Dragonfly Lagoon

Body + Mind White Tea

2011-06-22T23:27:00.000-07:00

White Tea: Highest in antioxidants and lowest in caffeine, studies show white tea is excellent for skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Research indicates that white tea may inhibit the growth of certain forms of cancer.

Body + Mind White Tea

(White, Green, Oolong Tea Blend)
Cleanse the body and clear the mind with this detoxifying blend combining health benefits from three legendary green, white and oolong teas in perfect unison.

Relax your body and mind with this wonderful blend of white, green and oolong tea. The pure teas combine for a wonderful taste and scent that may help detoxify and hydrate your body. Includes a mix of Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls green tea, Monkey Picked Tie Kuan Yin Oolong and Drum Mountain White Cloud white tea.

White Tea Intro

2011-06-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

White Teas

White teas are appreciated by tea connoisseurs for their unmatched subtlety, complexity, natural sweetness, and delicacy. Least processed (steamed and dried), these teas have very little caffeine. Health Benefits of White Tea:

•Good source of antioxidants
•May reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
•Excellent for skin and complexion
•Approximately 1% of the caffeine in a cup of coffee

Teavana

2011-06-21T00:53:00.000-07:00

A few months ago I started working. At TEAVANA in North East Mall, Hurst, Texas. It is really cool. So I decide to I should do a tea wall exploration.

State Fair of Texas

2010-10-05T15:46:00.000-07:00

I went to the State Fair today. Wow! My feet hurt. The weather was perfect. I saw some animals. Enjoyed something on a stick, deep fried, and some strawberry milk. YUMMY! All is good. My favorite part is I bought two new pairs of crocks for $30. Best deal of the day. Besides getting into the fair for FREE.

Mystère by Cirque du Soleil

2010-01-30T17:22:00.000-08:00

I went to Vegas this past week. Had a blast. Got to see my Folks. We went to see Mystère by Cirque du Soleil. It was FANTASTIC! Loved it. I would go again and again. It was AMAZING! Mystère™ is classic Cirque du Soleil®, combining the powerful athleticism, high-energy acrobatics and inspiring imagery that has become the company’s hallmark. Deemed a theatrical "flower in the desert," Mystère thrills generations of audiences with its exhilarating blend of whimsy, drama and the unimaginable brought to life on stage. Presented exclusively at Treasure Island, Mystère provides the ultimate discovery that life itself is a mystery.

We walked for ever! Checked out several casinos and what not. I took over 1000 pics. We even went to Hoover Dam. WOW. Next time I am going with friends.

Dish Rag Tag

2009-08-24T09:49:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to do this again this year! YEAH!!

Boy Scout Popcorn

2009-08-14T10:13:00.000-07:00

Well it is that time of year again. Popcorn yeah! This year I am the Popcorn Kernel for my troop. YEAH! It is easy, but busy very busy. This year we are tiring something new online sales. It is great our scouts get the credit for the sales. The will get prizes and get to benefit from all sales. It helps pay for camp outs and mostly summer camp. This past camp was at Skymount in Tenn.

So if anyone one wants to order popcorn form me order here.....

Go to the website:

www.trails-end.com

My scout id is: 2189133

SKYMONT SCOUT RESERVATION

2009-06-23T07:41:00.000-07:00

I have been at Skymont with Boy Scout Troop 324. I am in so much pain. My whole body hurts. It was somewhat fun. We slept in canvis tents and on camping cots. It was very hot. When you sleept it was still hot and humid. You didn't need a sleeping bag.

Friday we went to Ruby Falls and Rock City. It was the best part of the trip. Really cool. I took a lot of pictures.

Wee Tiny Socks

2009-05-08T13:55:00.000-07:00

Love these tiny socks! Had to share. Every year Yarn Miracle does Wee Tiny Socks Swap. Last week we had to mail these out. I got mine Thurday. I think. I love mine. I got 2 tiny socks. I was surprised. Love them!

Yeah Me!

2009-05-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

I got a gift last night. My roommate got tierd of me saying how much I want one. Well TA-Da! Nintendo DSI. I was so excited! YEAH!!!

Scarborough Renaissance Festival

2009-04-18T18:30:00.000-07:00

Today I went to Scarborough Renaissance Festival. Had a fantastic day with friends. We walked around for hours. Enjoyed several shows. Laughed often. The food was FANTASTIC!! The German Brothers were hilarious. I came home sun burnt and very tired.

