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Ehrmagerd! Book Swap!

Posted on January 4, 2013
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“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” ~Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can’t Avoid

The other day I stumbled across a book swap blog posting on one of my favorite blogs, Flip Flops and Combat Boots. I love reading although recently my reading activities have been limited to grad school books and research papers…. However, this spring I will be mainly doing research and teaching at the university as an Adjunct Professor so I am hopeful to have some time for casual, relaxing reading too. So what would be better way to get started with new year and new readings than joining the Book Swap right here! The registration is open until January 12.

 

 

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Headbands – A Customer Project

Posted on January 29, 2012
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I find knitting so very relaxing, especially when reading or watching TV. Yes, I admit, it is hard for me to sit still and just stare at the television…. Knitting has become a great way to be productive while chilling on the couch.

Just like I stay sane while running on the treadmill by watching (or listening to) movies or iTunes U lectures. This January seems to be one of the coldest in Alaska for years – the official stats will be revealed soon, and we will know for sure. However, it has felt pretty darn cold! So cold that I have logged 20-30 miles on the treadmill on weekly basis this month.  And it is a lot for someone who seriously dislikes long-distance treadmill training. But running in -20F weather is way too freezing even for an outdoorsy chick like me.

However, back to knitting. So thanks to encouragement on one of my knitting posts, I decided to do some customer projects. And here is my first custom-ordered headband ever…. delivered it to the client on Friday. She will also receive a matching pair of glittens, a combination of gloves and mittens. Stay tuned for the pictures! Of course I was so excited about getting the headband to hear that I forgot to take pictures at home, and was snapping a few while I was stopped at the traffic lights.

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New Year’s Resolution for 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012
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First day of 2012. New year, expectations, hopes, wishes, and goals. While 2011 was such a wonderful year, I look forward to 2012 being even more awesome. Only time will tell how the year turns out to be but meanwhile, there are some goals that I have set for the new year.

Resolution 1: Live, love and laugh often. Be happy. Be a wonderful wife. I am committed to do whatever I can to be as good wife as I can be to my wonderful husband. He truly deserves it.

Resolution 2: Travel more, and stay adventurous. We both love the see the world and enjoy traveling. While I doubt I can exceed my records of flying over 200,000 miles a year now when living in Alaska, I am hoping to get close to it.

Resolution 3: Finish a full Ironman race. 140.6 miles of pure torture fun, and I can’t wait to grab the challenge! This goal is just a continuation of my never-ending fitness challenges, and fueled by the desire to improve myself day after day.

Resolution 4: Continue working on Fine Art gallery, and develop the artistic skills in photography. Some exciting projects are in the horizon, so stay tuned by following KominiakPhoto’s Blog.

Resolution 5: Dedicate some time for crafts such as knitting, and try to learn some crocheting – beyond a couple of crocheted flowers.

Resolution 6: Continue excelling at studies, and keep working hard in order to get into a PhD program in biology. This will mean a bunch of biology, chemistry and math in my future. As well as completing my senior thesis with the highest grades.

And last but not the least….

Resolution 7: Be a better blogger. I need to catch up on the book and wine reviews, as well as update KominiakPhoto’s Blog more often.

“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.” –Douglas Pagels

I wish you Happy New Year and diary full of best stories ever written in your life!

 

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