Looking for Something....?

 An Old Photograph, found in my Archives.

Care to guess exactly how old this one is?
{This is me, by the way! A while ago.... before-short-hair.}

Here's Something ...

If you can't already tell, I am currently in a huge blogging slump...
Haven't felt like writing anything.
Haven't had time to write anything other than school papers,
and thoughts are flying in & out my head so fast
I have not been able to catch them lately.

So sorry about that....

But here's an interesting picture! It's of antelope bounding across the prairie out West (most likely South Dakota.) It was really beautiful out there. That trip was what taught me that I actually do love traveling; I just didn't know it.
Not sure which one of us was holding the family camera on this one though, so the credit goes to "our general family group"! lol.
I pray God that you all are well and less busy as me!
~Hannah

"And the Results are Pouring in now..."

(c) heh

*There is something to be said for spell checking and looking over a post before posting it as final! If you saw this post before 6:00pm today (1/15/11) I deeply apologize for all the spelling errors!

I am really enjoying watching the results coming in on the polls on the side!
It looks like (so far) this is the consensus:

• I should either name my Etsy shop Ruffle Stuff(s) or Wren Row, to match this blog.

These two are good ideas actually! I liked Ruffle Stuffs and Wren Row the best too. Although I did wonder that no one cared for the other sweet name concoctions, i.e. 'Lovetopia' or 'Curioso' ? lol :)
Also, it was neat to finally get feedback on what exactly people would buy from me (or from Etsy sellers in general.) These were tops:

• sewn items (bags, pillows, purses, jackets, clothes, dresses, satchels, knitted/crocheted things, etc.
• paper "stuffs" as they call them: books, journals, organizational stuff, stationary, etc.

Those are my favorite things to make, so that's real handy. :) However, I did actually forget to put my *favorite* thing to make in that poll: miniatures. Yes, I love miniatures! specifically the 1/12 scale. I can't get enough of them, or making them. :)

Also, it looks like the most commonly agreed upon amount of money someone would be willing to spend at my shop/ on Etsy in general is:

• $15-$20

Hm, interesting! That's actually heartening, really. And it's a fair price for most of the wonderful things sold on Etsy, too! So, dear friends & readers, I would like to say thank you for voting! The feedback helps a bunch. :)

Here's to new starts in the new Year!
~Hannah
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The Etsy Shop.... *dun-dun-dun-dun*

 Hey Ya'll!
[No, I'm not Southern one bit, but I like saying that sometimes!]
I have come to an impasse with my Etsy Shop, this one. I have had it for a while now, with varying levels of sales & success, and I'm just not feeling it the way it is anymore! I don't know what it is. I think it may be a combination of:

• the name ("Titmoss" is a fun name I came up with, but I've run into quite a few folks who aren't as psyched about it as I am...)
• the look & layout currently (I'm using the form header right now for heaven's sakes!)
• the content/items for sale (First I started with just antiques; then I moved to vintage clothing; then I tried artwork, nicknacks, and just little stuff in turn. It's not selling!)

I feel like I need a new shop Name, a new shop Look, and a new set of Merchandise!
Now, my valued readers & friends, can you help me? :)
Here's how:
Vote in the polls on the side bar & comment below! Let me know what you think would be:
~ a wonderful Etsy shop name 
~ what would love buy there most
~ and for how much (generally)

The fantastic thing is: your votes & comments WILL directly affect what I end up doing in the end! :) Of course I have the final say, and my own ideas still --yes. But I *do* really value feedback. ^_^
So, please vote up & comment up a storm!
Many thanks,
~Hannah <3
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This Inspires Me! :)

"[Possible] Careers for English Program Graduates" *

The following represents some careers for English majors.

