So yesterday, yeah, I was feeling kind of frumpy and frowsy and whatever. Came home, had a GOOD dinner with Peter, and crawled into bed to listen to the last bit of "The Book Thief" on audiobook. I cannot recommend this book enough, I think EVERYONE should read it (or listen to it), it is FABULOUS. Sad and sweet and hopeful and just wonderful beyond words (although words, largely, is what it is about). SO glad I joined the Ravelry book group who picked it as this month's book, otherwise I would probably never have heard of it. Wonderful, wonderful book, and I managed to not cry but came close at the end. And that's all I will say, because you should go read it and I don't want to spoil it for you. Go get it. Really.
Today was great at work, I got a lot done and had two productive meetings! I went for a walk in the sunshine and bought a new book I've been wanting to pick up for awhile. And on the way home, stopped at Wal-Mart to pick up something for Peter and found THE BAG. The perfect commuting bag. It's the right size, has dividers and pockets, is firm-sided (not hard, but rigid, if you know what I mean), zipper top, and *gasp*! It's RED. Honestly, this is about the girliest bag I have EVER owned (and I have a pink gym bag, so that's saying something). It literally snapped my head around when I caught it in my peripheral vision and I intimidated another woman out of buying it. (She was looking at it and I came up RIGHT BESIDE her and wouldn't move until she put it down and went away. There was only one bag. I NEVER EVER do that.) It made me feel good in a way that material possessions very rarely do, like I could build a whole wardrobe (from Value Village, etc.) around this bag and actually look swanky and attractive.
And now I'm home and Peter is about to make me dinner, and the whole evening is ahead to relax in (well, and deal with one load of laundry, but that's minor). I may knit, I may game, I may surf Ravelry and blogs. I haven't decided yet, but I do feel awfully good right now. What a difference a day can make.
Apr 15, 2008
Apr 14, 2008
Non-knitting (dis)content
So I'm wearing my new sweater today, getting some nice compliments, but my pants don't fit right so I don't feel as good as I could (waist/hips ok, but about 1" too short on the inseam). In fact, I have ONE pair of pants that fit comfortably AND look flattering, and they're jeans. I need pants. I also need new shirts for the office, all my golf shirts are at least 2 years old and starting to look bedraggled. I would like some skirts that are both comfortable and flattering, because Peter likes it when I wear skirts. :)
Basically, I want a whole new spring/summer wardrobe. However - not really in the budget, unless it's done Value-Village style and I have SO little patience in thrift shops. And I would really REALLY like NEW. But unfortunately the quick look I had at Wal-Mart last week shows that this year's "fashions" are totally not my style (or at least, not my comfort level). I don't wear cap sleeves because they make my upper arms look fat and I'm always cold in them. I don't wear Empire waist stuff because (IMO) that makes people look pregnant, and I definitely don't need that. I don't wear anything that shows my belly button. Basically, nothing new (that I can afford) is going to fit and flatter me.
That's my little gripe for the day. I like my new sweater (not love, as it too is about 1" too short for my comfort), but am pretty much on the point of hating every other piece of clothing I own. Someone send the money truck please?
Basically, I want a whole new spring/summer wardrobe. However - not really in the budget, unless it's done Value-Village style and I have SO little patience in thrift shops. And I would really REALLY like NEW. But unfortunately the quick look I had at Wal-Mart last week shows that this year's "fashions" are totally not my style (or at least, not my comfort level). I don't wear cap sleeves because they make my upper arms look fat and I'm always cold in them. I don't wear Empire waist stuff because (IMO) that makes people look pregnant, and I definitely don't need that. I don't wear anything that shows my belly button. Basically, nothing new (that I can afford) is going to fit and flatter me.
That's my little gripe for the day. I like my new sweater (not love, as it too is about 1" too short for my comfort), but am pretty much on the point of hating every other piece of clothing I own. Someone send the money truck please?
Apr 13, 2008
Sunday sunday...
