• MissMimi said on Feb 07, 2008....

  [waving]
   
  hello, infernalkins!  I just added you as a contact at flickr.  About time, huh?  :)
   
  I think my next quilt will be in shades of purple, blue and green.  Well, maybe next to the next.  I'd want to keep that one, and I need to make one to give away.

• evil_twin said on Feb 07, 2008....

  I already posted about all the mundane things happening in my life, but my day was a good one :-) I didn't do anything interesting though except work and then come home, and then eat Subway for dinner. Somebody stop this fun rollercoaster, I want to get off! :-P
  
  -Kyle
  

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 07, 2008....

  Mimi: Oooh, purple, green, and blue?? That's going to be absolutely gorgeous! Take pictures when you make that one and share them, please. :-D
  
  Kyle: I could live on Subway food! I'm glad it was a good day for you. :)
  
  ~Infernal
  

• Twylarants said on Feb 07, 2008....

  Hi TIO,  Let's see....I worked late...had a piece of cake for dinner (yeah, I know...bad idea)...and now I'm going to bed!   Ah, the fun lives of the poor and unknown...lol!

• Zayda said on Feb 07, 2008....

  Well, hello there, Infernal!
  
  
  Hmmm...Let's see. Not much has been going on. I have been sick; this past weekend was pinewood derby weekend. I'll have to blog about that later.
  
  
  I'm going to spend the weekend going a whole bunch of grading.

• CreativeWoman said on Feb 07, 2008....

  Hi, Infernal.
  
  We've had more snow here and my fridge is dying.  Everything else is about the same.  :-)
  
  CW
  

• botoni said on Feb 07, 2008....

  HEY INFERNAL......All is quiet here on the western front.  Like Skald, there is about 90 feet of snow everywhere and my dogs DO NOT like venturing into the hinterlands for bladder breaks.

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 07, 2008....

  Twy: What kind of cake? Sleep well! :)
  
  Zayda: I'll look forward to the derby post. Ugh to grading!
  
  CW: Ah, yes - I need to read about that fridge. Yay to snow (as long as you can still get to where you need to go)!
  
  bottie: ((hugs)) It seems like I haven't talked with you in forever! Poor dogs - it would suck to have to go out into the snow to pee, but snow is just so pretty!
  
  ~Infernal
  

• Fallyn said on Feb 07, 2008....

  my middle one is the girly one.

  but she's six, and she still won't let me french braid her hair.

  she's not patient enough.

  but french braiding isn't as hard as it looks.

  take a section of hair at the top in front......like you're going to put it in a barrett.

  then divide it into three like you're going to braid it.

  every time you take one of the outside strands grab up some extra hair from the sides into it.

  keep doing that till you run out of extra hair....then braid the end like normal.

  it takes a few times to get it right, but practice makes perfect.

• brit said on Feb 08, 2008....

  hi infernal! i'm usually happy-go-lucky but every once in a while (ok once a week!) a particular person in my life picks a fight with me and messes me up for the day. that day was today (feb7) but since its almost tomorrow, i better go to bed or that person will pick another fight with me! thanks for letting me share !!  (curtsy)

• moonriver said on Feb 08, 2008....

  hi there my good friend.
  
  woke up at dawn this morning (as usual) ... did some perfunctory exercises... checked email, posted a blog and a few comments ... fixed breakfast ...
  
  rushed to a very academic conference sponsored by a local university... reconnected with some friends, including a revered linguistics professor... as the afternoon sessions droned on, got away from the tracks, panels, plenaries and so on and so forth ... made some excuse not to attend a semi-formal dinner (the chancellor's my friend) ...
  
  at this point, peeking at sc, commenting on your blog while watching the spring festival parade from the vantage point of a 3rd floor internet cafe window seat...  basically playing a little hookey like any kid would do on a friday afternoon...lol!
  
  this evening i'll make some rush preps for a presentation tomorrow at another university workshop ... i think i can hack this academic's hat for a month or two, but not longer, puh-leeze! :-)
  
  all in a day's work, my friend. all in a day's work. so how have you been?
  
  

• merlin said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Well i just found out that im pregnant, so tngs r prety hectic right now!

• Twylarants said on Feb 08, 2008....

  I want to be Moon in my next life.

• nytquill17 said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Umm...it's cold outside.  The cats seem to want something from me but I don't know what it is (they have food!)  I'm putting off my workout this morning because I hate mornings :p  And I need to go to the store today.  My brain can worry and fuss over things at a million miles a minute all on its own.  I think it bugs my husband that I think so far ahead sometimes, but it's not like HE would take over if I didn't!
  
