The stained glass class is going really well. I was home this weekend with my camera, but forgot to take some pictures of the things I've finished. I don't mind giving projects away, since it's one of those hobbies that could quickly over-run the house. Austin's concerned there's going to be suncatchers of a teddy bear holding an umbrella, or a duck happily splashing through puddles in every window. You think he'd know by now I'm more of an arist้ than that. I have a very cool art nouveau design I scanned from a book, tweaked the lines in photoshop to make it doable, and I am considering putting above the front door. There's a plain little window now that could use some sprucing up. I also made a 3D model of a bookcase that's been tossing about in my head for awhile this weekend, which should lend itself to some panels in the side wall. And I'm still trying to find ideas to redo our kitchen cabinets. hm....maybe his claims are justified. Anyone want any projects done? I like to work with this, but it's a large-scale hobby. Could be worse, at least I don't raise elephants for show.
Speaking of purchases that make me incredibly happy, I found today the first season of Punky Brewster on DVD.
I was SO in love with this show when I was little, I can still sing the whole theme song and all the weird little quirky facts. If you need me, I'll be reliving parts of my childhood with Brandon the wonder-dog.
Stevie and Jen came out this weekend for fun and to be technical consultants on the new bike I've been needing. The old bike, while well-loved, was the original "big-girl bike" I got when I was twelve. The new beauty is the Trek 7500FX, and I love it so much it makes me feel vaguely dirty.
To combat that, I commuted in to work today. I live 35 miles from work, so I drive to a park n' ride and biked in the last eight. Such fun! Nice rolling hills, a better way to wake up than coffee, and now I get to work feeling like I'm all set to go. Does that granola cancel out the cash I dropped on the bike? I certainly hope so.