Hello Old Friends! And an Apology for Absentness.

Hey all!

I'm back, several months after promising you all a few more sweet days of earrings and blogging.  The end of college got really crazy, and I'm sorry to say that blogging and jewelry designing took a back seat.  Now, months later, I'm bored and hungry for a creative outlet.  So I'm back, at least for today.  Here's what you've missed in my life:

Summer:  This summer, I interned at an art gallery (wahoo!).  What a phenomenal (if predictable) thing for an Art History grad to do!  The gallery is in midtown, and the internship was a great experience.  I did database stuff, but also inventory of actual pieces of art in the warehouse.  Plus I made friends (my all-time favorite activity).  I also got to live in New York and take advantage of all the fun city goings-on.  I wasn't sure if I would be there for longer than the summer, which gave me this great carpe diem attitude.  It was fabulous.

Heads Up

Hey all!

As the last few weeks of college are upon me, the very reason I'm leaving the world of blogging is becoming the reason why I can't blog.  I'm skipping today and I might skip tomorrow because I have a ton to do, but I assure you these final 4 days will happen at some point in the near future.  There's just so much going on... wish me luck!

Love and Beads,
Eve

Day 96

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Today was such a beautiful spring day.  I spent the whole day outside walking, throwing around a volleyball, and playing some frisbee.  I even got a little tan!  It's finally starting to feel like spring/summer and I love it.

I made a ring again today, but I'm not quite sure how I feel about it.  It's cool just like everything else I've made with the magical square wire, but I'm just not sure if I'm in love with it.  Maybe you will be?

Day 95

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Today I had class and then a series of unfortunate events.  I can't even relay them to you right now, my day was just not going well.  Then I decided to make the best out of things, and coupled with some gorgeous weather and a successful meeting, the day pretty much turned around.


I decided it was ring time again this evening, mostly because I'm really tired and rings turn out really well with a lot less of a time commitment, if I'm being particularly honest.  I also want you to know that this ring is weird but I am in love with it.

Day 94

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Today I got a filling redone, or something weird like that, at the dentist office.  I was wearing some earrings I made, and they commented that I should be an orthodontist because of my wirework.  Serious?  Joking?  I'm not sure, but I took it as the dentist form of a compliment.  And then I opened my mouth and let them drill my tooth.  Fun.

Afterwards, I went to the mall and got a dress for graduation and some "working girl pants."  I don't mean street worker pants, I'm talking about professional attire people!  I was really excited to finally find some professional pants, because I really need to start building up a work wardrobe.  Anyways, you're not here to hear about my shopping adventures, on to the earrings!

Day 93

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I have an announcement.  It may be kind of abrupt, but I'm giving you a few days to adjust.  I made the executive decision to conclude the blog at Day 100.  I am in a sense failing in my mission, but I have been really successful on this journey so I don't necessarily consider it a failure.  As much as I like blogging, it is also a little stress everyday that I don't need as I finish up my last year in college and move onto the real world.  I force myself to stay awake until I've finished blogging, and if I miss it then my guilt complex kicks in.  It's becoming a burden rather than something fun.  So, I need to stop.  I hope you'll forgive me!  We still have a week left together, maybe longer if I miss a day.  I will not stop making jewelry, and I'll be better about updating my etsy.  Don't you forget about me!

This morning I decided to announce to you my decision, and to pair it with a ring.

Day 92

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I'm falling asleep as I write this, so let's hope for both our sakes that I make it to pushing the "publish post" button before I reach my limit.

Today I went into Boston to meet up with a friend.  We had coffee and then walked around for a little while in a main shopping area.  It was not a successful shopping endeavor, but it was a nice day.  When we parted ways I went somewhere else to continue my shopping hunt, with no more luck than before.

Tonight I had dinner at a friend's house with a few other people.  It was really nice to see some old friends, catch up, and have a good meal.

The earrings I made today are similar to the green ones I made the other day, because I used the square wire to make a frame on which I could wrap wire and beads.

Day 91

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Today I went to a dressmaker to get measured for a bridesmaid dress.  Did I tell you all I'm a bridesmaid for my friend's wedding this summer?  Well, now you know!  I should also tell you I got that internship I interviewed for in New York for the summer.  Things are happening, people!