Berroco KnitBits® #268

2008-11-26T11:59:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to
Amanda from Hurst, TX
who has chosen
Urian from
#279 Ultra™Alpaca & Ultra™Alpaca Light

When I checked my email today. I saw my name in Berroco KnitBits® #268. YEAH!!! Had to share.

Berroco

2008-10-24T16:09:00.000-07:00

Greetings!

I won! I won!! YEAH!! Berroco is having a sweater kit contest. You sign up for there email KnitBits. They pick one email a mouth form there database. They send you an email asking you what you want and where to send it.

Last week I got the email. I first got it on mt Blackberry. It said Congratulations in the subject line form berroco. When i opened it I freaked out. Then thought it was a joke. Then when I got home the email was real. Hot damn!

I receved the box today. They sent me the booklet #279 Ultra™Alpaca & Ultra™Alpaca Light and 20 skeins of fabulous Ultra™ Alpaca Light yarn.

Dish Rag Tag

2008-08-10T15:05:00.000-07:00

I am so excited! Teams have been assigned. YEAH!!

4th of July

2008-07-12T13:01:00.000-07:00

Hay! I know this is late. I just keep forgetting. I went to a party/BBQ at a good friends house. Had to much to eat and drink. then at dusk we walked down to the end of the block. Picked a spot on the grass and watched fireworks. LOVED IT!!!

Baby Shower

2008-06-30T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hay All!!

I hosted a baby shower yesterday. It went over very well. A lot of work. It was worth it. It was for a good friend Karen. This is her third baby, and she is having a girl! YEAH!!

I love the cake. It is sooooo cute. Got it at walmart. Everyone enjoyed it. Pictures galore.

Love the baby on this cake. The feet are so cute. I was going to bake a cake but I thought some one else can do it better.

GREAT food. THere was puch, chicken salad, veg. tray, and much more. I was so full by the time I came home.

THis was my gift I made. I knit two blankets and some other items. THen there where a lot of store bought things. She loved it.

NEW TATTOO!!!!!

2008-06-01T10:06:00.000-07:00

Last night I went to 360 Blues and Tattoos! OMG! I love tats! A friend asked if I wanted to go. Really? Do you have to ask. We ended up going with a group of friends. Seaveral got piercings, tats and/or both,

I got one on my foot of a Stargazer Lilly. I took above picture in and tada it is on my foot. OMG the pain.....the pain....the pain. Most pain ever on a tattoo. It takes major coconuts to get it done.

Well here it is...............

Drive-In

2008-05-24T20:14:00.000-07:00

A group of us went to the drive-in yesterday. Had a BLAST. It was great seeing two movies for $6 can't beat it. Well yeah you have to walk a Little to go to the restroom, but who cares. We brought coolers and camping chairs. LOVED IT!!!!

The movies where Indiana Jones then Iron Man. I enjoyed the movies. We didn't get home till bout 3am. Damn I was tired. Cant wait to go again.

Pet Diaries

2008-04-04T17:33:00.000-07:00

Pet Diaries

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary......

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!

12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!

1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!

3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!

5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!

7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!

8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!

11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

Excerpts from a Cat's Daily Diary . ..Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.
Bastards.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I mustlearn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try
this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and
snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is
obviously retarded

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in a elevated cell, so he is safe. For now................

Self Pity

2008-04-01T15:53:00.001-07:00

Self Pity
by D.H. Lawrence

I never saw a wild thing
sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough
without ever having felt sorry for itself.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

2008-03-17T12:36:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

How Funny!

2008-03-17T12:19:00.001-07:00

I was poking around the Internet........... and this is what I find. I couldn't stop laughing. It is a book. Actually there are two books. FUNNY!!!!

The girls one is cute. I think i like the boys one better! These books i have to go get and read. I don't care what kind of book it is. This time i will judge a book by its cover.

Fab Thursday!

2008-03-13T21:28:00.001-07:00

Hay Everyone!

Today is Thursday. Yeah THURSDAY! I love Thursday nights. My favorite LYS had the Sit'n'Stich.

The shop is in Fort Worth, TX. The owners are fantastic!! LOVE this store. The are a great group of ladies that meet every week. Great chocolate, wine, and most of all laughter! We laugh so much it is great. We talk about a lot of different things. Everything form sex to current events.

