Hannah's Space

Weyerhaeuser has a lovely campus. I met Brian there one afternoon and we walked around the trails snapping pictures. 

I've liked the idea of henna for some time. I remember having Mum put a henna soccer ball tattoo on my shoulder during soccer season in high school. Recently, I've been trying to learn more about it and practice applying it. I've taken pictures of most of my endeavors so far and have posted them. It is somewhat difficult to tattoo myself, so those are apt to be a bit smeared and smugged in places. My most recent henna mix was a failure. Runny and clumpy all in one! I managed to do my left palm with a Celtic knot but I tossed the rest of that mix after I'd finished. On the plus side, it's a darker stain than usual because of the "terp" (terpene). The terp I used was aromatherapy grade cajeput and geranium bourbon essential oil - not the best smelling thing out there unfortunately, but it did darken the stain. Making a henna mix is like following one of Mum's recipes: you know the basic ingredients but the amounts and any extras are trial and error! If you're curious or interested in knowing more about henna, I've found this website to be helpful: http://www.hennapage.com/

It's been a bit since I've written. I quit my retail job a week ago, and I have to say I'm enjoying the time off! I've read lots of books, the house is marginally clean, and I've caught up on miscellaneous errands. I planned to start knitting baby hats. However, that idea rapidly fell apart when I couldn't find my knitting needles or the necessary patterns. gah.

I hurt my neck and haven't been able to stand sitting at the computer for any length of time, which is probably a good thing- it gets me out and about more. Say no to facebook!

I wish I could do more decorating (paint and such) but with an apartment, I'm fairly limited. I found that Ikea sells these cheap and oh-so-easy to install under-cabinet and shelf lights. Wowzers! Adding drama to a space is all about contrast; be it color, texture, lighting, or style. I was, and am, so excited about them! I attached one to a bookshelf in my dining room. See the result! Lovely.

 

Booth, our lovely new kitten is a friendly cat. She likes to ride on shoulders. Brian and I think this is cute and we've encouraged it. However... there is a downside to having a people friendly cat that likes to sit on your shoulder. If you don't pick her up fast enough when she wants up, she will find her own way to your shoulder. She makes a small leap to your legs, claws extended, and grapples her way up your body. At this point you desperately hope that you are wearing thick clothes. This morning she tried it when I was wearing a thin summer dress. She didn't make it past the back of my poor bare knees. Ouch!

This past Monday at City Hall, a guy around my age came up to the info desk and ask some questions. I'm not sure where he was from, but it was obvious that English was a second language. After our talk he said, "Thank you young lady". It made me laugh. Being called a young lady isn't all that unusual, but to be called so by someone my own age was strange. My guess is that it's because of a literal translation from whatever his native language is. It was funny, though not nearly as amusing as the time someone ask me where the persecutor's office was. I had to stifle my laughter as I told him how to find the prosecutor's office.