Thursday, December 12, 2013

Style Tips for Boys Socks .... Sigh......

Well, I finished Block 23 of the Oklahoma Beauty quilt. I've been working hard on my "real job" to try to get caught up financially (no, it isn't working) and now my work has decided to pay once a month...next month. I don't know what happened. Today I just couldn't work. Really couldn't write a thing. It's true that we have a new format and I now have to write 500 words on "style tips" for boys socks and boys jeans, etc. I'm not sure how many ways you can "style" boys socks. This is supposed to be exciting info on the latest trends in fashion. This is in addition to writing 100 words about the boys socks collection and 150 words about the boys socks features. I'm also supposed to write about boys pants, boys jeans, boys skinny jeans, etc. Yep, 750 words about each category. This was the idea of the 22-year-old I work for. Based on what, I don't know. I would LOVE to retire and have enough money to get by and just quilt all day long. HOW HOW HOW do I get off the Throne of Self-Pity? Well, here's the block I did that did provide some relief while I was sewing it:
Seriously....please accept my apology for being so glum. It's just that 750 words is a lot to have to write about styling boy's socks......Not Very Cheery Wave from Bev (who feels sorry for herself and is going to go watch tv while she still has cable).
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6 comments:

  1. HeatherDecember 12, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    My 24 year old son who is in Grad school studying costume design, loves fun socks. So much so that they have become his signature piece but even he would have trouble writing 750 words about them! Love your new block.

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  2. weekend et coup de brosseDecember 12, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    joli post !
    Cath.

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  3. Podunk PrettiesDecember 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    LOL! I laughed till I cried reading this. I'm sorry but 750 words about any sock is way to much. For the life of me I can't figure out why you would need to do this. Not sure I could come up with 100 words about a sock.

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  4. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Your block is simultaneously charming and sophisticated. I actually think that anyone (especially women of our age - I'm assuming we're the same age from what you write) who can sit down and blithely rattle off 750 words about boys socks or boys jeans may not be quite right in the head. Take it as a good sign that you're struggling with it. I mean really, there are far more intriguing, interesting topics to wax eloquent about. Andrea in MN

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  5. margaretDecember 13, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    I don`t think I could write have a dozen words about boys socks!! Mind you they do make them more colourful these days, trust you got the article completed okay. Another great block today

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  6. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsDecember 13, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Oh my gosh that is the weirdest assignment! I would be glum too. I hope you found some inspiration~ pinterest maybe? Love your blocks!

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