So many projects, not quite enough knitting time

Well, I seem to be having a commitment problem when it comes to my knitting projects lately.

First of all, I'm working on the Aftur sweater from the Lopi #25 book. It is enjoyable, but you know, I can't transport an entire sweater when I knit outside the home. I'm now on the yoke, so it is getting close but....

While working on the endless oatmeal stockinette of the sweater, I decided I need something as a diversion once in awhile. So I cast on for the Irish Hiking Scarf from Hello Yarn, using a lovely blue alpaca blend.

Then I started knitting at work, and had to have something that wouldn't become an issue if I get distracted by the phone or other actual work, so then came a sock.

Next came the announcement of the pregnancy of some family friends, so naturally I had to cast on for a pinwheel blanket.

And now I apparently am feeling unfaithful towards the aforementioned FOUR other projects, and have ordered some of this in Cornflower to make the pattern shown in the link here: http://www.elann.com/productdisp.asp?NAME=elann%2Ecom+Peruvian+Baby+Silk&Cat=&ProductType=5&Count=1 and some of this
https://www.knitpicks.com/Alpaca+Cloud_YD5420108.html in Peppermint Heather because obviously I need to knit something complicated and lacy. I haven't quite picked a project for it, but I am eyeing a few different shawls.

Apparently I need to find a way to make a living while sitting around knitting on personal projects.

Oh, and thanks to seeing the Yarn Harlot's Bohus sweater up close and live, in person last night, I'm itching to make such a fine gauge fair isle sweater. Absolutely gorgeous.

There's Been Some Knitting Going On

Alright! Clapotis is DONE! The Zen Master General is finished and I love to wear it very much. I get weird looks, but yet, I just don't care.

I've been trying very hard to start on some socks, but alas, it isn't working out for me, and my limited patience was starting to wear thin, so I put that project aside for a minute.

Now I'm back to that damn Kyoto sweater. This thing better work out this time. I dutifully swatched with several different needle sizes, started the project with some of the smaller pieces so as not to have to frog a ton of work if it came to that.

There would be pictures, but obviously I'm a moron who can't add pictures to this stupid, stupid blogger.

Someday, I'll get a real blog.

Get yer fresh furniture here!

So last night I was watching TV (surprised? no.) and there was a furniture store commercial on. The guy mentioned the "Winter Furniture Market." Immediately thoughts of a farmer's market like set up popped into my head. All set up with different stalls from the different furniture farmers, hocking fresh picked, organically grown ottomans, sofas, and loveseats. There would have to be a lady that made homemade leather sofas, and a few farmers around that would be able to just thump on a few recliners and tell you that they are ripe and ready to take home.

Oh yeah, knitting

I promised knitting, and knitting you shall receive! Right now I'm in the middle of a hat for Mr. Critiki, and will then be starting on Clapotis. The hat is dark grey and pale yellow, with some 2x2 ribbing along the bottom. Hopefully when I'm done I can figure out how to post pictures to this stupid thing. I'll be working on Clapotis for a Stitch-a-Long I'm doing with a lovely group of ladies from the message boards I belong to. The only requirements for the project is that it be finished by 3/15, and that it be something to warm your neck. I'm excited to see what everyone comes up with!

For my Clapotis (which even though I KNOW is pronounced Cla-po-tee, I insist on pronouncing it Cla-po-tiss), I am going to use the Noro Silk Garden. At the yarn store the other day I had decided on the Kureyon, but now that the yarn goddess frowned upon my purchase, it would probably be better to pick something else out. More details when I actually have photos to share too!

Little Miss Scaredy Pants

Skully is such a wuss. I love her to pieces, but....WUSS! Today at lunch, I was playing the tummy game with her (I'll explain later), and Miss Clumsypants rolled over and OFF of the bed!!! I freaked out, she was stunned for a second, and I checked her over for injuries. I found that she had broken her dewclaw almost completely off, but except for some slight bleeding, she was okay. Then I went to get the Bow-Ow kit. She hates the Bow-Ow kit. She starts shaking, and freaking out while I try to clean and bandage her paw. It is even harder when there isn't a second person there to hold and soothe her during the bandaging process. I'd bet that the little sneak is at home right now, taking that bandage right off.

