tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post1628693023103095829..comments2024-02-18T16:19:40.024-06:00Comments on Sewing on Pins: Personal Post Cleverly Disguised as a Crafty PostHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-61009511207380759602012-05-25T21:09:57.428-05:002012-05-25T21:09:57.428-05:00HA! I now own a car (which will hopefully get me ...HA! I now own a car (which will hopefully get me up there), so now I can pack up much more stuff! :D<br /><br />Thanks so much. I hope so too. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-9763056003759878022012-05-25T20:34:55.594-05:002012-05-25T20:34:55.594-05:00Man, I suck so much at commenting these days...
T...Man, I suck so much at commenting these days...<br /><br />This is SO exciting. Yet frustrating. I can't imagine having to get rid of all my stuff, but then I've been accumulating it for a while now... I hope all sorts of awesome things will happen for you up north. :)Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-21783841688902419252012-05-24T16:53:05.057-05:002012-05-24T16:53:05.057-05:00Aw, thanks so much Molly. :)Aw, thanks so much Molly. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-85169186609928160132012-05-23T11:22:16.414-05:002012-05-23T11:22:16.414-05:00This sounds really exciting for you! I hope everyt...This sounds really exciting for you! I hope everything works out and you will find a great job that doesn't suck! I can't wait to hear how it goesMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365849029941325950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-7860273625041481152012-05-21T20:59:33.626-05:002012-05-21T20:59:33.626-05:00Yeah, I did something similar when I moved from Ki...Yeah, I did something similar when I moved from Kingston to Winnipeg. I was in the final stages of packing and was tossing things left right and centre, and tossed a pretty skirt that I'd made. I actually wrote a love letter to it here on my blog! I miss that skirt a lot now. :(<br /><br />The hard part is, everything that I've been collecting for my apartment makes me happy! Hense my freak out above. :) Oh well, I'll have to narrow it down to those things that make me the happiest!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-24972175747741265732012-05-21T15:49:28.581-05:002012-05-21T15:49:28.581-05:00Go for it, Girl!! Goodluck! I love the pillow, tak...Go for it, Girl!! Goodluck! I love the pillow, take it with you.<br /><br />The only thing I regret not bringing with me during one of the moves is a summery yellow tunic that I designed, got it made by a tailor with a fabric I picked out.. and it was fantastic... just a bit tight during the move. I was so tensed with all the drama that unfolded that I tossed it out and still regret to this date. All the store bought stuff I threw out, I don't even remember what they were. <br /><br />When you go through your stuff to get rid off, look for what makes you happy and take it along with you.Kayhttp://gentlydowntheseam.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-91028682673087707952012-05-21T12:25:04.043-05:002012-05-21T12:25:04.043-05:00Thanks Anon!Thanks Anon!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-13168573113055303102012-05-21T12:24:50.633-05:002012-05-21T12:24:50.633-05:00Huh, that's a good idea. If I don't take ...Huh, that's a good idea. If I don't take a car up, that's a good way to ship it up. :)<br /><br />There's a reason I went back to grad school. Had a horrible summer experience that made me rethink the practical use of my undergrad degree. But at the same time, I'm hoping to go work at a mine again. We'll see. Thanks for your encouraging words! I hear that Whitehorse is gorgeous.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-67642211098069022062012-05-21T11:44:44.619-05:002012-05-21T11:44:44.619-05:00Heather, best wishes on your move. Just GO FOR IT!...Heather, best wishes on your move. Just GO FOR IT!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-78846918796072928652012-05-21T11:15:55.649-05:002012-05-21T11:15:55.649-05:00I sure wish someone had told me when I started geo...I sure wish someone had told me when I started geology that there's very few jobs that are compatible with staying in one place and having a family! Although I love it in an academic, educational way there's no way I'm passionate enough to want to live in the boonies or work contract for it. I hope this new opportunity is FABULOUS for you! I hear the Yukon is just gorgeous, it's the only territory I haven't been to. My friend from Thunder Bay loves it there.<br /><br />PS you can SO take the pillow! Just pick apart a seam and unstuff it, leaving the stuffing behind and restuff it in Whitehorse!Karliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591484933005525101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-16324973429847735282012-05-20T22:43:05.442-05:002012-05-20T22:43:05.442-05:00Maybe I can, I'm not sure. It's more thin...Maybe I can, I'm not sure. It's more things like my awesome couch, the headboard and desk I inherited from my great aunt, and the bookshelves I painted myself. And all my artwork. But I"ll figure it out. If I can drive up, that'll help a lot. