Yeah. I know. I noticed it a little too late. Had to rip out like 15 rows. Oh well. I have to go study Algebra.

Sweater update

Back of sweater, almost done. Just doing the armhole decreases. These cables are nice and simple. I am really enjoying the work!
Monday was great at work. We got all our cases done with out a hitch, and all ready to go tomorrow. I love my job! Just wish it paid better.
All ready for school tomorrow night. Math 111 (college algebra). Going to work hard and shoot for an "A".

Happy Monday!

Sunday fun

Joe and I had a great day today. The sun was out, and after laundry, I took him and a few of the dogs for a walk. He enjoyed the water in the fields, (most boys do) and I just liked spending the time with him. I sometimes feel so guilty for doing all the other things and not being the mom I wanted to be for him. I never wanted to pay a daycare to raise my children.

I knitted on the sweater while at the laundromat, and so far it's going well. My cell phone does not take the best pictures, my apologies.

I work at a Surgery center, as most of you know. We have to wear scrub hats. I made a few and they are daringly different from the ones I have made for myself in the past. The pink cammo one is for my good friend, Jill. She looks really good in pink.

I just wanted something a little more 'fun'. We wear army green scrubs, so we look like a M*A*S*H unit.

While digging through the storage unit, I found that there was wool mixed with acrylic yarn. I know. That is a sin of sins for knitters. I quickly saved the wool from the acrylic, and have confessed on my blog, so all should be right with the universe. Just don't tell the Harlot.

I noticed Castlefibers starting some new projects having to do with a book. I got a few of her Tweets today, and now I am very curious as to what that's all about. I love dragons. I love medieval legends, and books written about them.

School starts again this week. I'm in college Algebra this time. Ready to get going with school again.

2010 and here we go

Again, my apologies for the sucky photos. It really does look better in person. Please feel free to distract from the color crappiness by focusing on the cables! I had forgotten how easy they were, and now I am wishing that I had picked a pattern with a lot more.
I'm ready to start my new exercise regimen. I signed up for Match.com, and most- well ALL my 'matches'  are looking for everything I am except my size (which is XXL).... It is rather depressing. Besides, I know that losing the weight will save lots of money all the way around. Food, Prescriptions, etc..

2010 did not start off as well as I hoped. My good friend, Teresa and I went to see "Avatar" at the theatre, and boy that was awesome! I encourage anyone to spend the money to see it. It will still be good at home, but you won't get the full effect that the cinema has to offer.

I decided to take on a challenge that was offered on Ravelry groups. This is the year I actually finish the projects that are unfinished. I have a few. Two sweaters, three afghans, 5 quilts, and countless other sewing projects. I think if I worked on two a month I should make a dent in the pile.. hee hee.

I hope there is someone out there for me. I miss the company of a man sometimes. Not like I have a lot of time to sit and mope about it, but this Holiday season especially was pretty hard. I have been bitter, grouchy, and not very nice to be around. I am going to change that for sure. My attitude anyway. The rest is out of my hands.

I hope 2010 is the year for all of you as well.

Rockin on

Unfortunately, my cell phone camera is not working as wonderful as I would like.

This is my new project. The pattern is called Twist, by Chic Knits. I'm making it for my mom. Her Birthday is Valentine's day, so I have a few weeks to get it done. When I helped her organized her storage, I stumbled upon some Tahki Donegal Tweed, but not enough to make a sweater. So I bought some Cascade 220 in the closest red I could find. I will be using the Tweed for the ribbings, and the Cascade for the Cables. I think it looks okay so far, but will have to prove it to you with some better pictures.

Everyone starts up school next week, but for now we're focusing on the New Year's Celebration. I'm going to see a movie with a dear friend, and my girls will stay at home and watch Joe and movies and eat junk food. I used to like the party scene, but nowadays I don't like the idea of drinking and driving. Plus I live too far out to deal with a cab. So we will hang at the local pub for a few rounds and then call it a night. 

It sure seems like the first decade of the 21st century went by awful fast. I really thought, years ago, that I would finish this decade in a much different place. Amazing how much things change.

In the meantime, it's back to work, back to school, and back to the knitting. I'm also planning on a sweater for my brother's fiancee`, Laura. She's such a sweetie, and her birthday is Feb 17. I wonder how fast i can knit two sweaters...??

Outside the moon is almost full. It's our Blue Moon. It is the extra moon (13th, to be exact) in our year. So I hope it brings all of you luck and hope for a wonderful 2010. I need all I can get.

Happy New Year!

ready to go again

 

What a week!

I can't figure out why this blog is underlining my text. My apologies if this seems annoyng.

Got the sweater done! Unfortunately, my grandmother couldn't be here Christmas Day to receive it. We are waiting until tomorrow so I got to take the time to block it, find some really nice buttons, and make sure all the ends were woven in nicely. 

I'm ready to start another sweater. This time I think I'll go for cables. Mom really like them and her birthday is Valentine's day. She really wants a red Donegal Tweed cardigan, and I'm having trouble finding the Ox Blood red color she wants. 

I 'm ready for my girls to come home tomorrow. I just dread the 8 hours of driving up to Hood River and back. I think Laura, my brother's financee' is coming with, so that will help with the monotony. 

I hope it's nice tomorrow. It makes the drive more pleasant. 

the home stretch

On the home stretch! I wish I had longer dpn's though. :( Either that or shorter Circulars.

I posted these on my Facebook page and was totally flattered by a friend that said I inspired her. I felt really good about giving someone the urge to knit. It really is quite theraputic.

I still am fighting the "lonelies" that always seems to be the hardest to deal with at Christmas. I have so many memories of growing up on the ranch, and it's hard to look at where I am now and be happy. I know, I will be here temporarily, but I wish I had known just a few more things when I made the decisions that got me here in the first place.

So, I knit. and knit. and pray.