Solidly On the “After” End of This Project

Posted by on March 9, 2008 · 29 Comments 

Well. NikkiZ’s room is painted and she is currently sleeping in her bed in the room. I’m so happy this is essentially over that I could just about cry. The rest of the house is still in disarray as it had kinda gotten chaotic over the last few weeks, but the furniture that belongs in her room is all there and in the right place. Nothing really on the walls yet and AndyZ’s... Read More

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Dude. This is totally going to become a craft blog.

Posted by on March 8, 2008 · 16 Comments 

My curtains are done! Sorta. Almost. Well – I haven’t hemmed the bottom yet because we don’t have a curtain rod. I want to hang the curtains up and pin the hem (Look at me and my sewing lingo!) while it’s up so that I get it close to accurate. I’ve also decided my stitching is so bad at the top (the part closing off the loop for the rod) that I’m... Read More

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Just Popping In To Say I Just Sewed Something

Posted by on March 7, 2008 · 15 Comments 

MrZ bought me a sewing machine many years ago for Christmas when I was determined to learn how to sew. Long story short? I never really learned because the first thing he attempted on it turned out better than the first thing I tried and I got pissed and stuck it in a closet for the next five years. BUT – if you’ll recall – one of my goals in the next 1001 days... Read More

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101 Things in 1001 Days

Posted by on March 4, 2008 · 39 Comments 

When, Why and How I’m doing this here Start Date: March 4, 2008 Finish Date: November 30, 2010 Health/Food 1. Go vegan for a whole week 2. Make my own jelly/preserves OR can something 3. Do 50 push ups (boy style FULL pushups, not on my knees) in a row 4. Run another half-marathon 5. Eat only raw foods for an entire day 6. Get a full physical 7. Get back to my wedding... Read More

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Truly Just A Quest For More Blog Material

Posted by on March 4, 2008 · 8 Comments 

I remember when Zandria first wrote about her 101 things in 1001 days project. It pops into my head every so often as one of those things I’d like to do myself. One of these days. Down the road. When I have time. After (insert random event here) happens. Tomorrow. Someday. The other day she had a post that said she had been at this for fourteen months so far. And I thought... Read More

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Hi. I’m Kim.

This is my blog that I've been writing on since January, 2004. I call myself Zoot as it's a derivative of an old childhood nickname. I used to write about my struggles to have children, but eventually I succeeded and now, I write a lot about those kids. I don't use my kid's exact names simply because if someone Googles their very unique names in the future, I don't want them stumbling upon my entries about boobsweat. I mean, would you hire someone whose Mom writes openly about such topics? NO. YOU WOULD NOT.

I love taking pictures and carry my camera (almost) everywhere I go. This means you'll see a lot of photos on this site. I also periodically post recipes I like as I've been slowly (but surely) learning to cook and I like to share my discoveries. Finally? I'm an annoying pop culture fanatic so I'll periodically ramble about Hunger Games or the latest Parks and Recreation.

I hope you like it here. If not? Please don't tell me. I cry easily.
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