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My fitness introduction

March 23, 2020March 20, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

Welcome to my fitness introduction. It is long and, therefore, I have something small I can offer you towards the end.

Posted in FitnessTagged Fitness, Nutrition, timeline, weightgain, Workout

Things to do in Jeddah: Red Sea Mall

March 21, 2020March 20, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

Not a comprehensive list, but my favorite aspects of the Red Sea mall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Posted in Jeddah

How good is your intuition?

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

A little segue into fitness and nutrition, and my personal struggles and goals. Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash.

Posted in Fitness, NutritionTagged diet, diet culture, Fitness, intuitive eating, Nutrition

Yarn Chooses the Pattern

March 16, 2020March 15, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

Yarn is our wand, our finished object and wips are magic, and Ravelry is our Hogwarts.

Posted in KnittingTagged craft, handknit, Jeddah, Knitting, pattern, ravelry, yarn

Jeddah Eatery: Sweet Loops

March 15, 2020March 14, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

If you've never had a freshly made, warm churro added on top of a creamy ice cream, you must try a Glazed churro at Sweet Loops.

Posted in Jeddah

Things to do in Jeddah: The ❤️ Cap Soul

March 14, 2020March 14, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

A tea room experience you must try when you are at Red Sea mall, Jeddah.

Posted in JeddahTagged Jeddah, lifestyle

Twisted knitting

March 13, 2020March 14, 2020 NikkiLeave a comment

Currently, I am knitting a beanie for my father because he has a low tolerance for cold weather. Granted we live in a tropical climate, it has been a little chilly for the past few days and his office keeps a low temperature regardless of weather. I knew I would have to find a pattern… Continue reading Twisted knitting →

Posted in KnittingTagged handknit, handknitting, Knitting, needlework, ribbing

Frogging

December 7, 2019December 4, 2019 NikkiLeave a comment

Frogging a unique design. Designing is a complicated process and I ran into major issues.

Posted in Clothing, DNF, intimates, KnittingTagged bra, handknit, handknitting, Knitting, needlework

Flying to New Endings

December 5, 2019December 4, 2019 NikkiLeave a comment

A short piece on my thoughts on reading and reading on flights/journeys; abandonment issues I experience finishing a novel.

Posted in WritingTagged airport, blogging, flight, harry potter, leisure reading, travel

First Sweater down

December 3, 2019December 4, 2019 NikkiLeave a comment

Hand knitting my first raglan sweater/pullover. Adding some changes I would make to the design for a better fitting pullover.

Posted in Clothing, Completed, Knitting, SweaterTagged handknit, handknitting, Knitting, needlework, pullover, raglan, ravelry, Sweater

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