And things are good. Finished my Cotton Sweater yesterday (Yumi is sending pictures), both my teams are winning their playoff series, and we've had some quality weekend relaxation. Not quite enough time on chores but will deal with those this afternoon - food and friends and fun come first. And today, for extra fun, there is a NINE HOUR Beethoven marathon on Radio 2 - all nine symphonies, in a row. As I said to Peter, "We are so *bleep* cultured." Really, it's awesome. AND the forecast for the week is sun and temps in 2 digits! Woot!
Apr 6, 2008
Ok, a small rant
Three blog posts in one morning, good grief.
What does it say about me that after reading half-a-dozen knitting blogs that are more about people's babies than their knitting, that I switch over to the gay male knitblogs for relief, and am then ANNOYED AS HELL when they are featuring baby pictures also?
Good grief.
What does it say about me that after reading half-a-dozen knitting blogs that are more about people's babies than their knitting, that I switch over to the gay male knitblogs for relief, and am then ANNOYED AS HELL when they are featuring baby pictures also?
Good grief.
For N8an and Kid
10 Things that bring me Joy (in no particular order) - actually, mine are more experiences...
- Waking up before the alarm, and really WANTING to get out of bed
- Driving with the windows open and the radio cranked
- Turning a sock heel
- Baking bread
- Napping in the sunshine
- Finishing stuff... laundry, dishes, work assignments... stuff being DONE
- Eating really GOOD chocolate
- Drinking really GOOD coffee
- Watching movies or hockey with B&K, and totally failing to watch the movie or hockey
- Falling asleep with Peter and Squeeky curled up next to me, and knowing they will be there in the morning.
Shh! It's Spring (I think)
Yesterday (Saturday) went almost entirely according to plan. I got up at six, baked an apple crisp, did a load of dishes and 2 loads of laundry whilst listening to "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" on the TV - after re-hooking up the TV of course, we moved it when we rearranged the living room Friday night. Nice.
Then breakfast and I settled into my comfy chair with the Audiobook of "The Book Thief" and my Cotton Sweater. Listen, listen, knit, knit, from a little after 8 to about 2:30ish. With snacks and things of course, but I got a sleeve and a half done and then a lovely chair-nap while Peter watched "Donnie Brasco" (how I slept through that movie I do not know).
Then for a change of pace I logged into the Draenor server and played my little Horde characters for awhile, including rolling up a new alt (I'm getting alt-itis on that server, I swear!). Great folks in the Twisted Stitches guild, though I did feel a smidge guilty for not playing my Evil Monkey toons with the family. However, lots of time for that today!
Today's plan is up early again (duh, it's 7 a.m. on a Sunday), breakfast with Carol and then yarn shopping for her new project, then back home to put away the clean laundry and dishes before I game with Mom for the afternoon. Peter's on a road-trip (training) today leaving late afternoon, so I'm pretty much on my own for the evening. Knit or WoW, knit or WoW... ah, I'll decide later.
Happy Sunday!
Then breakfast and I settled into my comfy chair with the Audiobook of "The Book Thief" and my Cotton Sweater. Listen, listen, knit, knit, from a little after 8 to about 2:30ish. With snacks and things of course, but I got a sleeve and a half done and then a lovely chair-nap while Peter watched "Donnie Brasco" (how I slept through that movie I do not know).
Then for a change of pace I logged into the Draenor server and played my little Horde characters for awhile, including rolling up a new alt (I'm getting alt-itis on that server, I swear!). Great folks in the Twisted Stitches guild, though I did feel a smidge guilty for not playing my Evil Monkey toons with the family. However, lots of time for that today!
Today's plan is up early again (duh, it's 7 a.m. on a Sunday), breakfast with Carol and then yarn shopping for her new project, then back home to put away the clean laundry and dishes before I game with Mom for the afternoon. Peter's on a road-trip (training) today leaving late afternoon, so I'm pretty much on my own for the evening. Knit or WoW, knit or WoW... ah, I'll decide later.
Happy Sunday!
Apr 4, 2008
Wherein we contemplate public transit
Well good morning! (to quote Norm)
Yesterday and today I'm on a training course and rather than pay $12/day to park my car, I left it at the Park'n'Ride (free parking woot!) and took the bus. It's been about 5 years since I rode the bus and I'd forgotten how relaxing it is (when the bus is on time and the weather is good and there's no one stinky next to you, of course). I can read and sip my coffee and not worry about the traffic. Nice.
