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Warning: This is a bit of a downer.

Usually around this time of year, I am in the best of moods. Anticipation of the holidays, the cooler weather, and 'down-time' at work all greatly contribute to this feeling of happiness.

This year it is different, however. First off, why is is f'ing 78 degrees in NOVEMBER? I was treking across a parking lot yesterday, lugging a box of recruitment stuff, and I broke into a full sweat by the time I reached my car. Second, my allergies have made it nearly impossible for me to smell or taste anything for the last week. Third, I am sick of where I am living. Not my physical apartment, but the fact that I am the lone ranger in my family out here in San Jo, doing everything by myself and having to hear about all the great family stuff via email or phone. Finally, nothing ever seems to be going right at work. I just wish for ONE DAY I didn't have to apologize profusely for something COMPLETELY out of my control.

That being said, I've been spending a lot of time by myself lately (and knitting like a banchee) - the 'fun' gene is hibernating, I guess you could say. Just call me scrooge.

Anyhow, that's the end of my rant for now. I haven't been up to par on responding to comments or commenting to others, but that's just my state of mind right now. At least my roommate has been helping cheer me up:

I am so proud of her. She finally learned to knit in the round! (That's a bag, not a hat).

Also, this helped a bit.


I splurged and bought the nice stuff (DB Super Chunky + E. Lavold Silky Tweed) for ME. I've been KNITTINGKNITTINGKNITTING on Christmas gifts, so this is my selfish stuff. I whipped up some legwarmers and a hat last night, and started a top-down cardi with the Silky Wool.

Also, fabulous Secret Pal sent me some great stuff which I picked up last night, will be posting more updates soon....

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