Vote

Well, today's the big day. I got up early thinking I might avoid crowds and boy was I wrong, the polls opened at 630am in Ohio and the line was long when my sweetie and I got there. I threw on some clothes and sandals which was clearly the wrong choice for waiting outside on a November morning in Ohio. LOL I've never had to wait when voting so I am hoping that's a good sign. Anyway, I seen these at the Gap store at the mall and thought they were cute, especially the vote for Grandma one. I think the Grandmas of the country might do a pretty good job if given the chance. Anyway, just go and vote.

Okay let's go on to fun things, like jewelry making. My sister Judy and I took a class last week making these beautiful crystal heart necklaces. I hope you can see the detail in this because this was about the hardest thing I've ever made. This necklace took around three hours to make, my eyes were burning. It's a process of criss crossing and weaving and counting, believe me it was not easy. I am going to wear this baby all the time, I'll wear it when it doesn't match anything else I am wearing because of all the work I put into it. By the 2 1/2 hour point I was ready to hand it over to the instructor and pay her money to finish it for me. LOL But isn't she a beauty? I am not sure I'll try making this on my own but I do love it and will wear it proudly. I also learned how to make earrings and have been practicing that alot. I am doing okay but need to have a cleaner look to the finish product. This is a fun hobby! Happy voting day and Starbucks is giving a tall cup of brewed coffee to anyone who comes in today and tells them you voted. Woohoo free coffee!! Make that a pumpkin spice latte and I'm there............

Click on photos to see the detail.