  I'm not losing weight like I want to but I know that I am eating healthy in a way that I could do for the rest of my life, and being active, so I've just got to stick it out and change will come.  But it's frustrating.  On the other hand, my blood sugars are getting better in the past few days.  I think I am finally finding a good routine for me and I'm excited about that.  I have appointments with my GP and my endocrinologist next week so I am hoping they can help me learn how to smooth out some of the wrinkles I'm still seeing.
  
  I need to give more time to my sewing and my writing but I keep procrastinating about "real life stuff" until that's all I have time for.  I have this gorgeous Mariner's Compass/Tall Ships wallhanging I want to do for our bedroom and I have one MC block done.  I need to put in some hours quilting on my Double Wedding Ring that I've had going for...god, 5 or 6 years now?  And I'm not even going to get into the half dozen other quilts that I have plans for but the fabric is still in the bag I brought it home in!
  
  And I'm still in my quarter-life crisis I think.  I'm not quite sure who I am or where I want to go from here.  There are a lot of things I might enjoy, but I either need a car, or more money, or I'm scared to try, or some combination of those.  It's hard to get over that "star" mentality I grew up with and to realize that my student days are probably over - because all my life until now, that's been my only identity.  Now I just feel like a has-been know-it-all (I know that's harsh and not true and all but it's an honest feeling).  Lately it feels like my life is just an endless trudge from day to day, same old thing over and over again.  I'm not unhappy really, but I keep wondering, is this it?  When I was a kid, I thought people's twenties was like, the time of their life or something.  I'm old enough to know that for most people life doesn't even start until after 30, but I still never thought I'd be this...bored, I guess, at 22.
  
  Wow, I actually had a lot to say.  Be careful what you wish for when you ask me to talk about myself I guess! ;)
  

• crybabylu said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Me too, I have always been a tomboy, but I loved the girly things with my daughter and now I do them with my granddaughter.

• biglove said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi Infernal ~ I understand what you mean about feeling disconnected, I too am feeling that way and I find myself spending less and less time here, and I miss everyone.
   
  My son is almost two and he is so wonderful. Last night he hugged me one of those real tight long hugs and kissed me and said "love you mommy"....I almost cried. It had been such a shity day and he made everything better.
   
  Thanks for reaching out and I'll try to catch up more ;-))

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Fallyn: That doesn't sound too hard - thanks! :)
  
  brit: I hope the 8th is a much better, argument-free day for you!
  
  moon: Part werewolf, part academic, eh? ;-) Sounds like an interesting day you had there, my friend! :) We're all ok here, just kind of creeping along waiting for better.
  
  merlin: I just saw your post - congratulations! :)
  
  Twy: You and me both! :-D
  
  nyt: I'd like to see that wallhanging when you finish it! :) I can identify with your last big paragraph, especially the has-been part. I feel that way a lot of the time, even though I know I'm still doing something important -- the most important thing I'll ever do! -- but sometimes it just feels like the glory days are all behind me.
  
  You're doing a great job with your diet and lifestyle changes. I hope you see more tangible results soon, but I bet if your heart and other organs could talk (as freaky as that would be), they'd be thanking you right now. You might never know what medical crises you've already erased from your future by making smarter choices for yourself! :)
  
  Dee: I'm glad you understand. It's fun doing girly things with a little girl you're crazy about! :)
  
  biglove: It's good to see you! ((hugs)) Little kids do make everything better, and that's such an adorable age!
  
  ~Infernal
  

• beyondtheveil said on Feb 08, 2008....

  I just took care of the puppy's morning needs and had coffee. Its an absolutely necessary routine for both of us. My mind is just now clearing, so I don't have anything else to say.

• rupert7 said on Feb 08, 2008....

  G'day infernal - Well I don't have a lot to say really. Our friends brothers little girl, Chelsea,stayed with us this evening while her dad went out on his first date since arriving from Sydney some time ago. He promised to be back for her by midnight and I told him he better or his brand new car would turn into a pumpkin! lol He only just made it I must say. I am glad he has found a new girl,he has been through a tough divorce and has been pretty lonely.
  
  Tomorrow is Saturday and Jenny and I are going to secret harbor to visit Our son and daughter in law and the 2 kids. The grandson is 2 weeks old now and we have not seen him since the day he was born,so I expect Jenny will take a million photos! Its a 90 minute drive each way so we will make a full day of it. The weather should be in the mid 70's and that is just perfect! Its nearly 1:00am so better get to bed! see ya later :-))
  

• silverwhisper said on Feb 08, 2008....

