I hope everyone is going well. I haven't blogged in ages!
The break was really unintentional. Time just went by so fast and the next thing I know, it is November. This has also been one of my most stressful academic year...who knew that writing a dissertation proposal could be so hard :(
What have I been up to?
I turned 30 this summer :)
I spent most of my summer gardening
I decided to pick up my needles after a long hiatus.
I joined a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)..well I signed up with two farms because I was so greedy. As a result, I had to try new veggies, find new ways to cook the same vegetable over and over (especially eggplants and zucchini) .
I had my first piano recital. I played Pachelbel "Canon in D major".
I've never seen my fingers shake so much...lol
I also had a flower share and receive a bouquet each week.
I took a canning class and learned how to can tomatoes and make peach jam
I bought a sewing machine. 15 years ago, I received a sewing machine for my 15th birthday. I lived in Ghana then and most girls received a sewing machine for their 15th birthday. The problem, no one taught me how to use it! Eventually we had to move to Kenya and I didn't bring it with me..
As you can see, as much as I love makeup and beauty, I am also incorporating creativity in my life in new ways. I haven't worn makeup since...gasp..May!
I am still passionate about beauty, hair and makeup but in a different way.
At first, I thought of closing down my blog as I feel that I don't have much to add. However, two dear beauty bloggers friends advised me otherwise and I should just incorporate the new hobbies here.
Coup de Coeur will take a new direction..
I will blog about my yarn addiction :) knitting, crochet, learning how to sew, gardening, makeup and everything in between.
Thank you for being such faithful readers and enriching my life :)
11/7/11
New directions...
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15 comments:
Sounds like you have been super busy. Glad to see you back I really missed you!!!!
WoW! you accomplished so much! I'm looking forward to reading about your new hobbies:)
glad to see you back, Amina! Looking forward to what you'll be sharing going forward...!!
@Angelique: thank you so much!! Time just went by so fast!!! I also miss our interractions!
@Brownbutter: Thank you so much! I am also excited to share and learn more things
@chai: thank you so much! I am also happy I am blogging again :)
cool welcome back and it will be nice to learn about these things and enjoy them with you
Hi, I am new to your blog after reading about you in "Natural Bloom" Mag, so this is the first blog that I am reading. Many things you are doing I want to do. I owned my first used sewing machine when I was--well, let's just say a looooong time ago (gifted to me by my Mom) and I just did minor repairs to my clothing back then and eventually I gave it to the Salvation Army. I just bought my second one earlier this year brand new but expressly purchased it for the purpose of learning how to sew from patterns and I have yet to even OPEN IT (i know, i know), so I truly hope you keep blogging and introducing me to all of this new stuff you are doing. I have always wanted to learn how to can foods. And I took a knitting lesson about two months ago (Hated it; sorry, just being honest). So I am really trying to find my hobby. I will definitely look into joining a CSA where I live and look into a flower share. I had my first piano recital in my late 20s, i still own a piano but gave up on practicing about 5 years ago. I need to get back to it; I did enjoy it but practicing piano is serious business. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I need to get busy again!! Much Peace to you!
Amina!!!!! So glad that all is well! Happy Belated Birthday! And yes don't close the blog share , share and share. I wanna know more about gardening and go on your learning to sew adventure.
Heart Ya!
Yayyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've missed you so much!
You have been so busy! Your blog shifting focus is just a reflection of you at this point in time and I think that's great!
I love how you decided to use that purple yarn...such a fitting stitch for the yarn. And that last pattern you're making...love it!
Have you heard of Ravelry? It's the social network for knitters and crocheters!
@kimvan: aaw..thank you! I am looking forward to sharing these new hobbies :)
@Jami: welcome to my blog and thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog. YAY for your sewing maching. We shall learn together and conquer it. What type of music do you usually play? I am currently saving to purchase my first piano. It will take me a while :)
and yes...who knew that practicing could be so frustrating. I've been learning this Schumann piece for almost 6 months!!!!
@silverlips: I missed you too!!! I am looking forward to sharing too
@Hijabi: me too :)
@Goodnaija: it is great to hear from you!!! Yes, it is indeed a reflection of me right now. I loove ravelry! It is so easy to spend hours there :)
@kimvan: aaw..thank you! I am looking forward to sharing these new hobbies :)
@Jami: welcome to my blog and thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog. YAY for your sewing maching. We shall learn together and conquer it. What type of music do you usually play? I am currently saving to purchase my first piano. It will take me a while :)
and yes...who knew that practicing could be so frustrating. I've been learning this Schumann piece for almost 6 months!!!!
@silverlips: I missed you too!!! I am looking forward to sharing too
@Hijabi: me too :)
@Goodnaija: it is great to hear from you!!! Yes, it is indeed a reflection of me right now. I loove ravelry! It is so easy to spend hours there :)
We missed you girl!
Whew! You were a busy bee. Glad to see you back.
I'm extremely late, but I'm glad to see that you're still up and decided to stay. :-) Yay!!!
Moi aussi je fais un peu de crochet mais je suis débutante. je viens de m'acheter une plante d'aloe vera, je compte me mettre au jardinage. j’espère que j'aurai la main verte.
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