This series of rings is called the "Bear Mountain Rings," in honor of the hardest race I will ever run in my life. The Bear Mountain Half Marathon was an "
endurance challenge" sponsored by NorthFace. It was not so much a run as climbing up and down 90 degree mountian sides, dodging fallen branches, falling off slippy boulders, breaking ankles on rocks, and sliding down mudslides. I was in so much pain that
Katiebeans had to apply deliciously scented Bengay for days. It was not the leisurely trail jog
Katiebeans had envisioned. (Sidenote: Iron Martin just said, "blog-nobbing.") Regardless, these rings embody the lovely Thoreau-esque submersion in nature
Katiebeans had hoped for when eagerly heading to the race, clapping her hands and telling her buddy Tony how fun the race would be for them. Well even Tony, who is the most positive, happy go lucky person I have met, was bitter at race end.
Katiebeans is especially bitter that the hardest race she ever ran didn't hand out finisher medals. I digress.
Both of these rings were made from old jewelry. The New Leaf was an army medal purchased at a vintage store, and the Flutterby was one of two hair pins my Aunt Erin gave me as a little girl. With pliers, I broke off excess metal, and with excess metal (actually electrical wire and regular wire, respectively), I made rings. Nothing special or particularly difficult, but I think perfect for adding subtle and unique style to an outfit.
I have many crochet things to tell you all about, but I don't have the time right now! I hope you like the pics of the new shoes Iron Martin just gave me! They are suede dunks made for Dave's Quality Meat, a skate shop downtown. I only know as much about shoes as I have learned from Iron Martin, so I can't tell you too much about these. Apparently they are pretty coveted, and they are definitely one of my favorite colors. The first thing I said was, "they match Mr. Kitten's eyes! And the bathroom!"
