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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Me.
So this is it: my first blog post...Gulp...What on earth have I got to talk about? My husband says I should talk about why people should pay attention to me, "because they should." Personally, I think he's just a little biased. In reality, I have no more entitlement to your attention than any other of those million + bloggers out there. And I would hardly call myself a writer. But here I am all the same, embarking on the same journey that so many fellow artists have begun. The Blogging World. Oh my. I suppose that since this is my first entry, I should tell you a little bit about myself, and about the point of this blog. Here goes:
My name is Gina, and I am a dancer, musician, seamstress, designer, knitter, and crafter extraordaire living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I love to create, and feel completely useless when I'm not making something--whatever that might be. (I've always had a hard time sticking to just one thing.) I made my first Wardolf doll at age 10, and within the year moved on to experimenting with weaving, knitting, crochet, clay bead making and quilting. Much to the bewilderment of my mother and the amusement of my father, I requested a blow torch for my 13th birthday so that I could blow my own glass beads. Low and behold I received my new fire hazard and was thrilled. (Turns out Dad's a real sucker for me. Love you, Daddy!) I embarked on many a glass blowing adventure, wearing those hideous goggles that swallowed my small, already awkward enough adolescent face. Boy I wish I had pictures. After a few close calls myself and a scorched sibbling's toe, I gave up glass blowing for something a little more docile...I'm starting to realize that if I don't skip some things I'll be writing a book, not a post, and so I'm going to fast-forward to arrive at myself today.
I'm married now to my wonderful, handsome, supportive husband, Sam. To be honest, he's the primary reason for doing this to begin with. We have a cozy (read:TINY) apartment in a beautiful neighborhood that I couldn't love more. I homeschool families in town, and create as much as I can when I'm not at work. I've decided to start selling my creations, finally, after a lot of prodding from family members and friends. And so, here you have it: The Little General. Me. I'll tell you all about it next time.
My name is Gina, and I am a dancer, musician, seamstress, designer, knitter, and crafter extraordaire living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I love to create, and feel completely useless when I'm not making something--whatever that might be. (I've always had a hard time sticking to just one thing.) I made my first Wardolf doll at age 10, and within the year moved on to experimenting with weaving, knitting, crochet, clay bead making and quilting. Much to the bewilderment of my mother and the amusement of my father, I requested a blow torch for my 13th birthday so that I could blow my own glass beads. Low and behold I received my new fire hazard and was thrilled. (Turns out Dad's a real sucker for me. Love you, Daddy!) I embarked on many a glass blowing adventure, wearing those hideous goggles that swallowed my small, already awkward enough adolescent face. Boy I wish I had pictures. After a few close calls myself and a scorched sibbling's toe, I gave up glass blowing for something a little more docile...I'm starting to realize that if I don't skip some things I'll be writing a book, not a post, and so I'm going to fast-forward to arrive at myself today.
I'm married now to my wonderful, handsome, supportive husband, Sam. To be honest, he's the primary reason for doing this to begin with. We have a cozy (read:TINY) apartment in a beautiful neighborhood that I couldn't love more. I homeschool families in town, and create as much as I can when I'm not at work. I've decided to start selling my creations, finally, after a lot of prodding from family members and friends. And so, here you have it: The Little General. Me. I'll tell you all about it next time.
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