Still Ill

Still home sick blaah.

Having lots of onion soup, tapioca pudding and ginger-lemon-honey tea. 

Right now I'm watching "The talk of the town", a 40's black-and-white comedy/drama.

Ever since going to the California Balboa Classic '14 in January and seeing a presentation about the swing dancer Jewel McGowan, I've been hunting old films she dances in to watch!

 Uh oh ya, my sister's wedding is at the end of June and I still haven't gotten a bridesmaid dress yet  >.<  

It's supposed to be tea-colored; I'm pretty confident I'll be able to find something in the local vintage shop.

Sicky-Poo

I tried to go to work today, but my patient sent me home!

So I get to stay home and study, knit, drink tea and watch Swedish crime shows  :)

I'm currently working on my first knitted sweater and I have to say, it's going pretty well!

WWII Women's Service V-necked pullover

Busy Bee

Still alive here!

My sister got engaged last month and has her mind set on being a June bride so ya.. lots of wedding planning!

I'm planning on taking my pharmacy state board exam in May.

I've got more Red Cross duties at the new Naval Hospital.

Still working as a home health care nurse.

It's a very refreshing slower pace, compared to the busy hospital atmosphere I used to work in.

I've got more time to spend and focus on my patients.

Also makes for a lot of downtime for studying and knitting.

Oh ya, knitting!

#1 on my new year's resolutions list.

I finally learned how!!

I feel as if my world has expanded.

Victory Gardening

Yes, still alive here!

Still busy with dancing, nursing job, pharmacy school, Red Cross work, a medical journal writing gig, new boyfriend and sister getting married.

Oh and I finally learned how to knit!

Currently working on a fabulous 40's scarf.

I have discovered Freddies of Pinewood denim and have started wearing jeans things again.

Victory Gardening.

Pajama Jam

Last night I went to a Pajama Jam themed swing dance!

It was quite fun, with a live band, bar and breakfast food served all night.

Got a chance to practice my Balboa too.

1930's Neiman Marcus pegnoir: Elizabeth's Timeless Attire, Louisville, KY

{Under the weather}

Despite feeling under the weather, I went out this past weekend.

- 1940's rayon dress

- 1950's brooch

{Halloween Dances}

Hi yes, still alive and breathing here.

I had 2 throat surgeries in July and complications from that.. scar tissue, infection, bleeding out and nearly dying, not being able to eat for 3 weeks and pneumonia!

Then busy with nursing job, pharmacy studies, American Red Cross work and subsequently moving to new Naval Hospital, sewing/crocheting and swing dancing!

Well, it's said there ain't no rest for the wicked...

{Halloween Steampunk Swing Dance}

- 1930's hat: Replay on 19th St.

- Goggles: The Crypt

- 1860's cropped jacket: Frock You

- Edwardian dress: Flashbacks

{San Diego Lindy Haunt Zombie Prom}

 -1950's prom dress: Frock You

- 1950's plastic earrings: Frock You

- Rose corsage topper: Handmade by me from roses from garden

{San Diego Lindy Haunt 1920's Gatsby Dance}

- 1920's reproduction dress: Retropolis

- 1950's fox fure stole: Ramona Thrift Shop

- 1910's boudoir cap: Crocheted by me

- 1930's beaded handbag: Replay on 19th St.