Something New

I have so much free time and so much to say, I need to find things to do and ways to express myself. Experimenting in the kitchen, learning to use the sewing machine, expanding my reading selections, and of course capturing life with my Christmas gift to myself along with the occasional rant I decided to blog mainly for myself but in case others care to read or see. 

Me cooking, hahaha (I can't cook). I have to call my mom to ask how to boil eggs. So it will definitely be challenging and interesting to see how my concoctions. While using my great GG's recipes and many others I have collected over the years, I will post pics and recipes. My first recipe is going to be French Apple Cake for my churches Chicken N' Biscuit Dinner next weekend.

I bought a sewing machine a year ago (sitting in its box collecting dust). Just before Christmas I had to much time on my hands and all my Christmas shopping done that I wanted to give some homemade stuff to my close family. I made baby doll blankets for my nieces, place-mats for my sister and mom. I'm slowly learning my way around the sewing machine and quilters community. I've had to search youtube, quilters blogs, and books to figure sewing/quilting out. I find it hard to learn somethings from experienced quilters cause they use words i'm still trying to figure out. After my Old Bear finishes my craft room, I will think of my next project. Possibly my own place-mats or my nephews quilt although I still have time before he arrives to do that.

Oh I how I love to curl up on the couch or in bed and read a book. I love to get lost in a story. I read all kinds of books. Series or Trilogies are a love/hate relationship with me. I need all of them in my possession when reading them. I can't stand starting one and then not having the next one to read. I also think some authors take series to far.  One of my favorite series is the "The Southern Vampire Mysteries" series by Charlaine Harris, but I think it was dragged on to far and lost interest by the 9th book. I still plan to finish the series. I prioritize what I read by their cover (Don't say it, I know) but it's human nature in my opinion. I'm currently reading the "Private" series by James Patterson; I'll let you know what I think when I finish. 

My pride and joy is my NIKON. I am no professional photography by any means (Although I think I am). Between my mini Road Trips (bonding time with my sister) and my weekend adventures (with my Old Bear) I zoom, click, flash trying to capture everything about my trip. Some pictures come out great (most are blurry or to dark), I'm still finding my way with my camera. Pictures to come!!!