  [trout-smack!]
  
  
  
  :D
  
  been busy lately. sorry about that!
  
  mostly finished the database project, happily. :>
  
  ed

• rightwingwizard said on Feb 08, 2008....

  As I have not spent a great deal of time on-line of late, I must admit that I have dropped precious few comments here or anywhere else for that matter.  I recently created a page on myspace for the benefit of my children, or so they claim.  We still rarely comunicate via that particular venue.  I have however, met a very interesting soul as a result.  I have perhaps communicated with her more than I ought, but it has been good; something to look forward to each day.

  On another note, I haven't spent much time in my favorite game haunt either, perhaps an hour every couple days or so.  For some reason I find it boring in the extreme of late.  Perhaps I am becoming restless.

  Our weather sucks, not much snow, but it remains shitty nonetheless.  I always feel better physically in the winter months, but I tend toward melancholy at this time of the year.

  So, I have indeed stopped by and spoke a few meaningless words.  I will attempt to do so with greater frequency in the future, but don't hold your breath.

  rww

   

• hidufel said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hello there... Whats up?
  
  I'm thinking about starting a couple of crochet projects... been at least ten years since my last afghan, And since i currently use my last one so much its about ready to die, i thought id start up a new one or two or five...
  
  My step father is begining to regrow white and red blood cells from his stem cell replacement earlier this week, which is good news, hope fully allowing him to fight of the lymphatic cancer hes battling (so far unsucessfully)
  
  Im dreading the upcoming valanetines day...  its such a depressing holiday when youve no one to share it with...
  

• Eilan said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi, Infernal!
  
  Not too much going on here.  It got up to the 60's earlier in the week, but now it's back down where it usually is, temp-wise.  We had quite a bit of rain, but no snow and ice like other parts of our state.
  
  I can't french-braid, either.
  

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 08, 2008....

  beyond: I hope you're having a good day. :) It takes me a while to get my mind in gear in the mornings, too.
  
  rupe! :) It sounds like you're going to have a great time with your tiny new grandson. Your accounts of people in your life always make me smile - it's obvious that you're good with little kids and care for them a great deal.
  
  ed: [double-take] I think that's the dustiest trout I've ever been smacked with! ;-) Glad the project is mostly over. I thought about picking up the phone a time or two in there, but didn't want to run the risk of throwing your groove off or anything.
  
  rww: Have you seen the GW "Canthan" New Year decorations? They're very pretty! :) I'm glad you met an interesting soul. Everyone should have little moments to look forward to every day!
  
  hidufel: You can crochet? You're more talented than I am, my poetic friend. :) What colors are you thinking of using?
  
  That's good news about your stepdad - I'll keep him in my thoughts.
  
  I don't really like Valentine's Day now either, and I have someone! It's just an over-commercialized excuse to sell flowers and candy and shiny things, IMO.
  
  Eilan: Howdy! It was 82 here the other day. I'll take the balmier 60s (or your colder weather, heck).
  
  ~Infernal
  

• brit said on Feb 08, 2008....

  thank you infernal! i hope the 8th is good (it practically just started so...) ok better go again...gotta steer clear of fights! (curtsy)

• Eilan said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Infernal: I'd be happy with temps in the 70's year-round.

• hidufel said on Feb 08, 2008....

  My favorite colors are green (either dark green or a nice medium weight green) and black, so i may try that, or i'll try for a green and offwhite combination... When i get close i'll definitly post pics of my projects. Picking up yarn tonight/tomorrow.
  
  I used to call valentines day emotional blackmail day, but that was really in jest... the truth is id love to have someone i could just shower with attention that day. knowing me though... everyday would be like valentines day...
  

• quietone said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi Infernal and everyone else!  I got my new camera yesterday but so far, I don't think I like it very well..sometimes less is more...  I always enjoy your stories about your children infernal.

• kruuyai said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi infernal.... I just got done with an exhausting week at work, and wrote my first "real" post in the last couple of weeks.  I'm looking forward to getting caught up with work this weekend, so I can have a more relaxing week next week, but I'm a little stressed, because I have to memorize my lines for a play by Tuesday, and I have a reading tomorrow, and a rehearsal on Sunday, and I want to go out and do something with my flatmate, and go to the used furniture bazaars and find a table for my new room, etc. etc. ... It's never ending.  