After the dressmaker appointment, which took all of five minutes, I went on a mall run with my mother.  My goal was to find something to wear for graduation.  I came back with nada.  Better luck next time I guess.

I decided today was another ring kind of day.  My magical square wire makes me want to make rings all the time.

Day 90

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I didn't blog yesterday because I was sneezy and sick and didn't feel like doing any activity other than watching tv on the couch and sleeping in my bed.  I'm feeling better now, it was just a cold, so I'm back in the world of the living.

Before I was so sneezy I didn't want to do anything, I went into Boston to go to an interview, a bead store, and to see a friend.  It was actually really lovely until my immune system got mad at me.  At the bead store I bought some nice silver chain and a lot of teardrop beads.  I call this bead store my "pretty bead store" because it's where I go when I want elegant beads, not necessarily the place for funky beads.  So I stocked up on pretty teardrop beads and some silver components.

Day 89

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Last night I was tired so I skipped blogging.  Soon I may need to come to terms with the fact that the original goal of my blog may not be possible.  I allotted 35 skip days for a 400 day time span.  So far, I've skipped about 16 and I'm only on day 89.  We'll see what happens, but I may need to revise my goals.  More on that some other time.

Today I helped my mother cook for our Passover meal, and watched a bunch of TV.  Nothing to write home about.  Then we had a nice family Passover dinner and ushered in a week of matzah.  Ick.

I used some square wire to make frames for earrings.  I then wrapped some wire on them and attached some of my new beads.

Day 88

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Today I continued my fabulous New York City adventures before heading home to the Boston area for Passover.  My friend and I woke up, got bagels and coffee, and walked around a street fair.  We went to her favorite jewelry designer's booth, and I got to talk to her and get some tips.  She suggested going all over the place to try to sell my stuff.  I should go into every store I can, put myself out there, and I shouldn't be afraid to hear no.  One really tip she gave me was that if there's somewhere I'd really like to sell my jewelry, I shouldn't pitch to them right away.  I should go other places first and go back there later, after I've gotten more experience and feedback.  If nothing else, pitching to stores gets you great feedback.  She was really great and helpful (and she liked my earrings!).  It was definitely a highlight of the day.

We then wandered onto Columbia's campus to watch some Bhangra dancing, and a few hours later I had to depart.  I had a nice conversation with a stranger on the bus about books and traveling and work and life.  It was a pretty remarkable weekend (and it's not even over!).

I am continuing the ring kick, and today I made a funky one.  I decided it was time to play around with beads attached to my magical square wire.  I used one of the fantastic red beads I picked up on my last bead store jaunt.

Day 87

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Today I had a beautiful day in New York City.  I'm stopping here on my way home from school for Passover break.  I had breakfast, went to a gallery interview, and met up with my friend from school.  Then I caught a train across town to visit my friend at Columbia.  That is where I am currently sitting, watching last night's 30 Rock and blogging to you.

I made a ring for today, and it's simple but lovely.  I am loving this magical square wire, let me tell you!

Day 86

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I've been packing for passover break for the past half hour or so, and part of that entailed making earrings so I could pack my jewelry supplies.  I used my awesome square wire to make some cool earrings and then took pictures of them.  I then went back to packing clothes.  A few minutes later it was time to pack my jewelry, so I searched for the earrings I just made.  They were nowhere to be found.  I'm not about to unpack my whole suitcase, but I did ransack my bed to no avail.

The moral of this story is that I have photographic evidence they exist and I'm blogging about them, but I think they've disappeared into thin air.  Enjoy the pictures, it might be the last time these babies were ever seen.

Day 85

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Today I finally got to go to the bead store!  I had a delicious Thai lunch with my friend, then we were off to buy some beads.  The coolest thing I got:  square wire!  The wire that I have always used has been round wire, and I didn't even realized square wire existed.  It's hard to describe, but when I show you the ring I made today you will probably be able to see what I mean.  It's a thicker wire also so it's a little sturdier.  I'm really excited about it, so many possibilities!

