Firefly Chapter 1
November 9, 2006
1. My wardrobe used to consist of blue jeans and various shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts, but I started wearing dresses exclusively about two years ago. I feel more comfortable and more feminine since I have made the change in my wardrobe. When I was growing up, I went to a Catholic school and was required to wear a jumper-style uniform. When I had to attend public school, my mother had me wear dresses. I hated wearing pants. Now I am comfortable once again.
2. During the winter, I wear thick cotton tights with my dresses. I also dress in layers. I won't list any unmentionables, but suffice it to say there are very warm underthings available out there for layering. This actually keeps me warmer than wearing pants. And this is very good for someone who considers herself cold all the time.
3. I am five foot ten inches tall and wear a size twelve shoe. I also weigh twenty pounds more than I did when I got married. Yeah, I was too skinny back then.
4. I have been married for over eighteen years. My husband is very, very handsome and opens the car door for me. One of the things that attracted me to him was that he was probably the first man who knew how to say 'no' to me.
6. I have two good-hearted daughters. They are three years apart and are ordinarily very kind to one another which makes my heart glad. I always thought I would have many more children, but I am entirely content with the two God has blessed me with.
7. I am in my tenth year of homeschooling. And, yes, I am counting from kindergarten, when my eldest was five years old, and not from birth. You can refer to the 'home education' links in the right sidebar for some of the more useful things I have found. I truly feel, though, that you need very little "curriculum" to educate your child properly. I will go so far as to say you really needn't buy any prepared curriculum materials at all.
8. I love to collect old books. Really, really old books. I especially love old books illustrated with beautiful engravings. I like to use the engravings to create graphics for my blog. I just got a new book in the mail today. It is called The Young Folk's Book of The Heavens and was published in 1925. That doesn't make it too terribly old, but it is such an interesting book! Pluto wasn't even discovered yet! It wasn't discovered for another five years. Now we have decided it is not a real planet, after all, and have designated it as #134340, a minor planet. Did I tell you I love old books?
9. I'd like to say I am a photographer, but I merely take pictures.
10. When I was little, I thought I would grow up and be an artist or a writer. I also thought I wanted to work with children, be a veterinarian, and become a nun. I'm glad this life affords me the ability to be a little bit of everything I wanted to be when I was a child.
11. My favorite colors are green, purple, blue, and brown.
12. This coming Tuesday is my birthday!
13. And, finally, just in case you were curious, I am no longer Catholic. I was merely raised Catholic.
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happy birthday to you!! mine's coming up, too. let's see, tuesday is the 14th... don't know anybody on 11/14. have a great birthday week... and happy TT!!
Posted by: Uisce at November 9, 2006 4:41 AM
I love your graphics and so many of the things that are "you." Especially old books. I got my P & T at Ohio State writing about old books. There are so many fabulous courses to take; that's one of my few regrets that I didn't pursue. This is a very interesting list. I'll be back to check out your links.
Mine is up. http://collectingmythoughts.blogspot.com/2006/11/thursday-thirteen-last-week-i-wrote.html
Posted by: Norma at November 9, 2006 5:24 AM
I really think you are a wonderful and beautiful person. I admire and my hats off to all homeschoolers! Great job you are doing!
5'10"!! Wow! I wish I had your height! :D
Advance happy birthday!
Happy Thursday!
Posted by: MommyBa at November 9, 2006 5:29 AM
Number 13 makes me curious...
Posted by: Imperfect Christian at November 9, 2006 2:52 PM
A lot of people I know who were raised Catholic are no longer Catholics. Boy, is it reassuring to me to hear that your husband was the first man who knew how to say "no" to you. The man I recently began dating also fits that category. I saw that as a red flag, but have since come to not only respect it, but appreciate it.
Thanks for the great list! Happy T13!
Posted by: Kukka-Maria at November 9, 2006 4:53 PM
pretty blog, and i enjoyed your TT. thanks for visiting mine.
i love to wear dresses, which most people see as uncomfortable, although i haven't (yet) gone to dresses exclusively. where do you buy yours - or do you make them? and what styles do you prefer?
Posted by: alisonwonderland at November 10, 2006 1:01 PM
Alison - I have to admit that it is difficult for me to find dresses that I find to be both well-made and modest nowadays. I have some links over in my "homemaking" section in the right side column, though, that might give you some ideas.
Eddie Bauer usually has nice jumpers and The Vermont Country Store has nice, thick tights and warm underthings. To be honest, I buy most of my dresses from eBay or from the Goodwill store.
I have started sewing dresses for myself. I actually have one nearly finished. It just needs to be hemmed.
I usually prefer jumpers or dresses that are somewhat high-waisted and I like dress that have tie-backs. I don't like dresses that button-up the front from the bottom because they tend to gap or lose buttons. I fix this by sewing them carefully up along the outer side of material. Right up the sewn line that is already there. I don't mind buttons just down the bodice of the dress, though. I also don't like dresses with slits. You could sew them up, too, but then you wouldn't be able to walk! :)
Posted by: Firefly at November 10, 2006 4:31 PM
I love CuddleDuds in the wintertime...so light and so warm!
I am 5 foot 7 and vary between an 11 and a 12 in shoes. It's nice to know that there are others like me out there.
My TT was posted on Thursday but I'm surfing around, looking at BloggerFriend School stuff now too.
Posted by: Lori at November 11, 2006 8:55 AM
Happy Birthday!
Nice to meet you!
LOL! I don't even own a dress.
Posted by: Nancy at November 13, 2006 7:21 PM
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