This week:

Jenn told us that she is 12 weeks pregnant!!! YEAH BABIES! The group is so ecstatic! Of course this is the girl who can laugh so hard that she gets really red and crys. That to me is the best part.

The group love pirate jokes! Any jokes really. This week was no diffrent. Three difrent people told the same joke but a little diffrent.

We also found out that a local florist that we the group love. Her shop burned down to the ground. Bummer. The great thing is that everyone is okay. And insurance is going to pay for everything.

We talked about theWoman Physically Stuck To Toilet Seat After Two Years!!!! Wow! and gross at the same time.

No other big news.....

Thats all folks!

Winter Doldrums Swap

2008-02-27T22:12:00.000-08:00

Oh My! Oh My! I got spoiled big time! Darlene THANK YOU!!! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!!

LOOK..................

Fantastic Stich markers! LOVVVVVVVVVVVE them!

This is my FAV! Great bag for socks YEAH! Most of all Cotten Chanelle!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANKS TO MY SECRET PAL DARLENE!!!!!!!!!!!

"Defeat the Winter Doldrums" Topic 2

2008-01-28T14:31:00.000-08:00

This week's topic:

There are many people who ADORE receiving hand-knit or crochet items; but there are just as many who have no appreciation whatever of how much love, work, and time goes into a hand-made item. Share a story of a hand-made gift you gave to someone and how it worked out - good, bad, or ugly!

I did up some handmade soaps and facecloths for my nephews 3 teachers for Christmas. They got 2 facecloths, several soaps, sea salts and one ornament. Did the whole gift basket with tool and ribbons for each teacher. After doing these I got an email from his principal wanting more. Saying the the gifts where great and she want one. So of course i made some several more for her and family. She LOVED the all. I got paid well for them. All in all it turned out great. I got several thank you cards and emails. It made me feel fantastic that so many people love hand made things.

My mom loves things I make for her. I made her a Sweater this year for Christmas. She loved it. It was my first sweater ever to knit. She brags about it to everyone.

I have seen someone mock a hand made item once and only once. I made my aunt a shawl one year. it had a few mistakes in it. you couldn't tell really. I hid it well. It was really beautiful, My aunt LOVED it!! She had it on one Sunday at church. I was there visiting. One of the older ladies asked about it. then con tune to carry a conversation about it behind us with another member of the church. they where saying how cheep of us to have handmade garments. What we are poor. I was so mad!!! I turned around and told those ladies that i am imbaresd. you have the nerve to say that in church. I made that with love for my aunt. So if you two ladies dont mind removing those hand knit sweaters and leave us alone. I left at that. This church my family have been going for decades! I am a guest when i go. I live in TX and there in NC. How rude.

Sadie

2008-01-22T08:56:00.000-08:00

Well I thought i would never get a dog. But my roommate and i did. She is 3 1/2 mouths old. She full blooded brindle boxer.

Right now she is at PUPPY BOOT CAMP. She is being boarded and trained for two weeks. She comes home this Saturday. I am so excited!!

Minnesota Trip

2008-01-13T14:33:00.000-08:00

Greetings! I went on a trip to see friends in MN. It was great. Had a great Movie Madness marathon with my GREAT friend Tom. I laughed so much!!!

He lives on a house boat in a Marina in St Paul area. I thought it was CRAZY living ona boat in winter. ITS CRAZY funny. Or at least to me!

Questionnaire for "Defeat the Winter Doldrums" Dishcloth Swap

2008-01-13T14:21:00.000-08:00

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both?

Both. It depends on what i am doing.

2. What types of needles do you enjoy using for making dishcloths?

I love banboo. I love using addie turbo.

3. What types of cotton do you enjoy using for making dishcloths? Is there any that you've been wanting to try?

I like to try new things. Lately iu have been working with Suger n Cream and Organic cotton. I would love to try Cotton Chenille.

4. What color(s) are your kitchen and bath decorated in (if any)?

FOr my Kitchen it is black an d white. And my bathroom is purple dragonfly.

5. What are your favorite colors for yarns? Least favorite?
I love color. I love purples and pinks.

6. Do you like Winter, or do you count the days until it ends?
I like winter. I grew up in MN and now live in Texas. totally two diffrent winters.

7. What's your favorite way to brighten your day when you're down in the dumps?

Have a beer with friends.