Day 84: ANOTHER RING

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Today I had a pretty silly day.  I had class until 11:30, then sat in the gallery from 12-3.  Someone has to sit in the gallery in order to keep it opened, so I just sit there and get homework done.  The problem (and I use that term loosely) today was that I had no work to get done.  I was just sitting there.

My friend came in to keep me company for part of it and we played bananagrams.  We were having so much fun playing that after leaving the gallery we played it even more.  I ended up playing bananagrams for 3-4 hours today.  This was including an attempt at French bananagrams in French club this evening.  Silly day, don't you agree?

For today, I decided I'd use some more of my silver wire and attempt another ring.  I'm planning a trip to the bead store tomorrow so I will be able to restock.

Day 83: A RING!

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Today I had to present the paper I've been tirelessly working on the past few days (and less tirelessly working on for weeks) in my Theory and Methods of Art History class.  It was nerve-wracking, to say the least.  I got so much feedback though that I'm getting excited about it, this could actually be a really great paper.  Now I just have to get motivated.  Once the presentation was done, my brain decided it was break.  Technically I am not on break until I finish class on Thursday, but try telling that to my head.

I have boldly gone today where I haven't really gone before:  ring territory.  My friend recently broke her ring she bought in Israel a few years back.  I said I would try to make her a new one, since it was only made of wire and I thought I could attempt it.

Day 82

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I think I might need to stop apologizing for missing days of blogging.  It's happening more and more, but I don't think missing a day should be such a big deal.  I'm trying hard to make this thing last a year, but I'm finishing up college with a lot of work and a lot of socializing, and if I can't get to the computer because I'm making the most of my last few weeks here, you will all forgive me right?

Yesterday I had a really nice day.  I went on a walk with my friend because the weather was gorgeous.  Later, my friends and I went to our friends' a capella show, and then hung out all night after that.  There were a bunch of people visiting too, which made the day even better.

Today I went to breakfast with my friends, then to Barnes and Noble for a couple hours.  Later, I got coffee with another friend and had a volleyball game tonight.  It was a really nice and busy weekend.  I didn't get any homework done, but I didn't really need to get anything done and it was so so nice to give myself a break.  I actually made earrings yesterday but didn't get a chance to blog about them, so I'm counting them as today's.

Day 81

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Today I spent the first half of the day (as well as all of yesterday) writing a paper which I originally thought was supposed to be 7-10 pages.  Apparently I made the 7 up, it was a 10 page paper people!  Needless to say, I was stressed and crazy, pumping out some extra pages.  Sorry I didn't blog yesterday but I was in the midst of this intense paper situation.  I'm back now!

I had a big dinner to go to and help out with tonight, so after I finished my paper I was working on that.  Then I hung out with friends, came back to my apartment where some more friends came to visit, and then cleaned my room.  I guess it was a pretty eventful day.  Oh, then of course I made some earrings.

Day 80

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Today I spent most of the day working on my paper, but I did manage to waste a little time (would you expect anything less?).  I also bought Tina Fey's book, which I am dying to read.  As soon as I'm done blogging, that's what I'm going to do.  I'm pretty sure Tina Fey beats sleep on my life to-do list right now.

The earrings I made today use the same gold rings I bought and used yesterday.

Day 79

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It's 2 am again, which is not surprising but means my blogging is going to be a little rushed.  I need to sleep, wake up kind of early, and get tons of work done tomorrow.  I hope I successfully complete these goals... we'll see.

The earrings I made today use some gold rings I just got from AC Moore today.  They may not be the fanciest rings I've ever used, but they certainly do the trick.

Day 78

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Today I woke up early to finish the work that I hadn't finished the night before.  I got it all done literally minutes before class started.  It worked for this week but I don't think I can pull this last last last minute strategy again anytime soon, it was way too stressful.

The rest of the day consisted of class, job searching online, dinner with a friend, and a bowling game in the evening.  It's an exciting life I lead!

I tried something a little different with the earrings for today.

Day 77

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Today I went to Starbucks with the intention of doing work all day.  Going there with two friends turned out to be a terribly misguided plan, and I am now trying to get all that procrastinated work done.  Other highlights of today included an intramural volleyball game (which we lost but enjoyed) and celebrating a friend's birthday.