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-11921536141981102572012-05-20T22:38:29.940-05:002012-05-20T22:38:29.940-05:00oh i'm happy and happier for you at the same t...oh i'm happy and happier for you at the same time! happy that you're out of a bad situation and happier about all the possibilities you're opening up by taking chances and moving on! good luck packing and moving, maybe your family can store some of your belongings and send packages of your things to you?quietandsmalladventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882640501776166034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-53654293551118882322012-05-20T22:29:23.741-05:002012-05-20T22:29:23.741-05:00That's pretty much what I thought. :) It'...That's pretty much what I thought. :) It's bad timing, since my Mom's going through breast cancer treatments right now, and I'd like to be here for her. But I know she'll be fine, and I'm glad I was here for the surgery. This is just a kick in the butt to get moving!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-7403880204164329712012-05-20T22:27:41.824-05:002012-05-20T22:27:41.824-05:00Aw, thanks Stacie!Aw, thanks Stacie!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-31611575440871394892012-05-20T22:14:52.118-05:002012-05-20T22:14:52.118-05:00There is a fabric store up there, actually! Googl...There is a fabric store up there, actually! Google Maps show that there might even be garment weight fabric! And ElleC tells me that it was pretty good when she lived up there. Probably less bargins, though. I might have to get creative. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-53186219090791309692012-05-20T22:12:49.277-05:002012-05-20T22:12:49.277-05:00I think I will. It'll go on my bed! :DI think I will. It'll go on my bed! :DHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-31586052645343815692012-05-20T22:11:35.317-05:002012-05-20T22:11:35.317-05:00There's 2 reasons for the move. One is the May...There's 2 reasons for the move. One is the Maybe up there. The other is my career. I need to get back into my chosen career path, and I can do it there.<br /><br />I was planning on driving there, back when I thought I'd have an income for a few more months. Now I'm not so sure. My brother is offering to help me purchase one though, and that would be ideal. Then I'd actually be able to bring up more than 2 suitcases of stuff. :D Plus I REALLY want to make the drive. Although I'm terrified of driving on anything but prairie flatlands... lolHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-58561046511513159202012-05-20T21:15:11.592-05:002012-05-20T21:15:11.592-05:00Good luck with all of the packing and moving! I ho...Good luck with all of the packing and moving! I hope this change turns out to be a good one for you. (And you should definitely bring the pillow. It's lovely!)Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09913795373618902575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-79261462596409441192012-05-20T18:30:41.926-05:002012-05-20T18:30:41.926-05:00You are a bad sewist, you never mentioned the real...You are a bad sewist, you never mentioned the real reason for the move. <3 8-)<br />I am a little envious, Whitehorse is such an adventure, as you know I did it once. Is there someone who has a basement that you can leave some stuff with, it seems a shame to get rid of stuff you love. <br /><br />Are you driving up there? Fill you car to the roof so it looks like the Beverly Hillbillies are coming to town, if you have a car of significant size you can cram a lot of stuff in it. Then label boxes of stuff for your family to bring up when they come to visit you. You can also get stuff shipped by Greyhound or by plane when fame and wealth find you. I would suggest you don`t leave any of your sewing stuff behind, as bargains are hard to come by up there.<br /><br />Take care of yourself and don't get too stressed out.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-85100795467269059132012-05-20T18:28:40.426-05:002012-05-20T18:28:40.426-05:00Sometimes life makes all the hard choices for you....Sometimes life makes all the hard choices for you. I really wish a great new start and it's fine to be emotional, just show you care . XHouse of Pinheirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665402078342817113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-30094040243975518892012-05-20T16:03:52.112-05:002012-05-20T16:03:52.112-05:00Very best of luck. The pillow looks great. I have ...Very best of luck. The pillow looks great. I have had that sense of calm which is totally unexpected when getting booted from a horrible, stink, butt job. It does mean that everything is about to get a whole lot better. :-)Stacie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694744568965329641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4554234021420229727.post-3005588733195315512012-05-20T15:59:58.752-05:002012-05-20T15:59:58.752-05:00Oooo, how exciting. Do it Heather, do it! I'...Oooo, how exciting. Do it Heather, do it! I'm in Cape Town now and seriously considering a short term relocation here, but it gets way more complicated when there are small people involved (do I really want to give up my subsidized daycare that took 18 months on a waiting list to get into? Do I want to take my son out of his school when he is just becoming fluent in French?) Only downside: sewing supplies will be so hard to get your hands on up there, and I'm guessing terribly expensive!Another Sewing Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945784360747028884noreply@blogger.com