enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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  • it’s time for another rousing game of “cool.”

    I used to make lists of cool things on Fridays.  Then I stopped.  Today, I restart. Magnes Sisters clutches.  "Oooooh, Ahhhhhh."  Cool website too.  Very complex, I am sure. Regina Spektor.  Love her song "Fidelity". Books.  Currently in the middle of Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner.  Also just finished Knitting Under the Influence by Claire…

  • elise goes to the 9-0 and lives to tell the tale.

    Oh, my friend, the 901 club. J and I opened you up tonight.  As in we were the first to enter.  As in we had to wait for the bartenders to assume their positions behind the bar.  It is okay.  I heard empty bars are the new fantastic. But seriously. We will miss you dear…

  • like a bowlfull of jelly beans.

    Dude. Let us talk about the end of an era.  About welcome to Alpha Phi Alumni Status.  About how I can say without a doubt that this house and these girls changed me forever. It is a good thing. I just ate a bag of jellybeans to prove it. Kudos, my lovelies.

  • remind me to never ever sign up for a five person dance troupe,

    learn four routines in one week (one that includes paper plates), and then perform in front of a large crowd in what could only be considered a cross between a high school gym and the Staples Center. Because, that, was the worst dream.  Ever.

  • 52 card pickup.

    Finished deck one today.  Which means I have done something a little bit crafty every day for the last 52. And I feel good about that. I would not say that my life is different because of the cards.  Because a) it is not true and b) that is a little dramatic.  But I will…

  • there is a fine line between organized and obsessive.

    I know because a while ago I passed it.  And after that, I passed a wider line.  And then I saw a sign that read, "This is the point of no return."  And I kept going.  And now I live in "ToDoListLand".  Which, like Disneyland, has a lot of lines.  Except they are made out…

  • starbucks gets an “a” for effort.

    I did not have the heart to tell him about the silent "K" at the beginning.

  • let’s talk about layouts with no photos.

    Jess said, "Make a ‘now’ layout." I said, "Solid." I have been a busy with the cards lately.  Felt good to play with big paper.

  • i just faked a job opportunity.

    There is a Sex and the City episode where pregnant Miranda finds out that she is having a boy.  And the doctor stares at her expectantly, waiting for a big, excited reaction.  And Miranda stares back at her before realizing she should be happy.  And then she exclaims "Oh! Boy oh boy, I am having…

  • past tense verbage.

    Developed my second "becoming art" roll.  Good ones on there. Worked furiously on my final website project.  Making progress. Practiced yoga for the third time in three days.  Word. Played "follow-that-link" all around etsy.  Gathering ideas…