OM f*cking G!
September 29, 2009
so we went here for Veronica’s 25th birthday.
as we were waiting for the bill, i looked up.
who did i see (in his classic ‘in every single paparazzi photo’ grey hoodie)?
JAKE GYLLENHAAL & REESE WITHERSPOON.
i died.
and can i just say, both of them are way more beautiful in real life.
i have multiple witnesses to back me up.
secrets
September 26, 2009
so i’ve had two secret projects i’ve been working on.
one is done, the other close.
not having a camera has really helped me not talk about them.
but there is still some time to go before the recipients get their surprise so let’s talk about my current obsession.
it would be this:
this would be my first sweater.
it’s a top-down raglan recipe sweater done in cascade eco-wool (ebony)
i am knitting like mad on my last secret in order to get back to this, my love.
it’s exactly what i need to knit on to get over not getting into the port ludlow retreat.
* sigh *
>bummed<
September 25, 2009
so here’s the e-mail:
Hi Steven,
I’m sorry to tell you that sadly, all the spots at the retreat have been filled. We’ll definitely do it again, and I wish we had room for everyone this time. I hope we’ll see you at the next one.
Stephanie
i knew this would happen. but i am disappointed.
*tear*
so the first time i’m not stalking the yarn harlot every second of the day, she drops this little bomb
if by some act of god i get accepted, please help me fundraise
*tap tap* is this thing on? is anyone out there?
thanks be to . . .
September 23, 2009
i had a bit of a stressful day yesterday.
i’m finally feeling the full weight of school and life.
all i have to say is thank god for xanax and knitting.
but really i’m lucky.
very, very lucky.
because this is what happens when i go to work:
(that’s yvonne in that giant bag)
and this is how i feel every single day there
knit on bitches!
blast from the past
September 22, 2009
i received and e-mail today.
an e-mail from an old college friend.
in it were pictures of times past, a happier time, a time with more freedom.
one of them reveals my knitting beginnings (literally).
things to note in this photo:
long metal needles
green fun fur yarn
my long ‘college’ hair
the knitting lady’s glasses
the rapt expression on my face
things note not in this photo:
this was during a 2 a.m. grocery run in Meijer.
we happened into the ‘yarn aisle’ to find the knitter lady
she literally taught us to knit right then and there.
(e-wrap cast on, english style)
that’s what knitters are like.
they need to spread the word.
the yarn harlot was right.
took a risk
September 17, 2009
and drove to school today.
got a parking spot right behind Baker Hall, my building.
my good week continues.
soon, more knitting will be revealed.
a camera is on the way.
my new enemy
September 2, 2009
take a good look.
this is my new enemy.
no, not that nice lady! that’s Kelli, my manager. (look at that focus)
my enemy is that ball winder.
now, i’ve been getting my yarn wound for a while.
and i have my own winder and swift at home.
never have i run into a snag, tangle, knot, or mysterious third end.
and yet, this winder has given me some serious issues.
it hates me.
everyone else is allowed to go at full speed but not i! i must always proceed with caution or face its inevitable wrath. it’s like the winder is hazing me or something.
i think the swift might be in on it.
*sigh*
August 25, 2009
good news:
yokoo bag came.
gorgeous! (and i picked those colors)
surprise gift inside.
bad news:
i dropped my camera and can’t take a picture. (F!)
the upside?
a broken camera is perfect for my new knitting situation: a secret project.
everything has been put on hold (knitting wise) and this must be done soon.
seriously short deadline.
impossible odds.
makes me feel like the yarn harlot.
randomness of the day:
on my way to class, on my first day of school, a girl yelling at people walking and smoking, “No smoking on campus!”
she was in my first class today.
she is apparently the smoking police.
anyone know the location of a camera repair shop in the burgh?
Happiness from Atlanta
August 19, 2009
today was shaping up to be pretty blah.
it’s been raining.
i slept too late and got behind schedule in general.
but things got better.
by a lot.
i made Yvonne’s Banana Bars for my peeps at afternoon knitting.
yvonne’s “bar” part turned out better but my frosting is better. so much better. all hail the power of fresh nutmeg.
then, since i wound some yarn and took some customers’ cash, my boss told me to add some time to my time card. i just wanted some practice since i was at the store anyway but it looks like i’ll get some unexpected money out of it.
sweet!
but the best thing happened when i got home. i found that yokoo had posted a pic on her flickr of the tote i had requested/purchased.
(the pics are by yokoo so make sure you give her props if you use them!)
i nearly wept with joy when i saw it and i can’t wait for it to come. (was that the mail man?)
everyone
every single one of you
needs to own a yokoo original
and miss. yokoo, you are one fierce bitch!
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