A Christmas Gift for Crocheters

Hi there everyone! A blessed and Merry CHRIST-mas!

I have a gift for my fellow crocheters like me, A FREE PATTERN!

I made a crochet pattern on a ballpen case holder and I want to share it here.

Here you go....

Riona’s ballpen neck case holder

  Materials needed:

-         Fingering or sport  yarn

-         Tape measure

-          Size 4 hook

-         Tapestry needle

Abbreviation:

Ch- chain

Hdc- half-double crochet

Dc- Double crochet

Sts- stitches

Sl st: slip stich

Stiches you need to know:

-         Half-double crochet

-         Double crochet

 The Pattern:

                             Ch 3, sl st to form a ring. Ch 2

Row 1: 9 hdc into the ch 3 ring. Sl st in the top of ch 2. Ch 2

Row 2: Hdc on the top of Row 1 hdc across. Sl st in top of ch 2. Ch 3

Rows 3- 10: Dc on the top of Row 2, dc across. Sl st in the top of ch 3. Ch 3

Row 11: * ch 6, sl st on next st, repeat from * across.

Row 12 (strap): ch with the length of 24”. Sl st on the opposite equal side. Fasten off.

Hope you enjoy and get it. Tell me if you have any questions concerning the pattern! Enjoy!

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The TRUE Reason for the Season

Hi everyone! sorry for not posting for a long time; Christmas is really a busy season. Amidst all the busyness of Christmas, we must know the real reason for the season. Do you know how the word "Christmas" was formed? It is related to the true reason for the season which I will be talking about today.

The Reason for the Season 

First, let us talk about the REAL and TRUE reason for the season which is the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christmas is not about gifts, toys, goodies, Santa ,nor gatherings and parties. Jesus Christ is the real reason for the season. 

                            (picture from en.wikipedia.org)

The word "Christmas"

Now how the word Christmas was formed is very obvious since we now know the real reason for the season. CHRIST-mas, Jesus Christ's name is in the name of the holiday itself which makes it more true that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. the word "mas" may be translated to "mass" as the Old English word for Christmas is Crīstesmæss which means, Christ's mass. In other words Christmas is a time where we celebrate our savior's birth.

The word "X-mas"

I do not approve of people using the word "X-mas" as an abbreviation or a nickname for the word "Christmas". They are taking out the word "Christ" in the word "Christmas" and exchange it for the letter "X" which makes Christmas not a time for celebrating the birth of Christ.

I hope you guys learned something about the true meaning of Christmas as I will keep posting more about it. I really hope that I can post more, but first things first and Christmas is really a busy season for everyone. Hope to post soon! ^_^

Meet Beem-BEE!

   Hi there! I took a picture of the note-BOOK already, but I haven't posted it yet. In the meanwhile, meet my tiny, crocheted arugami, Beem-BEE!

 

Confidence of a Ballerina

Hi! I am back! I will make a separate post for the new notebook; but today, I will be posting a blog post that I have written on my old blog, which is about "Confidence", today.


Here it is:

When I was three, I wanted to do ballet so badly. I even pretended I was a ballerina and danced in my school. My classmates think I was a ballerina. But the truth was I was only copying the ballet plays I've watched. At the age of seven, my parents enrolled me in ballet for summer workshop. I was so happy for a dream come true!! I still remembered my teacher who was teacher Noemi. Usually she will talk to someone and there we are freezing in an awkward position which is really tiring. But at that time I didn't attend my ballet recital. We cannot afford the payment for the recital already. 

Three years passed when I started attending ballet classes again. I feel shy that I was not flexible enough in our ballet classes. I always had the feeling that everyone is looking down on me and I loose my confidence. There was a time when we were preparing for the recital (which was my first recital by the way…) I memorized the step but that imaginary feeling have overcome me. When my teacher noticed this, she corrected the class that we should cheer up each and everyone while practicing. At that time I felt relief, but as I continued ballet I feel self pity on myself whenever I make a wrong move which was wrong.

Last Thursday was open house which means people may watch our class. My mom went and watches me on that day. While doing ballet at that time, all I notice of myself was my mistakes and errors. So the imaginary feeling overcame me again this time. I was very frustrated in my mistakes that all I think of is that I am wrong. After ballet my mom talked to me and was very happy. She said that I was graceful and that she was almost into tears when she watching me. But I feel like I wasn't listening at all. I was thinking that I am wrong, wrong, WRONG! I started crying for over self pity on myself. Mom was then asking me why are you sad about it? She was encouraging me but I took no notice in it. Mom said that if I am going to continue to be like this then its better for us to go home and let me cry. I feel like nothing inside when my mom was correcting me. Inside of me I was forcing myself to believe her, but I cannot. When we were about to go, that was when I hugged my mom tightly even though I do not know why I wanted to hug her badly.

Today my mom confronted me and said to trust her at all times. My mom was my best friend that will never leave me even when school year ends. I whenever I want to talk to someone she’s always there and I always pour my feelings to her. She give me advises that help me get strength. From that time on I began to persevere to get the confidence I need for dancing. I am also encouraged to correct my mistakes instead of keeping the self pities in me and the imaginary feeling which is very awful. From this day on I Riona learned this lesson and will keep it in her mind and heart.

 I wrote this when I was 12 years old on June 5,2011 that's all for now folks! ^-^

Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs

Title: Invincible Louisa

Author: Cornelia Meigs

 Learn the story behind the story of the author of the classic story, Little Women. Be with her to the ups and downs of her life as she earns her name "Invincible Louisa".

Summary: The story starts on Louisa's birthplace; Germantown, Philadelphia; on a cold November day. The story begins as Louisa grows as a toddler until she died at age 55 on March 6, 1888. Read the story to know where the characters from her book came from and from where did Little Women came. Learn if there really is a Laurie in Louisa's life. You will know this when you read Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs.

My Comments:

What I like about the book: First off all, I love Louisa! She resembles a lot of my character and hobbies. I just love to know how her story is a book itself! i also love the tests and trials that she faced which are written in the book.

What I don't like about the book: I think I would love to know more on what happened to her sisters after, *spoiler*, she died.

My Suggestion: I think this book should be advertise along with the "
Little Women" book.

Office Fashion

Hi Guys! I'll be posting 2 posts today. One is a summary of a book I read and another the other one is more ideas on what to where. I'll be posting outfit ideas first. Today's theme is "Office Fashion". Again I am using the game "Mall World" on Facebook.

Hope you'll enjoy!

Office Kikay

Bluish Whitney

Modish Megan

Modern Victorian

Choco Sleek

Preppy Pretziel

Miss SOPHIE-sticated

Sophisticated Secretary

And for the finale...,(by the way this is how my Mom dresses)

Mother May

That's all for now folks... next time I'll be posting on "Picnic Fashion".

Will be posting the book summary now. Later! ^_^

Casual Outfits

Hi there! I still haven't post the new Amorina's Pages note-BOOK, but don't worry, I'll be posting it as soon as I take a picture. 

I'm in the mood for some fashion dress-up using the game in Facebook Mall World, so I'll be posting some pics of my dress and match here. Hope you'll have some ideas and enjoy!

 

Casual Mitch

 Winter Pop

Urban Pop Fashionista

Paris Shopper Artist

Hottie School Girl

Cassy the School Girl

Hope you have fashion ideas running in your mind on what to wear. Will be posting more next time. Do you have any requests on what outfit for a specific event you want me to post? Please do tell me by commenting on this post.

I will also be posting some of the books I have in my library. See you next time!^-^