tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65318898875600749962024-03-14T01:39:11.226-07:00Janet's GemsMy stuff! my garden, crocheted projects, christian thoughts, my art.Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.comBlogger636125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-91862141219891532692014-06-04T16:12:00.000-07:002014-06-04T16:12:27.029-07:00Hello internet!<br />
Just been across the road this morning to visit my honey, Mark. Haven't shared much about him, but he's my next door neighbour so he's quite handy :)<br />
And yes, we've moved the wedding forward to August the 16th. So only about 2 months or so to go.<br />
I just had to jump onto my blog and share this though...<br />
Isn't it nice to be loved? And cherished?<br />
After all I've been through, do you know how it feels to have a grown man literally skip back down the driveway after seeing you off because he can't believe how lucky he is? Literally pinch himself because he can't believe he actually got you?<br />
And to have a God who put it all together even though you were dead set on not marrying because you were convinced marriage sux and all men are arseholes? <br />
And my wedding will be very symbolic and special, and glorify God to the max!Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-8611769878903412102014-05-11T20:28:00.001-07:002014-05-11T20:28:32.696-07:00<img height="223" 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Ok, long story short people, I haven't been blogging coz I'm totally in love people. You're lucky coz even facebook doesn't have the privilege of this information but I 'm totally besotted. That's why I haven't been blogging, I've been other wise engaged. Actually, literally engaged. We set a date for March, but if we can't hold on we'll be bringing it forward, coz we're holding back if you know what I mean, and I've never had anyone love me enough to do that. It's called "respect" apparently, something I haven't really had in the past.<br />
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<br />Lucky me! :)Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-20973193069108787482014-04-14T13:08:00.000-07:002014-04-14T20:25:53.456-07:00RacismSo I'm sitting here at the computer just now, waiting to wake up, and Catherine comes up to me and asks me what 'ching chong' means. It's a racist term Catherine. "What's racist?" So I just spent the last minute or two trying to explain to Catherine aged 9 what racism is. I guess that's pretty cool aye? She didn't know. Well, we live in South Auckland, a melting pot of cultures. I don't know why I never explained this stuff to her before... it's just been christianity all the way I guess. I remember trying to explain to her what feminism is... but it just went totally over her hear as well.<br />
Anyway, I thought I'd squeeze in a little blog post before I head off :)<br />
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So I spent another couple of blissful days up on our bach roof, painting it. How come life's been so good lately? The pessimist in me says, don't worry, shitty times are just around the corner haha. But for now, life's good and I'll just enjoy it while I've got it.</div>
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Man! Finally finished the Doyle wall! All done in paint by hand... no pounces, (which are pieces of paper with the lettering all copied from an overhead projector).. nope, all marked up by hand from a 10% drawing. Can you tell I'm happy about that?</div>
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It's the roof at our bach. I took plenty of 'before' shots, but no 'after' shots, coz it was late and I had to shoot off. I hope to get it done by winter but who knows. At least I got all the rusty bits done and painted over, and I plan to do the rest a section at a time, coz I can only make it up there on Thursdays basically.</div>
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Cyclone Lusi was a bit of a fizzer... we went in the parade... it rained alittle bit as you can see in some of the photos... Catherine danced. She didn't want to at first, but I made her and she was fine. We had a good day and even though I skipped church to go, God helped me in so many ways, like finding where to go when I have absolutely no sense of direction and would have wound up in totally the wrong place if other dancers hadn't turned up at just the right time. Yes, God is with me in the drunken rowdy mobs of Auckland viaduct too. Hee hee. We may skip school next year too... it was fun.</div>
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So day one of the big cyclone. Someone put this up on facebook... I thought I'd share...</div>
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<br />Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-16788671329248877212014-02-28T00:15:00.000-08:002014-02-28T00:18:05.518-08:00Catherine's dancing dress 2014So I'm determined to get good at making dancing dresses for Catherine. Last years one was my first attempt... and was semi ok. Probably not good enough for a regional competition though. And I emailed the teacher what I had done so far, only to be informed that as a Novice dancer she is not allowed to wear solo dresses this year anyway!! But all good. That means I have a full year to get this one right.<br />
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I got Catherine to give me a sketch of what she would like:<br />
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So I'm slowly coming off them. From 7.5 mls down to 5 now, and slowly down. And if you think it's risky,1. I'm going off them slowly for that reason and 2. When you know youre well, well, you just know. 7 years on the same meds and still as sick as hell. God comes into my li fe and BAM! I never felt like this during that time. Meds make some difference but they don't heal you. So time to put my money where my mouth is... I'll let you know how it goes. (Another 6 months and I'll be off them completely).<br />