8. What is your favorite treat to indulge in and when your down in the dumps?

Turtles are my Fav. Anything gummy and peanut butter.

9. Do you drink coffee? Tea? Cocoa?

I am a big tea drinker.

10. If you could take a vacation starting tomorrow and go anywhere for one week and money were no object, where would you go and what would you do?

I would take an Alakan crusie with my whole family. I live in texas. Dad, step mom in Seattle, and my mom, bother and his family are in NC. I would love to have a family vacation.

11. Do you have any allergies or aversions your pal should be aware of?

Nothn.

Thanks!

2007-11-25T11:07:00.000-08:00

Thanks To My Angel Pal. I love my things.

Sweet Life Bags From Amy Butler

2007-11-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

I got a new bag knitting bag for my Birthday. I LOVE IT!!! It has so many pockets.

Clean luggage style silhouette with matching detachable mini-purse. Includes multiple interior/exterior pockets and compartments. Expandable side panels that allow you to easily access the entire bag. Simple magnetic closure. This elegant large-scale bag is perfect for stashing tools and projects, or for a quick weekend getaway.

Amy Butler bags are so pretty!

Kansas

2007-11-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

YEAH I AM HOME!!!!

I drove to Kansas on friday night and came back tonight. I am so sore and tired. I did all the driving. Advil is my friend. I will be finishing off all my beer and what not.

Happy BIrthday To ME!!

2007-11-06T15:47:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was my birthday. YEAH ME!!

Halloween

2007-10-18T09:13:00.000-07:00

I LOVE halloween! I am going to a party saturday before. I am so excited!

Will Knit For Tattoos T-Shirt

2007-09-30T21:53:00.000-07:00

This is on a tshirt. By natalie Dee. LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!

Fingerless Gloves

2007-09-27T08:23:00.000-07:00

I took a class doning these. LOVE THEM!! I am using Wool Bam Boo. It is very nice to work with.

I took a class doning these. LOVE THEM!!

DR Who Scarf

2007-09-14T20:44:00.001-07:00

GREETINGS!

Right now I am working on a boring but colorful scarf. I am kniting it for a freinds sister. It is alot of PLAIN knitting.

Ravelry

2007-09-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

I got my incite to Ravelry yesterday. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! It will take me awhile to get every thing on there that I want. And this is the Ravery dog. He is so CUTE!!!!!!

Charmed Knits

2007-09-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

Right now i am knitting a set For My 12 year old nephew. He loved Harry Potter. I am making the scarf, beanie, and mittens. It is for Christmas. I LOVE the BOOK!

Oneskein

2007-09-06T08:45:00.000-07:00

I have to say I LOVE this book.
I am having so much fun. I am making several things out of her for the holidays.

Fall Swap Questionnaire

2007-09-02T09:37:00.000-07:00

1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been doing it?

I do both. I have been crochet for years. Knitting only for a few mouths.

2. Have you made dischloths before? Do you use them yourself, give them as gifts, or both?

I love to make them. I only crochet them. So far. I use them more as face cloths then dish clothes. Love to do as gift sets!

3. What's your favorite cotton to make cloths from? What cotton would you like to try that you haven't before ?

I love organic cotton right now. Any cotton is good. I always want to try new things.

4. If you knit, do you prefer circular or straight needles? For all, do you prefer wooden, metal, or plastic needles?

It depends on what i am doing and how large the projet is. I like circulars. I like bamboo. Sometimes metal works better.

5. What are your favorite colors? Any colors you don't like much?

My Fav is purple with green actents. I love color.

6. What do you like best about Autumn?

The changing colors of the leaves. Since I live in Texas. I know it is time to finally cool off.

7. Pies: Pumpkin? Apple? Pecan? All of em? or No Thanks!

LOVE THEM ALL! I like pumpkin more.....

8. When you were a kid, were you the one who couldn't wait to get started with school , or the one who overslept on the 1st day?

I overslept!

9. Do you celebrate Halloween? (The real key here guys is especially knowing if you have an aversion to the holiday or little goodies/decorations associated with it, given the timeframe of the swap)

My Fav holiday! I love witch things right now with decerating. Brooms Hats you name it I love witches.

10. If you had to choose just 3 edible 'goodies' to eat for a full year, what 3 would you choose?

Jelly Beans. Maple Goodies, and any thing with carmel, nuts and choclote.

