Crochet Rocket

Les Miserables

2006-02-02T06:13:00.000-11:00

Andy is the greatest...

For my birthday he bought (credit carded is more like it) tickets to Les Mis. I had never seen it, I only knew all of the songs from a high school choir medley. We had great seats too, the ticket girl recommended them because, "You just have to see Jean Valjean's face when he sings." The sad thing is that she was so right. I am now in love with the portly old Jean Valjean and I think Andy is jealous. I love you Andy, thank you!!!

*Ashley*

Finally an update

2006-01-31T12:18:00.000-11:00

In case any of you still read this thing, here is a post for you. In case you don't see me much, here is what is going on...

1. Andy and I are engaged, HURRAY!
2. Our condo move in date has been delayed until Julyish
3. I'm unemployed
4. I am an intern at a Catholic School
5. I just turned 23

Well, hope that does it for ya. Don't expect another post for about a year!

Cat Poop

2005-12-22T10:20:00.000-11:00

Dear Dr. Phil,

Wow, my cat stinks!

Someone didn't get the memo...poohing in the toilet is where it's at! I need to explain this to my cat, but I'm afraid she will take it the wrong way. I know I know, you can't just ask people (cats) to change. She pooped in a box when I met her, so what should I expect? If you are reading this Dr. Phil...what should I do? Also,are you a real doctor?

Luvs,
*Ashley*

One final left!

2005-12-17T20:10:00.000-11:00

Frankly, I am not too excited for this class with the final but, when that is over then IT is over! I want to work really bad. I want to make money and pay off my debts. At the same time, after writing my senior paper, I realized how much I love the process of learning.

So guess what...I'm thinking about grad. school. I know I know, I am 'deferring' reality. At the same time, I would really love to go on with my education. I'm sure ALL of you have had this conversation in your brains so give me some advice!

P.S., I would never do law school so forget it! Also, why do I know so many lawyers?

*Ashley*

Wacky thoughts

2005-12-05T06:30:00.001-11:00

It is finals time and this time of year always brings back happy, sad and mad memories.

My happiest memory is at the house on Como when my roommates, Andy and I competed playing Snood on study breaks. Andy kept whooping our asses! Erin was PISSED! To her defense, Andy was going on and on about male superiority! So she was right to be pissed.

Worst memory, obviously my mother's stroke happened around finals time. It was the wost time of my life. Somehow in the midst of crying, waiting for my mom to wake up and illness from those icky hospitals, I managed to write all my papers and tests. I really learned a lot from this. No matter what, life has to go on, except if your dead. That is excusable!

Mad memory, there are too many. I think studying for finals in the Retail Merchandising department after I had been REJECTED as a retail merchandising major! Another example of how sometimes we just need to go through the motions. Plus, now I can name any fabric on the planet (Textiles class).

I'm very sentimental today, I don't know why. So, to all my friends that read this blog, I hope things are going well and if you are still in school, good luck in finals.

Love,
*Ashley*

Wacky thoughts

2005-12-05T06:30:00.000-11:00

Give Thanks...

2005-11-24T04:20:00.000-11:00

Hey all, Happy Thanksgiving! Of course we all went to "The Buffet" at Mystic Lake today to give the Mdewakanton Sioux their well deserved money. It was VERY tasty of course. My dad spent much of the time describing to Andy his bizarre inventions that are going to aid his retirement. I would tell you what the inventions are but he hasn't patented them yet...plus they are to disgusting too write.

Trend annoyances list

2005-11-22T13:44:00.000-11:00

Shawna and I brainstormed a lot of things today (some too sick to be said here) but we made a list of the annoying things that accompanied some of the biggest fashion trends...

1. Boots w/ jeans tucked in-Either the jean has to be constantly re tucked or it is just uncomfortable shoving your jeans in a boot.

2.Shirt tucked in the front and not the back- confusing, where do you stop tucking anyway? plus it always untucks on the sides!

3.Those hair claw clip things- Actually very hard to get them to look "just right", they were sharp and painful and lastly, boys would take them out to be funny when actually you spent a lot of time getting it just right and now your hair looks horrible (totally cry-worthy in Jr. High).

4. Huge skater pants (different than 'gangsta' pants)- Causes tripping and forces people trying to look macho to actually look dainty when they hold their pants up like a long dress at prom.

5.Long skirts with no stretch or slit- Forces the wearer to scoot around like their knees are attatched to each other.

6.One strap backpacks-Very painful when heavy, get over looking cool and get a real backpack already.

7.Starter Jackets- Live in fear of being shot.

