More Hearts

So, here I was thinking my blog had disappeared into obscurity and completely giving up on it and all along people have been checking it out. I'm pretty happy about that and in fact its very touching to know.

In my life I get very distracted by my medical and mental conditions. They take up most of every single day. I pretty much sit in worry and anxiety trying all day to think about anything but them. Through this introverted battle of paranoia, illness, and depression, I spend most of my foggy days just thinking about how crappy I feel.

On some days, the real world punches through and I get a glimpsed at what my life is supposed to be like and what's really important. This blog is important. That's hard for me to remember sometimes.

Thank you to Devi for submitting a comment and letting me know that one of the links for free heart crochet patterns was not working.

Here are some suitable (I hope) alternatives for you guys. <3

http://www.crochetdoilies.com/crochet_heart_coaster.html

http://creativeyarnsource.com/Heart.pdf

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/warm-hearted-spirits

http://www.caron.com/projects/op/op_hearts.html

If you're good at reading diagrams, this page has loads to choose from! 

http://crochet-plaisir.over-blog.com/categorie-12330740.html

*The first few times I clicked this link not more than an hour ago, it worked. It has since stopped working for me. I'm sorry in advance if it doesn't work. :(

Please note that all of these pictures belong solely to their creators as listed in the links below them. I did not make these crochet creations, patterns, or take the pictures. Give credit where credit is due and be sure to read the guidelines for use of the pattern if and when they are listed. 

Thank you so much for reading!

Love,

Mery Ann

And the winner is...

The November charity event to benefit Calvin's Hats was a great success friends!

If you didn't already know, for the entire month of November, I set up a scoodie giveaway in return for earning some charity money for one of my favorite organizations. Calvin's Hats donates tiny micro-preemie hats to babies born way to early to survive on their own.

We were able to raise $28.20 to be donated online to www. CalvinsHats.com. I'm hoping to be able to include a little more than that from my personal funds but I have to wait until the 12th to know if I can. I'll keep you guys posted. :)

The winner picked by random.org is NICHOLAS CATANESE!

Please email me at CoolBeansandThings@yahoo.com to claim your prize. You have until December 5th to claim your prize. 

***If this prize isn't claimed by the 5th, a new winner will be drawn***

Please let me know the style/color you want for the scoodie. Here is a look at the one I have already created:

Monday, December 10th is my wedding day. I've been so busy that I haven't been around to blog much. I'm doing a lot of things on my own, my nails, makeup, alterations to the dress and groom's suit, decorations, and organizing everything so its been hectic. Right now the wedding will have about 9 people present including the bride and groom. Afterwards we're taking pictures at Lake Eola park nearby and rounding the day off with an early dinner at Golden Corral. 

It's not the most high class, expensive wedding ever but that doesn't matter to me. If it weren't for my friend Luis who donated most of the money for the wedding, it wouldn't even be really happening, so I'm feeling lucky nonetheless. 

This is me and my fiance :)

He pretty much saved my life. I didn't have too much to look forward to until he came into my life. It may sound corny or crazy but I feel like his true love's kiss broke the curse of my bad luck life. <3

If you want to get us a wedding gift, we made a registry at target.com and most of the items are either on sale or already low priced. :)

Here's the link to it Mery Ann Medina and George Parker Wedding Registry

Thank you for reading!

Love,

Mery Ann