I skipped blogging yesterday because I was just so tired.  I revealed to you my plan to make jewelry earlier in the day but I have not yet put this plan into action.  Instead, I'm here at 2 am blogging from my bed.

Here are today's lovely earrings:

Day 76

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Ah, 2 am, we have got to stop meeting like this.  Right now I'm in bed, trying to blog as fast as possible so that I may get some sleep.  New goal:  make earrings and blog earlier in the day so I won't feel the need to rush, so I can stop feeling like the blog is the only thing standing between me and sleep.  As it is, that's sort of the feeling I'm having tonight.  Bear with me as I rush to tell you about my day and my earrings, this problem will be resolved soon enough!

Tonight was my gallery opening.  We worked really hard to put the whole exhibit together and it was very successful.  A lot of people came to see the exhibit, and many of my friends came and showed support.  It was just an overall lovely night and I'm so proud of the way it turned out.

That's just a view of part of the exhibit, to give you a little taste of what it was like.

On to the earrings!  Tonight I went simple and classic (well, my kind of classic).  Top bead plain, second bead wrapped in wire.

Day 75

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Tonight's post is going to be short because, let's face it, I need some sleep.  Regardless, blogging is a pretty important part of my day so I am pushing to get this done before my head hits the pillow.

Today I was in the gallery for a lot of the day and didn't really accomplish all that much.  Our show is tomorrow!  I hope lots of people will come to the opening and it will be a lot of fun.  It's going to be a push to get everything done tomorrow but I'm sure it will all be worth it, it's a really cool experience and I'm glad I got to take part in it.

Onto the earrings.  Today I made some blue-green earrings to match the teal dress I think I'm going to wear tomorrow night.

Day 74

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This is me getting back on track.

Have I spoken about my Curatorial Practice class here?  I don't remember.  Well basically I am in a class about curatorship and our assignment has been to curate an art exhibit (one last semester and one this semester).  We have to come up with a theme, find artists, plan an opening, hang all the work, etc.  The show is coming up this Friday, so I've been in the gallery a lot this week.  I'm really excited for the opening reception because last semester's opening was a lot of fun.  There's food and music, and I get to show off the exhibit to all my friends who come by.  That's basically what I've been up to since I got back to school.

I've been busy with the gallery and homework so I've been slacking in the earring department.  But now I'm back!

Just an Apology

Hey all!

Sorry that I haven't posted the past couple days, and I'm skipping again today.  I'm calling this my spring break from earrings, since during my actual break I made earrings the whole time.  I've just been exhausted the past few nights and I haven't been able to make anything.  I apologize, and promise to get back on track soon.

Love and Beads,
Eve

Day 73

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Today was a relaxing rainy day indoors.  We played games, did a puzzle, and read a lot.  We made personal pizzas for dinner, and they were delicious!  It was a lovely end to an all-too-quick week.  Tomorrow, we roadtrip back up to New York.  I'll be sad to leave North Carolina and go back to the land of snow and schoolwork.  I guess it had to end sometime.  At least it was great while it lasted!

The earrings I made for today have the same blue beads as the ones I used yesterday, along with some lovely mint green beads I've used a couple times before.  I attached the two with my favorite gold chain and tadah!

Day 72

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Today was a little colder, but we didn't let that stop us from exploring North Carolina.  We went on a ferry to Ocracoke Island, a small island about an hour and a half South from where we are staying, accessible only by ferry.  We had a picnic lunch then stopped at a bead store.  We missed our ferry back so we stayed on the island a little longer, but the island had a nice little town so we just sat and had some coffee.  It was another nice relaxing day.

I used a couple of the beads I bought today to make earrings.  We were in a rush to make the ferry (which we missed in the end) so I basically ran around the bead store like a mad woman grabbing all I could see in 5 minutes.  I came back with a decent amount of beads, and I really like them all.  Not bad for 5 minutes, huh?

Day 71

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This morning we woke up bright and early to go kayaking.  It was not the most beautiful day, but it was really, really fun.  My friends and I were the only ones on the kayak tour so it was nice and relaxed, just us and the guide.  We learned some fun facts about the Outer Banks of North Carolina, like what the weird beaver-looking animal we saw yesterday was called (a nutria, if you're wondering).

