This is my Ort Jar, the fact that I actually have stuff in it this early in the years has a lot to do with Measi’s WIPocalypse.
At the end of the year, all the Orts in the jar go into an ornament for my tree with a small tag for the year.
All posts for the month January, 2012
First TUSAL post of the year
Posted by shondratasha on January 23, 2012
http://shondratasha.wordpress.com/2012/01/23/first-tusal-post-of-the-year/
First post of the WIPocalypse
My year started out with a bang… I finished Ivy before I went back to work - Ivy is the piece that isn’t finished. The pillow is the original design – Norma by Evergreen Designs. I wanted a companion piece and the designer suggested I use her basic frame and do my own thing. So [...]
Posted by shondratasha on January 9, 2012
http://shondratasha.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/first-post-of-the-wipocalypse-2/
Have I mentioned I love my job?
In June 2011, I got laid off from a job that paid well but didn’t offer any challenge. It was with a software arm of an accounting firm, specializing in government fringe benefit accounting. Ever felt really great after a supposed “bad” thing happens? The day after my lay-off was one of the best days [...]
Posted by shondratasha on January 6, 2012
http://shondratasha.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/have-i-mentioned-i-love-my-job/
I’m going to need a Needlepoint Finisher this year…
I’ve finished my first piece this year. I went to take a picture of it but the battery is dead on the camera – so you may just have to wait until the 9th when the first WIPocalypse post is posted. It does feel good to start the year with a finish. Ages ago I [...]
Posted by shondratasha on January 4, 2012
http://shondratasha.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/im-going-to-need-a-needlepoint-finisher-this-year/
And the Year of Carousel Horses is Over
January December It’s been an interesting year. By having something to focus on I’ve been able to weather some interesting events this year. I don’t work the same place I did in January, I’m in a better place than I was before with great people and an organization which focuses on client service. I’ve stitched [...]
Posted by shondratasha on January 1, 2012
http://shondratasha.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/and-the-year-of-carousel-horses-is-over/
