What makes you pick up a long-abandoned UFO rather than beginning a new piece?
Right now I don't have any abandoned UFOs, but I hope to have some things completed after my holiday to Geneva.
It hasn't been that long since I updated, but I have gotten a lot done.
You can start to see where I am running out of space at the top of the fabric.
Lots more of black on black done.
And starting to fill in.
Here is where I am today.
So far I have used one skein each of DMC 535,783, and 310 (I've almost finished the second skein of that).
I'm going to try and get the things I'll need to fix the top of the cross stitch after we get back from our trip, but I might not do the actually fixing until the rest of the cross stitch is done. I'm not sure yet if the bottom will also need to be extended.
While we were at the haberdashery store we picked up a little ladybird for Jasmine to try and cross stitch.
She hasn't made very much progress on it.
I got this for our upcoming trip to Geneva.
I wanted something little that would easily fit in to luggage.
I picked up some magazines recently.
One of the magazines came with the cupcake pattern that fits into the center of a doily that is part of a card.
So, I think I am set for the time we'll spend on a train and airplane.
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I've really lost track of my work time. Instead I'll try to remember to take a picture of my work every other day or so and post the pictures once a week.
Here it is at about 30ish hours or so.
Here is the Gryffindor lion finished.
Here is the background and some of the frill done.
The top of the frill done.
It was here that I noticed I had made a big mistake. The cloth was turned the wrong way! There was way too much finished that i didn't want to pull it all out and start over. I looked to see if I could modify the top, maybe replace the helm with a banner that said Hogwarts instead, but I didn't find anything that I liked. I did however find a page that describes joining two pieces of Aida together, here. I'm not sure if it will work for me, since Pellon is white, and my Aida is black, but I think it is worth giving it a try. That means though, that I am racing to finish the top of the crest, as much as I can, to test if this will work, before I finish any of the bottom of the crest. I think it is worth giving it a shot before having to start all over again, which would be very disheartening, especially since I've been dreaming of starting something different for a week or two now.
I made a little video that shows what a pain it is to cross stitch black floss onto black Aida.
If I can avoid it I will never use black floss on black Aida again.
Here is an example, can you find the missing stitch?
It is right here:
And then there was the time that I finished the thread on the needle and after I put new thread in I forgot to finish the row I was working on!
Although I don't want to collect too much stuff while we are living in the UK, and I gave away all of my cross stitch and other needle point stuff before we moved here!, I've already have stuff that I would like to make planned out in my head. I think once I've figured out if I'll be able to extend the cloth with the Pellon (cross your fingers for me) I'll take a short break from the Hogwarts crest and work on something different. Either something I have planned for my Mother, or something for tea towels.
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Korean101.com produces a youtube video every week called, "Weekly Korean words with Jae." I have reproduced the sentences they create here, because for myself I find that the subtitles go way too fast and having to stop the video every few seconds is irritating. I thought that other people may have the same problem and this might help them. I haven't corrected the English grammar of the subtitles, so you will see that some times it is a bit awkward when you read the English translation.
August 12, 2014 Direction Words
1. East side 동쪽
일본은 한국의 동쪽에 있습니다.
Japan is located on the east side of South Korea.
2. South side 남쪽
강님은 한강의 남쪽에 있어서 "강남" 이라고 부릅니다.
Gangnam is located to the South of the Han river, and that's why people call it Gangnam (South of River).
3. Right side 오른쪽
저는 오른손 잡이여서 마우스를 오른쪽에 놓습니다.
I am a right-handed person, so I put my mouse on the right side.
4. Inside 안
내 안에 너 있다.
You are inside me.
5. Outside 밖
날씨가 추워서 밖에 나가기 싫다.
I don't want to go outside because it's cold.
Also good to know: West side 서쪽; North side 북쪽; and left side 왼쪽.
August 27, 2014 Hobbies
1. to dance 춤을 추다
나는 춤을 추는 것을 좋아한다.
I like dancing.
2. to play chess 체스를 하다
한국 사람들은 체스를 잘 안 합니다.
Korean people usually don't play chess.
3. to draw 그리다
부모님의 얼굴을 그리다.
I draw my parent's face.
4. to fish 낚시하다
한강에서는 사람들이 낚시를 합니다.
Near Han river, people do fishing.
5. to take a picture 사진을 찍다
사진을 찍어주시겠어요?
Could you take a picture (of me)?
September 2, 2014 Fruits
1. Strawberry 딸기
옛날에는 딸기를 봄에만 먹을 수 있었습니다.
In the old days, you could only eat strawberries in spring.
2. Apple 사과
추석에는 사과를 꼭 먹어야 합니다.
You have to eat apples on Chuseok.
3. Apricot 살구
한국 사람들은 살구를 주스로 만들어서 자주 먹습니다.
Korean people often drink juice with apricots in it.
4. Grape 포도
어떡 사람들은 포도를껍질채 먹습니다.
Some people eat grapes unpeeled.