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And YAAAAAY! again! someone shouted me tickets to go see this guy. Daniel Walker author of God in a Brothel. I bought this for myself for christmas. Hes a kiwi guy who runs an organisation that rescues sex slaves out of brothels in Asia ( and the US too). There are 20 to 30 million slaves in the world today. More today than when slavery was abolished, and most of them are in the sex industry. </div>
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<br />Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-79021125344876473462014-02-01T22:30:00.000-08:002014-02-01T22:30:57.152-08:00Crochet bracelet pattern, and stuff....Me and my friend Linda are all geared to set up our little craft market at our church in April, so I've been a busy bee making as much as I can. I decided I needed some affordable little crafty things to sell and I came up with this bracelet.<br />
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And goodbye flat sweet flat! We are moving out on the 10th of Feb! Temporarily back to mums, then onto the waiting list for a state house which will be waaaay cheaper rent. We had a great time! We survived on $20 a week groceries for 6 months... yet I recon we still ate well! We made friends with the neighbours and had alot of fun! But the best thing about moving out (don't get me wrong, I would have LOVED to have stayed), is that with the stricter benifit laws I decided Im going to cancel my benifit, I'll finally be off the dole. OMG I hate being on the dole. But my expenses were too high. But being in the flat forced me to cut them right down and now I've learnt to live on peanuts I think I can live off what I earn. Well I hope so. I 'm just excited to find out anyhow... which isn't usually like me but I just feel like this is gonna be a good year... it has been so far!</div>
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Made some more tatted earrings like I said I would. Some worked out better than others, and I think I'm gonna keep the top pair for myself. The rest will be gifts... may have to look into making some little boxes to sit them in...</div>
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Another couple of lovely days up at the bach these holidays. We have friends up there at the moment, and I we will be going back up with a few other friends in need of a break soon.</div>
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And look what I found at the second hand shop for $3! My very own cabbage patch kid. I always wanted one of these, and then when I became a parent and saw the price tag I totally understood why I never got one! 80 bucks for a kids toy!? You have to be joking! Well, I have one now anyhow. Yep, mine all mine. Catherine can babysit it, but it's mine.</div>
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<br />Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-72592959795571223632014-01-07T21:34:00.005-08:002014-01-07T21:34:48.211-08:00Well, I wrote a blog post on christian feminism a while ago. It wasn't very good. I just rambled a bit really.<br />
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Like my Avocado tree for instance. I must have planted it 5 years ago? I kinda lost track but I've been waiting for the magic 7 years to see if it will fruit. I just read that Avocado trees grown from stone can take 15 years to fruit, if at all.</div>
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Happy New Years Day!<div>
This christmas I decided to spoil myself and buy me some presents for under the christmas tree. Apart from an MP3 player and ITunes vouchers, one of the little gifts I bought myself was some supplies to make earrings.</div>
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Tada! Tatted earrings anyone? I know what I'll be making a huge stash of to give away as gifts this year!!<br /><br /></div>
Janneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13501789174168905005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6531889887560074996.post-41787044404285752082013-12-16T19:08:00.001-08:002013-12-16T19:08:44.800-08:00now... not so busy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So on Sunday I was preparing for the busiest week ever, wondering how I would get it all done before Christmas. </div>
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Now... not so much!</div>
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I had this wall to paint and signwrite for my daughters dancing studio. My friend, Linda, graciously offered to help me with, which I really appreciated, coz it was a whole lot more enjoyable having someone to help out.</div>
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As you can see, we painted it, but the teachers decided that some of the boards need patching and nailing down before signwriting it... so now it's not an urgent, before-christmas deadline.</div>
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Yay! (it's sweltering hot and I get head aches in the sun)</div>
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Job 2. I had to do a creative project for this years church Christmas Experience. I was worried it was a bit too rough, but it'll be one of many projects so it may be ok. (That bottom rip will be cut off).</div>
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I find the flustered mum and the naughty/crying kids funny, and I just realised I get my sense of humour from all the Giles cartoon books I read as a kid.</div>
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And this is Catherine on Saturday dancing at the end of year School competition</div>
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Shed grown out of her dress a bit, but it was alright... and she ended coming out 3rd in the beginners section! which I was not expecting at all!! Maybe I should give her some credit sometimes.</div>
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PS> Me and Catherine have designed her next years dress already! I'd put the sketches up but I don't want to give too much away... or maybe I will later on. We'll see.</div>
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