However - knitting, not so good. I tried working on my sock-in-progress a bit on the way home yesterday and with the constant jerking at stops and whatnot, it was just not flowing. Might work for something small on a circular perhaps, but bamboo DPNs and sock yarn? not so much.
Hubby and I talked about it and I'm going to investigate the cost of an EcoPass vs. the cost of running the car all the way downtown and back every day. It will probably add 15-20 minutes to my morning commute but will likely reduce the afternoon commute by the same amount (which is nice, because at the end of the day I just want to GET HOME, you know?). To be considered.
Meanwhile, it's Friday, and I'm in this course again all day (and poor Stephen next to me is wondering what on earth I'm typing so furiously this early in the morning), which means lots more sock-knitting time. Woot!
OH - and word of advice - if you're in a 2-day computer course and are prone to backache, getting those Thermacare heat wraps is a GOOD idea. That and my knitting got me through the day yesterday.
Yesterday and today I'm on a training course and rather than pay $12/day to park my car, I left it at the Park'n'Ride (free parking woot!) and took the bus. It's been about 5 years since I rode the bus and I'd forgotten how relaxing it is (when the bus is on time and the weather is good and there's no one stinky next to you, of course). I can read and sip my coffee and not worry about the traffic. Nice.
However - knitting, not so good. I tried working on my sock-in-progress a bit on the way home yesterday and with the constant jerking at stops and whatnot, it was just not flowing. Might work for something small on a circular perhaps, but bamboo DPNs and sock yarn? not so much.
Hubby and I talked about it and I'm going to investigate the cost of an EcoPass vs. the cost of running the car all the way downtown and back every day. It will probably add 15-20 minutes to my morning commute but will likely reduce the afternoon commute by the same amount (which is nice, because at the end of the day I just want to GET HOME, you know?). To be considered.
Meanwhile, it's Friday, and I'm in this course again all day (and poor Stephen next to me is wondering what on earth I'm typing so furiously this early in the morning), which means lots more sock-knitting time. Woot!
OH - and word of advice - if you're in a 2-day computer course and are prone to backache, getting those Thermacare heat wraps is a GOOD idea. That and my knitting got me through the day yesterday.
Apr 3, 2008
Found!
Crisis averted, earrings were found. :D
Today I'm on day 1 of a 2-day MS Project course, and from start time 8:30 to lunchtime 11:30 I've achieved about 2 1/2" of sock. Not bad for a morning's knitting with frequent interruptions for keyboard tasks!
SO looking forward to the weekend, Peter and I have been very diligent on our household chores this week so the laundry is all clean (needs to be put away some) and the kitchen is spotless, the house is vaccuumed and reasonably tidy... weekend is going to be all about the knit, and a good book, and some baking and relaxing. Mmm. Relaxing.
Back to the sock!
Today I'm on day 1 of a 2-day MS Project course, and from start time 8:30 to lunchtime 11:30 I've achieved about 2 1/2" of sock. Not bad for a morning's knitting with frequent interruptions for keyboard tasks!
SO looking forward to the weekend, Peter and I have been very diligent on our household chores this week so the laundry is all clean (needs to be put away some) and the kitchen is spotless, the house is vaccuumed and reasonably tidy... weekend is going to be all about the knit, and a good book, and some baking and relaxing. Mmm. Relaxing.
Back to the sock!
Apr 2, 2008
Uh oh
I can't find my earrings for 2 days now. Seriously worried I left them at the gym, but I called down and they haven't been turned in. Hoping they are at home somewhere.
This would not be a crisis except that these are the earrings Peter bought me for Valentine's a few years ago (after I lost one of the pair he had given me for our first Christmas...). They are not expensive but are the only ones I wear.
ARGH!
We now return you to your regularly-scheduled Wednesday.
This would not be a crisis except that these are the earrings Peter bought me for Valentine's a few years ago (after I lost one of the pair he had given me for our first Christmas...). They are not expensive but are the only ones I wear.
ARGH!
We now return you to your regularly-scheduled Wednesday.
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