8.Way to big shirts-When you raise your arm, at the right angle people can see your armpits (which may be embarrassing to a sixth grader that has just begun shaving.) Or worse, someone may see your boobs or bra!

9.Bodysuits- When worn with a bra, you have to try and hide your bra, without a bra, you have to make sure you don't have a scoliosis check from the nurse that day (as I did in 6th grade) PLUS, the snaps at the crotch were very hard to deal with, it was best to snap them BEFORE you put it on but when you went to the bathroom there was no choice.

10.Tanktop over shirt- constant bunching up issues, not to mention in most cases it just looked stupid.

Maddie's play

2005-11-20T00:40:00.000-11:00

Last night Andy and I watched his cousin Maddie in Bye Bye Birdie. She did a really great job! But watching all of these people do this amiture play made me miss the old BHS theatre days! Here is my list o' memories...

1) Remember sexy underwear night? STUPID? And remember the incident that happened the year after we left with Erica's stepbrother!!! Yikes.

2) Remember Eric Manah? Enough said.

3) Remember Desire's obsessive love of Ben Benifield? And what the hell is he doing now? I heard he got a callback for the green ranger but didn't get it, and that's about it.

4) The time Megan Demorist mooned Mr. Walter's by accident. That was horrifying! She was so proud of her ass she had to show EVERYONE I guess!

5) Denny's. That place really sucked but somehow they tolorated us even though I'm sure we were obnoxious, didn't order much and stayed WAY too long.

6) Remember how Jon Keljik got all of those great roles in musicals even though he SUCKED at singing! He auditioned with the "Gummy Bears" theme song for Christ's sake!

7) What about, 'Cheeks' and 'Smooshyface'?

Add to the list please...

My Texas Surprise!

2005-11-18T09:31:00.000-11:00

Some of you may know already, that Kirsten and Andy surprised me with a trip to Texas AND a four star hotel. I will never forgive them for keeping secrets, those bastards!!! It was really fun, it was really nice to see Kirsten and it was nice to avoid the snow for a few days. Everyone in Texas though 30 degrees was cold! When Andy and I were on the plane, the pilot said that it was 16 degrees in Minneapolis and the airline attendant looked horrified. Thanks again guys for the trip, I will never forget it!

Here's some photos...

2005-11-14T01:54:00.000-11:00

Happy news! My boss is letting me off early (because she rocks) and Ryan and I are trying out for Jesus Christ Super Star tonight!!!

Also, I just found out Andy and I are visiting Kirsten in Texas TOMMOROW!!!! Isn't that fucking crazy! Life is good. Hallelujah!

My Karaokee dream

2005-11-13T18:45:00.000-11:00

As many of you know, I am fond of the Karaoke at the Sportsman and yes I do like to sing the same song over and over again. So if you hate this, then get over it! Here is my list of songs I will sing over and over and yes many are too lame for humanity!

1. Joleen- Dolly Parton I love this song AND it's about cheating men!

2. What's going on?- 4 Non Blondes Everybody likes that one, but do it before you have too
many beers or it is lethal!

3. Bad Girls- Donna Summers Hello prostitution? And, I get to say toot toot...

4. Silver Springs- Fleetwood Mac I know I know, way too lame BUT I sound great what can I
say I love myself (yes like that!)

5.Love Shack- B52's I know, everybody does this song, but I honestly love the B52's and that
is the only song they ever have.

I'm sure Shawna has something to say about this list...

My job is embarrassing

2005-11-12T04:49:00.000-11:00

If you weren't already aware, my job this holiday season is taking pictures of kids with Santa. These parents are CRAZY! They bring a screaming child to Santa and then get mad at me when their kid looks ugly. Sorry, but if your kid has a smooshy face or thinks growling is smiling, too BAD!

Wanna see my bibliography? It's sexxy...

2005-11-09T09:56:00.000-11:00

Imagine the heading in Anna Nicole's voice and it may me mildly amusing. I'm starting to get sick of school, look at the stinkin books for my senior paper! After this is over, I am reading only picture books.

My Pet Peeve

2005-11-03T00:36:00.000-11:00

I really hate when people tell Andy to just "shave it all off". Just because he is Bald-ish, doesn't mean he needs to shave what's left! He should cherish the "Island of Resistance" (thanks Matt). Think about me here! Do you all want me to go to bed each night with a SKINHEAD! Yuck. Plus, doesn't shaving it off just make him more bald? I don't understand the logic. Just look at these totally bald people, would you do them?...