Account Executive
Actor/Actress
Administrative Assistant
Administrator
Advertising Copywriter
Analyst
Artist
Analyst
Attorney
Author - Fiction Non-Fiction
Assistant Scientific Writer
Bank Officer
Biographer
Book Critic
Business Manager
Circulation Assistant
City Manager
College Professor
Columnist/Commentator
Comedy Writer
Communications Manager
Congressional Aide
Copywriter
Corrective Therapist
Creative Writer
Critic, Art/Book
Crossword Puzzle
Curator
Customer Service
Desktop Publisher
Director
Radio-TV Commentator
Radio-TV Newscaster
Reading Consultant
Reporter
Research Assistant
Researcher/Pollster
Retail Sales
Technical Consultant
Technical Writer
Training Specialist
Editor, Film/Video
Editor, Magazine
Editor, News
Editor, Newspaper
Editor, Publications
Editor, Publications
Editor, Writer
Editorial Assistant
Education & Training
Educational Program Specialist
Entertainment Agent
Fashion Merchandiser
Foreign Correspondent
Freelance Writer/Consultant
Fundraiser
Greeting Card Writer
Hearing Officer
Hotel & Motel Manager
Human Resource Specialist
Human Service Practitioner

Humorist/Comedian
Information Abstractor
Insurance Agent
Interior Designer
Interpreter & Translator
Investment Counselor/Manager
Journalist
Labor Relations Specialist
Lawyer
Legal Assistant
Librarian
Sales Representative
Sales/Service Manager
Script Reader
Singer/Voice
Teacher
Social Welfare Examiner
Social Worker
Translator
Underwriter
Video Scriptwriter/Producer
Literary Agent
Loan Officer
Lobbyist
Magazine Writer
Management Trainee
Manuscript Reader
Market Research
Marketing Specialist
Marketing Writer
Mass Media
Media Planner
Medical Records
Narrator
Novelist
Paralegal
Paralegal Assistant
Personnel Manager
Playwright
Poet
Politician
Probation and Parole Officer
Product Manager
Program Manager
Proofreader
Property Manager
Public Administrator
Public Relations Specialist
Public Speaker
Publicity Assistant
Publisher
Publishing Assistant
Special Events Coordinator
Speech Writer
Sports Writer
Stockbroker
Talent Agent
Teacher (all levels)
ESL Teacher
Writer
Documentation Specialist
* Source: Penn State Mont Alto's English Major Webpage


Isn't it just INSPIRING? :)
So many options for an English major!
(I put my favorite in bold.)

Here's To The Future!
;)

.:. Mode Republic .:.

What an announcement I have to make! It may be news to some of my readers to learn that I've 'made it' on a international modeling website! Yep, it is true. Mode Republic Inc. is something like LookBook.nu, and is a free way to get your name (and face) out there for modeling.

A LOOKBOOK look.

 

Now, first things first: I did this because I was interested to see how the online magazine & lookbook features worked in combination. I don't really want to BE a model for a living; it's a rough job. That said...

It certainly came as a surprise to even myself when I turned up on the front page of the Mode this week for one of the favorite top looks!  (See screen shot below.)

The look that got featured was this one that I named "Chumberry". it was the first look I put up! I did notice that many of the outfits found on the website utilize soft, subdued colors; it's seems to be the 'mode'. Which is is precisely the reason I have to be surprised that I got voted for at all, because my outfit shouts "COLOR!". :) But that's just the way I like it.

I actually have two other looks up on my Mode Republic model profile as well. Take a peak, leave a comment, tell me what you think! It's a trivial sort of hobby, but it always gives me pleasure to dress nicely and to share my finds with others. This is one way to do just that. :)

So, yeah that's interesting. :)
[moving on...]
~Hannah aka "LittleWren"

P.S. - Please let me know if you get a Mode account; I want to vote for you! ;)

Confessions: My Pet Peeves



 My blogging friend, Emy, inspired me to do a blogging "confessions session" with this post. I frankly don't know what I am getting myself into, but that's the whole adventure of it I suppose! So here goes nothing. Pay attention because I'll only post this confession for exactly 5 hours before it goes back into the hidden "drafts" pile........


