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.

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!

Always put your faith in friends!

I've got this friend Maya how is very adamant when it comes to injustices of kinds. She's also a true Leo especially when it comes to being a loyal friend. I just told her about my accident and she has featured me as her daily rant...Please visit her site!

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.

So you wanna see what they look like?

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.

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.