5. Plum 자두
자두 화장품이 인기가 많습니다.
Cosmetics made with plums are popular.
September 8, 2014 Hygiene Actions
1. to blow dry 드라이하다
우리 어머니는 외출을 할 때마다 꼭 드라이극 한다.
My mother always blowdries her hair when she goes out.
2. to shave 면도하다
저는 아침마다 2분씩 면도를 합니다.
I shave for two minutes every morning.
3. to take a bath 목욕하다
어렸을 때에는 목욕을 하기위해서 공중목욕탕에 갔습니다.
When I was little, I went to a public bathhouse to take a bath.
4. to comb 빗다
엄마들은 딸의 머리를 빗겨주는 것을 좋아합니다.
Mothers like combing their daughters' hair.
5. to wash 씻다
훈련소에서는 몸을 1분 만에 전부 다 씻어야 합니다.
In training camps, you have to wash your whole body within one minute.
September 16, 2014 Colors
1. Black 검은
저는 검은 양복을 좋아합니다.
I like black suits.
2. Yellow 노란
배가 아파서 얼굴이 노란색이 되었다.
My face got yellow because of a stomachache.
3. Red 빨간
저는 지금 빨간색 셔츠를 입고 있습니다.
I am now wearing a red shirt.
4. Blue 파란
무서운 영화를 봐서 얼굴이 파랑게 되었습니다.
My face got blue because I watched a scary movie.
5. White 하얀
한국 사람들은 하햔색을 좋아합니다.
Korean people like white color.
Here are other colors you might like to know: orange 오렌지색 or 주황색; green 녹색; purple 보라색; pink 핑크색; grey 회색.
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Arirang television produced a second season of "My Little Kitchen."
Episode 1 Part 1 Ssamjang Kimchi Fried Rice.
Honestly I don't like Fabien's voice at all. I find it very grating and annoying. It is very hard for me to watch any show that features him. To me, this recipe is unappealing and I wonder what Arirang was thinking featuring this recipe. Who puts ssam-jang(쌈장) in their fried rice(볶음밥)???
Part 2 Steamed Bulgogi with Tofu.
Unfortunately more Fabien, hopefully someone else eventually narrates this program.
Episode 2 Part 1 Kimchi Jjigae (with Pork and Tomatoes).
Fabien, again. Tomatoes aren't native to Korea, so any Korean recipe you see with tomatoes in them has been altered to add them.
Part 2 Mushroom Steak Stir-Fried Rice.
I have to admit I have been fairly disappointed by this series so far. And that isn't just because of Fabien. The dishes have looked unappetizing so far.
Episode 3 Part 1 Stone bowl Rice with beef .
Cheese? Everything was okay, until they added the cheese. Luckily the cheese is easy to leave out. I'm really not liking this series.
Part 2 Rolled Omelet with Kimchi.
I was all YAY! A real Korean recipe, until they added the sugar, and then it was just yuck.
Episode 4 Part 1 Dakyukgaejang.
This actually managed to look okay.
Part 2 Gimbap.
Finally, a classic recipe, except when they put the sugar in the tuna, yuck. Hopefully the recipes will start getting better.
Currently watching: This awful series, unfortunately.
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I haven't really written about living in Leeds, but I am collecting ideas. So, if you have any questions about moving from the US to Leeds for school, or the area in general, possibly for the military, leave me a comment. I may also be able to help if you have questions about moving to the UK in general, but I can't make any promises on that.
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Korean101.com produces a youtube video every week called, "Weekly Korean words with Jae." I have reproduced the sentences they create here, because for myself I find that the subtitles go way too fast and having to stop the video every few seconds is irritating. I thought that other people may have the same problem and this might help them. I haven't corrected the English grammar of the subtitles, so you will see that some times it is a bit awkward when you read the English translation.
July 8, 2014 In the Classroom
1. Notebook 공책
책가방 안에 곤책을 넣습니다.
I put a notebook into a backpack.
2. Class 수업
저는 한국어 수업이 있습니다.
I have a Korean class.
3. Textbook 교과서
저는 한국어 교과서가 세 권 있습니다.
I have three Korean textbooks.
4. Homework 숙제
저는 오늘 밤에 숙제를 해야합니다.
I have to do my homework tonight.
5. Test 시험
저는 내일 한국어 시험이 있습니다.
I have a Korean test tomorrow.
July 15, 2014 Rooms in your house
1. Bedroom 침실
우리 부모님은 침실을 같이 사용힙니다.
My parents share a bedroom
2. Living room
우리 가족은 저녁에 거실에 모여서 함께 티비를 봅니다.
In the evening, my family watches TV together in the living room.
3. Kitchen 부억
옛닐에는 부억이 집 바깥에 있습니다.
In the old days, kitchens were placed outside the home in Korea.
4. Dressing room 옷방
한국에는 정말정말 큰 집에만 옷방이 있습니다.