After our kayaking endeavor, we went to the site of the Wright brothers' first flight.  It was really nice, there's a small museum and memorial on the site, and it was very interesting to see where aviation really began.  It's something North Carolina is known for, so it was a must-see.

We rounded out our day by stopping at the tallest sand dune on the east coast and then headed back to the house.  We're now having a relaxing afternoon watching Freaks and Geeks on DVD (an old show, cancelled too soon, look it up!).  Sitting on the couch gave me the perfect opportunity to make today's earrings.

Day 70

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I decided to make earrings and blog earlier in the day today, which I guess is unfortunate for you in that you don't get to hear a marvelous day play-by-play.  Highlights of today so far:  banana chocolate chip pancakes and a phone interview with a gallery.  The pancakes were delicious, and the gallery wants a second interview.  All in all, I'd say success.

Next on the agenda after blogging:  an aquarium, Roanoke park, a picnic lunch and a delicious fish dinner. It's not quite as nice out as yesterday, but I will take a little wind over snow any day.

Today's earrings feature a crystal flower bead with a Swarovski mint-green crystal dangling from the bottom.  I had previously used these on another pair of earrings but a woman asked me to change the color before she purchased them, so I had been holding on to the flower beads waiting to find a good use for them.

Day 69

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Today we woke up to a lovely surprise.  The weather report said rain but it was sunny and beautiful instead.  I made tortilla espanola for breakfast, a Spanish omelette dish I learned about at my friend's grandmother's house in Spain.  We ate on the deck, making for such a perfect morning.

After breakfast, we went to Roanoke Island to explore gardens and trails.  Along the way, we stopped on the side of the road at an entrance to the beach.  It was pretty windy by that point in the day, but mesmerizing nonetheless.  I love the beach.

When we went to the beach yesterday, I picked up a couple beautiful shells.  Today, I used the shells for earrings.

Day 68

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Today was a windy day in North Carolina.  Regardless, we decided it was a good idea to go to the beach.  It was pretty chilly but pretty necessary, the ocean is just so close!

We went to the tallest lighthouse in America and had a picnic lunch on the lighthouse park grounds.  Magically, the sun came out.  Afterwards, we went to the grocery store, came back to the house, and made a delicious dinner.  Topped the day off with a movie and made some earrings.  Now you're all caught up on my day.  On to the earrings!

Day 67

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Today was a long day!  Have I ever told you I have a life goal of visiting all 50 states?  Well I checked two off my list today.  That means 33 down.  In Delaware we went to a fantastic art museum and got free Rita's water ice to celebrate the beginning of spring.  In Virginia I got to meet up with an old friend who I hadn't seen in a couple years.  Along the way there was a lot of talking, singing, snacking... all the road trip staples.

When we finally arrived here in North Carolina, we were pleasantly surprised by the house we'll be staying in for a week.  And I mean very pleasantly surprised.  It has two decks, a full kitchen, several TV's, lots of beds, and it's a short walk to the beach.  All in all it seems to be working splendidly.

I made some earrings similar to the ones I made yesterday in terms of playing around with wire between two beads.

Day 66

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Today has been a lovely lazy day, as Saturdays usually are.  Between yesterday and today the one thing I have done is apply to some jobs and internships.  I must have emailed 20 galleries by now, so hopefully something will pan out!

The earrings I made today are ones I'm very proud of.  I'm probably happier with these than I have been with my earrings for the past week or two.  The green beads on top have a funny story attached to them.  I bought them at the bead store near school but the first time I went, I came home with one small green bead and one bigger one (accidentally, of course).  Unsure of what to do after having a good laugh, I threw them in my jewelry bag and forgot about them.

Day 65

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Today I am blogging from the road!  Well, sort of.  Pit stop in New Jersey for the weekend, Sunday we drive!

It was absolutely beautiful outside today.  We spent the day in my friend's backyard and running errands, staying outside as much as possible.  I hope the rest of break will follow this trend.  Shorts in March?  Yes please!

The earrings I made today use some of my favorite painted beads along with some funky beads I got on my last bead store run.