Just kidding.  This post will be up & staying up! Plus, I'm not planning on divulging anything really crazy. (Not like there is anything really crazy to divulge. ;)
So, the topic:

My Personal Pet Peeves

First off, I hope none of these will be used to torture me! *ahem*

Second, we all have them, we know it. Those things, activities, or habits that just plain bother us. Pet peeves, as they are colloquially called. I like to think that I am not like other people in my particular pet peeves, but who knows? Maybe I am not peculiarly 'peeved' after. Ha! But let's find out then, shall we?

Pet Peeve #1 - The Sound of People (other people) Chewing.

UGH! I do very much hate this one. If I can hear you making noises with the food in your mouth, or you are smacking your lips, slurping or doing something of the kind (to say nothing of table faux pas i.e. burping, etc.) then there is a very good chance that I am already being driven up the wall! It's awful, frankly. Nails on chalkboard? Nothing. That never bothered me (and in fact, I was often the kid who did it slowly just to watch the others squirm and yell, "Cut it out!", while I wondered why.) But, chewing or drinking sounds....Gahh. Another story entirely. Now you may ask, I can bet you are wondering, "So wait...how do you eat if you hate those sounds?!" The answer is: I don't know!

Okay, okay, let me think.

I think it's because this pet peeve of mine is a little vain? It seems to me that everybody else makes a ton more noise than I do eating (probably not true.) But another thing is, if I am eating, my head and jaw are making enough 'white noise' that I can't hear you no matter how awful of a racket you're making! It's a sort of simple solution; I either leave the room or join in the eating, usually the latter.

Pet Peeve #2 - Uncovered Feet at Night / Laced Shoes

It's a weird, weird thing this particular set of pet peeves. It just doesn't make sense! On one hand, when I sleep at night (no matter how unearthly, blistering hot it is) I love to have my feet either socked or safely tucked up inside the warm blankets. My toes have to feel safe & secure? (lol, I have no idea!)

On the other hand, I really, really, really detest having to lace up* my feet into shoes. I think I have a bad case of feet claustrophobia! It just feels...wrong, tight, constricting? My favorite shoes are:

- slip-ons

- flats

- boots

-moccasins

- sandals

Or, just going barefoot, or just wearing socks! Feet Freedom!

Now, you may draw whatever conclusions you like about my juxtaposition of Feet-in/Feet-out fetish, but as for me. I think it just calls back my childhood; 1) as a kid, I always was taking off my shoes during the day (or never put them on!) and 2) I never believed in monsters int he closet or anything.

But, I did keep thinking that if you let your feet hang over the edge of your bed, something was going to nab them. Don't ask me what I was thinking would do that! But in consequence, I always tuck my feet in at night, and I always wear shoes I can slip off easy. :)

* There is one compromise here. Like if, say, the shoes are super cute. Then, I'll be more than happy to tuck my footsies into a laced shoe. ;)

Pet Peeve #3 - Walking Into a Spider's Web

: : shudder : : This one is pretty much self-explanatory, and not at all unusual to have!


Pet Peeve #4 -  Stinkbugs
Yes, those bugs. Those nasty, horrible, crazy, lunatic, manic, unnerving, bothersome,.....!!!
Enough said. If you want to hear more about why I hate them, look here.
And the last one, which is especially important to remember, if you ever want to remain on good speaking terms with me... *tongue in cheek*


Pet Peeve #5 - Repeated Attempts to Get My Attention While I Am Reading
Listen: don't do this.
Okay?
No, wait, you!
Come back here!
I don't think you heard me well enough:
DO NOT DO THIS TO ME.

lol, Really! True story. :P It's awful, it wrecks my train of thought ,and it embitters me (haha). :D
So, pullllleeeeease, don't okay?
*sigh*
All done! There I am, in all my pet-peeve un-glory. :) I do have rather a lot of things I do like and enjoy, not being wholly made up of pet peeves. ;) Lollipops, cake, green grass, working with wood, acorns, birds, kiddies, laughing, and hugs being a few. :)

Okay, so. What are your pet peeves? And also, so this doesn't become a reason to rant only, heh heh... what are your very *favorite things*?

~Hannah