A PRODUCTIVE COUCH POTATO.........

.......... although this does sound kind of oxymoronic, this is what I am striving to become.

The Austrailian Open tennis grand slam is currently under way "Down Under" and I have found myself, for the most part, planted on my couch from 5:30ish when I get home until 12:00 pm when the live coverage on ESPN2 ends (only to begin again at 1:30 am). I usually make myself turn off the TV and go to bed at midnight.

In order to feel productive while wasting so much time in front of the television, I have once again dug out the knitting needles for a good cause.
Years ago some stake that I was in had a Stake Enrichment Super Saturday or something where I first learned about knitting or crocheting leprosy bandages for the Humanitarian Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I began thinking that this would be a good a way to still feel productive while watching television. Apparently the Church no longer needs these, but in searching for the pattern/specifications, I ran across the blog of a lady that collects them to send to a leper colony in vietnam http://leprosybandages.blogspot.com/

**I am also crocheting a baby blanket for a friend that is having a baby and knitting a scarf for my niece Jesika. Maybe I will post pictures when they are done. They are cuter than the leprosy bandages. (FYI: This picture is not of my bandages).

ANOTHER TAG POST

1. What is your occupation right now? Accountant/Bookkeeper
2. What color are your socks right now? White running socks
3. What are you listening to right now? I am watching "To Catch a Thief"
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Microwave popcorn & Diet Vanilla Pepsi
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Not really (It is kind of a bitter topic, but I will spare you the story)
6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jen Paxton, a friend in my ward
7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, one of my favorite roommates!
8. How old are you today? 32
9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Tennis or Football
10. What is your favorite drink? Diet Vanilla Pepsi or a Pina Colada (virgin, of course)
11. Have you ever dyed your hair? Not me personally, but it has not been my natural color for years now.
12 What is your favorite meal? King crab legs, filet mignon or anything Chinese
13. What is the last movie you watched? "To Catch a Thief" (See #3)
14. Favorite day of the year? Memorial Day. It is the first day that I have off after Jan. 1, the weather is getting warm and my pool opens.
15. How do you vent anger? I become passive-aggressive.
16. What was your favorite toy as a child? My big wheel
17. What is your favorite time of year? Summer
18. Cherries or Blueberries? Either - Love them both
19. Living arrangements? My condo (no roommates).
20. When was the last time you cried? I don't know....It's been a while.
21. What is on the floor of your closet? Wow! A lot. I have a HUGE closet. Rubbermade tubs, shoes, luggage, file box, sewing machine, and more.
22. What did you do last night? Watched some Australian Open tennis action while knitting a leprosy bandage.
23. What are you most afraid of? Having a tire blowout while driving on the freeway.
24. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Everything's better with cheese.
25. Favorite dog breed? I'm not a dog person, but if I had one it would be something poofy, along the lines of a Husky, Alaskan Malamute, or American Eskimo.
26. Favorite day of the week? Friday
27. How many states have you lived in? 2, UT & Idaho
32. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds hands down. Oh, and I would love one for my left hand!
33. What is your favorite flower? Roses or Gerber Daisies (I hate Carnations!)

MY RENAISSANCE

I am happy to report that I have finally left the dark ages of dial-up internet (I KNOW, who still uses dial-up??).
As of last night I now have high-speed wireless. How fabulous it that!

It is not really a surprise that is has taken me this long. I think that in general I am a couple years behind on most things. Whether it be fashion trends, marriage, technology, etc. I am probably at least a couple years behind the rest of the population.

**FYI: The main reason for keeping my land line was for my dial-up internet, but I iwll be cancelling my home phone service and will only have my cell phone.

WRITER'S CRAMP...OR PURE LAZINESS??

I know that my blog needs an update......okay, I get that.
I am working on it, but I struggle to come up with material that is more or less based solely around my super-exciting life.

Well, I spend most of my weekends home watching movies and crocheting. Sometimes I'll even switch it up a bit and do some knitting instead. Wild, I know!!
Also, I get to go to a Stake Primary Presidency meeting tonight. Please try not to be jealous. Ü

I do have a couple of things I want to post about and will try to get something new here in the next week or so.

I hope everyone is having a fabulous 2009 so far.