Day 64

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I got my act together and I'm actually blogging early in the day.  Yay!  So far today I've gone to class, had lunch with friends, done laundry, washed dishes, packed, and made earrings!  Impressed?  I sure am.  I want to clean my room but I think that might just take my productive day to a level I can't handle.  That and I don't really feel like it.

On to the earrings!

Day 63

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Well I spent another day in the library, as promised, and now I am basically on spring break!  The only thing left to do is wake up for my 10:05 class tomorrow, pack, and get outta here.  My friends and I are going to North Carolina after a weekend stopover at one of their houses in New Jersey.  Adventures await!

In my happy state, I decided to whip out some old favorites:  my antique watch gears.  Last year, I bought some awesome watch gears off etsy and I add them to earrings occasionally because they are SO cool.

Day 62

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Today was an all-day library excursion, after my only class ended at 11:30.  I was in the library attempting to do work for upwards of 10 hours.  That's pretty unnatural, especially since I still feel wholly unprepared for my test tomorrow.  I have library adventure part two tomorrow to look forward to since my test isn't until the evening.

I am exhausted but I cranked out some earrings nonetheless.  I used some funky orange beads I bought in Bern, Switzerland, one of the most magical places on earth.  I've told you about the lovely city of Bern before, and I can't even put a finger on why it was so great I just loved it.  Go there and see for yourself!  Attractions include:  river complete with bear pit, Einstein's apartment, and a rockin' bead store.

Day 61

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Today I was having kind of a bad day but in the last few hours it has managed to turn completely around.  Thank goodness.  First of all, putting my blog up on facebook has gotten me 25 new hits in the last hour or so.  Hi there, facebook friends!  Second of all, I had a nice little clue that someone's been reading my blog (thanks Marissa!) which really made my day.  Third of all, and most importantly, I made a bracelet that I am in love with.

Day 60

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Wow, 60 days!  I know lately I've been pretty sloppy but 60 days is no small feat, even if it isn't all consecutive.

Today I woke up late and did nothing until literally 5 pm.  It was the biggest waste of a day since... Friday. What I did do was make a costume for a Jewish holiday that's coming up soon.  It's called Purim, and it's a story of a woman who is picked to marry the king and is able to undermine the bad guy who is close to the king from this position as new bride.

Summarizing a holiday in one sentence was tough, so if I've missed some things or mislead you, I apologize.  The main point I'm trying to make is that it's celebrated a little like a Jewish Halloween.  There's a big fair for it tomorrow, the Purim carnival, and I needed to make myself a costume.  I decided to be Bananagrams.  If you don't know what that is, you are missing out!  It's a game with tiles where you basically make your own personal scrabble board quickly before the other players finish theirs.  I have this weird crazy yellow jacket that lends itself nicely for use in a costume.

The yellow will be the bag that the tiles come in, and the shirt underneath will have tiles attached like a bananagrams board.  Moral of this long long story is that I made silly costume earrings to match:

I don't really think you need a second photo to get the picture.  I will however probably post a picture of the whole shebang (the entire costume) tomorrow.  But on the off chance that anyone who's going to Purim carnival is reading this, I've got to keep a little mystery!

Love and Beads,
Eve

Day 59

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I am doing a quick blog, but I just wanted to show you all the fun earrings I made today.  It was something daring and new:  2 different color earrings.

Day 58

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I didn't do all that much today, though of course I planned on it.  The Friday curse strikes again!  It is hands down the most unproductive day of the week.

What I have been doing is watching lectures from TED conferences online.  Have you heard of this?  We watched a TED lecture by Mary Roach (one of my favorite authors) in my Human Sexuality class and I was curious about the organization.  The slogan is "ideas worth spreading," and it's basically short lectures by experts about what they know.  I can't explain it any more than that but they are so interesting!

The one I'm watching now is about marketing ideas in the digital age.  What I like best about this is they sound dry by the title but the speakers are both informative and entertaining so it's really enjoyable to watch.  Don't take my word for it though, I also love curling up with a good nonfiction book from the science section.  I just wanted to tell people about it (though you might already know) because the whole concept is so cool.

While learning about ideas worth spreading, I made some earrings.  I used these chunky beads I've been holding onto for a while and got inspired by a half-made pair of earrings lying around in my room.

