Yeah me...finished red, red wine! I'm gonna get a picture up over the weekend.
I have started the ribbed shell from Rebecca...It's going surprisingly fast but the yarn is still weird to me. It's my first time working with a ribbon yarn and this one is especially tricky. One sit comes out smooth and the other show little loops. Unfortnately, these loops snag on just about everything. So, I've been trying to make sure that only the smooth side show...but it slows everything down.
I'm in love with the new issue of Rebecca! I'm also going to start in on that poncho...again.
Friday, September 26
Wednesday, September 24
Back to the dentist I go
I have another appointment tomorrow. I'm going to get the canal in my tooth filled and the dentist is going to start the "build up" for my crown. I will be so happy if I can look at myself without judging once this is over. It's been a little over 2 weeks since the accident and everytime I look in the mirror I get a little more bummed. I'm starting to notice all of the imperfections of my teeth. And, to make it worse, my mother has suggested that I get braces. This from the woman that wouldn't pay for them while I was in high school! Argh! I'll think about that expense once I see how much this ordeal puts me back.
Excuse me...
I haven't written in over a week and I only have 2 excuses:
1) I was in a class last week...away from the constant link to the internet. I'm the kind of person that gets home and has no inclination to log onto the internet. I would probably feel different if I had a high speed connection but I still dial up...how stone age!
2) Hurricane Isabel ruined my weekend. I was supposed to go to Florida to visit Andrew's parents but instead I got stuck in DC. We never lost power and had a mostly uneventful weekend.
1) I was in a class last week...away from the constant link to the internet. I'm the kind of person that gets home and has no inclination to log onto the internet. I would probably feel different if I had a high speed connection but I still dial up...how stone age!
2) Hurricane Isabel ruined my weekend. I was supposed to go to Florida to visit Andrew's parents but instead I got stuck in DC. We never lost power and had a mostly uneventful weekend.
Friday, September 12
It's friday...
1. Is the name you have now the same name that's on your birth certificate? If not, what's changed?
Yes
2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be?
I'm happy with my name just the way it is.
3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?)
There no story behind my name.
4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why?
None, I guess I don't give much thought to names
5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com accurate? How or how isn't it?
Seems pretty accurate to me!
Yes
2. If you could change your name (first, middle and/or last), what would it be?
I'm happy with my name just the way it is.
3. Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?)
There no story behind my name.
4. Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why?
None, I guess I don't give much thought to names
5. Is the analysis of your name at kabalarians.com accurate? How or how isn't it?
Seems pretty accurate to me!
But, I did get some knittin' done!
Once I got home from my root canal yesterday, I realized that I had a whole day to myself. So, of course, I was able to work on a lot of stuff. I finished knitting the lacey scarf...now all I have to do is block it. So this weekend when I wash towels, this baby is getting the pin-down.
I was also able to finish half (I guess it's the back) of red, red wine. It looks a lot better than the first one that I had done, so I'm going to rip that one out and re-knit it with Denise so that the two match. So, that project is still hoovering at the 50% mark. Depending on how stressful this weekend is, I might have the tank done in time to take her for a spin in Florida. It goes very quickly once you get the hang of the pattern. (I promise, I'll take a picture of this one and put it up over the weekend).
I'll probably go ahead and block the half that's done since the other half shouldn't take too long to kick out.
Miss Cleo is going nowhere. I haven't taken the time to go buy elastic, so I can't do the final piecing together.
And, I'm already looking forward to the next project. Once I'm done blocking the lacey scarf, I'm going to start a guage swatch for this ribbed shell...
This is the one that I'll probably try to take with me on the trip to Florida.
I was also able to finish half (I guess it's the back) of red, red wine. It looks a lot better than the first one that I had done, so I'm going to rip that one out and re-knit it with Denise so that the two match. So, that project is still hoovering at the 50% mark. Depending on how stressful this weekend is, I might have the tank done in time to take her for a spin in Florida. It goes very quickly once you get the hang of the pattern. (I promise, I'll take a picture of this one and put it up over the weekend).
I'll probably go ahead and block the half that's done since the other half shouldn't take too long to kick out.
Miss Cleo is going nowhere. I haven't taken the time to go buy elastic, so I can't do the final piecing together.
And, I'm already looking forward to the next project. Once I'm done blocking the lacey scarf, I'm going to start a guage swatch for this ribbed shell...
This is the one that I'll probably try to take with me on the trip to Florida.
Root Canal
Since it seems that I'm going to have to suffer the cost of fixing my tooth on my own, I have decided to go ahead and get it done as soon as possible. So, yesterday I went in for the next phase of my root canal. There wasn't too much drilling since the emergency visit that I had on Saturday already started the process. But, the feeling of having the nerve tissue out was really weird (and gross to think of). I wouldn't really feel pain, but I could feel the pressure and tugging going on.
