Jason Segel is so funny

He was always my favourite on Freaks and Geeks (after Bill, naturally). And I've loved him in everything else I've seen him in, and now I love his writing and directing (just watched Sarah Marshall.) Except I think he's on some random stoopid sitcom now. There'd better be more movies in his future. Or Apatow-esque tv.

Unfortunately I'm becoming an etsy addict.

So here's the wallet I bought a few weeks ago--a 1960s Lady Buxton with secret compartment! But Fernando fell in love with it and now its his. The change part was a bit small so I let it go.


Here is the new one I ordered. (Well not new, but "vintage.") I love the colour and style.

I found the perfect use for my little wristlet, made by a staff member with an etsy store. My mp3 player is tiny, but I use bulky headphones, so they're a big mess in my bag. Now I put them in my wristlet!
Here is the second purse organizer. I tried it out this weekend. It fits almost all my stuff, and stands up well in the purse, and would fit better in smaller purses or when my backpack is full of groceries. But...
...I've grown so fond of my bottom-one. (The top one is a strip of fabric that you curl up. This one is a bucket.)
Because the big things that don't fit in the pockets, you put them in the middle, so when you change purses you hardly have to transfer anything. I move the bucket, my headphones, and umbrella. I also, Quite Brilliantly, added a clothespin upon which I can hang my keys. It's like having a really big wallet.

Whereas with the top one I'd also have to move my wallet and book and maybe sunglasses. So I'm using the top one for the little basket of things I keep by the couch - gum, dental floss, pens, scissors, cat nail clippers, measuring tape, etc. and I put a little purse full of my nail polishes in the middle. It's perfect!!
Sigh. I do so love organizing things. I highly recommend a purse organizer. Digging out a stick of gum has never been so pleasurable.

I went looking for cheap earrings, but only bought one pair ($2.50 + shipping.) The thing about etsy is that it's either greener purchasing, if you're buying vintage or upcycled items; or it has value if you're buying artisanal wares (value re supporting small business, craftsmanship); but when you're shipping things from Thailand, or even just the States, it's certainly not green-local! So I'll probably limit my earring buying. Though there's a nice pair of Frankenstein earrings, and a Hanuman necklace, and Oscar Wilde locket, and an octopus necklace giving out free hugs.


I also bought this little scarf-ee, I love it's kind-of china-dish pattern. I love this handmade scarfee but it's a bit too cher pour moi.

And finally, I went on the Great Slipper Quest. I really liked these, but no one makes them, it's just a pattern. And I can't make them. And these look well made, but less cute. And these are cute, but more expensive, and made of wool which I don't really buy anymore (vegan-wise.) These are a lot of fun, but will have to wait for a $50 slipper day, not a $15 day.

Anyway, as we speak someone is hard at work knitting these for me, in gray. And now, time for an etsy break. Money doesn't grow on trees you know!! Or on etsy.

50 Questions - Bumbling bitterbugs!

Q: Who's your favorite Care Bear?

A: I'll do some Care Bear research, hold on... okay. This will have to be hypothetical cause I was too old to watch the show. Here is the original line-up. I think I'd have to choose Bedtime Bear. I hate going to bed, but I loooove being in bed, and tucking in, and sleeping in, and napping.

• Bedtime Bear is a very sleepy bear. He helps everyone get a good night's sleep and have sweet dreams.

• Birthday Bear wants everyone to have happy birthdays and loves birthday parties and games.
  

• Cheer Bear is a very happy and perky bear, who helps everyone be their happiest and cheer up those who are unhappy.

• Friend Bear is a kind and friendly bear who shows what it means to be a good friend. She is orange with two intertwined smiling flowers on her tummy.

• Funshine Bear loves to play and tell jokes all the time, but sometimes forgets that there are times in life you must be serious.

• Good Luck Bear is all about spreading good luck for everyone.

• Grumpy Bear shows that while it's okay to be grumpy sometimes, it is also silly to let grumpiness go too far. His phrase in the TV series Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot is "Bumbling Bitterbugs!"

• Love-a-Lot Bear is a bear who helps spread love and help it along wherever she goes.

• Tenderheart Bear helps everyone show and express their feelings and helps his fellow Care Bears be the most caring they can be.

• Wish Bear helps make wishes come true, and although they don't always come true, making wishes and working hard to help make them come true is still fun.