Heidi's Haven

As a blogger, an English major, and a writer for The Odyssey, it's probably not a surprise that I spend a lot of my time writing, whether that's blog posts, papers, or other assignments. While writing takes up quite a bit of my time, I still do have lots of time for other things. Here are some things I do when I'm not writing... Reading Knitting/crochet Sleeping (naps are SO underrated) Going out with friends Binge-watching things on Netflix Taking walks outside (when it's nice out) Watching BookTube videos Online shopping Random internet browsing Sewing/crafting Playing games Daydreaming Those are just a few of the things that I like to do when I'm not writing. What do you like to do when you're not writing? xx Heidi

Hi there! This month has gone by so quickly and I have been so busy that I suddenly realized I haven't written any posts in ages. It slipped my mind with so many other things going on. Luckily, I'll be done with school in a couple of weeks, so I will be less swamped with homework and papers and projects. Today I'll just give you a look into what I've been up to that's kept me so busy. Posts next month will go back to normal. So here's what's happened this month... First of all, aside from school, I've been kept pretty busy knitting and crocheting things for people. I made this manatee for myself. These are baby shoes I crocheted for a friend of my mom for her baby girl, so cute! This is a cowl that I'm working on right now that I'm giving to my mom for Mother's Day. She got me the pattern and yarn to make it for myself after she saw it in this blue in the shop. She talked about that yarn so much that I went o...

Hey there! So some fun things have happened this week. First, I've started working again. I applied a ton of places and finally decided on Hobby Lobby. I love knitting and sewing and other crafty things, so I thought it would be a really good fit for me! My first day was yesterday, and though I didn't do much other than signing paperwork and watching boring safety videos, I liked it, and I think I'm really gonna enjoy working there. Also, I've been looking for a way to sell things I make. Like I said before, I love making things and crafty things, and I often have people ask me to make them things. So, I've started a Facebook page called Heidi's Creations, where I'll be posting things I make for people to buy. This affects you guys, too! If you take a look at the page and find something you like, I'm happy to make you one! You can request things I post in other sizes or colors, or new things altogether! Unfortunately, right now I...

Yesterday was my 19th birthday (yay!), so I decided to spend the day at one of my favorite places in the world...my cabin on a lake! It is so peaceful and beautiful there. Those ducks are just too cute! When I got home late last night, I opened my presents. I've been wanting to learn to crochet, so my sister got me an instruction book! I've been working on it, and I'm starting to get better! I also got some lipstick, the movie Die Hard (from back when Bruce Willis still had hair), and t-shirt with Olaf from Frozen on it! Here is my very first attempt at crochet. It's not exactly straight, but I'm getting there! Finally, here is the best part. Instead of cake, my mom makes me peanut butter pie, which is probably the yummiest thing ever!!! It's peanut butter, cool whip, and cream cheese mixed together in an Oreo crust and put in the freezer for four hours. Then, when it's hard, take it out and drizzle caramel and melted ...