In Korea, you can find a dressing room only in very very big houses.
5. Bathroom 화장실
갑자기 소식이 와서 공원에 있는 공중화장실에 갔습니다.
I suddenly got some news, so I just went to a public restroom in a park.
July 22, 2014 Solar System
1.Earth 지구
우리는 지구에 살고있습니다.
We live on the Earth.
2. Venus 금성
금성의 옛날 이름은 샛별입니다.
The old name of Venus in Korean is Saet-byeol.
3. Mars 화성
나사 화성에 로봇을 보냈습니다.
NASA sent a robot to Mars.
4. Saturn 토성
토성에는 고리가 있습니다.
Saturn has a ring.
5. Uranus 천왕성
천왕성은 지구에서정말 멀리있습니다.
Uranus is really far far far away from the Earth.
July 29, 2014 Korean Tourist Attractions
1. Geyongbok Palace 경복궁
경복궁은 1900 년대 초까지 조선의 궁궐로 사용 되었습니다.
Gyeongbok Palace was used as the palace of the Joseon Dynasty until the early 1900s.
2. Lotte World 롯데월드
비가 와도 롯데월드에서는 놀이기를 탈 수 있습니다.
Even on rainy days, you can enjoy rides at Lotte World.
3. Jeju Olle Trail 제주 올레길
제주 올레긴을 전부 다 돌 아다니는 데에는 여섯 시간이 걸립니다.
It will take about six hours to walk all the Jeju Olle Trails at once.
4. Haeundae Beach 해운대
가장 사림이 많을 때에는 해운대에 사람이 80만명 장도 있습니다.
In a peak season, you can find at the maximum of 800,000 people in a one-day in Haeundae area.
5. DMZ, Demilitarized Zone 한반도 비무장지대
한반도 비무장지대에서는 북한 군인들을 직접 불 수 있습니다.
You can see North Korean soldiers at the DMZ.
August 5, 2014 In Your Wallet
1. Health Insurance Card 의료보함증
한국에서는 외국인도 의료보함증을 만들 수 있습니다.
Foreigners can make a health insurance care in Korea.
2. Identification Card 주민등록증
주민등록증은 언제나 가지고 다녀야 합니다.
You have to carry your identification card every time.
3. Business Card 명함
한국에서 명함을 줄 때는 두 손으로 줘야합니다.
When you give your business care in Korea, you have to give it with both hands.
4. Driver's License 운전면허증
한국에서는 국제운전면허증으로 운전할 수 있습니다.
You can drive a car in South Korea with an international driver's license.
5. Cash 현금
한국 사람들은 현금을 잘 가지고 다니지 않습니다.
South Korean people usually don't hold cash.
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The King of Food was a series shown on the Korean television station KBS. It was also uploaded to the youtube channel KBS World TV.
The premise of the show from KBS, "What if a constitutional monarchy still exist in Korea in 2014? "'The King of Food' with picky taste, Shin Dong-yeob has invited star guests to his dinner. Guests need to answer a quiz to try rare food, which the kings used to eat. Food fighters are having a fierce battle to take the best food. Who will get the King's Food at the end?"
There is a special ingredient(s) each episode and the celebrity contestants are quizzed on their food knowledge. The team that wins gets to eat. As usual, don't watch the show if you are hungry, it'll just make it worse.
Episode 10: Meal for Heart of Steel (강철 심장)
Guests are: Um Honggil, Park Sangmin, Hong Kyungmin, Lee Seungshin, and Gang Yebin.
This episode centers on food that has the benefits for a strong heart. Um Honggil recommends mackerel, as that is what he took with him on his trek to the tops of the Himalayas. And King of Food recommends red bell peppers.
Episode 11: Feast for Menopause (갱년기)
Guests are: Dokgo Yeongjae, Jo Yunho, Kim Minhui, Hwang Sohhee and Im Yejin.
Suggested ingredients for menopause are cabbage and kudzu root.
Episode 12: Feast for Fatigue Recovery (피로회복)
EDIT: May 24, 2019 I don't know why, but KBS made this episode, and only this episode private on their youtube channel.
Guests are: Lee Mangi, Cho Jungchi, Kim Sook, Jung Joonyoung and Girl's Day Bang Minah.
Chicken and red ginseng were recommended to relieve fatigue.
Episode 13: Feast for Growth (키쑥쑥)
Guests are: Heo Gyeonghwan, Kim Jisun, R.ef's Seong Daehyeon, After School's Lizzy (Park Soo-young), and Sung Sikyung.
For growing seaweed (김) and pumpkin (단호박) also called kabocha squash are recommended.
Episode 14: Feast for Summer Vacation (피서지)
Guests are: Kim Wansun, Girl's Day Lee Hyeri, Song Jungeun, and Byeon Umin
King of Food recommends female octopus, abalone, sweetfish (은어), handmade tofu with pine nuts, sturgeon and to revive your body while on vacation. They start a new format in this episode that I don't really like.
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