Call my blog "Ashley and Shawna's Conversations"

2005-11-02T04:35:00.000-11:00

It seems my blog is just really a conversation between the Asian Invasion and myself. Oh well, Shawna's alright I quess. Oh, gotta go watch Gilmore Girls (another conversation Shawna and I enjoy).

Favorite stitch

2005-11-01T21:22:00.000-11:00

I always wanted to know how to make that clasic zig-zag crochet stitch, and now I do! I am almost done with this one, most of it is made with yarn from Savers!

My senior paper has taken a huge turn, I'm

excited but at the same time I wish this

all over. Only about a month and a half left!

I LOVE Katamari!

2005-10-31T06:08:00.000-11:00

If you aren't already obsessed with Katamari Damacy, you SHOULD be.

I am not a 'gamer' per se but this game is soo adorable! The premise?: Roll shit up into a ball. Paperclips, babies, clouds. And you will love all of the gay references (I think they were intentional!?).

If you don't plan on buying a gaming system, just download this little desktop buddy,go to the presents logo (the little guy on the cake!) and download. Then log-in to the website and collect presents for your little friend!

4 freekin' parties, it is hard to grow up on camera

2005-10-30T10:05:00.000-11:00

Well, as many of you know Shawna and I were the Olsen Twins for this Pagan Holiday.

The best thing ever occurred Friday night... We were at the Flaherty's Party and telling someone about our Olsen Twins look when a girl interrupted us and blurted, "Are you making fun of the Olsen Twins?!" We were like no, we are impersonating them..." and she goes "Well, they're my second cousins, so don't make fun of them!" And I said, "Sorry we were impersonating celebrities." Then she said the best line ever," Well, You try growing up in front of the camera, and see how hard it is". PLEASE!

Here's some pictures.... By the way, Voni is Tyra Banks (You gotta be like Bam Bam Bam), Adrianne is a Pregnant Britney Spears (I've got the Golden Ticket) and Chris is a golfer who has won the Masters (hence the Green Blazer).

Holla!-ween

2005-10-28T03:23:00.000-11:00

I just thought of a way better idea for me and Shawna's costumes! I could be Gwen Stephani and Shawna could be my Harijuku Girl. Is that racist? Why is it racitst when I do it but not when Gwen Stephani does it?

Wanna see my croch(et)?

2005-10-27T08:19:00.000-11:00

It's almost time to celebrate Christ's B-Day (in crochet land) so if anyone has any requests, enter them now. Except Adrianne, Shawna and Andy. Those are either in the works or done.

Here is a gigantic flower I made. It is up for grabs because I dont know when or where the hell I would wear this!

Here is why they have that weird word picture thingy...

2005-10-27T06:05:00.000-11:00

What an asshole!...

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Ha ha, my blog SUCKS SO BAD!!!!!!!

2005-10-20T10:55:00.000-11:00

I laugh because whoever you are, you took the time to look at the crappiest blog ever! As if I had the time or ability to update it regularly...here's a picture...

hey that's me! and my boyfriend Andy.

See for yourself (parental discretion advised)

2005-07-20T20:28:00.000-11:00

Here it is, before ...

and after.

So much to tell...

2005-07-10T16:22:00.000-11:00

Well, as most of you know I made a purse for Kirsten's birthday using the "net stitch" (a simple variation of the basic chain stitch). I created it using the sport weight yarn from Savers that came in all those pukey colors and it was quite stylish, especially with the wooden beads. Kirsten enjoyed it as well as her Grandma. However this purse had one fatal flaw, flexibility.

It stretches like a flacid accordion when items are put in it, I nearly wept when I realized this yet I still tried to foist the tainted bag onto Kirsten. I am such a bad friend (and craftsman). I am sure Kirsten would be willing to take some before and after pictures of it so we can all learn from my crochet faux-pa (?). Till then here is a diagram...

Crochet on the Brain

2005-06-25T17:45:00.000-11:00

Look what I can draw!...

"Ashley moves into the Millenium"

2005-06-24T17:05:00.000-11:00

Look at me I have a blog! This blog will be good for my friends that have real jobs at desks. Make my blog a regular part of your jack off daily schedual. I would place viewing my blog between pretending to go to the bathroom and e-mailing your friends about what happened on America's Next Top Model.

Speaking of "High Fashion", as many of you know I have begun the delicate art of Crochet (CROW SHEA, not CROTCH, although my past two projects have looked like a kootch) ANYWAYS, I will post pictures of my projects for al to see. I will then share my secret method of washing yarn so stay posted...

2005-06-24T15:15:00.000-11:00

This is me!