• MissMimi said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi again, infernal.  :)

  Kind of a slow day here.  I just slept for 2 hours, and I feel like I could sleep a few more.   zzzzzz....

• rupert7 said on Feb 08, 2008....

  the infernal - I love kids.....for one thing they are the future, and they are such fun to be with,they are so innocent!! :-))

• Mr_Box said on Feb 08, 2008....

  I'm guilty of losing touch a little. My internet time has been sporadic. Life has been good though.

  You read about my excitement with the sword guy. Crazy stuff. It doesn't get much weirder than that.

  I've also been working quite a lot which is why I haven't been around. I'm happy it's the weekend now.

  Hope yours is a good one.

• uniquely-ironic said on Feb 08, 2008....

  I finally blogged about my life lately.

  I think I could sum it up in one word.  Stress.

• fearing said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi Infernal!  How are you? 
  You made me smile with this post.  I always say God gave me boys because I couldn't do little girl hair.  ;-)  

• fearing said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Spammers!!!!!
  
  I went to webaholics last post and spammed them back!
  
  

• moonriver said on Feb 08, 2008....

  infernal -- yup. part-werewolf, part-academic, part-journalist, part-information activist, part outdoor freak, part-father... told you i'm still sorting out my multiple personalities haha.
  
  

• Expendable said on Feb 08, 2008....

  I've stumbled across a project that sounds like fun for me. Should be fun ^_^

• nursecutie said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Hi Infernal!! I made brownies tonight. Yum! I haven't eaten them yet though because I just took them out of the oven. But I am looking forward to it :) Oh my life is so exciting! The last post I made at my blog was about cupcakes.......and this is about brownies! I need to stop eating.....LOL!

  xxoo natalie xxoo

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Eilan: I'll take 70s every day it would've been hotter, but ewww to year-round 70s. What about seasons? ;-)
  
  hidufel: Well, you're young yet -- who knows; maybe next year you'll have that someone by your side! :) Those colors would be beautiful together.
  
  quiet: Hi! What kind of camera did you get?
  
  kruu: Never a dull moment, eh? I hope you find a few moments to relax somewhere in there! I need to go read your post.
  
  Mimi: Hi again. :) Nothing wrong with slow days!
  
  rupe: You are so right! :) I love kids too (go figure).
  
  Mr. Box: Hey, we all get busy. I'm glad life's been good!
  
  u-i: Another post I need to read! ((hugs)) I hope things get less stressful soon!
  
  ~Infernal
  

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 08, 2008....

  fearing: Hiii! ((hugs)) We're all well. I'm still in the discovery phase with boys - and my son still pees on me every time I open his diaper. :-p
  
  moon: You truly are a fascinating friend! :)
  
  Ex: Cool! Can you elaborate?
  
  Nat: Yum! Brownies are soooo good when they're still warm (especially with vanilla ice cream)! :-D
  
  ~Infernal
  

• Expendable said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Not just yet, sorry. Hostile eyes and ears.

• Zayda said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Speaking of derby posts...lol...when we went to Kentucky this summer, we went to Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. I promised Silver I would do a post about the experience--now mind you, we weren't there for the Kentucky Derby, we were there later in the summer. So, it looks like I need to do two "derby" posts. :)

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 08, 2008....

  Ex: Ah, ok.
  
  Zayda: Well -- make that two posts I'll look forward to reading sometime. :)
  
  ~Infernal
  

• FaithfulDisciple said on Feb 11, 2008....

  Infernal or rather the Eternal Optimist as you always are, I missed you all of you. But we don't have forever, so enjoy our time together while it still is here.
  
  Sending you positive vibes of faith, hope and love.
  FD
  

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 11, 2008....

  FD: Thank you for stopping by! :) I missed you, and hope you are well.
  
  ~Infernal
  

• Zayda said on Feb 11, 2008....

  Ferny: I'm hungry. That's what's on my mind right now. My leftover hot and sour soup that I brought to work wasn't quite enough. :( It hit the spot and warmed me up but now I need something else to much on, but I oh so do not want to go grab a candy bar. I'm trying to be good. But I may need to get a candy bar or maybe a granola bar to get me through an afternoon of meetings. Blech. I hate meetings. Really I do.

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 11, 2008....

  I vote for the granola bar, Zayda. ;-) Ew to meetings! (And what is hot and sour soup?)
  
  ~Infernal
  

• silverwhisper said on Feb 12, 2008....

  "ferny"? i think i like that. :>
  
  ed

• the_infernal_optimist said on Feb 12, 2008....

  I do too, ed. :)
  
  ~Infernal
  

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