I never considered myself a vain person, but i might from now on. I can't wait to get the crown. I feel silly saying it, but I hate to speak in public. It's only been a week and I already find myself looking for ways to hide my tooth from people. Yesterday before my appointment I went to Tryst and got a "Strawberry C Monster" except it came out more like "Sthwaberrwe thee Mon-ther." Needless to say the cashier did a doubletake...very politely, but I noticed. I have become very conscious of my teeth...and the crack isn't even that bad!
I never considered myself a vain person, but i might from now on. I can't wait to get the crown. I feel silly saying it, but I hate to speak in public. It's only been a week and I already find myself looking for ways to hide my tooth from people. Yesterday before my appointment I went to Tryst and got a "Strawberry C Monster" except it came out more like "Sthwaberrwe thee Mon-ther." Needless to say the cashier did a doubletake...very politely, but I noticed. I have become very conscious of my teeth...and the crack isn't even that bad!
Wednesday, September 10
The beginning of a great relationship!
So, now it's time to turn all thought toward the positive. Yesterday Denise came. She's small, neat and comes in a great package. Setting up was a snap (oh, and a twist). I even decided to take her for a spin. I know that it's going to take some getting used to but so far I'm pretty happy with my decision. The taper for size 6/7 is very different that the metal circulars that I'm used to using. I haven't dropped any stiches so I can't complain. I even decided to start the second half of red, red wine...of this might mean that I have decided to restart the whole thing.
Tuesday, September 9
Cracked up & lacking faith...
The weekend started out innocently enough...sunshine, friends. Unfortunately, I was quickly ended when I got in a traffic accident. Me, on bike, her in car! I was riding my bike. Saw a car coming from an alleyway; all traffic stopped; the car stopped (so I assumed she saw me) and I proceeded. This woman then tried to pull into traffic, moving right into me, forcing me into a traffic lane. I pressed my breaks, but too late, I hit the back of a mini van with my face!
Lucky, I only have a cracked tooth. But, of course I started crying like a little girl. Andrew was there with me and kept me as clam as possible. (Yeah, I know I'm the luckiest girl in the world). At that moment all I saw was blood and I couldn't stand the thought of him not being by my side. I was taken to the emergency room by ambulance (w/ Andrew at my side) with the assurance that an officer would come to the hospital. And, since the police showed up before I left I was mildly comforted. From the emergency room I went home and frantically looked for an emergency dentist to look at my tooth. Saturday, evening I got to go through the first step of a root canal. Do I know how to party, or what!?
Well, now it's Tuesday and I want some satisfaction/closure and it's nowhere to be found. No officer came to the hospital... So, Sunday morning was spent trying to find a police report, to no avail. Monday morning, I stayed home from work and tried to find a police report...also to no avail. Andrew even went with me to the police station to make sure my emotions stayed in check. I got a little comfort from one officer who basically told me that a report had to be made if I was taken to the hospital. So, you can only imagine my dismay when I got a call today from an Officer Davis...the officer who was on the scene. She "regretfully" told me that while she was in the ambulance getting some of my information, the woman who hit me somehow "left the scene." That's right boys and girls...The woman who hit me managed to get in her car and back her way down an alley avoiding a police cruiser and an ambulance that was sitting right in front of her!
So, now my case is a hit and run. Nothing I can do but suffer...both emotionally and financially. My faith in the Washington DC Metropolitan Police is completely erased.
Lucky, I only have a cracked tooth. But, of course I started crying like a little girl. Andrew was there with me and kept me as clam as possible. (Yeah, I know I'm the luckiest girl in the world). At that moment all I saw was blood and I couldn't stand the thought of him not being by my side. I was taken to the emergency room by ambulance (w/ Andrew at my side) with the assurance that an officer would come to the hospital. And, since the police showed up before I left I was mildly comforted. From the emergency room I went home and frantically looked for an emergency dentist to look at my tooth. Saturday, evening I got to go through the first step of a root canal. Do I know how to party, or what!?
Well, now it's Tuesday and I want some satisfaction/closure and it's nowhere to be found. No officer came to the hospital... So, Sunday morning was spent trying to find a police report, to no avail. Monday morning, I stayed home from work and tried to find a police report...also to no avail. Andrew even went with me to the police station to make sure my emotions stayed in check. I got a little comfort from one officer who basically told me that a report had to be made if I was taken to the hospital. So, you can only imagine my dismay when I got a call today from an Officer Davis...the officer who was on the scene. She "regretfully" told me that while she was in the ambulance getting some of my information, the woman who hit me somehow "left the scene." That's right boys and girls...The woman who hit me managed to get in her car and back her way down an alley avoiding a police cruiser and an ambulance that was sitting right in front of her!
So, now my case is a hit and run. Nothing I can do but suffer...both emotionally and financially. My faith in the Washington DC Metropolitan Police is completely erased.
Friday, September 5
It's friday
1. What housekeeping chore(s) do you hate doing the most?
I hate cleaning out the inside of trashcans…You know, like when your garbage liner breaks and you’re left to clean what spilled out.
2. Are there any that you like or don't mind doing?
I’m kind of partial to vacuuming. I just like the noise for some reason.