Day 57

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Phew, well my terrible tough stressful crazy midterms time is coming to an end.  Soon it will be spring break and soon enough I will be a college grad!  Wanna hire me?  I'm pretty sure that's the international recent grad slogan, so I'm just throwing it out there.

I had a big midterm today, then I went out to dinner and went bowling.  I have another midterm but it isn't until Wednesday and I have already started preparing.  There's a ton of reading but overall I think I am in good shape.  What does this mean for you?  Well it means I have time to make things and blog to you about them of course!

I experimented a little with today's earrings because I was feeling free and great.

I'm sure this is getting old...

Hey all!

I know you're probably going to hate me for this, perhaps even stop checking my blog, but I need to skip again.  Again, you ask?  I know, an earring a day is starting to be more like an earring a week.  But please bear with me.  I'm a college student trying to keep those shining grades and sometimes the rest of my life has to suffer a little.  I have reading for a class tomorrow and a big midterm exam on Thursday that requires reading and studying, and in addition to all that I would love some sleep.  So please don't hate me for not having half an hour to spare for earrings.  And I promise I'll be back here in no time.

Love and Beads,
Eve

Day 56

Hey all!

Today we had a snow day.  It was fabulous.  Well it was actually a really long day of doing homework that was supposed to be due today, but at least I got to sleep late!  I also finished my work just in time for trivia night, a Monday night tradition (rain or snow or shine).  In the end it was a fairly successful and half enjoyable day.  Sorry for not mustering up that much enthusiasm but let's be honest, a snow day spent inside with homework?  Lame!

Remember those green beads I used yesterday?  Well the friend who gave me them (or the earrings I took them from) also gave me some awesome vintage military beads.  I've been struggling for months trying to find something cool to do with them.  Today, it was necklace time.

Day 55

Hey all!

Sorry for skipping a day again!  I had a super busy Saturday and basically came home, brought my basket of tools to my bed and then fell asleep before making anything.  Bright side:  I was particularly motivated this morning to get today's earrings done early.

The earrings I made this morning use parts from a pair of earrings my friend gave me.  That's right folks, I'm running an earring chop shop.

Day 54

Hey all!

Today was a lovely unproductive day.  Fridays always seem like a potential goldmine of free time to do homework but it never turns out that way.  Then Sunday has to compensate for Friday fun.  Oh well!

I helped my friend Marissa (shout-out to my loyal blog reader) make some earrings from the beads she got at the bead store on our last adventure.  They turned out so well!  If I had a picture, I would put them up here.  I've helped people make earrings a couple times before and it's so interesting because they are always so different from the things I make.  It's great to see that with the same basic ingredients (beads and wire) people can do such creative and different things, and how everyone's mind works differently.  Awesome.

On to today's earrings!  I made some small earrings that I love, but I think they need to be accompanied by an explanation.

Day 53

Hey all!

Today I went to class and got a haircut (and color, which I never do!).  Then I made some chicken for dinner.  Grocery shopping was another highlight of the day.  Now I'm watching old SNL episodes online and falling asleep.  It's the weekend soon and that may bring some more exciting stories to tell you.

I have had some funky freshwater pearls hanging around for a while and I didn't know what to do of them because of their interesting shape.  Finally tonight I decided to try a red bead and pearl combination.  I think it worked!

Day 52

Hey all!

Today I woke up at noon.  It was a lovely catch up on sleep situation.  Then I procrastinated for a while and finally did some homework.  After that I went to the class I'd been doing the homework for.  I hung out with some friends after class and that basically brings us to now.

The earrings I made today use these cool beads I picked up during my recent bead store trip, along with a funky bead from Bern, Switzerland.  Ah, the memories.

Day 51

Hey all!

I have been in a constant state of craziness for 3 days straight, and sadly blogging and making earrings had to fall by the wayside.  I am back now, and besides being super sleepy I am glad to be back in the land of the sane and unstressed.  I had a lovely day today (well other than pulling an all-nighter...) which included movies and some bowling.  And in the middle of the week too, what a luxury!

The earrings I made today use some beads from the last time I went to the bead store.  I used wire to hang green and white beads down a little, then attached a white bead to the top.