg.

So I was listening to some Rilo Kiley this afternoon, it seemed like a Jenny Lewis sort of day. Man, I would do all sorts of nasty things to that gal. Well not really. I would mostly just lick her face. It's so damn cute, I can't help myself. I also decided that it would be an Eisley evening.

"Do you remember how it was whenwe were fascinators?"
"Vintage People" - Eisley

Perfection. If you haven't heard them yet, check it out man.


Time for dinner with the folks.

Keep on keepin' on.





Today seems to have a vague Italian theme and that's alright by me. Yesterday, I picked up some Sinfonia mercerized cotton yarn at Hobby Lobby and I fell in L-O-V-E. I can't figure out what to make with it quite yet, but I'll figure something out.







So I was "surfing the web", as you kids like to say, and I decided to see if I couldn't find a pretty scarf to wear rather than my same old ones I always have on. Don't worry, I wash them. Sure, I saw alot of pretty fabrics...gauzy, cotton, silk, glitter, ect...but THIS one is truely a golden nugget! Granted, it might be a wee bit gaudy, but fuck it, I don't care. It's feels pretty. Purim may have come and gone, but I think this one would be great this summer. Plus, it's called Queen Ester. Who doesn't want to be Queen Ester? I don't know if I can justify $20.00 for it though, but the shipping is only $1.95 anywhere. Meh, I'll think about it I suppose. I'd love it in the light pink, blue or white. Maybe I wouldn't look like a pirate.











I am used to wearing tiechels (or mitpachat) that look more like this:



The countdown to my summer is at 4 days.




Fraunch

I have created the world's cutest squid stuffie. Well I guess it's the world's greatest to me because I've never been able to make one that doesn't look like a dong.

His name is Pierre and he is fraunch.

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So after many attempts, I have found a sea creature crochet pattern for a stuffed squid that doesn't look completely phallic. I would feel a little weird giving my nephew a toy that looks like a tallywacker, but that's just me. Etsy.com, being the gem that it is, has always provided me with good patterns at a huge price chop compared to JoAnne's. I've actually found three patterns by this same seller, NeedleNoodles, and they have all been adoreable.




Cephalopods Crochet Pattern
Easily the cutest cephalopods ever...


Pattern by NeedleNoodles and here is her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=33135








Some of my favorite pattern purchases that I haven't had a chance to make yet:








Spanish Lady Dancer Pattern
Aye Mami! I am going to make her and she will be named Christina, my sassy alter ego. She will sit in my car and sass at the morons that cut me off in traffic.

Pattern by melbangel. Melbangels shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=87376




Tea Party Set Crochet Pattern

I've started making this, actually. Instead I used an organic cotton in light blue, yellow, white and black. I can't remember what brand it is because I tend to take off the wrapper when I buy them, which is dumb. This set, in my colors, seems very Alice In Wonderland. Too bad Sandie doesn't like to have tea parties anymore...I'll find another little darlink that wants it.

Pattern by anapaulaoli, a great crocheter with a wonderful etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=9639 . I love her Katamari Damacy pattern.


Ice Cream Wristlet/Purse Crochet Pattern

These just SCREAM summer! Now, I am not a summer type of gal, but even I can get excited for the heat with these cute bags. I hate that I haven't made them yet, but I think I might have to do that tonight. I love the red "cherry" bead closure at the top! I saw a minty green yarn in my giant stash the other day and with a couple brown beads, I could have a delicious purse that will be the envy of every other dairy/mint lover. Pattern by candypopcreations and her Etsy shop is at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=26471 .


Amigurumi Ice Cream Crochet Pattern
There seems to be a "pattern" in my pattern choices. I think I might have been having a calcium craving the week I bought these. Either way, these little treats are adoreable. Another NeedleNoodles creation, I can't help but want to eat these up. I did get a chance to make the popsicle as a creamsicle for a friend's birthday, but I haven't had a chance to finnish the rest of them. Again, her shop is at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=33135 . You really should check it out if you have any interest in crochet or learning to do so.
Amigurumi Jellyfish Crochet Pattern
ANOTHER NeedleNoodles pattern, and just as cute as the rest of them. I have actually made this for a friend of mine, but switched it up just a little bit. I plan on making many of these!


Sweet Magnolia Scarflette Crochet Pattern
My first real wearable pattern, this was too cute to pass up really. I've started the main scarf portion, so I am well on my way to an adorable addition to my wardrobe.
Pattern by Fablehandmadegoods at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=10963 .
Lyle The Lobster Crochet Pattern
Now, I have a thing for lobsters. Not sure why, but I do. They're cute in a weird crustation sort of way. I wanted this pattern to make a lobster wallet, but never actually did so. Now, I think I might make a lobster condom cozy. Cute and easy pattern. Should work up pretty quickly.
Pattern by DandelionDreamers at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=52076 .
Amigurumi Boy Crochet Pattern
OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Mr. Bill! I bought this for the hell of it...perhaps I need a little Mr. Bill for my car? Yes, yes I do.
Pattern by AerieDesigns at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=15594 and if you love dogs, check out her site. It's a goodin'!
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