How I did it: My dept lead brought me an empty cookie tin today with the assignment of transforming it into something fabulous. At first I got really excited. It's scary how excited I get about crafting. Then I realized I don't have the time to be doing this at the moment. Visions of spray paint, yarn, resin, mardi gras beads, nonpareils, etc--*poof* vanished from my mind. Sorry sad empty cookie tin, you will remain as you were. I'm done for&… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Bought a too big pattern at a thrift store for something like a quarter. Had a Tim Gunn moment where I thought I could "make it work". Bought ridiculously loud fabric at Jo-Ann Fabrics, forgetting I feel most comfortable in gray clothing. Set to work sewing. Upon completion, realized I could invite a friend over for a pants warming party; my new pants had room for two. Cut down the pattern. Resewed. Cut down the pattern some more. Re… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Dear Ms. Judson,Below you will find a detailed description of my experience flying with Delta Airlines in an email I wrote to your customer service dept & the response I received to said email. Apalling, in a word. For your customer service rep Ms. Reese to assume I don't understand your oversale practices is a bit presumptuous, at best. Having suffered an oversold flight firsthand, I daresay I understand the concept better than someo… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Write like crazy. My entries can be stream of consciousness ramblings, lists of random things, or descriptions of events I want to rememer. There has never been a time when something is bothering me, that I can't sit down & write for 20 minutes & not feel at least somewhat better about the situation. My favorite time to write is in bed before going to sleep. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I tried to notice what made me happy in any given day. Then I tried to remember what made me happy in any given day, so I could write it down later. I didn't stress too much that I wasn't doing it every day because I was doing it often enough. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I get audiobooks from the city's public library. Their online database allows you to sort your search by whatever criteria you want, as well as reserve library materials online. Then an automated email lets you know when your reserved materials are available to pick up. The hold shelf is self-serve and so is the checkout. I usually go once a week to pick up and drop off, but when I worked downtown I would go several times a week… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I followed the instructions here: http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=224562897555674 Then I refrained from logging on for two weeks. That was really excruciating, because I was just dying to know what my cousin had eaten for a snack today, or what my neighbor from childhood thinks of this weather we're having. But I managed. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I packed up my antenna and converter box and tucked them away safely high in the bedroom closet. I don't know that I will give up television permanently, but it is good to take a few-months break from it on a regular basis. I was getting into the bad habit of turning it on as soon as I got home from work and leaving it on even when I wasn't watching it for background distraction, inevitably getting sucked in … Read how I did it…
How I did it: So what if the "bran buds" kind of remind me of cat food? 1/3 of a cup has 50% of your daily fiber. I eat it with some oat milk for another gram of fiber. That, plus I've been eating clementines like they're going out of style. Read how I did it…
How I did it: The taxmans taken all my dough,And left me in my stately home,Lazing on a sunny afternoon.And I can't sail my yacht,Hes taken everything Ive got,All Ive gots this sunny afternoon.words by Ray Davies and Raymond Douglas Read how I did it…
How I did it: I started my harem of 43 men on a whim. One of my exes is a total stalker and it was negatively coloring my view of men as a whole. I needed a way to reconnect to what I love about men before I wrote off half the population entirely. Silly, but it worked. I was reminded of why I find men so frickin adorable as the antics of my unfortunate ex were crowded from my consciousness. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I've been meaning to do this for months now, but only got around to it as a means of procrastination. I would pluck stray hairs here and there, but it had been so long since I'd done any shaping that I had to pull up a chair and set awhile to finally get this done. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I wrote a rudimentary profile just to start and as I read other profiles, I got more ideas how to flesh out my own. As I came across profiles I especially liked, I would designate it a favorite and who doesn't like hearing they're somebody's favorite? So... I got a few responses and started writing back and forth with several men before my favorite contacted me and we met in person. There seems to be a strong mutual attraction with me and… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I really enjoy the writing of Denis Johnson, especially the short story Emergency. I reread the first few pages until it evoked a response in me. Then I sat down and banged my story out after a couple hours. Initially I thought I may polish the story up for the purpose of sharing it; but I think trying to write more roughly hewn short stories (kept to myself) would be a better idea for now. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I am naturally a night owl; however since I have to get up early for work, going to bed early is a must. I will keep it up I hope--I just needed that initial weeklong time commitment to get some traction on it. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I did a slight amount of research on the internet before going into my local music store and getting guidance from the friendly, knowledgeable, (cute) staff. I ended up getting a Kala soprano ukulele because I liked the way it sounded, also a tuner and book with a CD. They probably saw me coming but that's okay. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I'd heard from some women at work that the branch in my neighborhood was pretty lousy, with long wait times and sketchy customers. The women at work told me the branch at the mall was the way to go. So after giving myself Grand Ole Opry big hair, I headed out and proved them right. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went to the DMV to renew my license and when the clerk asked me if I wanted to be an organ donor I said "Yes, please." When the clerk asked the young girl ahead of me if she wanted to be an organ donor, the young girl asked "You mean, like, after I die?" You could say that to crack everyone up & inject some levity into the situation. I think she was being serious though. Read how I did it…