She has a vet appointment for Saturday, let's hope that she is calmer for them than she is for me!

Serenity

Today I had two seperate, but equally marvelous experiences when I felt completely alone. The feeling of solitude was incredible. First, Skully and I went over to Centennial Park, and perhaps because of the chill, there was not one other person there. The silence was so peaceful. Well, that nature-y kind of silence with the birds singing, the ducks quacking, the geese honking, and the water babbling. By the time we walked around most of the lake, two other people had shown up, but they stayed on the hill at the very west end of the park, and therefore couldn't ruin the feeling I had. We stood at the edge of the water and watched the ducks for awhile. There was this all-white, super bossy duck that would swim silently up behind another duck, and then loudly QUACK at it. We moved on and went back to the car, but I carried with me that calm feeling for the rest of the day.

Later on tonight, and just for a few minutes during our night time walk, I felt it again. No cars coming up the street, no other people out walking their dogs, just us. Made me start thinking about how cool it would be to be the only person in the world for an entire day. Everyone else could stay at home (unless they are bartenders, cashiers, chefs, or bakers). I could walk the river trail without being run over by kamikaze bicyclists, go grocery shopping without waiting in line or saying "excuse me" 100 times, go to the yarn store without bumping into crabby old ladies...exquisite.

So its a New Year....

and all the cool kids are doing it. Making resolutions that is. I've got 105 of them, in fact. Actually, make that 104, since one of them I've already done! The biggies are on there: quit smoking, lose a bunch of weight, get some exercise, become financially stable, and there are others, related to improving my life in other areas as well.

Let's start by doing a good deed for a friend! Her blog is up to win an award for the best Knitting/Craft blog. You can vote for her by going here and voting for Hello Yarn. She is wicked creative and deserves it very much!

Alright, I need to do some obligatory bitching about the cold weather. It is freaking cold out there! My toes are STILL numb and I've been inside all day! My hands are cold, and my legs are cold. I want to go home, light a fire, and work on a project of some sort. And I really want to smoke. Yes, yes I do. There should also be a blanket.

I miss Skully. I haven't seen her ALL day. Not since this morning, and due to the weather, I didn't go home for lunch. I just went to pick up her monkey chow and then back to the shop. Bah!

Well, I wrote something! Another of my resolutions is in action!

Knitting Some Pants, Making Some Plans

Well, I've gotten a bit further on my No Sweat Pants from Interweave Knits. Last night, I made the big step of joining all the leg pieces. Now I need to knit about 7 more inches and then I can get to blocking, seaming, and crocheting the drawstring. I hope to have them done before November 14, so I can wear them to the crop that day (along with my tiara, of course).

I have a new idea for something that would really help me get organized. As some of you may or may not know, I have a thing for organization. Well, rather, I have a thing for thinking about organization. I like to imagine how much better and more successful I would be if I would just get my shit together and get organized.

This idea is gold though. The sort of thing that someone like me sees as some kind of a Holy Grail if you will. The sort of thing that combines all of those other, lesser plans for organization into one singular, uber-organizational beacon of light. A life binder. Yep, a giant binder with the tools to keep my entire life in a state of organization. I would include things like these:

• Christmas/Holiday card list
• Birthdays, Anniversaries, Quirky Holidays, Important Events (imagine being that person who sends a card for EVERYTHING, on time, to the right people...*sigh*)
• Goals/Financial Goals (you know, move, buy a house, buy a new car, etc.)
• Vet Records
• Grocery Lists and Coupons
• Current bills and expenses, with updatable calendars, pockets to hold the last 12 months of invoices and records of payment). There would also be an At-A-Glance page to look at.
• Projects (current, future, priority)
• Vehicle service records and lists of things that I'd like to do to my car
• Wish lists
• Lists, lists, lists and more lists. I really like lists. They make me feel organized

This binder would be in addition to my regular yearly planner that I carry everywhere with me and oooooh and aaaaaaaahh at.

First post

I'm just testing this thing out. I'll get to some actual content later. Thanks