Author Archives: Kimberly

About Kimberly

IT Project Manager with MBA and PMP, Adjunct Professor, Baker, Bullet Journalist, Crocheter, Cyclist and Dog Mom. I am that girl that rides her bike all over the place, I am that girl that makes crocheted items for sale on etsy, I am that girl that draws out her monthly calendar in her bullet journal, I am that girl that has 3 little dogs, and I am that girl that teaches at a local university and works during the day as a Project Manager.

Attention Management

I have decided that I’m not making any “new year resolutions”.   At the beginning of 2016, I made new year resolutions and everything was going to be great but it wasn’t.  I was blind-sided by a life event and personal … Continue reading

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The Lovey’s

So here are all (well except for Barney the cat who I inadvertently inherited – not by choice) the Lovey’s. Baxter, 7 year old male Shichon Pippa, 6 year old female Shichon, named after Pippa Middleton Harper, 6 year old … Continue reading

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Oliver

So one day in June of 2018, I was sitting home on a Friday night watching JTV’s Girlfriend Friday, with the Lovey’s and decided to check out Facebook. One of my friend’s posted this little male Maltese that had just … Continue reading

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Restorative Yoga

I have been going to restorative yoga now for a few years and I absolutely love it.  I have finally got to the point where I can actually relax at yoga.  I know that on the Tuesday nights after yoga, … Continue reading

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2019 Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 Women’s (Gravel Bike)

So I’ve been eyeing up the gravel bikes for some time now.  I love Trek bikes and I’ve been doing some research.  I was looking at the Domane SL 5 Gravel bike, but I already have a Domane (Trek Domane … Continue reading

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Lionbrand Mandala Yarn

In the Spring, Lionbrand came out with these new “mandala” yarns.  It was crazy waiting for them, and they seemed to only be available in Wal-marts in the Western and Southern states.  Herrschners had some too for a very short … Continue reading

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Caron baby cakes

Over the summer, I made a baby blanket for a baby girl.  I used Caron “Baby” Cakes yarn.  To say that I love this yarn is an understatement, it’s so soft and very easy to work with.  I loved the … Continue reading

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Poncho projects completed last year.

During 2016, I was in search of the perfect Poncho pattern.  I found one written by Carolyn of the Purple Poncho.  It’s called a Timeless Boho Poncho.  I made myself one, sold two, and gave two as gifts. I’m going … Continue reading

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Seeing to tomorrow

Well, this year was supposed to be better than last.  So far, I’ve been sick twice and have had some more bad stuff happening – some work related, an illness in the family, no time, got behind with school and … Continue reading

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Messy Bun Hats

Apparently, the messy bun hat is the “new thing” online.  So I’ve tried a few patterns and the easiest one, in my opinion, is one from Simply Collectible Crochet:  http://simplycollectiblecrochet.com/2016/12/easy-peasy-messy-bun-hat-crochet-pattern/ This designer has many patterns for the messy bun hat, … Continue reading

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