february

like most of the east coast, my house is under almost 15 inches of snow and i was treated to two snow days last week. doesn't the snow almost make my trashcans look charming?

it may only be monday but i'm already looking forward to the weekend. i was hoping to visit nyc to see some friends but i forgot that i have to work on sunday so a relaxing weekend with the girls is a bust. (i'm planning another trip in march when the weather is a little more welcoming). however, the weekend can still be saved by crossing some sewing projects off my list. tonight i'll be updating my big list of things to do and adding some new projects.

tonight i'll also be starting a new to-do list: finally finishing the 6 books i'm currently reading. they are:

an american tragedy by theodore dreiser
lady chatterly's lover by d.h. lawrence
sophie's choice but william styron
sister carrie by theodore dreiser
last night in twisted river by john irving
a people's history of the united states by howard zinn

ever since i did my master's thesis (i graduated almost two years ago) i think i've only read 2 books cover to cover. i just can't seem to make the commitment to finish a book even if i'm interested in the story. so, inspired by my friend meredith, i'm going to try to finish one book a month (i don't think i can read them in a week as meredith does). i'll work backward from the most recently abandoned: last night in twisted river.

weekend to-do list

1. thrift shopping with becca (who will keep my spending in check) (done with no spending at all)
2. sew a new black and white checked top
3. gym. saturday AND sunday. (sort of done. the gym was closed on saturday because of winter graduation. i only got 15 minutes of a workout.)
4. birthday party for grandpa (happy 95th!)
5. take pictures
6. fit becca in dress mockup. alter pattern. make her a skirt.
7. make curtains for shelves in the sewing room. (done!)
8. make snickerdoodles (grandpa's favorite cookie) for his birthday. (done but have to be re-done. they're more like cakes than cookies.) make a birthday card.
9. go through dresser and closet. donate things i don't wear anymore. (done! and some of it will go to the consignment shop and hopefully make me some extra dollars.)
10. alter gap blouse that never fit quite right.
11. repair flat tire on becca's car.
12. go to q-mart. (done!)
13. clear the clutter. move it to the attic. (it's by the door to the attic. does that count?)