3. Do you have a routine throughout the week or just clean as it's needed?
I’m a clean-as-you-go kinda girl.
4. Do you have any odd cleaning/housekeeping quirks or rules?
I don’t think so, but then who am I to judge?
5. What was the last thing you cleaned?
Two nights ago I cleaned the top of my stove to get the gunk off.
I hate cleaning out the inside of trashcans…You know, like when your garbage liner breaks and you’re left to clean what spilled out.
2. Are there any that you like or don't mind doing?
I’m kind of partial to vacuuming. I just like the noise for some reason.
3. Do you have a routine throughout the week or just clean as it's needed?
I’m a clean-as-you-go kinda girl.
4. Do you have any odd cleaning/housekeeping quirks or rules?
I don’t think so, but then who am I to judge?
5. What was the last thing you cleaned?
Two nights ago I cleaned the top of my stove to get the gunk off.
Playing the waiting game
For some reason, I decided that this week I was going to be a good consumer. As I mentioned, I ordered more yarn and the Denise needles. Then, yesterday, I also ordered stuff from Amazon. So, I'm also waiting for a USB CompactFlash card reader. This should make it easier to download pictures and not run my camera batteries into the ground as often. And finally, I ordered the new Black Rebel Motorcyle Club CD. Now the game begins...
I generally hate waiting. I'm willing to extend my patience bacause (1) these things will be coming to me, and (2) it will save me the hassle of taking the Metro/bus out to three or four stores to pick that things up. Also, that Amazon stuff is free thanks to a gift certificate that I was given for my b-day back in April. If all goes well, I could have all of these items in my grubby little hands by Monday!
I generally hate waiting. I'm willing to extend my patience bacause (1) these things will be coming to me, and (2) it will save me the hassle of taking the Metro/bus out to three or four stores to pick that things up. Also, that Amazon stuff is free thanks to a gift certificate that I was given for my b-day back in April. If all goes well, I could have all of these items in my grubby little hands by Monday!
Wednesday, September 3
Giving Denise a try...
Today I ordered the Denise Interchangeable Needle system in response to the "mishap" I had over the weekend. Realizing that no work can be done until I buy the needles I had set out for, but failed to procure...I figured I'd take this item off of my "stuff I want" list. I found someone on eBay who is selling the kit for $42 w/ free shipping. Figuring that the four sizes of circular needles I would have bought would average $6 a piece, that's $24...already half the cost of Denise. Not to mention, I may never have to schlep to suburbia just to buy needles.
I have also ordered an extra skein of ggh Capri so I can finish Red, Red Wine. I am already finished with the front and have used more than half of the yarn. Thankfully, The Knitting Garden still had a few skeins available. With these two purchases, hopefully I'll be back in business early next week.
To hold me over, I'm going to try to finish a scarf that I've had on my needles for the past month. It's a pattern from last winter's Vogue Knitting. Instead of mohair, I'm making it in a cotton blend. It's not really going to be to keep the neck warm...I'm making it more as another random accessory to wear.
This weekend, I'm working on pictures. (I mean it this time.)
I have also ordered an extra skein of ggh Capri so I can finish Red, Red Wine. I am already finished with the front and have used more than half of the yarn. Thankfully, The Knitting Garden still had a few skeins available. With these two purchases, hopefully I'll be back in business early next week.
To hold me over, I'm going to try to finish a scarf that I've had on my needles for the past month. It's a pattern from last winter's Vogue Knitting. Instead of mohair, I'm making it in a cotton blend. It's not really going to be to keep the neck warm...I'm making it more as another random accessory to wear.
This weekend, I'm working on pictures. (I mean it this time.)
Tuesday, September 2
Unofficial Fall
It's the day after Labor Day and I'm supposed to believe that Summer is over. The only problem is that I woke up this morning and it was already 78 degrees when I left for work. And it was so humid, I could feel my hair take on volume the second I left the fron door...I think I've got another month before it starts feeling like fall in DC.
Well, the weekend was kind of weird. I rode my bike more this past weekend than I have in the past year. On Saturday, Andrew and I went tooling around the city. Then Sunday, I put my bike on the Metro and went up to Rockville to try to buy some new knitting needles. Unfortunately, I got all the way up there and realized that I didn't have the key to my bike lock. And, service people at AC Moore wouldn't let me leave it up front while I ran to get what I needed. I rode home empty handed and still need needles to move onto my next project. (I had planned on buying 4 sets of needles and that's the closest store to get them at without paying an arm and a leg...) Argh!
Well, the weekend was kind of weird. I rode my bike more this past weekend than I have in the past year. On Saturday, Andrew and I went tooling around the city. Then Sunday, I put my bike on the Metro and went up to Rockville to try to buy some new knitting needles. Unfortunately, I got all the way up there and realized that I didn't have the key to my bike lock. And, service people at AC Moore wouldn't let me leave it up front while I ran to get what I needed. I rode home empty handed and still need needles to move onto my next project. (I had planned on buying 4 sets of needles and that's the closest store to get them at without paying an arm and a leg...) Argh!
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