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!
Friday, September 5
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!
Friday, August 29
time for the friday 5
1. Are you going to school this year?
No...
2. If yes, where are you going (high school, college, etc.)? If no, when did you graduate?
I graduated college in 1998.
3. What are/were your favorite school subjects?
I always enjoyed Math and sometimes wish that I had taken more classes (or majored in it). I also liked science, but after a certain point, my brain just stopped absorbing it.
4. What are/were your least favorite school subjects?
English/Literature were always a little hard for me. I hated having to keep up with the idea of reading a text in 2 weeks. I usually like to read novels at my own pace.
5. Have you ever had a favorite teacher? Why was he/she a favorite?
Never really had a "favoroite" teacher.
No...
2. If yes, where are you going (high school, college, etc.)? If no, when did you graduate?
I graduated college in 1998.
3. What are/were your favorite school subjects?
I always enjoyed Math and sometimes wish that I had taken more classes (or majored in it). I also liked science, but after a certain point, my brain just stopped absorbing it.
4. What are/were your least favorite school subjects?
English/Literature were always a little hard for me. I hated having to keep up with the idea of reading a text in 2 weeks. I usually like to read novels at my own pace.
5. Have you ever had a favorite teacher? Why was he/she a favorite?
Never really had a "favoroite" teacher.
Thursday, August 28
Alright, so I got my package from The Knitting Garden. After getting my copy of Rebecca #25, I felt a compelling urge to do some late summer knitting. So, I have yarn to make three tops...two of which I'm pretty sure I'll be able to wear even in the early fall. I'm starting with the one below.
I'm going to cast on for this top during lunch today...check status on the right. God, I love the free tools you can get on the internet! This on is thanks to Anna Knits
I'm going to cast on for this top during lunch today...check status on the right. God, I love the free tools you can get on the internet! This on is thanks to Anna Knits
Wednesday, August 27
Alright, I'm going to make a second attempt at updating keeping a blog. Unfortunately, I find it exceedingly hard to do while I'm at work...And, the thought of dialing in once I get home is quickly pushed from my brain. So, I'm going to try to post 3 weekdays plus either Saturday or Sunday. We'll see how it goes!
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