Oh my, what have I done?

What with all the unexpected "little things" that pop up in the first weeks of cohabitation, Peter and I have found that the budget is, to put it mildly, a little strained. We won't starve but the plastic is mounting and that always makes me nervous. See, it is the nature of a credit card to be totally maxed out when something very expensive and essential breaks on your car (which is also essential). So - more income required.

Now, what does a knitter do who needs more income? There are options:

1. Sell some stash. Yeah, right. That's not happening.
2. Knit for pay. Possible, but time-consuming. The hats have not started rolling out yet and I haven't found my market yet, either.
3. Work in a yarn store. Where I will add to stash and bring home no money, but have lots of fun.
4. Work in a crafts store that does sell yarn, but not exclusively, and offers a nice staff discount. WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Yes, as of yesterday I am now a part-time employee of that blessed behemoth of crafty retail known as Michael's. Which means less time for actual knitting, but more money for - well, everything. I like Michael's - they're not like a LYS (bless you, Yarn Forward ladies!) but they do carry some decent stuff and sometimes have good sales. Besides, I have enough experience as a consumer in the store to know what should be expected from staff - so I think I'll do well. The important thing is that crafts are something I can get behind and feel good about in a way that say, Tim Horton's, wouldn't. Don't get me wrong, I love Timmy's but you can't really connect with a customer over a 30-second double-double transaction.

So, I'm optimistic and looking forward to the challenge. Also the discount, which will come in very handy at Christmas-shopping time when I can buy crafty gifts for certain beloved friends and family members. (That way I don't have to knit for them this year - clever, hey?)

In the meantime, this looks to be my last totally free weekend for awhile, so I'm planning to spend it baking and knitting and watching silly movies on TV. I'm making good progress on a new triangle shawl (now that it's no longer too hot to knit, thank God!) and working away on Peter's Mega Boots sock - I had him try it on last night and it fits his (bold and manly) calf perfectly! So kudos to The Arachne Sock Calculator, it looks like it's working out perfect! Though I still find it odd to be counting rows on a sock, but whatcha gonna do? Going to try to get the heel done today so the foot can be travel / at work knitting for next week.

Something smells good - I think breakfast is ready. Gotta love a man who cooks!