See, I have been crafting too! (Although I've been playing Zelda *a lot*!) Right now all I can think about is cross stitch and I've worked on my Paradigm Lost sampler over the last two weekends. Those of you who don't do cross stitch probably can't appreciate the number of hours that have gone into this small portion of the sampler, but I assure you -- this photo represents *many* hours of stitching. I can't get enough of it either!
If you would like to see the photo of what it should look like when complete, I posted about it here.
In addition, I've decided to start a new blog! (Yes, another one -- this makes 7 active blogs for me. Well, somewhat active.) So what is this new blog? Well, the title of this post may have given it away. It's called the Chocolate Blog and I've got tons of chocolate bar reviews that I need to get up there. I'll also be posting chocolate news and recipes along with whatever other chocolate things I can think of!
Perhaps tomorrow I'll post some book reviews here -- I have a backlog of those to publish. And I also want to write more about cross stitch -- I'm obsessed!
I have a bar of locally made chocolate that I think you'd like. The brand is 3400 Phinney Chocolate Factory. The specific bar is called Bread and Chocolate. It's a dark (65%) chocolate with French Bread in it, almost like little rice krispy crunches, but better. If you are interested I'd be glad to send you a bar. They also make a Coconut Curry bar and a Chai Tea bar, but I didn't like either of those.
Posted by: Emily | Monday, January 08, 2007 at 02:25 PM
I think you're a blogoholic....
Hey, have you heard of "Jersey Girl" chocolate? I saw some in a coffee shop the other day and thought of you...
Posted by: --Deb | Monday, January 08, 2007 at 05:40 PM
I love fueling the xs obsession - send me your snailmail addy and i'll surprise you. ;)
Posted by: Nicole | Monday, January 08, 2007 at 08:19 PM
Okay, Emily beat me to it, but my DH just came back from Seattle and brought back a bar each of the 3400 Phinney chocolate. I loved the Bread & Chocolate bar, the Coconut curry was amazing (but watch out for the spicy kick afterwards). Didn't have a chance at the chai yet. And it's all your fault that the minute I saw a Green & Black bar in the store, I grabbed it, thinking "Julie liked it; gotta try it!"
Posted by: Kathy in San Jose | Monday, January 08, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Obsession is a good thing, it gives you purpose and focus. I can't wait to read some more Chocolate reviews, I have stumbled across a small treasure trove of new decadent chocolates to try at my local Natural Food Store.
I can completely relate as to the time and hours spent on Cross Stitch. I used to, but unfortunately am not that patient. My Aunt did an entire quilt for my Barbie's in cross stitched quilt squares. It made my eyes fuzzy just looking at it!
Posted by: Tracey | Tuesday, January 09, 2007 at 09:10 AM
Oh, the cross stitch is beautiful! I used to be as obsessed with x-s as I am with knitting now. The tinier the stitches the better! And always on linen, preferably over one! ;-)
Posted by: janna | Tuesday, January 09, 2007 at 11:05 PM
I'm an obsessed cross stitcher, too :) Your Paradigm Lost is looking great! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Lina | Friday, January 12, 2007 at 09:01 AM