11. Do you have any pets? Kids? Husbands who seem like kids? ;)

sorry no no and yes.

12. If you were to describe a particular yarn that shares traits of your personality, what would it be and why?

I am still exploring yarns. I am very outgoing, fun loving, big heart, love too make people laugh, and most of all a mystory.

13. Do you use your cloths mostly for dishcloths, or as facecloths?

I use more face cloths.

14. Favorite Fall Holiday: Halloween or Thanksgiving and why? (Feel free to share another fall memory if you do not celebrate either of these holidays)

Love to celebrate Halloween. I love spoking people. Dressing up. Parties and everything about it.

Thanksgiving is okay. I love to get together with family all the time and have dinner and cook. I love big celebrations almost every day. not just a few times a year.

15. Do you have any allergies or aversions your pal should know about?

Nothn here.

Learning to Knit

2007-07-19T11:33:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday I went to one of my FAVORITE yarn shops. Yarns Ewenique, in Forth Worth. I love it there. That is where I Started to learn. My first Projet is a felted bag. It is going to take me forever to do. But I dont care. It will be fun!

As soon as i can i will take pictures.

Glad to be Home!

2007-07-12T21:09:00.000-07:00

I went to Seattle and Canada. Had a Fantastic time! I went to the Kenny Chenny Flip Flop Tour. GREAT concet. Pat Green, Sara Evans, Sugerland, Brooks and Dunn, and of course Kenny! LOVED it!

The Questionnaire

2007-06-22T08:15:00.000-07:00

Do you knit, or crochet, or do both? How long have you been knitting\crocheting?
I crochet. But I am going to learn to knit soon. I have been crocheting for many years.

Have you knit dishcloths or dishtowels before?

I have crochet several.

What are your favorite cotton yarns? Is there a cotton or linen you’ve been dying to try but have not?

I mostly use Libby suger n cream. I am wanting to try linen.

Are there any cotton yarns you don’t enjoy knitting with?

I love working with cotton. I havent found one I dont like.

What type of needle do you prefer using? (Metal/Wood/Plastic)

I love wooded and metal. I go between depending on my mood.

What other projects do you enjoy knitting or crocheting?

Right now I am makeing a crocheted circle vest. Love it!

Do you have other hobbies or enjoy other kinds of crafting?

I enjoy making candles, beading, scrapbooking, and what ever floats my boat that week. I made neckles out of ribon and domonios.

What kind of treats do you like? Chocolate? Candies? Nuts?

YES! YES! YES! Love them all. Chocolate and carmel are my faverate.

What colors are your kitchen and bath decorated in, if any?

black and white for my Kitten. My bathroom is white with dragonflies. They are purples and green.

What are your favorite colors and what colors do you dislike?

My fav is purples and greens that go together. I dont really dislike any color.

Do you drink coffee? Tea? Other beverages?

I love iced sweet tea. I drink alot if water and juice.

Do you have any kids (human or pet variety!)? no Kids of any kind.

Do you have any allergies? no alergies.

Please share 3 tidbits about yourself that you think your pal and other swappers might find odd or interesting.

I love lavender and apple sents.
I am really in to making flower disclothes.
I love to travel. I am going to Seattle next mouth. SO EXCITED! My dad and step mom lived there. we are going to Canada and who know where.

Knitting Friend

2007-06-21T12:15:00.000-07:00

Hi,

My friend Jenifer put me on her blog. I am so excited!

purse-ho.com

It is great site.

Chow for now!
Amanda

2007-06-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

Greetings ALL!

Welcome to my blog. I have never done this before. A friend told me I should try it. Why not?!

I am so many things. Hopefully you will find out about me thought time.

I turned 30 in November. This year is going be amazing! I am doing new things. I plan on going sky diving and many other things. I went to my first baseball game last month. Had a blast. One of the only times the Rangers won. I am planning on going to a football game with friends! YEAH!

I am a crafter. If i could live at Hobby Lobby, Micheals, or Joanns I would. I crochet mostly. I am going to learn how to knit here this week. I can't wait. My dinning room is my craft room. And it is FULL! I love to bead things. I am working on making stich markers for my knitting friends. I also own a sewing mashine. I am going to try to do some sewing.

This my intro. I you will learn more about me as time goes on.

Blessed Be!